The UNC System Office will be conducting two virtual workshops (TSERS 9am | ORP 1:30 pm) on March 10, 2022, to provide key retirement readiness information, materials, and resources to better prepare you for your future financial retirement needs. Interested employees...
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March is American Red Cross Month
The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. In nearly 200 countries, a Red Cross, Red Crescent or Red Crystal society works to alleviate people’s suffering. The Red Cross is a charitable organization, not a government agency. An average...
HR Update: President’s Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the UNC System Office President’s Awards for Excellence. This is your opportunity to let us know about an outstanding colleague and their work in support of the UNC System’s strategic plan. The President’s Awards recognize one manager and...
UNC Voluntary Life Insurance Enrollment Opens Feb. 14
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Celebrate American Heart Month – Join the #OurHearts Movement
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more...
HR Update: State Health Plan Coverage for At-Home COVID Tests
Per the President's Executive Order, At-Home Rapid COVID-19 tests will be covered at 100% effective January 15, 2022. The State Health Plan (Plan) will offer this coverage to Plan members enrolled in the 80/20 and 70/30 PPO Plans as well as the High Deductible Health...
HR Update: W-2s Now Available in ConnectCarolina
Your tax year 2021 Form W-2 is now available in the ConnectCarolina Self Service menu. Remember that UNC-Chapel Hill 2-Step Verification is required to access your Form W-2. To access your electronic W-2, click on My Pay and Taxes from the ConnectCarolina home page,...
Into the Unknown: Secret Power to a Successful Retirement
One of the deepest fears as retirees approach the start to their retirement journey is the fear of the unknown. Donald Rumsfeld once stated that “There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things...
Give Your Retirement Plan a Raise
As we move into the new year many will be welcomed with a long-awaited Legislative Increase provided by the approved State Budget. While you may have already made plans for your new increase, it is also a key time to consider giving your retirement plan a raise by...
Annual Retirement Contribution Limits
Tax law places limits on the dollar amount of contributions to retirement plans and IRAs and the amount of benefits under a pension plan. IRC Section 415 requires the limits to be adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. The limit on contributions by employees...