Answers:
1.
How long do I have to make a decision on retirement plans?
Unclassified
staff has sixty (60) days from their effective date to choose a retirement
plan. If a decision is not made within sixty days, the employee defaults
into the State Retirement Plan (Teachers' Retirement).
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2.
Do I have to attend New Employee Orientation?
Yes,
all new employees must attend New Employee Orientation.
3. What
is the web address for LASERS (Louisiana State Employees Retirement
System)?
http://www.LASERS.state.la.us
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4.
What is the web address for Office of Group Benefits?
http://www.groupbenefits.org
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5. When
separating from employment, where do I start to "clear out"?
Start
in your department. Your department will have clearance forms. Follow
the stops listed on the clearance form. Your last stop will be Human
Resource Management.
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6. When
is Annual Enrollment for Benefits?
Annual
Enrollment is in the month of April...from April 1st through April
30th. Changes you make at that time become effective July 1st.
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7. What
is the "Cafeteria Plan"?
The
Cafeteria Plan is a federally regulated program that allows employees
to set up payroll deducted insurance premiums on which income taxes
do not have to be paid, resulting in a tax savings for the employee.
Click here to read the most frequently asked questions about
the Cafeteria Plan.
