Benefits
Please navigate to the options on the left if you cannot find what you are looking for on this page. The 2026-27 benefit guide is below along with the open enrollment presentation.
Plan Year 2026-2027 Benefits Guide
Link not currently available. Use non-voiceover version HERE.
2026-2027 OPEN ENROLLMENT PRESENTATION WITH VOICEOVER
Employee Portal and New Hire Life Event Instructions
Required:
- Retirement Salary Reduction form
- Life Insurance Beneficiary form
- How to enroll in TIAA online – Steps to take after you receive your first paycheck.
Additional Retirement Resources
- Retirement Plan Quick Start Guide
- Retirement Account Options - Rollovers, IRAs & Withdraws
- Free Retirement services
If you need assistance with enrolling online, call TIAA-CREF at 800 842-2888 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., or Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET).
Return required forms to aharris@hood.edu. To send them securely via email, add [secure] to the subject line.
| Benefits | Frederick: Avg. Cost | Maryland: Avg. Cost | Hood College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Gym | $21-$42/month | $43-$60+/month | Free |
| Swimming Pool | $90-$360/season | $50-$560/season | Free |
Online payment link for benefits (do not use unless instructed to do so by the Benefits Manager)
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