The Baruch College Faculty Handbook
Human Resources Department
Last updated on 2/7/07
A fully trained staff is available to answer questions and
provide information about employment, recruitment, time and
leave balances, paychecks, contractual matters and benefits.
Health Plans
There are a variety of HMO plans, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and Point of Service (POS) plans offered to employees including:
- Aetna US Healthcare HMO http://www.aetna.com
- Aetna US Healthcare QPOS http://www.aetna.com
- Empire Healthchoice HMO and EPO http://www.empireblue.com
- CIGNA HMO http://www.cigna.com
- GHI HMO Select http://www.ghi.com
- GHI-CBP/EBCBS http://www.ghi.com
- Health Net http://www.health.net
- HIP Prime HMO http://www.hipusa.com
- HIP Prime POS http://www.hipusa.com
- VYTRA http://www.vytra.com
Dental and optical coverage are provided at no additional premium. There is no additional premium for the prescription plan if the PSC/CUNY Welfare Fund plan is used.
Pension Plans and Tax Deferred Annuities
The City University of New York (CUNY) offers all full time faculty a choice of pension programs. The Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) is a defined benefit plan, and the TIAA-CREF retirement program, is a defined contribution plan. Tax Deferred Annuity plans are also available through TRS, TIAA-CREF, and Halliday Research Corporation (HRC).
PayrollThe Human Resources Department encompasses the Payroll Unit where questions may be directed concerning pay. Direct deposit banking is also available.
Director: Elizabeth RobinsonLocation: 135 East 22nd Street, Room 202
Telephone:646 660-6590; 646 660-6591 (fax)
Hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm
