The University of Texas at El Paso

1. The University of Texas at El Paso Payroll Services

2. How will you get paid? UTEP employees are paid in two different ways If you are SALARIED – you are paid on a monthly basis 1st working day of the month If you are HOURLY – you are paid twice a month Approximately the 5th working day of the month Approximately the 15th working day of the month Remember working days do not include weekends or holidays – count carefully on your calendar.

3. How will you receive your check? Go green! Payroll office offers two different options to UTEP employees to receive their paycheck DIRECT DEPOSIT – which automatically credits your bank account (checking or savings) with the amount of your paycheck. Fill out a simple form and provide a bank routing number or a voided check from your check register to the Payroll Office located in the Administration Bldg room 303. PAY CARD is a visa debit card that automatically deposits your funds to the card each payday. You may obtain this card by filling out a form provided by the Payroll Office.

4. Payroll Documents Online You can find Payroll Documents online. Enjoy the benefits of going green. UT Direct (requires high assurance EID) Access current and past earning statements Online W-2 for each year since 2001. Print W-2’s two weeks before payroll distributes them!!! Change W-4 on line

5. Other Payroll Services W-2 and 1042s processing Non resident alien tax questions Questions relating to your earnings statements

6. Student Health Insurance Plan The UT System approved comprehensive health insurance plan, provides basic coverage that meet standards required by the United States Department of State Regulations.

7. Insurance Qualifiers All graduate international students All benefit eligible graduate students Insurance Waivers Proof of insurance to Human Resources International Students from Mexico

8. Types of Insurance United Health Care Insurance The United Health Insurance is provided by JDW Insurance. You may contact Lisa Veliz at 915.496.8414 for more information. UT Select UT Select is a PPO plan administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. For more information contact Human Resources at 915.747.5202

9. Cost of Health Insurance Plan through United Health Care Fall 2010 term Health Insurance rates (per semester): Student $421.00 Student + Spouse $1,650.00 Student + Children $1,085.00 Student + Spouse + Children $2,314.00 Effective August 23, 2010 – January 17, 2010 For more information please visit The United Healthcare Student Resources website at www.uhcsr.com

10. Cost of Health Insurance Plan through UT Select FY 2010/2011 UT Benefits Cost (per month): Student $220.12 Student + Spouse $525.05 Student + Children $492.19 Student + Family $783.30 Graduate student electing UT Select will receive a salary supplement of $72.00 a month.

11. How to apply Orientation- application form will be in the packet provided Human Resources Department Address: Administration Bldg, Room 216 Phone: 915.747.5202 Email: hrs@utep.edu Deadline to submit proof of insurance to the Human Resources Department is September 8, 2010.

12. Payroll Contact Information Main Line ext. 5171 Tessy Rappé ext. 7865 Director of Business Services Olaya Hernandez ext. 7864 Payroll Manager (Returns 09/27/10) Cristina Lopez ext. 7866 Accountant III Mike Gonzalez ext. 8933 Accountant I Email: payroll@utep.edu

13. Questions?