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Stay informed with the latest updates, resources, and insights to support your career and well-being. From changes to employee benefits and financial wellness tips to professional development strategies and workplace trends, our timely articles keep you in the know. Check back regularly for expert advice and important updates to help you make the most of your workplace experience.

  • Perks@Work: Live and Work: College Park Program

    University of Maryland employees can receive $20,000 in down payment or closing cost assistance when they buy a home in College Park, Maryland. The initiative is through the College Park City-University Partnership’s Live+Work Program. More information is available on the College Park City-University Partnership website. 

  • Benefits Spotlight: Mental Wellness

    January is Mental Wellness Month. The University and University Human Resources remain committed to supporting the overall well-being of all employees. From emotional and physical health to family and professional support, a wide range of resources are available to help you thrive both at work and at home. Each type of well-being is broken down, and resources are shared in the Well-Being webpage of the UHR website. 

  • Benefits Spotlight: Winter & Spring Term | Tuition Remission Portal Now Open

    The UHR Office of Employee Benefits is now accepting tuition remission applications for the Winter semester (beginning on January 5, 2026) and the Spring semester (beginning on January 26, 2026).

  • Did You Know? Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Explained

    Disclaimer: Open Enrollment for the 2026 plan year has closed. The next Open Enrollment period will begin in Fall 2026.Did You Know?Did you know that the maximum amount you can contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through payroll deductions has increased for this year’s Open Enrollment? Let’s break it down:Healthcare FSA max has increased to $3,300Dependent Care FSA max has increased to $7,500What is an FSA?

  • Open Enrollment, What’s New, What’s Changing for 2026

    Disclaimer: Open Enrollment for the 2026 plan year has closed. The next Open Enrollment period will begin in Fall 2026.Open Enrollment is here. Mark your calendar for October 14, 2025, through November 7, 2025, at 5 PM. As a State of Maryland employee, it is important to understand the changes to our health care benefits before the open enrollment period starts. 

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