Benefits and Compensation

USM INSTITUTIONS' OFFICES OF HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Bowie State University (BSU)
• Coppin State University (CSU)
• Frostburg State University (FSU)
• Salisbury University (SU)
• Towson University (TU)
• University of Baltimore (UBalt)
• University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
• University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)
• University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP)
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
• University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

USM BOARD OF REGENTS PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES

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SYSTEMWIDE BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS:

• General Information
• Maryland Department of Budget and Management Health Benefits Website
• SPS Workday Login
• Medical Plans:
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (EPO, PPO)
• Kaiser Permanente (IHM)
• UnitedHealthcare (EPO, PPO)
• Prescription Drug Plan:
• CVS Caremark - 2024 Plan Year
• MedImpact - 2025 Plan Year
• Dental Plans:
• Delta Dental (DHMO)
• United Concordia (DPPO)
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• P&A Group

RETIREMENT:

• Choosing a Retirement Program: Highlights of the SRPS & ORP Retirement Programs
• State of Maryland Pension Plan
• Plan Provider:
• State Retirement Agency - Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
• Employees' Pension System Benefits Handbook for Members enrolled before July 1, 2011
• Employees' Pension System Benefits Handbook for Members enrolled on or after July 1, 2011
• Planning for Retirement for Pension System Members
• USM Optional Retirement Plan
• Plan Provider:
• Fidelity Investments
• TIAA
• ORP Plan Document
• First Amendment to the ORP Plan Document
• Optional Retirement Program Handbook for Retiree Health Benefits for Employees Hired Before July 1, 2011
• Optional Retirement Program Handbook for Retiree Health Benefits for Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2011
• Retirement Plan Option Form for Exempt Staff & Faculty Employees with ORP/Pension Comparison
• ORP Vendor Selection Form
• Retiring from the State of Maryland System for ORP Members, TIAA Presentation
• State of Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Plan Provider:
• MSRP-Nationwide - Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans
• 403(b) Plan Document
• 457(b) Plan Document
• 401(k) Plan Document
• 401(a) Plan Document
• State of Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Plan Provider:
• Fidelity Investments
• TIAA
• 403(b) Plan Document
• 457(b) Plan Document
• 401(a) Plan Document
• Retirement@Work: USM Supplemental Retirement Portal

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• State-sponsored MetLife Plan
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• USM-sponsored MetLife Plan
• Comparison of State of Maryland and USM MetLife Plans

TUITION REMISSION:

• Active Employees:
  • USM Tuition Remission Portal
• For USM Retirees and Active Employees of Morgan State (MSU), St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM), and Baltimore City Community College (BCCC):
  • USM Application for Tuition Remission
  • Tuition Remission Calendar

USM EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP):

• GuidanceResources

WELLNESS & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS:

• Wellness Program Home page - DBM-EBD
• Smoking Cessation Programs

OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH PAYROLL DEDUCTION:

• SECU - State Employees Credit Union
• 529 - College Savings Plans of Maryland

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SYSTEMWIDE COMPENSATION PROGRAM

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

• FY 2025 USM Compensation Guidelines
• Archived USM Compensation Guidelines
• History of Cost-of-Living Adjustments and Merit Increases

EXEMPT PAY PROGRAM

• Exempt Salary Structure Traditional (UMB only) Effective 7-1-2024
• Exempt Salary Structure Wide (All institutions except UMB) Effective 7-1-2024
• Archived Exempt Salary Structures

NONEXEMPT PAY PROGRAM

• Nonexempt Pay Program Job Class Specifications
• Nonexempt Salary Structure Effective 7-1-2024
• Archived Nonexempt Salary Structures

TITLE CODE LISTINGS (ALL USM NONEXEMPT AND EXEMPT STAFF, FACULTY TITLES)

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REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AT USM INSTITUTIONS:

• USM report of suspected child abuse and neglect form
• Frequenty asked questions - reporting child abuse and neglect