Section 125 Qualified Benefit
Employees who are covered under the employer- sponsored Group Health Insurance Plans, Delta Dental, Long Term Care, Medical Reimbursement, and Dependent Care may elect to have their portion of the premium coverage treated as a "pre-tax" salary reduction rather than a "post-tax" deduction.
Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code (the federal tax code) allows certain plans that qualify under the tax rules and regulations to offer this option to employees. The Diocese of Worcester qualifies for this option that allows you to instruct us to reduce your salary compensation by the amount needed to pay your portion of the premium (individual or family plan) for Group Health Insurance and Delta Dental coverage. Because your compensation will be reduced before being paid to you, no federal income tax or state tax is applicable to the portion of the premium paid by your salary reduction. Depending on your personal federal and state tax bracket, this may have the effect of reducing your "net" cost for coverage by 10% to 38%.

 

2026 Open Enrollment Information

Open Enrollment Dates: May 20,2026 through June 4, 2026

Open Enrollment for the upcoming plan year will once again be completed through the RETA Enroll360 Portal.

If you are not making any changes to your current benefit elections, no action is required. However, a new medical plan option will be available for the 2026 plan year, and all employees are encouraged to review the updated benefit information before the enrollment deadline.

Benefits Fair

An in-person Benefits Fair will be held for employees to learn more about available benefit options and speak directly with representatives.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: St. Paul Jr./Sr. High School, Worcester

Recorded Webinar Available May 14, 2026

A recorded webinar reviewing the enrollment process and benefit offerings will be uploaded and available beginning May 14, 2026.

Online Enrollment via RETAEnroll360

If you do not remember your information to log in to the portal, please contact RETA Client Services:

• Phone: 1-877-303-7382
• Email: [email protected]

For additional assistance accessing your account, RETA Client Services is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM ET.

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Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (403b)
    OPEN ENROLLMENT UNTIL LAST PAYROLL IN AUGUST, to be effective September 1

Unemployment - Employment Transition Plan
 
Diocesan Employee Handbook

Federal and State Labor Laws