Announcements

There are correlations between oral health and heart health. According to the National Library of Medicine, oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream through gums and then can trigger inflammation throughout the body.

Delta Dental, UNI’s dental plan provider, recently provided a Benefits Spotlight highlighting resources and facts surrounding heart disease and oral health. Furthermore, Men are at a higher risk than women as men tend to skip their annual oral exams.

UNI’s self-insured dental plan offers two preventive exams covered at 100%, per person, per year. Additionally, UNI’s dental plan offers Enhanced Benefits which provides extra covered teeth cleanings for those with certain conditions. If you haven’t, be sure to schedule your first preventive exam soon.

Starting May 9, UNI Employee Well-being will be hosting a weekly campus walk for faculty and staff. Join your colleagues by walking your way to a healthier you. Promote your physical and mental health by adding up to 2,000 steps into your day, and connect with others across campus.

Faculty and staff who choose to participate this academic year, please register for the employee campus walk event. For requirements, walk status updates, and more information, visit our webpage.

The Human Resource Services May newsletter is now available. View upcoming sessions, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles, and employees retiring this month.

The UNI Benefits Team will be available at the Professional Development Conference on May 29 in Schindler Education Center at the following times:
• 8:30 – 9 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• 3:15 – 4 p.m.
A member of the UNI Benefits Team will be available to review dependent verification documents, provide information on Life Coaching from your EAP provider, and answer any benefit related questions.

Delta Dental just announced a new benefit that is covered under the UNI dental plan. Effective immediately our plan offers a Special Health Care Needs benefit. Covered members with a qualifying special health care need are eligible for this benefit. There is no age limit. View the following flyer for more information on what is defined as a special health care need.

The Secure Act 2.0 increased the catch-up contribution limit for those participating in the tax-deferred annuity (TDA) plans for those who are turning 60-63 in 2025. The catch-up amount is referred to as a ‘super catch-up’. This catch-up limit is $3,750 in addition to the contribution limit of $31,000 to make the total contribution limit for those ages 60-63 $34,750. If you’d like to enrolled in, or change, your TDA amount, you can do so through UNI Works. Please see the following Job Aid for instructions.