Welcome to IFAS!
There are several important items in this message:
- Please see our website for helpful resources: IFAS Human Resources
- IFAS Acronyms that will guide you as you navigate IFAS.
- Getting Connected to UF-IFAS - Onboarding Tips
Welcome to IFAS - SVP Scott Angle (video)
Welcome to CALS - Dean Elaine Turner (video)
Welcome to Extension - Dean Andra Johnson (video)
Welcome to Research - Dean Rob Gilbert (video)
As a newly hired OPS member with a .75 FTE or higher (30 hours per week), which is typically considered a benefits eligible position.
If your employment record designates that you will work at least 30 hours or more per week and you were not previously eligible for state benefits, you may enroll in state benefit plans as a newly hired employee. Additional information for OPS Employee benefit eligibility can be found at Benefit Package for OPS Employees.
Should you not enroll during the 60-day new hire enrollment window, the next opportunity to enroll in benefits will be during open enrollment which occurs during select times in October of every year.
Transferring into a TEAMS/Faculty position is not considered an event that will allow state benefits enrollment.
If you have a Qualifying Status Change (QSC) event that results in a gain or loss of eligibility for coverage, you have 60 days (unless otherwise noted) from the date of the event to make changes to your benefits at People First.
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Benefit Premiums
Benefit Premiums Webpage - Premiums are prepaid 30-days in advance. There will be a doubling of premiums to make up for any missed payrolls.
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Enrollment Guides
- State Benefits / People First Portal Link
- Most People First log in ID numbers can be found in your myUFL account at - Main Menu > My Self Service > Benefits > PFID and Beneficiary (48 hours after employment record is activated)
- People First Customer Service Number - 866-663-4735
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Retirement
Retirement
- OPS staff are mandated to participate in the FICA Alternative Plan in lieu of earning Social Security credit.
- Plan administered by Fidelity Investments - find details at netbenefits.com/UFL or call 800.343-0860
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Voluntary Savings Account
Voluntary Savings Account Webpage
You may voluntarily contribute to both UF’s 403(b) plans and the Florida's Deferred Compensation 457 plan up to each plan’s separate IRS limit.
Participation in voluntary retirement plan(s) is not subject to ‘Benefits Open Enrollment’ limitations – you can start, change, or stop contributions at any time. The employer does not contribute to these plans. Both plans are intended to supplement retirement income from a state plan or act as a stand-alone plan.
- Other helpful links