Announcements

Do you have questions regarding your current or future financial standings? How about your retirement planning? Maybe you have questions about Social Security or investing. If you answered yes to any of those topics you don't want to miss out on this session! Justin Dams, with Veridian Investment Services, will be available for your questions on April 16, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Gilchrist 009. Feel free to come and go as your questions are answered, or stick around for the entire session to hear information on a wide variety of topics. Please register in advance.

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.

Join us on April 1st for a fun and informative nutrition workshop that's no joke!  This engaging program will cover the basics of nutrition, helping you understand how to fuel your body with the right foods while making meal planning easier than ever.

We'll dive into practical tips and strategies for:
 

• Easy and nutrition meal prep to save time and stress
• Quick and healthy breakfast and lunch ideas perfect for busy work days
• Refreshing drink alternatives when you want something other than water

Whether you're looking to improve your eating habits, simplify your meal planning, or just get inspired with new ideas, this program will provide you with actionable steps to make healthy eating effortless. This session will take place in Gilchrist 009 at 1 p.m. Please register in advance for this session.

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on retiring from UNI, for faculty and staff planning to retire soon or in the foreseeable future. Participants will learn guidelines and benefits available at retirement from UNI. This hour-long session will take place on April 2 at 10 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

March 15, 2025, is the last day to experience claims for your 2024 Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Make sure all claims are submitted to ASI Flex by March 31, 2025 as unused balances will be forfeited. You may use the convenient ASI Flex app or upload claims through ASIFlex.com. Don't forget you may also use your remaining 2024 balance by visiting FSAStore.com to purchase eligible items, which include over-the-counter items.

Human Resource Services will host a confidential biometric screening on March 28 from 7 to 9 a.m. in Gilchrist 007. All benefit eligible employees may participate in one free biometric screening per academic year. For more information, and to register, visit the confidential biometric screening webpage.

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on bridging the gap from your employer health plan to Medicare. Learn how to use the Marketplace or healthcare.gov to price Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant plans, and options such as COBRA, short term health plans, sharing programs, and group plans. The hour-long session will be presented by Todd Cooper with Veridian, on March 27, at 11 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

Join Mark Hagen, from TIAA, for a UNI exclusive session on investing. How you invest today can impact what you’ll have tomorrow. No matter where you are in your career journey, this session can help you understand five key principles of investing for the future so you can get the most from your money. This session will take place on March 26, at noon, in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

The Avesis member portal was recently updated requiring all existing members to re-register for their portal access. If you are newly enrolled in the Avesis vision insurance plans for 2025, you can also get registered. By completing these steps now you will have more readily available access should something come up that you would need your vision benefits.

Information that the portal provides you:

• Provider search
• Viewing benefits and usage
• Printing ID cards

For a complete guide to the portal, please see the following guide.