AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) 

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), contractual employees working 30 or more hours per week, or teach three 3-credit courses in the semester, or 130 hours per month are eligible for subsidized medical and prescription drug coverage through the State of Maryland’s health benefit program.  To determine eligibility, contact the Benefits Unit of the UMBC Resources (HR) Department at 410-455-2337.

In addition, you certify that as of the date of this appointment, you are ___* or are not ___ employed at another USM institution or State agency.  If your response changes after the date of this employment agreement, you must notify the appropriate administrator in your department, in writing, immediately.

*if selected, provide name of other USM institution or State agency

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                Signature                                                                 Date

( ACA statement attached )