Subject: Time-Sensitive Benefit Reminders
From: Benefits Office <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 13:45:01 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

I have just a few reminders for you as we approach the end of 2014.

Confirm your 2015 Benefit Elections
First, Open Enrollment for your 2015 benefits has concluded, however, if you need to make corrections or adjustments to the elections you made in GMS, you may do so by completing an Enrollment Correction form. You have until Monday, December 15 at 5 p.m. to submit this form to our office by fax (202) 687-2389 or in person (ground floor, Healy Hall). If you need help reviewing your 2015 benefit elections in GMS, you can find step-by-step instructions here.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Second, it's important to remember that Flexible Spending Account elections do not automatically roll over from year to year. If you intended to participate in an FSA during 2015 but did not make the election in GMS during Open Enrollment, please complete an Enrollment Correction form and indicate the amount you'd like set aside for the year. For 2015, the maximum contribution for Health Care FSAs is $2,550 and for Dependent Daycare FSAs is $5,000 (per household).

Tuition Assistance Program Deadlines
I've received some questions regarding last week's email outlining the TAP application submission deadline for Spring. Yes, in order to guarantee timely processing of TAP applications in light of the upcoming winter break, we ask that you submit your applications and supporting documentation by this Friday, December 5. However, we do recognize that this may not be possible in all cases, particularly with outside (non-GU) schools. Please submit your information as soon as you get it.

I hope that you enjoy this festive and full time of year. As always, it's our pleasure and honor to serve the faculty and staff who make Georgetown University such a wonderful place to work and learn.

Be well,

Charles DeSantis
Associate Vice President & Chief Benefits Officer