Vanderbilt University Medical Center

As you may know, MetLife bought Superior Vision, the former carrier for VUMC’s vision insurance. The new carrier for the 2024 plan year is Superior Vision by MetLife. If you are enrolled in the VUMC vision plan, your benefits will not change.

Vanderbilt Medical Center has completed and submitted the Form 5500 in compliance under Title I and Title IV of the ERISA and under the Internal Revenue Code for all self-funded benefit plans offered at VUMC.     Employees can review the Summary Annual Reports (SAR) that provide a summary of the financial information contained on the Form 5500 and a statement of the right to receive an annual report. You can find the Summary Annual Reports on the HR website.

This summer, VUMC will host summer internship programs for veterans and high school students. The Hiring Heroes, Veterans Fellowship Internship program allows veterans to gain industry-specific skills, professional networks, and potentially secure post-service employment. It provides an opportunity for military personnel to explore different industries, enhancing their job readiness.

2023 W-2 forms will be mailed to current employees and former employees who earned money from VUMC during the 2023 calendar year. This form contains important information about your income, taxes withheld from your paychecks, and some benefits that you will need to complete your 2023 income tax returns. Your form will be sent to your current mailing address in Workday (typically your home address) by the end of January. To ensure timely delivery of the 2023 W-2 form, you should make sure your mailing address is correct in Workday by Jan. 10, 2024.

Due to the observance of the holidays on Friday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 25, the normal due dates for submitting hourly payroll information have been adjusted.  Please note the changes below to ensure your staff members are paid accurately and timely on the Thursday, Dec. 21 payday.  This will be the last payroll processed for 2023.

In many parts of the world, November is Men’s Health Awareness Month — also known as Movember — when men grow mustaches to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate and testicular caner and mental health. November is also a good time to schedule a physical with your primary care physician and any other suggested preventative care screenings because taking care of your health doesn’t have to be hairy. 

Over the past few weeks, the VUMC Talent Acquisition team has been conducting an organization-wide Hiring Manager and New Hire Assessment of the Recruitment Team survey.  We are conducting this brief, four-minute survey in order to get a better understanding of your satisfaction with the recruitment process and level of customer service you receive from your recruiting partners.

Applications are open for the Medical Assistant Program. The next cohort is scheduled to start January 22, 2024.  Application deadline is November 30,2023

As you know, Open Enrollment for 2024 benefits is going on now. You have until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31 to choose or change your benefits.

Open Enrollment for 2024 benefits begins today and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31. Open Enrollment is a good time to review your benefit plans to make sure they meet the needs of you and your family. Who should enroll