New Hire Benefits Guide

A. Retirement Plans

Mandatory FRS Retirement Plan (Must Select One)

You are required to enroll in one of the following retirement plans:

Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Investment Plan
State University System Optional Retirement Program (SUSORP)

Resources:

Website: MyFRS.com – Select New Hires
MyFRS Financial Guidance: 1‑866‑446‑9377 (select option 1 to speak with an unbiased financial planner)

Important Deadlines:

SUSORP: Must enroll within the first 90 days of employment
FRS Pension or Investment: Election must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on the last business day of the 8th month following your month of hire

Voluntary Retirement Plans (Optional – Enroll at Any Time)

FAU Sponsored 403(b) Plan
Enroll directly with a provider: 403(b) Plan Providers
State of Florida Sponsored 457(b) Plan
Enrollment through the Florida Department of Financial Services: Florida Deferred Compensation

B. State of Florida Benefits – People First

People First is the Benefits Administrator for the State of Florida.

Must enroll within the first 60 days of hire date
You will receive your People First ID and password by mail

Enrollment Website: People First Login
Phone: (866) 663‑4735
Service Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Helpful Links:

Annual Open Enrollment

Open enrollment takes place each October, allowing you to change plans, select different coverage, or choose new providers.

C. Other FAU Sponsored Benefits

These benefits are not administered through the State of Florida or People First. For enrollment forms or additional information, contact the Benefits & Retirement Office.

Term Life and AD&D – Gabor Financial Solutions
Disability Insurance – Gabor Financial Solutions
Preferred Legal
Pet Insurance Alternative – Pet Assure

D. FAU Discounts and Perks

Visit Discounts & Perks to access savings in the following categories:

Automotive
Dining
Electronics
Entertainment and Sports
Finance
Health & Wellness
Miscellaneous (including Childcare and Owl Perks)
Shopping
Travel
Wireless

E. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FAU offers confidential support through Aetna Resources for Living .

Username: Florida Atlantic University
Password: EAP

Counseling: 5 sessions per concern
Talkspace Virtual Therapy: 5 sessions per concern
Mind Companion Self‑Care: self‑paced digital well‑being program
Legal Services: one 30‑minute consultation with a network attorney
Financial Services: one 30‑minute phone consultation with a money coach
Identity Theft Support: 60‑minute phone consultation with a fraud resolution specialist

Contact Information

Florida Atlantic University – Benefits and Retirement Office
Department of Human Resources
Building IS‑4, Second Floor
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Email: benefits@fau.edu