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Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection (EPIC) Messages

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2021

Subject	Date
Change in Acceptable Proof to Add a Spouse to Health Benefits Coverage To: Local Government and Local Education Certifying Officers, Human Resources Directors, and Benefits Administrators Participating in the SHBP/SEHBP	January 14, 2021
Employer Training Opportunities Available Including New CEU Eligible Webinars To: Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	January 12, 2021
5 Steps to Retirement – Additional Webinar Dates for Your Employees To: State Biweekly and State Monthly Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	January 8, 2021

2020

Subject	Date
How to Run A Retirement Estimate: PERS & TPAF Retirement Webinar Series To: Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	December 31, 2020
4th Quarter IROC To: Cycle 2 Certifying Officers	December 28, 2020
Employer Liability for Early Retirement Incentive 1, 2, 3 & 4 Programs To: Certifying Officers of Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund Participating Local Employers	December 18, 2020
Employer Liability for Annual Pension Contribution To: Certifying Officers of Public Employees' Retirement System and Police and Firemen's Retirement System Participating Local Employers	December 18, 2020
Retirement Types, Eligibility, and Calculations Webinar for Your PERS & TPAF Members To: State Biweekly and State Monthly Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	December 16, 2020
4th Quarter IROC To: Cycle 1 Certifying Officers	December 15, 2020
5 Steps to Retirement Readiness: New Webinar Topic for Your Employees To: State Biweekly and State Monthly Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	December 9, 2020
ABP and DCRP In-Service Distributions Under the Terms of the CARES Act To: Certifying Officers and Supervisors of Certifying Officers	December 7, 2020
Understanding Pension Benefit for Your Employees To: Local Education Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	December 4, 2020
Exploring Your Pension Options: PERS & TPAF Retirement Webinar Series To: Local Government Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	December 2, 2020
Exploring Your Pension Options: PERS & TPAF Retirement Webinar Series To: Local Education Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	November 12, 2020
Social Security Webinar for Your Employees To: State Monthly and Biweekly Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	October 30, 2020
2021 Health Benefit Deductions To: State Biweekly and State Monthly Certifying Officers, Human Resources Directors, and Benefit Administrators	October 19, 2020
Expiration to Request Suspension of Loan Repayment under the CARES Act To: Certifying Officers of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS), State Police Retirement System (SPRS), and Judicial Retirement System (JRS)	October 8, 2020
Retirement Planning Webinar for Your Employees To: Local Government Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	October 8, 2020
3rd Quarter IROC To: Cycle 2 Certifying Officers	September 25, 2020
3rd Quarter IROC To: Cycle 1 Certifying Officers	September 15, 2020
New Webinar Topic for Your Employees To: Local Government Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	September 10, 2020
The N.J. State Employees’ Virtual Passport to Your Benefits To: Certifying Officers, State Biweekly Employers	August 31, 2020
Certification to Suspend Loan Repayment Under the CARES Act To: Certifying Officers of State Monthly, Local Government, and Local Education Employers	August 17, 2020
Additional Retirement Planning Webinar Dates for Your Employees To: Local Education Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	August 10, 2020
Retirement Planning Webinar for Your Employees To: Local Education Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	August 7, 2020
2nd Quarter 2020 IROC To: Cycle 2 Certifying Officers	June 25, 2020
2nd Quarter 2020 IROC To: Cycle 1 Certifying Officers	June 16, 2020
Pension Education Opportunities for Your Employees – Upcoming Webinar Dates To: Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	May 26, 2020
Employer Training Webinars Available To: Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	May 1, 2020
Employer Liability for Annual Pension Contribution Now Due Certifying Officers of PERS and PFRS Participating Local Employers	April 22, 2020
Employer Liability for Early Retirement Incentive 1, 2, 3 & 4 Programs Now Due Certifying Officers of TPAF Participating Local Employers	April 22, 2020
COVID-19 Resource Page for SHBP and SEHBP Members Certifying Officers of SHBP- and SEHBP-Participating Employers	April 20, 2020
Employer Administrative Access in EPIC Certifying Officers	April 17, 2020
Update to SHBP 60-Day Waiver Form Certifying Officers of SHBP-Participating Employers	April 9, 2020
COVID-19 Employer Toolkit Certifying Officers of SHBP/SEHBP-Participating Employers	March 26, 2020
1st Quarter 2020 IROC Cycle 2 Certifying Officers	March 25, 2020
1st Quarter 2020 IROC Cycle 1 Certifying Officers	March 13, 2020
NEW Employer Training Opportunities Available Local Government and Local Education Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	February 10, 2020
Livongo for Diabetes Program Certifying Officers of employers enrolled in the SHBP and SEHBP	February 6, 2020
Workers’ Compensation Carrier Information Required To Complete Accidental Disability Retirement Certification Certifying Officers, All Funds	February 3, 2020
Retirement Seminar Dates for Your Employees Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	January 28, 2020

2019

Subject	Date
Reminder: Electronic Fund Transmittal Required for Pension Loans Certifying Officers, All Funds	December 27, 2019
4th Quarter 2019 IROC All Cycle 2 Certifying Officers	December 26, 2019
Employer Liability for Annual Pension Contribution Certifying Officers of PERS and PFRS	December 18, 2019
Employer Liability for Early Retirement Incentive 1, 2, 3 & 4 Programs Certifying Officers of TPAF	December 18, 2019
4th Quarter 2019 IROC Cycle 1 Certifying Officers	December 10, 2019
Tiered Network Incentive for Aetna Liberty members transitioning to Horizon OMNIA State Biweekly, State Monthly, and Local Government Certifying Officers	December 10, 2019
ABP/ACTS Provider Services Extension Approved for MassMutual ABP Certifying Officers	December 10, 2019
Social Security Benefits Seminars – More Locations, Additional Dates All Certifying Officers	November 6, 2019
Election to Waive ABP Participation for Members of PERS/TPAF Form ABP Certifying Officers	October 25, 2019
Retirement Seminar Dates for Your Employees Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	October 25, 2019
New Social Security Benefits Seminar for Your Employees Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	October 4, 2019
Employer Participation and Continuation of Modified Incentive Program for Joining the State Health Benefits Program’s (SHBP) Tiered-Network Plans Local Government Certifying Officers, Human Resource Directors, and Benefit Administrators	October 4, 2019
3rd Quarter 2019 IROC All Cycle 2 Certifying Officers	September 25, 2019
3rd Quarter 2019 IROC All Cycle 1 Certifying Officers	September 13, 2019
Fall Retirement Seminar Dates for Your Employees Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefits Administrators	September 3, 2019
Save the Date: The N.J. State Employees' Benefits Fair at Thomas Edison State University on October 2, 2019 Certifying Officers, State Biweekly Employers	August 30, 2019
ABP Application for Retirement Certifying Officers of the Alternate Benefit Program	August 16, 2019
P.L. 2019, c. 157 (Chapter 157) - Employer Confirmation of Distribution Form Certifying Officers of the PFRS	August 16, 2019
P.L. 2019, c. 157 (Chapter 157) - Employer Confirmation of Distribution Form Certifying Officers of the PFRS	August 16, 2019
Additional Retirement Seminar and Webinar Dates for your Employees Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	July 26, 2019
2nd Quarter 2019 IROC Certifying Officers	July 17, 2019
Certification of Service and Final Salary for Retirement State Biweekly Certifying Officers	July 3, 2019
2nd Quarter 2019 IROC (Cycle 1 Locations) All Cycle 1 Certifying Officers	June 17, 2019
Additional Retirement Seminar and Webinar Dates for your Employees Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	June 6, 2019
Employer Training Sessions Available Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	May 9, 2019
Additional Retirement Seminar and Webinar Dates for your Employees	April 4, 2019
1st Quarter 2019 IROC (Cycle 2 Locations) All Cycle 2 Certifying Officers	March 25, 2019
1st Quarter 2019 IROC (Cycle 1 Locations) All Cycle 1 Certifying Officers	March 15, 2019
New Employer training Opportunities Available Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	March 5, 2019
Document Submission Deadline — Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit Certifying Officers and Human Resource Staff participating in the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees’ Health Benefits Program	February 25, 2019
Retirement Seminars and Informational Webinars for Employees Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	February 22, 2019
Pension Education Opportunities for Your Employees — Upcoming Webinar Dates Certifying Officers, Human Resource Representatives, and Benefit Administrators	January 10, 2019

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