Reminder: next WW at work session begins April 4

On campus meetings begin Thursday April 4. The group meets once a week (Thursdays) from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the FarSide Room (first floor, Student Center)

Cost is $132.60 for 12 weeks of on-campus meetings beginning Thursday, April 4. This joining fee also gives you access to the WW app which includes great resources and tools for independent tracking.

Please follow up with any questions you may have or if you need additional information.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Angela Salinas (angelasalinas@grcc.edu) and join us at the first meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. in the Far Side Room (1st Floor Student Center).

Please note that should you choose to register for the program, payment is due at this session. Members can pay with cash, check, or a credit or debit card. You can also take advantage of a three-check split payment method.

Did you also know that if you take advantage of the Flex Spending Account, the cost of the program could be covered with a medical necessity doctor’s note? For more information, please contact the Benefits Office.

Join the next WW at work session

On campus meetings begin Thursday April 4. The group meets once a week (Thursdays) from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the FarSide Room (first floor, Student Center)

Cost is $132.60 for 12 weeks of on-campus meetings beginning Thursday, April 4. This joining fee also gives you access to the WW app which includes great resources and tools for independent tracking.

Please follow up with any questions you may have or if you need additional information.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Angela Salinas (angelasalinas@grcc.edu) and join us at the first meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. in the Far Side Room (1st Floor Student Center).

Please note that should you choose to register for the program, payment is due at this session. Members can pay with cash, check, or a credit or debit card. You can also take advantage of a three-check split payment method.

Did you also know that if you take advantage of the Flex Spending Account, the cost of the program could be covered with a medical necessity doctor’s note? For more information, please contact the Benefits Office.

2018 Year End Payroll Information for GRCC Employees

2018 W-2 Availability

• Electronic W-2’s will be made available to employees who have given consent by January 15, 2019.
• Paper W-2’s will be mailed to employees who have not given consent to receive them electronically on January 31, 2019. Paper W-2’s will not be available for pick up in Human Resources.

Verify Your Personal Information

• Verify your personal information through GRCC self-service by following the instructions found on the Human Resources Year End page. Any personal information changes should be emailed to Human Resources at hr@grcc.edu no later than January 4, 2019 to be reflected on your 2018 W-2.

Update your Tax Withholding Forms

• Complete new city tax form(s) if you moved in or out of the cities of Grand Rapids or Walker.
• New 2019 tax forms should be completed if your filing status or exemption allowances have changed.
• If you are currently claiming exempt, to not have any withholding for Federal or State taxes, you are required to complete a new 2019 W-4 no later than February 1, 2019.
• 2019 tax forms will be available in January on the Payroll web page.

1095-C Tax Form

• All benefited employees will receive a tax form 1095-C from Next Generation Enrollment (NGE) in the mail. The form contains information regarding Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage that you may need to report as part of your 2018 tax return.

For Informational Purposes Only

• The 2019 Social Security tax rate is schedule to remain 6.2%, and the Medicare tax rate remains 1.45%.
• The 2019 social security wage base will increase to $132,900.00.
• The 2019 limitation for elective deferrals under a 403(b) or 457(b) will increase to $19,000 and the additional catch up provision for individuals age 50 and over will remain $6,000.00.

Important 2018 Year End Payroll Information

2018 W-2 Availability

• Electronic W-2’s will be made available to employees who have given consent by January 15, 2019.
• Paper W-2’s will be mailed to employees who have not given consent to receive them electronically on January 31, 2019. Paper W-2’s will not be available for pick up in Human Resources.

Verify Your Personal Information

• Verify your personal information through GRCC self-service by following the instructions found on the Human Resources Year End page. Any personal information changes should be emailed to Human Resources at hr@grcc.edu no later than January 4, 2019 to be reflected on your 2018 W-2.

Update your Tax Withholding Forms

• Complete new city tax form(s) if you moved in or out of the cities of Grand Rapids or Walker.
• New 2019 tax forms should be completed if your filing status or exemption allowances have changed.
• If you are currently claiming exempt, to not have any withholding for Federal or State taxes, you are required to complete a new 2019 W-4 no later than February 1, 2019.
• 2019 tax forms will be available in January on the Payroll web page.

1095-C Tax Form

• All benefited employees will receive a tax form 1095-C from Next Generation Enrollment (NGE) in the mail. The form contains information regarding Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage that you may need to report as part of your 2018 tax return.

For Informational Purposes Only

• The 2019 Social Security tax rate is schedule to remain 6.2%, and the Medicare tax rate remains 1.45%.
• The 2019 social security wage base will increase to $132,900.00.
• The 2019 limitation for elective deferrals under a 403(b) or 457(b) will increase to $19,000 and the additional catch up provision for individuals age 50 and over will remain $6,000.00.

Benefits Fair Raffle Prize Winners

Thank you to all who attended the Benefits Fair and Flu Shot Clinic event on October 24th, and congratulations to Benefit Fair Raffle Prize Winners!

Prizes can be picked-up in HR/Benefits Office, 2nd floor, Administration Building at the DeVos Campus.