Check out the redesigned Employee Benefits Website
Leave Scheduler for Administrative/Exempt Employees
As a reminder, all exempt employees have a Leave Scheduler, located in the to track the use of sick time. Based on the current policy, administrators may take a reasonable amount of sick leave, which may be beyond the requirement of providing 56 hours. Employees will be allowed to carry over annually up to 56 hours, to a maximum of 112 hours. Unused sick leave balances have no monetary value and will not be paid out at termination or retirement for exempt employees. Employees and/or their supervisors are still required to notify human resources of absences that exceed three days.
In order to continue to comply with the N.Y. Sick Law requirements, exempt employees should enter the amount of sick leave taken on the corresponding date, using half-hour increments (the specific time of day is not required). Supervisors and human resources will have shared access to the leave scheduler.
Please contact the Human Resources Department should you have any questions.
Flexible Spending Participants
As a reminder, 2024 health-care claims may be incurred until March 15, 2025, and must be submitted to Lifetime for reimbursement by June 30, 2025.
2024 Dependent funds must be used for services incurred from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
Claim forms for both the health care and dependent care plans as well as the procedures to enroll in an online account if you have not already done so.can be found on the Benefits website under Other Benefit Providers.
you can find a qualified expense list for the health-care account.
Lifetime鈥檚 customer service hours and contact information are
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
Toll Free: 1-800-327-7130
Email: LBS.CustomerService@LifetimeBenefitSolutions.com
Website:
As a reminder, most debit card purchases can be substantiated or validated through the card transaction but you may be prompted to provide a copy of the receipt for certain transactions in accordance with IRS regulations. Receipts should be kept for the same retention period of income tax returns.
Emeriti Retiree Health Savings Participants
As a reminder, benefit-eligible employees hired on or after July 1, 2012, and who are 40 years of age or older, are automatically enrolled in the Emeriti Retirement Healthcare Savings Program. This plan is designed to help cover qualified medical expenses in retirement.
Key program details include:
- University Contributions: Colgate provides a monthly contribution to an account in your name. For the fiscal year 2024鈥2025, this amount is $89.10 and will increase annually by 3%. Contributions are made for a maximum of 25 years.
- Voluntary Contributions: You may also make post-tax contributions to your account. Please contact Human Resources if you are interested in contributing.
- Leaving Colgate: If you leave the University before meeting retirement eligibility, Colgate's contributions will be returned to the University. Any voluntary contributions you make will remain in your account.
Transition to OneBridge Benefits
Currently, University and voluntary contributions are invested through TIAA. Effective December 27, 2024, contributions will be transitioned to OneBridge Benefits, and the Emeriti-VEBA Trust will no longer appear on your TIAA account.
This transition will introduce several program enhancements:
- A single call center for account inquiries.
Appointments with OneBridge representatives to address your plan questions.
Simplified access to funds, eliminating the need to transfer balances to a money market account for claims.
Utilize your
After logging in, check your account information for accuracy. If needed, you can make updates to your contact information, covered individual information, investment allocation (if applicable), and account preferences.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources or Emeriti directly:
Emeriti Support
Phone: 1-866-363-7484
We appreciate your attention to this update.
HigherED EAP offers so much more than just Mental and Behavioral Health services.
Check out - online classes available to individuals, couples, and parents.
There are new classes every month covering a broad range of topics related to work, family, relationships, and mental health.
Simply review the classes, decide which you may want to take, and register for the classes in advance through the Talkspace Go app. Or simply sign on to the app on the date and time of the classes to join.
Don鈥檛 yet have the app? Download it for free from the or or Scan the QR Code below.
Sign up and create an account
Enter your organization鈥檚 code: ESIEAP
Once registered, review the calendar, and click the links for the classes that you want to take
Colgate EAP Resources
BRiDGES EAP is a workplace benefit that provides assessment, referral, and short-term counseling to employees and their immediate family members. All callers will receive up to five free sessions per issue per year with an EAP professional for confidential support.
BRiDGES is available by phone Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 315-697-3947. In-person, virtual, and phone sessions are available .
Should you need assistance after 5 p.m. you can still call BRiDGES at 315-697-3947. You may leave a message and your call will be returned during regular business hours. Evening appointments are available by appointment only. In the event of a crisis Behavioral Health Telemedicine through Excellus and HigherED EAP are available 24/7, please see below to contact them. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
HigherEd EAP offers 24/7 access to counselors, extensive links, tools, and resources to help higher education personnel deal with professional challenges. To access this benefit, call the EAP at 1-800-252-4555 or log on to the website: .
Behavioral Telemedicine (for those enrolled in Colgate鈥檚 health insurance plan), through a partnership with MDLIVE, allows you to schedule a consultation with a psychiatrist or therapist 24/7 via phone, tablet, or computer 鈥 wherever and whenever you need to. No 20% coinsurance imposed.
Telemedicine (1-866-692-5045) (for those enrolled in Colgate鈥檚 health insurance plan)
Our doctors are always in. Get care in minutes, 24/7/365. Talk to a board-certified doctor in 15 minutes or less for trusted, reliable care whenever and wherever you need it. MDLIVE is your affordable alternative to urgent care clinics or the ER. No long waits, drive times, or germ-filled offices. See how work.
MDLIVE board-certified doctors have an average of 15 years of experience and provide care for , including:
- Allergies Insect bites Sinus problems
- Cold & flu Pink eye Sore throat
- Ear pain Prescriptions UTIs
- Headaches Rashes and more
Madison County Mental Health Department (315-366-2327, option 1), The mental health department offers a crisis line 24 hours a day. You can call 315-366-2327 and press 1. During business hours, this line goes to office staff, where clients may ask to speak to an available clinician. Individuals are also seen at the office on an emergency, walk-in basis.
Retirement Planning
Fidelity
Virtual Fidelity appointments can be scheduled online at (search 海角社区 and virtual appointments) or by calling 1-800-642-7131.
Appointments are available on February 10 and March 10.
New Retirement Participant with Fidelity Don't forget to create your NetBenefits online account.
Go to and click 鈥淩egister as a new user.鈥 Follow the instructions to set your unique username and password. Then log in to see the features of your 海角社区 Defined Contribution Retirement Plan account. Remember: Don鈥檛 reuse passwords and avoid weak, commonly used passwords.
The NetBenefits lets you customize your experience. You can select a topic for more information when prompted, or you can watch the demo from start to finish and then learn more.
TIAA
Virtual TIAA appointments can be scheduled or by calling 800-732-8353.
Appointments are available on February 20, March 20, 2025.
CUWell
2025 Biometric Screenings - all held in the Clark Room of James C. Colgate Hall;
- Wednesday, February 19
Tuesday, April 29
Tuesday, September 9
Tuesday, October 7
Tuesday, October 28
To register for an appointment:
- Log in to Virgin Pulse through the CUWell website; sign in on the Colgate Portal
Select Benefits at the top of the page
Select View All
Scroll down to select LabCorp
Select Start Now
Select Continue under Onsite Screening
Select 海角社区 under location in the Search box
Under Date: select the calendar icon to scroll through the year- all scheduled dates are highlighted with a green dot
Select your date
Select your time and specific time slot
Select Schedule Appointment