2024 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) for UUP represented and Management Confidential Employees
The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible UUP represented and Management Confidential (MC-13) employees to exchange previously accrued vacation leave for a credit to be applied toward their employee share of NYSHIP Health Insurance premiums on a bi-weekly basis.
For Plan Year 2024 PEP Allows:
- Full-time UUP and MC-13 employees earning up to $76,028 who enroll in the program to forfeit 4 or 8 days of vacation leave for a credit of $800 ($30.77 bi-weekly) or $1600 ($61.54 bi-weekly).
- Full-time UUP and MC-13 employees earning $76,028 and below $108,646 who enroll in the program to forfeit 2.5 or 5 days of vacation leave for a credit of $750 ($28.85 bi-weekly) or $1500 ($57.69 bi-weekly).
- Eligible part-time employees may elect to participate on a pro-rated basis in accordance with their employment percentage of effort.
This credit will be applied towards the bi-weekly health insurance premiums paid in the 2024 plan year.
Eligibility Criteria to Enroll:
- UUP represented and MC-13 employees paid on a Calendar Year (annual) or College Year basis with a full-time annual salary rate up to $76,028 and not greater than $108,646 or a part-time employee with an annual salary rate that does not exceed $108,646.
- Have a balance of vacation leave of at least 8 days after making the forfeiture or a prorated balance for part time employees; and
- Be a NYSHIP enrollee (contract holder) at the time of enrollment.
Eligible employees may elect to participate in the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) by completing the enrollment form and submitting it by Monday, December 11, 2023 close of business to: HRS_TimeAtt@stonybrook.edu or by fax to 631-632-4989.
For a complete description of this program go here. If you require additional information regarding the program, please contact the Time & Attendance Unit at (631) 632-6182.
