Thursday, January 25, 2007

Movers

David moved me to Houston. He was great. Answered his cell every time I called. Flexible and Customer service oriented. Stuff well taken care of compared to last moves. I always ask for packing and unpacking, but unpacking can be hard, because they put everything on the floor. You have to have time to put things away then. I always end up asking them to stop unpacking because it gets overwhelming. Suggestion: Ask for debris removal, too! His number is 918-638-9393.

Friday, January 19, 2007

Benefits Meeting

All Dependents (including wives) can attend TU (undergrad and grad) for 100% free tuition after one year, first year 50%. Can attend any continuing education for half price.
20% off at Bookstore

Benefits Meeting Today:
Insurance is cheap! Yeah! You subtract $90. from cost on sheet, so most expensive is around $190. It is Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Cost depends on what kind of deductible you want.
Some husband did not have SS card. They need copies to enroll.
Need to return: Direct Deposit, Benefits Election Form (This has medical and childcare withholding and annuity elections also), Medical Enrollment Form, Dental Enrollment Form, Life and Disability Insurance Form, Long Term Care, Waiver for Waiting Period for Retirement Plans ( This is a note saying that you have been working in an educational institution for at least two year full time, so you can start getting the 9% retirement annuity from TU. Husbands also need to go get parking sticker and ID cards to avoid tickets and get discounts at bookstore.

We get paid on the last business day of each month. One paycheck per month.

On another note: Property taxes are much lower here compared to Texas. House payment lower, but there is state income tax, so check lower.

Can't wait for you to get here! The players and public are so excited!

Benefits Info

I think the coaches are meeting with the benefits office today. You might want to take a look a this: http://www.utulsa.edu/personnel/benefits/
They contribute 9% to retirement! Yeah!

Insurance Guy Recommendation

I have used Jay for a couple of years and he has always gone above and beyond.
American National Insurance
Jay Martin
9242 S Sheridan RdTulsa, OK 74133
(918) 492-9898