FAQ

Commonly Asked Questions

FAQ

How long is my child(ren) covered under my health care plan?

Employees covered under the PEBTF Fund (AFSCME, SCUPA, Physicians) can cover unmarried dependent children under the age of 19. Unmarried dependent children 19-23 years of age are covered if enrolled in and attending as a full-time student a recognized course of study or training; not employed on a regular full-time basis; are claimed as a dependent on parents' taxes. Employees covered under PASSHE group health plan (Faculty, Coaches, Managers, Nurses, Police) can cover unmarried dependent children under the age of 19. Unmarried dependent children 19-25 are covered if all the following criteria are met: enrolled in and attending as a full-time student a recognized course of study; not employed on a regular full-time basis; not covered under any group insurance plan or prepayment plan through the student's employer.


What number(s) do I call when I have problems with my benefits?

If you have questions regarding claims or coverage under your health benefits, you can call the phone number on your insurance card. In addition, you can contact Human Resources Services at x3017 to help you resolve problems with your benefits.


What number do I call with questions regarding my retirement?
  • SERS (State Employee Retirement System): 800-633-5461
  • PSERS (Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System): 717-795-9245
  • TIAA-CREF: 800-842-2010 (Philadelphia Regional office) or visit their website at http://www.tiaa-cref.org
  • VALIC: 800-548-9651
  • ING: 800-525-4225
  • Fidelity: 800-841-3363

If I terminate employment with Millersville University, when does my health care coverage terminate?

For employees covered under the PEBTF Fund and PASSHE, health care benefits terminate as of midnight of the day that you terminate with Millersville University.


My full-time college student is graduating? What are his/her options with regard to health care coverage?

For employees covered under the PEBTF Fund (AFSCME, SCUPA and Physicians) and PASSHE (Faculty, Coaches, Managers, Nurses, Police), COBRA continuation will be offered to the student for a period of 36 months. COBRA continuation offers the student the exact type of coverage he/she had as a dependent on employee's health care plan, however, there is a monthly charge for continuation of coverage after graduation, if dependent is no longer a full-time student or dependent is removed from employee's health care coverage. Notification of any changes in dependent's status must be communicated to Human Resources at x3017 and a change in enrollment form must be completed to remove dependent from employee's health care coverage.


Under what terms am I eligible for majority-paid health care upon retirement from Millersville University?

Please contact Human Resources Services at x3017 for specific information regarding eligibility for health care coverage at retirement.


What does the term "vested" mean with respect to retirement?

With relationship to retirement, the term "vested" relates to eligibility to receive a monthly benefit from your retirement fund (State Employees Retirement System/Public School Employees Retirement System) if you terminate state service prior to "normal" retirement age. If you terminate state service prior to "normal" retirement age and you have 5 or more years of service, you may be eligible to receive monthly benefit from the state share that will be actuarially reduced based on your age. You could also elect to vest - leave your accumulated deductions in the retirement system and elect not to receive a monthly benefit when you leave state service. After you vest, your retirement benefit will be based on credited services and earnings. No extra credit will be earned during your vested period except for interest on accumulated deductions.