Announcements
A TIAA consultant will be on campus September 3 and 17. Use this opportunity to ask questions, review your retirement savings, discuss your goals, or make sure you’re taking advantage of the options available to you.
If you’re contributing to TIAA through the University Sponsored Retirement Plan and/or contributing through a Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA), or are interested in enrolling in a TDA, you can meet one-on-one with a TIAA consultant at no cost.
Prefer to meet virtually? Virtual appointments are also available.
Schedule your appointment now: https://tiaa.org/schedulenow
Discover strategies you can use to save and pay for college—even if it feels impossible today. Click here to register for this webinar.
In this webinar, hosted by Employee & Family Resources, Ernest Phillips explores what ownership truly means and how it is the source of your greatest power. When you are able to take ownership of your thoughts and actions you can see a transformation in all aspects of your life. If you are looking to better your relationships, set strong boundaries, or improve your work performance, taking ownership is at the root of it all. Register today!
If you're enrolled in a UNI health and/or dental insurance plan, we invite you to participate in the Prioritize Prevention challenge.
Participation is easy, just schedule your appointments and complete your preventive visits by December 31. No registration or tracking is required! Wellmark and Delta Dental will verify completed visits, and eligible employees will be automatically entered into a drawing of multiple prizes. Don’t forget, the challenge includes eligible dependents covered on your UNI health and/or dental plans as well. Make preventive care a priority for your family and take advantage of the benefits available to you!
Visit our Employee Well-being Challenges webpage for more information about this challenge and to explore other opportunities to support your health and well-being.
Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) already provides a wide range of free resources to support your well-being, and now it offers even more.
In addition to the valuable services already available through the EAP, you now have access to:
- Nutrition Consulting: Employees have access to six hours of one-on-one virtual nutrition consulting each year with a registered and licensed dietitian. Get personalized support for building healthy habits, meal planning, weight management, and achieving your nutrition goals.
- Wellness Trainings: Learn the latest and greatest information on nutrition, mind-body, financial, and other topics through virtual wellness trainings. Watch for upcoming sessions and be sure to register!
Your EAP benefits continue to be available to you and your household members. However, the new nutrition consulting sessions and virtual wellness trainings are available to employees only.
To learn more about all the resources available through the EAP, visit our Employee Assistance Program webpage.
New to Medicare or planning ahead? Join SHIIP for this in-person seminar covering the basics of Medicare. The seminar will be held on July 1 at 5 p.m. at MercyOne Hospital (3421 W. 9th St., Waterloo). To register, call 319-272-7857. Visit their webpage for more information.
Preventive care plays a critical role in detecting chronic conditions early, before they develop into more serious and costly health issues. Delaying care can make conditions more difficult to manage and treat over time.
If you are enrolled in the University’s self-insured health and dental plans, it is important to prioritize your preventive visits, including:
- Annual preventive exam – covered by your health plan
- Twice-yearly preventive dental visits – covered by your dental plan
- Annual preventive eye exam – covered by your health plan
Don’t forget to remind those covered on your plans to get their preventive exams too!
Staying up to date with preventive care is a simple and effective way to protect your long-term health and well-being.
The Human Resource Services August newsletter is now available. View upcoming sessions, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles, and employees retiring this month.
Uncover how to set goals, balance your budget and use debt wisely. Click here to register for this webinar.
If you’re retiring or leaving work before Medicare eligibility, your health coverage choices matter more than ever. Learn how to compare ACA plans on healthcare.gov, evaluate COBRA, and understand short-term, sharing, and group plan options in a clear, one-hour presentation by a health insurance specialist from Veridian. This presentation will take place on September 11 at 10 a.m., in Gilchrist 009. Advance registration required.