Transfer to/from Another UMass Campus, State or Municipal Agency

Certain benefits and service can be transferred from other UMass Campuses, State Agencies, and Public (C.32) Agencies. These benefits depend on the institution/agency and whether an individual is directly transferring to UMass Medical School or transferring with a break of service. Please review the Transfer of Service To/From UMass Medical School Policy and the Transfer of Service Matrix.

Transfer from another UMass Campus or State Agency

If you transfer from another UMass Campus or State Agency to UMMS with no break in service there is no interruption in the GIC health insurance, GIC life insurance and GIC long term disability. UMMS dental insurance will start the first of the month after 60 days of employment. The contribution to the State Retirement System (SERS) will continue without interruption. Vacation and sick hours can be transferred from another UMass Campus. Prior service credit for vacation accruals will be honored.

If you transfer from another UMass Campus or State Agency to UMMS with a break in service, GIC health insurance, GIC life insurance and GIC long term disability and UMMS dental insurance will start the first of the month after 60 days of employment. If contributions to the State Retirement System (SERS) have not been withdrawn, you will continue contributing at the same percentage previously paid. If contributions have been withdrawn you will contribute at the current rate (9%). Sick hours cannot be transferred from another UMass Campus if you have a break in service.

For more information please review the Transfer of Service To/From UMass Medical School Policy and the Transfer of Service Matrix.

If you are transferring to or from another UMass Campus or State Agency you should contact the Retirement Specialist in the Benefits Department at (508) 856-2281.

Transfer from a Municipal Agency

If you transfer from a Municipal Agency to UMMS with a break or without a break in service GIC health insurance, GIC life insurance and GIC long term disability and UMMS Dental insurance will start the first of the month after 60 days of employment. If contributions to the Municipal retirement Program have not been withdrawn, it is possible to transfer the money to the State Retirement System (SERS). For more information please review the Transfer of Service To/From UMass Medical School Policy and the Transfer of Service Matrix.

If you are transferring to or from another municipal agency you should contact the Retirement Specialist in the Benefits Department at (508) 856-2281.