{"590793":{"#nid":"590793","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Transition of Employee Benefits to OneUSG","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EUnder the University System of Georgia (USG), all state institutions are engaging in OneUSG \u0026mdash;a collective initiative designed to streamline policies, procedures, and technology solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first priority of OneUSG is to align and consolidate the human capital management (HCM) systems. (HCM includes benefits and payroll administration, performance management systems, time tracking, etc.) Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s HCM transition is a six-year process that is projected to be completed in 2020. The Institute is currently in phase two of three, which focuses on benefits administration.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, out of the 28 USG schools, 25 are supported by the same benefits administration system (ADP), while three \u0026mdash; University of Georgia, Augusta University, and Georgia Tech \u0026mdash; use independent systems. All 28 schools will transfer benefits administration to OneUSG Connect. For Georgia Tech, this change will be effective June 26, 2017.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Will This Change Look Like?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease know that your benefits are not changing.\u003C\/strong\u003E For active and retired employees, OneUSG Connect will manage USG benefit enrollments and eligibility. It will also manage premium payments for retired employees only. Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) will continue to manage enrollment for retirement plans, supplemental savings plans, and Georgia Tech Identity Theft, as well as onboarding for new hires.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETransferring Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s benefits administration to OneUSG Connect will offer several benefits, such as simplifying new hire benefits enrollment, the family status change process, and the open enrollment experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the transition, employees will gain two new ways to access their health and group benefits:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOneUSG Connect - Benefits:\u003C\/strong\u003E A new, secure website providing 24\/7 access to benefits and resources.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOneUSG Connect - Call Center:\u003C\/strong\u003E A call center with representatives available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning June 26.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, GTHR will continue to provide benefit counselors for in-person consultations and customer service for all Georgia Tech employees both before and after the transition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information will be posted on \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ohr.gatech.edu\/OneUSG\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eohr.gatech.edu\/OneUSG\u003C\/a\u003E, and additional communications will be forthcoming, which may include direct requests from GTHR to update your information, such as your address or phone number. For related questions, please contact GTHR: 404. 894.4847\u0026shy;. Georgia Tech welcomes this opportunity to partner with USG in enhancing the employee experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EUnder the University System of Georgia (USG), all state institutions are engaging in OneUSG \u0026mdash;a collective initiative designed to streamline policies, procedures, and technology solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Transferring Georgia Tech\u2019s benefits administration to OneUSG Connect will offer several benefits, such as simplifying new hire benefits enrollment, the family status change process, and the open enrollment experience. 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