Purpose
To explain Agency procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry Panel.
Eligible Employees
CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Buy Out Waiver program and who are also designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing submitted by the CUNY University Benefits Office.
Background
The Health Benefits Waiver Buy Out Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under the Medical Spending Conversion Program.
Effective Date
Payment will be included in the employee's regular paycheck or advice dated January 8, 2004, 19L/20C
Agency Payment Processing Instructions
To pay eligible employees, use the Earn Code HBB and enter the following information through the Time Entry Panel:
| Earnings Begin Date: | Enter the last date of the Pay Period |
| Earnings End Date: | Enter the last date of the Pay Period |
| Earnings Code: | HBB |
| Amount: | Enter the amount designated by the Buy Out Waiver Listing |
Note: The maximum payment amount is $500.
Payroll Register and Employee's Paycheck/Advice
The Earn Code HBB and the amount paid will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description "HB Buyout" and the payment amount will appear on the employee's paycheck or advice.
Questions
Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations at CUNY Central Office.