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June 2019

Employee Benefits & Well-being - Human Resource Services
June Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS

My Well-being: Colorful Connections 

Human Resource Services will host a one hour informational session on colorful produce and health. Johanna Dunlevy, with Employee and Family Resources, will present on the importance of eating fruits and vegetables for preventing chronic disease, easy ways to get five servings in daily, and money saving tips when shopping. This presentation will take place on June 11 at 1 p.m. in the Safety Training Room, located at 3219 Hudson Road. Please register in advance.

Please be advised these 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 July Financial Wellness Webinars: Open to all Employees

  • July 16 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
    Special Topic: How smart investors ride out market volatility
  • July 16 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
    Charting Your Course: A financial guide for women
  • July 17 |11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
    Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for your ideal retirement
  • July 17 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
    Money at Work 1: Foundations of investing
  • July 18 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
    Special Topic: Quarterly economic and market update with TIAA’s Chief Investment Strategist
  • July 18 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
    Gaining Insight: Navigating debt consolidation and understanding the mortgage process

To register visit: www.tiaa.org/webinars


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

WW (formerly Weight Watchers) Upcoming Webinars

WW webinars are available to all employees. If you are interested in WW, these are an excellent opportunity to learn more. Webinars will be available on demand after the date of the webinar has passed. As a reminder, employees and their spouses can join the UNI WW at Work program at any time as paying members. To learn more, contact Therese Callaghan at 273-4246 or therese.callaghan@uni.edu.

  • June 20 | 1 p.m. CST
    Topic: A Transformation Story: Male POV
  • July 23 | 1:30 p.m. CST
    Topic: All about the app (NEW)
  • August 8 | 1:30 p.m. CST
    Topic: The WW Experience (UPDATED)
  • September 19 | 1 p.m. CST
    Topic: Cooking with Julie: ZeroPoint Cooking (NEW)
  • Available on Demand | 1 hour
    Topic: Introducing WW FreestyleTM Webinar to Employees
  • Available on Demand | 1 hour
    Topic: Chef Ryan - Wholesome Cooking Techniques
  • Available on Demand | 1 hour
    Topic: WW Experience

HEADLINES

Financial Wellness

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Eligible Items

Summer is here! Did you know that your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) dollars may be used to purchase many of your travel essentials? Items such as sunscreen, first aid kits, neck pillows, and nausea relief are just some of the eligible items available to keep you healthy. You may make eligible purchases online at FSAstore.com or at a local retailer such as CVS or Walmart. For a complete list of eligible items visit https://www.asiflex.com/EligibleExpenses.aspx. For more information on Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) visit our webpage.

My Well-being

Use Sun Protection This Summer and Everyday

According to the CDC, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. UV rays from the sun and artificial tanning beds are the most common cause of skin cancer. Despite efforts to prevent this cancer, the United States continues to see an increase in diagnoses. For additional information on how to reduce your risk of skin cancer, check out the additional resources provided by the CDC.

Use a Layered Approach for Sun Protection

Sunscreen works best when used with shade or clothes, and it must be re-applied every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off.

Use broad spectrum sunscreen with at
least SPF 15 to protect exposed skin.

Wear a hat, sunglasses, and
protective clothing to shield skin.

Seek shade, especially
during midday hours.

Content used with permission from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). To learn more visit: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/

Do 6 Things to Help Improve Your Financial Well-being!

Money can be a huge source of stress, but you can do things that will help you now and in the future. It's never too early or late to get started!

Wondering what you can do? Here are some ideas:

  • Check your credit score.
  • Delete stored credit cards from your favorite websites.
  • Do a retirement projection.
  • Review debt and timeline for repayment.
  • Bring your lunch to work.
  • Calculate how much you would need in an emergency fund for 3 months of expenses.

Looking to consolidate debt, but don’t know how to start? Do you have questions about tax preparation or filings? Are you in need of legal advice regarding child support or custody? EFR offers telephonic legal and financial consultation services! Call 800.327.4692 to learn more. Life happens, and we’re here to help!

Taking Ownership

The Costs of Healthcare Visits, You Can Know Before You Go

Wellmark®, UNI’s health insurance vendor, offers tools to help members determine the cost of an appointment prior to visiting the doctor’s office. These tools are called the Wellmark Care Finder and Cost Estimator Tool located within the MyWellmark system. Use the tools to learn your out-of-pocket costs for different services and appointments. Keep in mind that services done within the State of Iowa cost the self-insured plans less than when services are done outside of the state. The Care Finder tool also provides ratings and reviews on providers when you complete a search. Utilize the Know Before You Go webpage to help you select your care.

COMING IN JULY

July 2019 Calendar