Announcements & Features
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- TIAA-CREF receives high rankings for company and funds, March 18, 2013
- Generics part of why U-M’s drug plan outperforms most others, March 1, 2013
- Two new TIAA-CREF investment choices available March 21, February 21, 2013
- Improved long-term disability coverage on the horizon, Record Update, February 15, 2013
- IRS announces contribution limits for 2013, November 5, 2012
- MedImpact is the new U-M Prescription Drug Plan administrator, October 1, 2012
- Notice of Privacy Practices, March 15, 2012
- U-M Prescription Drug Plan selects new mail service pharmacy, July 11, 2011
- Fidelity Investments announces share class change for two funds, July 5, 2011
- Estimated Retirement Eligibility Dates now on Wolverine Access, May 10, 2011
- TIAA-CREF fund changes and enhancements, April 1, 2011
- Future changes to retiree health care benefits adopted; campus information sessions scheduled, Feb. 10, 2011
- Priority Health Plan to be Eliminated from U-M health plan offerings in 2012, August 9, 2010
- Retirement Savings Plan Fund Enhancements, August 9, 2010
- TIAA-CREF Highest Ranked in Trust, May 10, 2010
- Dependent Benefits Eligibility Audit Deadline Extended, May 16, 2010
- Health Care Reform: Frequently Asked Questions
- COBRA Premium Subsidy under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, January 7, 2010
- One-Year Wait for University Retirement Contributions for New Hires, October 19, 2009
- IRS Announces Retirement Plan Limits for 2010, October 16, 2009
- 2010 Medical Plan Rate Estimator, October 12, 2009
- Dependent Benefits Eligibility Audit, September 14, 2009
- Dependent Benefits Eligibility Audit FAQs, September 14, 2009
- 2010 Medical Plan Rate Calculator, August 17, 2009
- New Fund Choices from Fidelity Investments, July 24, 2009
- Spring 2009 U-M Prescription Drug Plan Newsletter, April 28, 2009
News and information for U-M Prescription Drug Plan participants. - Benefits Information Forum Video, March 30, 2009
- Health Care and Retirement Savings Plan Changes, March 20, 2009
Email message to the U-M faculty and staff community from the executive leadership - Mailing to U-M Premier Care and GradCare Members, March 20, 2009
- New committees to recommend future benefit changes, September 9, 2008
University Record - U-M Dental Plan moves to Delta Dental in 2009, May 19, 2008
- Medicare Part D
Information for Medicare-eligible U-M retirees, updated May 16, 2006 - New Hire SRA Calculator (PDF)
Use this calculator to determine how much you can contribute to an SRA as a new hire faculty or staff member in 2004. - U-M Receives the Rx Benefit Innovation Award
Appeared in The University Record, May 10, 2004 - Retirement
Plan Cash Withdrawal and Rollover Policy Changes
The University of Michigan has changed the cash withdrawals and rollover provisions under the Basic Retirement Plan, October 14, 2003.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the benefits information in this site. However, if any provision on the benefits plans is unclear or ambiguous, the Benefits Office reserves the right to interpret the plan and resolve the problem. If any inconsistency exists between this site and the written plans or contracts, the actual provisions of each benefit plan will govern. The University of Michigan in its sole discretion may modify, amend, or terminate the benefits provided with respect to any individual receiving benefits, including active employees, retirees, and their dependents.