FY25 Benefits
October 21–November 8, 2024, for a January 1, 2025, effective date.
During open enrollment, employees have the option to change their benefit plans for
the upcoming year. Outside of the open enrollment period, employees can only change
their benefits if there is a life-altering event, including, but not limited to, marriage,
divorce, and the birth or adoption of a child.
This year's open enrollment dates are tentatively set for October 21 through November
8, 2024, and any changes are effective January 1, 2025.
| Date | Time | Location | Room(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2024 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Rockville (RV) 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 |
PE137A Physical Education small gym |
| 10/24/2024 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Takoma Park: 7600 Takoma Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 |
Leggett Building Planetarium |
| 10/30/2024 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Central Services (CT) 9221 Corporate Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850 |
Board of Trustees BOT S108 |
| 10/31/2024 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Germantown 20200 Observation Drive Germantown, MD 20876 |
The Globe Hall (lecture), HT216 and HT217 |
Please note that this year, all benefit-eligible employees will be required to take
action in Workday to complete their Open Enrollment task and ensure benefits are intact
for 2025.
The following outlines the maximum dollars allocated to the Educational Assistance
Program (EAP), Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP), and travel funds
available to eligible employees in FY25. All professional development and travel-related
expenses must be pre-approved in accordance with College Policy 35001, Compensation Programs (PDF, 
) .
Travel: N/A
PDAP per employee max: $1,250 (including eligible travel expenses)
PDAP budget: $54,000
Travel per employee max: $1,800
EAP per employee max: $3,120
Travel budget: $221,850
EAP budget: $453,522
Travel per employee max: $1,250
EAP per employee max: $2,800
Travel budget: $141,650
EAP budget: $803,798
Travel per employee max: $1,250
EAP per employee max: $2,800
Travel budget: $50, 000
EAP budget: $400,000
Educational Assistance Program for Credit Courses
Bargaining and non-bargaining full-time staff, department chairs, and administrators enrolled in graduate or undergraduate coursework beyond the associate degree level are permitted to exceed the maximum EAP benefit noted above. The additional allowance is the amount equal to the University of Maryland rate for in-state tuition and fees for graduate or undergraduate coursework for each credit, up to a maximum of 12 credits. The benefit for regular part-time staff working at least 20 hours per week is prorated.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased the contribution limit on flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to $3,200. As a result, individuals are now allowed to carry over 20% of that amount, equivalent to $640, from 2024 into 2025.
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)new window is a free service provided by ComPsych for all employees designed to confidentially help employees with life issues and situations where professional guidance may be helpful. This coverage has been recently expanded to include part-time faculty, casual temporary staff, and student workers. To help families succeed, ComPsych FSAPnew window provides comprehensive resources and services to help meet your personal, family, and work challenges. The FSAP is staffed by experienced, masters-level professionals who can help find solutions to many different kinds of problems employees and their dependents may face.
The FSAP can help you with challenges such as:
- Alcohol and/or drug problems
- Bereavement
- Family pressures (e.g., children, teens, older relatives, etc.)
- Feelings of sadness or anxiety
- Financial difficulties
- Marital concerns
- Relationship issues
- Stress
The MC Wellness program continues to offer in-person and virtual wellness classes, open gym hours, nutrition support, onsite massages, fitness and movement challenges, flu shot clinics, and recreational programs such as pickleball and basketball for all employees, spouses, and retirees.
- Yoga will be added to the virtual offerings, and recordings of virtual classes will
be provided for those unable to attend in person.
- Multiple dimensions of wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, and financial,
will continue to be promoted and highlighted through educational resources, programs,
and events.
MC Wellness will offer a new library of wellness and fitness videos accessible to all employees, spouses, and retirees.
On-campus partnerships: MC Wellness will continue to support departments in their wellness efforts and welcomes opportunities for collaboration.
Off-campus partnerships: MC Wellness will join the Rockville Senior Center in hosting a wellness fair for active adults aged 60 and older. All employees and retirees are invited to participate in person or virtually.
Mental health first aid training will be offered on the first Friday of every month, which is free for MC employees.
The maximum reimbursement for any activity or membership is $50 per month, which is considered a taxable benefit. After completion of six (6) months of employment, the following employees are eligible for wellness reimbursements:
- Full-time faculty, administrators, and staff.
- Full-time temporary staff with benefits.
- Part-time staff are eligible on a pro-rated basis, (i.e., 1/2 time = 1/2 benefit).
- Bargaining part-time faculty that worked at least nine (9) ESH over the course of two (2) academic years.
- Non-bargaining part-time faculty, casual temps, and student workers are not eligible for EAP/PDAP benefits.
We will continue to recruit employees for the MC Wellness ambassador program.
To learn more, please visit the MC Wellnessnew window webpage.
A tuition waiver for MC credit courses and tuition reimbursements are provided for regular full-time faculty and staff, regular part-time staff, and full-time and part-time temporary with benefits staff. For more details, visit TWEAP.new window