Temporary Faculty/Staff Benefits

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TO: Temporary Faculty/Staff Member

FROM: Human Resources

SUBJECT: USNH Retirement Program

As a temporary faculty or staff member, you are entitled to contribute to the USNH retirement program which offers two plans, Teachers' Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA/CREF) and Fidelity Investments. You may contribute to one or both of these plans through payroll reduction if you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You must work at least 20 hours per week or teach at least two courses per semester (or the equivalent)
  
• You must be subject to FICA withholding
  
• You may not be a participant of another USNH retirement plan
  
• You must contribute a minimum of $200 annually
  

If eligible, you may contribute either 2.5% or 6% of your base earnings to TIAA/CREF and/or Fidelity; and you may tax defer your contributions. USNH does not make a contribution to this plan.

Enrollment packets are available at UNH Human Resources by calling 862-0501 (voice), 862-3227 (TTY). You may enroll any time as an eligible faculty or staff member. Other resources available to you include:

Web sites:

Telephone customer service representatives:

Campus visits by TIAA/CREF and Fidelity representatives:
See UNH Human Resource web site under "Announcements"