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Division of Pensions & Benefits

Employer Training

The New Jersey Division of Pensions & Benefits presents employer training for Certifying Officers and other personnel responsible for the administration of pension and benefits at employing locations. All training is designed to include recent changes to administrative rules and State and federal laws. For inclement weather cancellations, call 609-292-6649.

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This employer training is designed for anyone in payroll or benefit administration who is responsible for reporting salaries and pension contributions to the NJDPB. In this webinar, we will explain the process of reporting salary and pension contributions after a retroactive contract has been settled. We will take a step-by-step look at the process beginning with the required documentation through the actual submission of the Retro Active Salary Report via Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection (EPIC). This webinar is approximately 45 minutes in duration and includes a Q & A period. Recommend Prerequisite Training: Internet Report of Contributions (IROC)

This employer training session is an employer’s guide to pension resources and is designed to assist anyone working in a payroll or benefit administration position. The webinar covers access to the online Employer Pensions and Benefits Administrative Manual (EPBAM), archived Certifying Officer letters, guidebooks, fact sheets, retirement resources, online user’s guides, and other important links available on our website. The webinar is approximately 20-25 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period.

Enrollments Overview, Benefits Overview, and Online Systems: This employer training session covers enrollment rules and procedures for PERS, TPAF, and DCRP and presents a brief overview of the benefits of each of the plans. We introduce the Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection (EPIC) where employers can access employees' pension account information for processing and inquiry. We also introduce the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS), which allows employees and retirees to access their own accounts. Recommended Additional Training: Pension Processing - Part 2; and Internet Report of Contributions (IROC). Please keep in mind that these are not a substitute for the enrollment training required by P.L. 2011, c. 52 (Chapter 52). The webinar is 1 ½ - 2 hours in duration, includes a Q&A period, and is approved by the Department of Community Affairs for: QPA – 2 CEUs in Office Admin./General Duties.

Enrollments Overview, Benefits Overview, and Online Systems: This employer training session covers enrollment rules and procedures for PERS, PFRS, and DCRP and presents a brief overview of the benefits of each of the plans. We introduce the Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection (EPIC) where employers can access employees' pension account information for processing and inquiry. We also introduce the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS), which allows employees and retirees to access their own accounts. Please keep in mind that these are not a substitute for the enrollment training required by P.L. 2011, c. 52 (Chapter 52). The webinar is approximately 2 hours in duration, includes a Q&A period, and is approved by the Department of Community Affairs for: CMFO/CCFO - 2 CEUs in Financial and Debt Management; CPWM - 2 CEUs in Management; RMC - 2 CEUs in Professional Development.

Enrollment Overview, Benefits Overview, and Online Systems: This employer training session covers enrollment rules and procedures for PERS, TPAF, PFRS, and DCRP and presents a brief overview of the benefits of each of the plans. We introduce the Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection (EPIC) where employers can access employees' pension account information for processing and inquiry. We also introduce the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS), which allows employees and retirees to access their own accounts. Recommended Additional Training: Pension Processing - Part 2. Please keep in mind that these are not a substitute for the enrollment training required by P.L. 2011, c. 52 (Chapter 52). The webinar is 1 ½ - 2 hours in duration and includes a Q&A period.

Employer Responsibilities, Pension Processing/Employer Pension Information Connection (EPIC): Recommended Prerequisite Training: Pension Processing Part 1. This employer training session provides training on the employer's responsibility in the pension and benefit process including purchase of service credit, loans, retirement, health benefits, withdrawals, death claims, and how to use the Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection (EPIC) for these tasks. Please keep in mind that this is not a substitute for the enrollment training required by P.L. 2011, c. 52 (Chapter 52). The webinar is approximately 2 hours in duration, includes a Q&A session, and is approved by the Department of Community Affairs for: CMFO/CCFO - 2 CEUs in Financial and Debt Management; CPWM - 2 CEUs in Management; RMC - 2 CEUs in Professional Development; QPA – 2 CEUs in Office Admin./General Duties.

This employer training session covers the enrollment rules for the Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) in detail. We will discuss enrollment eligibility, procedures, and employer responsibilities. Representatives from the Division and Empower (formerly Prudential) will explain DCRP benefits and the reporting process. Please keep in mind that these are not a substitute for the enrollment training required by P.L. 2011, c. 52 (Chapter 52). The webinar is approximately 1 ½ hours in duration and includes a Q&A period.

This employer training session is designed for anyone responsible for submitting certifications through the Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection (EPIC). The webinar focuses on Purchase, Withdrawal, and Death Certifications. We review each certification question line by line and discuss additional documentation that may be needed by the Division once the certification is submitted. The webinar is approximately 20-25 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period. (For Retirement Certifications, please attend Pension Processing Part 1 and/or The Employer’s Role When a Member Retires.)

This training session covers the process of updating the Certifying Officer and/or the Supervising Certifying Officer. This includes making security changes via the Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection (EPIC), setting up the initial Chapter 52 Enrollment Training, the Annual Membership Certification requirement, and a general timeline for the process. The webinar is approximately 30 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period. Note: This webinar is not a substitute for the enrollment training required under P.L. 2011, c. 52 (Chapter 52).

This employer training session covers the employer’s role when a member has filed for retirement. Topics include how to complete a Certification of Service and Final Salary for Service, Early, Veteran, Ordinary Disability, and Accidental Disability retirements. We review each certification question line by line and discuss additional documentation that may be needed by the Division once the certification is submitted. The webinar is approximately 30 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period.

This employer session covers retirement basics for PERS, TPAF, and PFRS members. Topics include retirement types, pension options, and retired group life insurance. We will review a sample retirement application and you will learn how to run a retirement estimate for a member and check the status of a pending application. Corresponding fact sheets and other resources will be covered as well. The webinar is approximately 45-50 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A session. Note: The material covered in this presentation is not a requirement for any employer, it is presented for employers who choose to assist their employees with retirement planning.

This employer training is designed for anyone in payroll or benefit administration who is responsible for completing the quarterly pension Internet Report of Contributions (IROC). Whether you are brand new or a seasoned administrator, we are sure that you will benefit from this training. The webinar is approximately 2 hours in duration, includes a Q&A period, and is approved by the Department of Community Affairs for CMFO/CCFO - 2 CEUs in Financial and Debt Management; CPWM - 2 CEUs in Management; RMC - 2 CEUs in Professional Development; QPA - 2 CEUs in Office Admin./General Duties.

This employer training session is designed for anyone in benefit administration or responsible for maintaining their location's health benefits under the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) or School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP). The webinar focuses on guidelines to follow when a COBRA offering is due for an employee or their eligible dependent. The training defines COBRA and outlines the qualifying events for eligibility. We review the mandated timeframes, enrollment and payment processing, and required distribution procedures under the federal guidelines. The webinar is approximately 15-20 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period.

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Last Updated: Friday, 11/24/23