October 1 begins Open Enrollment for employees who participate in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE). During this period, which ends on October 31, ORPHE participants have an opportunity to change providers (DCP, Fidelity Investments and TIAA) and it will be effective on your January 16, 2019 pay.
You may refer to the ORPHE website at www.orphe.varetire.org for additional information or to register for a webinar. You may also contact Denise Frye at dfrye2@umw.edu with questions.
