More useful information ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Utah School Employees Association <information@useautah.org> Date: Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 9:51 AM Subject: URS COVID-19 Update To: Erik <eadams@useautah.org> Dear USEA members, During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, we believe it is our responsibility to pass along critical information from our partners and stake holders. Below is information sent to us by Utah Retirement System (URS) explaining what they are doing during this crisis. If you have any questions pertaining to your retirement, URS liaison Kory Cox’s contact information is at the bottom of this letter. If you have any other issues, please contact USEA at 801-269-9320 or e-mail membership@useauthah.org. In solidarity, Utah School Employees Association (USEA) _______________________________________________________________ *Governor Temporarily Suspends Post-Retirement Restrictions for Retirees in Critical Government Functions * *Temporary Adjustments »* The Governor has issued an Executive Order <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=ba37b63510&e=b7dee2f54e> suspending some post-retirement reemployment restrictions for URS retirees to help provide critical government functions during the COVID-19 state of emergency. This will allow some retirees to be temporarily re-employed in positions performing these functions while continuing to receive their monthly pension benefits. Government functions that are deemed critical include emergency services, first responders, healthcare, public health facilities, and others. URS Board Resolution #2020-02 <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=9d3e7ceea6&e=b7dee2f54e> provides rules and restrictions regarding the Executive Order. Go to the URS Employers page <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=407304ecaa&e=b7dee2f54e> for policies and procedures for the re-employment of retirees under Board Resolution #2020-02. Board Resolution #2020-02 will remain in place for as long as the Executive Order is in effect, which will be during the declared COVID-19 state of emergency.     » Employer Instructions <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=5430607e90&e=b7dee2f54e>     » URS Board Resolution #2020-02 <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=37d325a5fb&e=b7dee2f54e>     » Executive Order <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=4175bfbfb4&e=b7dee2f54e>     » Other URS COVID-19 News and Announcements <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=8a8de88b0c&e=b7dee2f54e> *Resolution Makes it Easier for Employers to Provide Emergency COVID-19 Benefits * *Resolution Offers Option for Emergency Health Concerns »* The URS Board has passed a policy in response to COVID-19 that clarifies "benefits normally provided" to exclude temporary benefits due to an emergency.       » URS Board Resolution #2020-01 <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=e90f660268&e=b7dee2f54e> *Closed to Visitors, But Open for Business * *URS/PEHP Offices Closed to Visitors Due to COVID-19»* The URS/PEHP Offices in Salt Lake City and St. George are now closed to visitors until further notice.  We will be able to provide you service over the phone during regular business hours.  Manage your URS benefits at myURS <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=43b6610ddb&e=b7dee2f54e> and your PEHP benefits at http://www.pehp.org <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=d11370b719&e=b7dee2f54e> .     » Video: Closed to Visitors, But Ready to Serve You <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=50075d6b57&e=b7dee2f54e>     » Other URS COVID-19 News and Announcements <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=f4403742b5&e=b7dee2f54e> *Tier 2 Public Safety/Firefighter Retirement Benefit Changes – Pick-ups * *Employers Must Act By July 1 to Make Pick-up »* Enhancements to Tier 2 Public Safety & Firefighter retirement benefits will take effect beginning July 1, 2020. They apply to new and current employees in the Tier 2 Public Safety & Firefighter Retirement system for benefits earned after July 1, 2020. Due to the cost of the plan enhancements, contributions to the Tier 2 Public Safety & Firefighter Hybrid plan will be made by the employer (14%) and the employee (2.27%). However, an employer may “pick-up” <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=d4f26491c5&e=b7dee2f54e> the employee’s portion of the retirement contribution and treat it as an employer contribution under IRS Code. » Learn more about “pick-ups” <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=fcbe06d893&e=b7dee2f54e> Kory Cox Association and Stakeholder Liaison Utah Retirement Systems <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=0ef47ee9a6&e=b7dee2f54e> 801-366-7345| C: 801-530-9687 | 800-753-7345 *Copyright © 2020 Utah School Employees Association, All rights reserved.* Your membership with the USEA entitles you to receive periodic updates regarding issues important to your role as Education Support Professionals in Utah's public education system. *Our mailing address is:* Utah School Employees Association 864 E Arrowhead Lane <https://www.google.com/maps/search/864+E+Arrowhead+Lane?entry=gmail&source=g> Murray, UT 84107 Add us to your address book <https://useautah.us6.list-manage.com/vcard?u=1b12227752f4304a32ad741e5&id=5a6258d69f> Want to change how you receive these emails? 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