Benefits/Payroll Staff Only
This password-protected site is for employees of the A&M System working in Benefit Partner, Retirement Partner, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, or Wellness roles.
Benefit Partner Handbook & Procedure Manual
The Benefit Procedures Manual is a reference for The Texas A&M University System member Human Resources/Payroll offices. The manual is produced by the System Benefits Administration and is available online by section.
Benefits Procedure Manual by Sections
Benefit Processor Handbook Archives
The issue date of each procedure is shown at the bottom of the page. Revised procedures supersede all earlier versions of those procedures. We want this manual to be a useful resource and training tool for Benefit Partners.
If you have suggestions and/or questions about the manual, please address them to:
Director, Benefits Administration
System Benefits Administration
Moore/Connally Bldg., 5th Floor
301 Tarrow St.
College Station, TX 77840
Campus Mail Stop 1117
Phone: (979) 458-6330
Fax: (979) 458-6247
Email: sba-support@tamus.edu
Additional information on benefits and other human resources programs is available on the System Human Resources Office web site.
Forms and Checklists
Workstation Notice of Death (For Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
MetLife LTD Employee (Pre 9-1-2011)
MetLife LTD Physician (Pre 9-1-2011)
Beneficiary Designation Form
ORP Disability APP
BCBS Transitional Form
Off-Cycle Eligibility Update Request
65 Plus Plan Opt-Out Form
Vendor Portal View Only Access
Grandchild Certification Form
Benefits Eligibility Questions – HR 114
Retiree Checklist
SBA – Insurance Billing Department
TRS Form
ACH Form
Workday Help
Wellness Coordinator Resources
For wellness resources visit the Wellness Coordinator Resource page.
Resources and Information
Program Guide for Human Resource Administrators
A&M Care Plans Programs Guide
Resources
Emergency Military Leave Information
HIPAA Privacy Act Disclosure Log
Legislative Q&As – (SGIP Elig. & Retirement Rules)
Primary/Secondary Benefit Plans
SGIP Eligibility Date Chart FY25
Benefits Deduction Calendar – Summer
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Help
Texas State Agency Websites
Alphabetical List of Texas State Agencies and Institutions
Texas Government Information – University of Texas Libraries
Texas Higher Education Data
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Information
BCBS and TAMUS Program Eligibility Chart
TAMUS Wellness Incentive Inquiry Flow
BCBSTX Glossary
Express Scripts
Formulary and Exclusion Sample Member Notification Letters
COMPSYCH COMMUNICATION MATERIALS
WEBID: TAMUS (Must click “Register” then enter the Employer WEBID on first access)
Active Employees
Retirees
Active – Life Event Specific
ComPsych GuidanceResources Training Catalog Descriptions
Full Catalog
Archived
Archived Annual Enrollment Booklets
Archived Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Archived Premium Information
Benefit Partner Meetings
Benefit Partner Meetings – 3rd Thursday of Every Month
Benefit Partner Meeting – 04/21/2022: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 06/16/2022: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 07/21/2022: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 08/18/2022: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 09/15/2022: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 10/27/2022: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 11/17/2022: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 12/15/2022: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 01/19/2023: PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 02/16/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 03/21/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 04/20/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 05/18/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 06/15/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 07/27/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 08/17/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 09/21/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 10/19/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 11/15/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 12/12/2023 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 1/18/2024 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 2/15/2024 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 3/21/2024 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 4/18/2024 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 5/30/2024 : PDF | Webex
Benefit Partner Meeting – 6/20/2024 : PDF | Webex
Retirement Program Information
Shared Services Documents
Acknowledgement of Employee Retirement
This form is currently used by TAMU to attach the EPA upon a person’s retirement who is, “in fact”, benefit eligible, to distinguish them from a person who “claims” to be retiring but is, “in fact”, just terminating and is not a benefit-eligible retiree.”
Beneficiary Notification Letter
Departmental Summary Insurance Request Letter
Leave Information
Marketplace Letters
Retiree Coverage Reinstatement Letter Samples
TRS annuity confirmation request