| Non-Discrimination Policy Notice
The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432, 734-763-0235, TTY 734-647-1388. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817.
U-M Benefits for Same-Sex Domestic Partners
Note: U-M benefits for same-sex domestic partners (SSDP) concluded at the end of 2007 to comply with the current Michigan Court of Appeals ruling on same-sex partner benefits. Accordingly, references to U-M recognized Same-Sex Domestic Partnerships in all University policies and documents (other than existing collective bargaining agreements) have been rendered invalid.
If you are a member of AFSCME, GEO, HOA, IUOE, MAP or MNA and you are eligible for benefits at the University of Michigan, you can cover your same-sex domestic partner through the end of the calendar year your collective bargaining agreement ends.
A Few Words about Confidentiality
At the University of Michigan, all benefit elections —
and the identities of covered dependents — are treated
with the highest degree of confidentiality and sensitivity.
Information about employee elections regarding same-sex
domestic partner benefits will be subject to the same processes
and protocols in place for all employee data.
Currently,
employee information is maintained behind the University’s
firewall and is subject to very strict internal data access
and security requirements. Internal and external access
to employee benefit data is limited to only those individuals
directly responsible for managing data and entering employee
elections. This is also true for same-sex domestic partner
coverage. The University adheres to external data and documentation
requirements as mandated by IRS tax reporting. Additionally,
the University must share employee data with insurance carriers
and/or medical and dental claims administrators so that
doctors, dentists, and other healthcare providers have necessary
coverage and claims-paying information. Please keep in mind
that, as always, the University is committed to ensuring
your employee information remains confidential and private
— data is shared only on a strict need-to-know basis.
For More Information
If you have questions about your benefits in general, please
contact the HR/Payroll Service Center at 734-615-2000 (5-2000
from the Ann Arbor campus) or 1-866-647-7657 (toll free
in the U.S.). Representatives are available to assist you
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For guidance
specific to same-sex partner benefits, please ask to speak
to a representative in the Benefits Office dedicated to
same-sex domestic partner benefits.
Final
Note
No information contained herein is intended or should be
construed as tax advice. Employees are encouraged to consult
a qualified tax advisor before electing this coverage.
The University reserves the right to change, amend, or terminate
the plans at any time. This benefits overview is not intended
to give rise to any right to employment, continued employment,
or any benefit with or from the University of Michigan.
U-M Same-Sex Domestic Partner Policy (PDF)
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