PURA Handbook (PDF) - Purdue University

AN OFFICIAL RETIREE OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY
automatically becomes a member of the Purdue University
Retirees Association (PURA). PURA offers you many
opportunities to participate in continuing education and social
programs. It offers help in meeting the challenges of retirement
and in sharing your views with others who have similar
concerns. PURA also gives you the opportunity to see friends
and colleagues and make new friends. There are no dues for all
the advantages of membership.
PURA grew from a study by the President’s Advisory Council on
Retirement, first appointed by President Arthur G. Hansen in the
spring of 1976. Members of the association elect the executive
board. About 40 members serve on committees that include
benefits, campus/community activities, communications,
endowment, hospitality, kickoff luncheon, program, purposeful
living in retirement, and trips and tours. The executive board
provides leadership, programs and services for the association.
Its primary purpose is to serve you, the retiree.
The PURA executive board and committees work to improve
the status of, and opportunities for, retirees. Regular attention
is given to medical insurance, financial planning and other
quality-of-life issues. The association also encourages volunteer
opportunities on campus and in the community and keeps you
informed of campus news. The continuing and primary goal of
PURA is to help you enjoy a stimulating, involved, productive
and happy retirement.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS *
RETIREE INFORMATION
Purdue University Retirees Association Phone: 765-494-1779
Human Resources Service Center 877-725-0222
401 S. Grant St. Email: masalla@purdue.edu
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2024
Web: www.purdue.edu/retirees
MEDICAL
PURcare Senior Supplement
Call UnitedHealthcare 800-851-3802
PURcare Rx
Call UnitedHealth Rx 888-556-6648
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage PPO
Call UnitedHealthcare 888-867-5548
Purdue Pharmacy 765-494-1374
ON-SITE CUSTOMER SERVICE
General Assistance 765-494-2222
Update address/email/phone, etc.
or hr@purdue.edu
Medical Plan Questions 765-494-2222
or 765-494-1694
Retirement Counseling 765-494-1964
or 765-494-1694
Life Insurance 765-494-2222
Employee Assistance Program 765-494-7707
Purdue Discount Program 765-494-7383
Worklife/Wellness Programs 765-494-5461
RETIREMENT
Fidelity — West Lafayette Office 800-544-6868
and press 0
Fidelity — National Call Center 800-343-0860
PERF (Indiana Public Retirement System) 888-526-1687
TIAA-CREF — West Lafayette Office 765-497-8740
TIAA-CREF — National Call Center 800-842-2776
PURA
TRIPS AND TOURS
VISIT INTERESTING DESTINATIONS
RETIREE BOOTH AT SPRING FLING
OUT AND ABOUT AT VICTORY FIELD
PURPOSEFUL LIVING IN RETIREMENT
We encourage you to make frequent use of the PURA website:
www.purdue.edu/retirees.
REGIONAL CAMPUS CONTACTS
Purdue Calumet 219-989-2143
Purdue Fort Wayne 260-481-6684
Purdue North Central 219-785-5301
Additional copies of Retiree Information are available
upon request at 765-494-2222.
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Purdue University Retirees Association
2012 RETIREE INFORMATION
www.purdue.edu/retirees
TAKING A COMMUNITY TOUR
A CAMPUS/COMMUNITY
ACTIVITY

RETIREE PRIVILEGES
Purdue University and its retirees have a mutually beneficial relationship. Retirees
contribute generously to the University in a variety of ways, including lecturing,
volunteering and making financial donations. Retirees have contributed more than
$4 million annually over the last 10 years. In turn, the Office of the President has assisted
PURA financially while the University has granted a variety of privileges to official retirees.
The following list enumerates some of the privileges you can enjoy as a Purdue retiree.
For additional information see www.purdue.edu/retirees.
PURDUE FACULTY/STAFF PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD
ID cards for you and your surviving spouse can be obtained in the Card Services Office,
Room 130, Purdue Memorial Union. You must present a letter from Human Resources and
photo identification, such as a driver’s license. You can use your card to access computer
services, recreational facilities, sports events, cultural events, University Libraries, CityBus
service and the Purdue discount programs offered by local businesses.
DISCOUNTS ON EVENT TICKETS
You may purchase tickets at staff rates to attend convocations, lectures and athletic
events. The discounts are applicable to you, your spouse and dependent children.
STAFF RATES
You can enjoy University recreational facilities and golf courses at special reduced rates.
FREE ISSUES OF THE QUARTERLY PURA NEWSLETTER
For other communication, special announcements are mailed or emailed to you as needed.
COMPLIMENTARY ‘A’ PARKING PERMITS
Permits for parking facilities are available in the Visitor Information Center. If you are
newly retired, you will need to provide a letter from Human Resources and current parking
permit, if applicable. For information, call 765-494-9494.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
You have access to the wide-ranging Purdue University Libraries’ facilities.
MEDICAL PLAN PARTICIPATION
You are eligible for optional participation in a University-supported medical plan (under
age 65/retirees/dependents) or Medicare supplemental plan (over age 65/retirees/
dependents) at full cost.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
Retirees to age 65 can participate at cost in the group life insurance plan. Options exist
to continue life insurance beyond age 65. Contact Human Resources at 765-494-2222 or
877-725-0222.
USE OF THE PURDUE UNIVERSITY PHARMACY
You will continue to have access to the University Pharmacy located in the Robert E. Heine
Pharmacy Building (RHPH), Room 118.
SERVICES AT THE NURSING CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH
During the academic year, you will have access to free health screenings and to services
with a fee, such as physical exams, blood pressure monitoring, glucose screening and
cholesterol tests. Additional information is available by calling the nursing center
at 765-494-6341.
WELLNESS RESOURCES
You and your spouse are eligible annually for flu shots and various other services
provided through the WorkLife/Wellness Office. Contact Human Resources at
765-494-5461 for additional information.
PURDUE DISCOUNT PROGRAMS OFFERED LOCALLY
You can take advantage of discounts for a variety of services and items. For more
information, call 765-494-7397 or visit www.purdue.edu/cssac/Employee_Discounts.
COMPUTERS
You can contact ITaP for discounts on computers and peripherals from Apple, Dell, HP
and others. To view a few of the latest computer models, stop by the ITaP Shopping
Vendor Showcase located in Stewart Center, Room G-65, or call 765-494-4000.
USE OF UNIVERSITY EMAIL AND DATA NETWORK
REMOTE FACILITIES
You are eligible to use the University’s electronic mail services. Access must be requested
through Human Resources at 765-494-4768. You can retain your login used during your
employment if you contact Human Resources before you officially retire.
FEE PRIVILEGES
Retired faculty/staff, their spouses or their same-sex domestic partners, and their
qualified children have the same privileges for class enrollment as current faculty/staff.
Information about enrolling in classes is available through the Office of Admissions,
765-494-1776, and information about fees is available through the Office of the
Bursar, 765-494-7570. Your Purdue ID will be required. Free tuition also is available for
qualifying Indiana resident retirees age 60 and older through the Ivy Tech Community
College Senior Scholars Program. For details about taking credit courses for letter
grades, contact the Ivy Tech admissions office at 765-269-5200.
FREE RIDES ON CITYBUS
With your Purdue faculty/staff/retiree ID, you can ride CityBus routes throughout
the Lafayette–West Lafayette area, including the Campus Loop routes. CityBus
schedules and maps are available at the Purdue Visitor Information Center in the
Northwestern Avenue Parking Garage and at the CityBus office in the Big Four Depot
Building in downtown Lafayette.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
EAP provides a free confidential and professional service to help you and family
members resolve personal problems. The office is located at the State Street Office
Facility (SSOF), 1601 W. State St., West Lafayette.
For more information, call 765-494-7707.
RETIREE BENEFITS AND
HEALTH INSURANCE
For detailed information concerning health insurance and other benefits, you
should consult the PURA Web page or obtain a current copy of Retire Smart: Benefit
Options for Purdue Retirees, by contacting Human Resources Services at
765-494-2222, 877-725-0222, or hr@purdue.edu.
RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Arthur G. Hansen Recognition Award was created to annually recognize the efforts of
University units (departments, divisions, sections, colleges, schools, etc.) that cultivate and
maintain meaningful relationships with affiliated retirees. The nomination form is available
on the PURA website or can be obtained from the Human Resources Service Center in
Freehafer Hall, 765-494-1779. Traditionally, a trophy accompanied by a $2,500 cash award
from TIAA-CREF has been presented to the selected unit.
The Betty M. Nelson Special Recognition Award was established to recognize annually
University departments, units or individuals that have meaningful relationships with a wide
range of University retirees, are especially supportive of retirees and their needs, and/or
have provided important services to retirees. The PURA board makes nominations
and selections. A trophy is presented to the winning department, unit or individual.
GETTING INVOLVED
PURA OPPORTUNITIES
PURA offers many opportunities for you to be engaged as participants, or more actively
by providing useful assistance and information through joining one of the association’s
committees.
The following entries appear alphabetically by committee. In several of the entries you
are encouraged to look for specific ways you might take advantage of opportunities to
participate or serve. For current and more detailed information please visit the PURA
website at www.purdue.edu/retirees, or consult a current newsletter.
» BENEFITS: Benefits is a key committee that works to study and improve retiree
benefits, especially healthcare.
» CAMPUS/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Two to three times a semester the
committee organizes visits to campus and local community facilities for retirees
and their guests. Generally no fees are assessed for participants and no transportation
is provided.
» COMMUNICATIONS: Develops publications such as the PURA
Newsletter and PURA Retiree Information, and maintains the website.
» ENDOWMENT: Attracts friends for the endowment to support projects that enrich
the lives of PURA members (e.g., health issues, fellowship for new members,
financial planning). Contact a member of the University Development Office for
details about making a gift to the endowment.
» HOSPITALITY: Members work to encourage retirees to participate in PURA
activities and committee members often serve as greeters.
» KICKOFF LUNCHEON: Plans the early fall semester luncheon that initiates the
year’s activities during which a key speaker updates retirees on the University. This
program replaces September’s monthly luncheon.
» PROGRAM: Develops programs for meetings held at the MCL Cafeteria in West
Lafayette on the first Monday of each month, except September. Luncheons begin
at 11 a.m., and no reservations are necessary. The program follows at noon, and
speakers present on a wide range of topics. The goal is to communicate with
members and provide programs that are stimulating, informative, entertaining and
keep retirees in touch with Purdue and one another.
» PURPOSEFUL LIVING IN RETIREMENT: Plans spring conference programs that
engage retirees on a variety of topics.
» TRIPS AND TOURS: Two to three times a semester this committee organizes trips
for retirees and their guests to a variety of locations. These trips are most often
arranged through local travel agencies. In contrast with programs organized by the
Campus/Community Activities Committee, the tours tend to be of greater length and
involve a fee for items such as transportation and admissions.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Boiler Volunteer Network (BVN) is available to students, staff and retirees.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 765-496-2450, see the website at
www.purdue.edu/bvn, or visit Room G-4 in Stewart Center.