UPCOMING EVENTS

Retirement Readiness: SHIIP - Medicare 101

Human Resource Services will host two informational sessions presented by SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program). Learn the basics of Medicare and how to integrate healthcare into your retirement plan. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The hour long sessions will be held: September 3 and 4 at noon in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

Retirement Readiness: Retiring from UNI

Are you thinking about retiring in the next 5-10 years or less? Human Resource Services will host two informational sessions on retiring from UNI. Join us to help you plan ahead and learn the requirements and benefits available at retirement from UNI. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The hour long sessions will be presented by Chelsi Armstrong, Retirement Planning Coordinator, Human Resource Services: September 5 and 6 at noon in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

Please be advised the above sessions may be cancelled if 10 or more employees are not registered. If cancelled, you will be notified directly via UNI email or campus phone. Room location is subject to change. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UNI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact a benefits team member at 319-273-2954, or hrs-benefits@uni.edu, at least one week prior to the event.

TIAA September Financial Wellness Webinars:

Open to all Employees

• September 12 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
  • Special Topic: Market-proof your retirement
• September 17 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
  • Special Topic: Asset Location - A practical guide for income and estate planning
• September 17 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
  • She's Got It: A woman's guide to saving and investing
• September 18 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
  • Money at Work 2: Sharpening investment skills
• September 18 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
  • The Starting Line: Beginning to save for retirement
• September 19 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
  • Special Topic: An introduction to alternative investments - Real Estate
• September 19 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
  • Healthy Numbers: Integrating healthcare into your retirement plan

To register visit: www.tiaa.org/webinars

Times through the webinar link will be shown in Eastern Standard Time.

HEADLINES

Financial Wellness Check Up

1. Revisit Your Budget
   • You might have had unexpected expenses or spent more than originally budgeted on summer activities. Review your budget and make any necessary adjustments for the rest of the year.
2. Manage Your Investments
   • Have you logged into your retirement accounts recently to see how your investments are performing? Meet with your financial planner or a TIAA consultant to ensure your investments are distributed correctly for your retirement goals.
3. Start Tax Planning
   • Now is a good time to plan for your upcoming taxes. Contact your financial planner, tax advisor or accountant for assistance with questions on tax laws and how they may impact you.

4. Replenish Your Emergency Fund

   • If you have used your funds this year, replace your balance as soon as possible. Begin by setting small goals to start rebuilding your savings.

IPERS Members Nearing Retirement

IPERS will be hosting individual counseling sessions August 26-29 for members within five years of retirement. These sessions will help you learn about your retirement account, benefit payout options and service purchase. Appointments do fill up quickly. Please call early to reserve your time slot.

Lifelong Protection from Deadly Illness and Disease

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Each year immunizations prevent serious illness, disease, and death in millions of children and adults in the United States (U.S.). Vaccinations are safe and effective, and in the U.S. they are readily available. UNI health insurance plans cover recommended immunizations as a preventative service at 100%. If you have any questions on recommended immunizations, be sure to consult with your primary care provider.

The flu vaccine is an immunization that is recommended every year. Clinics are available on campus in the fall for faculty and staff to receive one free flu vaccine. Once clinic dates are scheduled they will be posted on our website, and communicated through InsideUNI. Local pharmacies provide drop-in clinics for families to receive their flu vaccine, and are covered at 100% through UNI health insurance plans.

For those able to receive a flu vaccine, be sure to get one every year. Having a population that is highly vaccinated will benefit the entire community during flu season.

Taking Ownership

Saving More on Glasses and Contacts

All non-temporary employees enrolled in Delta Dental of Iowa are automatically enrolled in the DeltaVision® discount program. This program comes at no extra cost to the employee. Any employee, and their covered dependents, are eligible to use these discounts. DeltaVision® provides reduced prices on materials such as exams, frames and lenses. DeltaVision can not be used with Avesis vision insurance, you may only use one or the other per purchase. Visit our vision page for more information on this discount program.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER