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Change of Name/Address/Marital Status
  • What should I do if I need to update my personal information?

    Print the Personal Data Form (.doc), fill out the appropriate section(s) and submit it to LLE's Personnel Manager. Forms are then forwarded to PERC and Human Resources where your records are changed. Preprinted forms are also available from LLE's Personnel Manager.

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Tuition Benefits
  • I would like to take a course at RIT. How do I start the process for tuition benefits and am I eligible?

    A full-time employee is eligible if he/she has been with the University for at least one year of service. Employees will receive 80% reimbursement for up to two credit-bearing courses in each relevant period (semester or summer), as long as the course is job related. Part-time employees are eligible for 80% reimbursement for one job-related, credit-bearing course in each relevant period after two years of service.

    For more information on tuition benefits, visit the UR Tuition Benefits page. Tuition waiver and tuition reimbursement forms may be obtained from LLE's Personnel Manager.

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Payroll Direct Deposit
  • I would like to have my paycheck deposited directly into my bank account. How do I sign up?

    Direct deposit forms are available from LLE's Personnel Manager. Before signing up for direct deposit, please read the UR Policy #377 regarding Paycheck Deposit.

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R Club (University Gym)
  • How do I join the Campus gym? How much does it cost?

    Applications, pricing, and available services are explained on the R Club web page.

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Student Employees
  • How do I hire a student employee? What policies apply to student employees?

    The UR Student Employment Online web pages provide a variety of guidelines and procedures for employing students. Please contact LLE's Personnel Manager if you have questions specific to LLE.

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University Health Insurance
  • What health insurance plans are available?

    A listing of available health insurance plans for University of Rochester employees is available at the Benefits Program's Health Plans web page. Information about rates, providers, and enrollment is also available at this page.

  • What is a Third-Party Administrator (TPA)?

    A Third-Party Administrator (TPA) processes claims and provides additional services for members. Once you have chosen a Health Care Plan, you will need to select a TPA. The University of Rochester offers the choice of the following TPAs to administer your Health Care Plans:

      –Aetna
      –Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    Please refer to the grid on pages 12-14 of the Health Care Plans Enrollment Guide for 2007 to view the different protocols of the two TPAs.
  • Where can I get more information about my coverage?

    Aetna's web site provides information about their health insurance plans and a variety of health topics. By signing up for Aetna Navigator you can access a variety of services such as requesting new insurance cards and changing your physician, looking up copays for specific prescriptions, checking on claims status, etc.

    Excellus BlueCross BlueShield's web site provides information about their health insurance plans and a variety of health topics. By signing up for Excellus for Members, you can access a variety of services such as requesting new insurance cards, changing your doctor, looking up copays for specific prescriptions, checking on claims status, etc.
  • I have a specific question about my coverage. Where do I get information?

    Aetna Member Services: 1-877-864-4583. This phone number also appears on the front of your insurance card.

    Excellus BlueCross BlueShield: 1-(585) 232-2632. This phone number also appears on the front of your insurance card.

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Send your LLE-related Human Resources questions/concerns via one of the methods listed below:

E-mail
Personnel Services Manager

Phone
(585)275-4459

Mail
Personnel Services Manager
University of Rochester
Laboratory for Laser Energetics
250 E. River Road
Rochester, NY 14623-1299