We’ve streamlined the process for enrolling in the  403(b) supplemental retirement and the 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plans!!   As of April 1, 2012, when you wish to enroll in these plans you go to the benefits website (www.nebraska.edu/benefits), click on the Retirement Plan Enrollment Module and utilize the links to these two plans.  As part of the enrollment module, you will be given the steps for enrollment in these plans, which includes the salary reduction agreement which must be completed and provided to the UNMC Benefits Office (campus zip 5470 or fax 402-559-3866).  This form lets us know the effective date, how much you wish to have deducted, and whether the monies are to be sent to TIAA/CREF or Fidelity Investments (or both).  You are also provided with links directly to TIAA/CREF and Fidelity, where you will complete an on-line account application, informing them of the specific accounts you will be investing in and your beneficiary information.   Now there is just one paper form (the salary reduction agreement) to be completed and returned to the UNMC Benefits Office – the rest is done on-line!  The salary reduction form must be received in the UNMC Benefits Office and the on-line account application must be completed by the last working day of the month prior to the effective date of your request.  If you have questions,  please contact the UNMC Benefits Office at 402-559-4340.