Benefits and Wellness
Last updated: March 20, 2020 at 9:41 AM
The benefits and wellness team oversees the day-to-day operations of the university's benefits plans and shapes the department's benefits and wellness strategy.
Team members can help answer questions covering the university's medical, dental, life and disability plans; retirement [403(b)] plans; and wellness programs as well as information about paid time off, family medical leave, workers' compensation and tuition remission.
Who We Are
- Leads and develops short- and long-term strategy and goals for the benefits and wellness department.
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Manages the annual benefits renewal process.
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Provides guidance to the benefits and wellness team regarding policy, practices, compliance and appeals.
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Ensures resolution of university faculty and staff benefits concerns.
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Develops benefits-related communications with assistance of benefits and wellness team.
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Provides information and guidance to faculty and staff regarding Medicare options.
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Conducts employee benefits orientations.
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Manages relationships with benefits-related vendors, consultants and edHEALTH.
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Manages the university's 403(b) retirement plan.
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Implements wellness events and programs in support of Brandeis wellness strategy.
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Administers Brandeis FMLA and time-off policies.
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Coordinates Brandeis worker compensation program.
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Administers daily operation of Brandeis health and welfare programs.
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Administers Brandeis tuition remission programs.
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Provides customer service to employees regarding benefits programs.