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: March 4 at 3 p.m. and March 5 at noon in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

My Well-being: Confidential Biometric Screening

Human Resource Services will host a confidential biometric screening on March 8 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Safety Training Room, located at 3219 Hudson Road. All benefit eligible employees may participate in one free biometric screening each academic year. For more information visit the confidential biometric screening webpage.

To register visit: https://uniemployeewellbeing.simplybook.me/

Financial Wellness: Charting Your Course: A Financial Guide

Human Resource Services will host two informational sessions on charting your financial course. Join us to learn basic retirement savings skills, how to create a retirement savings plan, evaluate your financial health and set goals. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The hour long sessions will be presented by TIAA: March 25 at 3 p.m. in GIL 009 and March 26 at noon in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

My Well-being: Updates in Colon Health: Screenings & Recommendations

Human Resource Services will host a one hour informational session on colon health. Jo Sienknecht, RN with Covenant in Colorectal Health, will present on colon cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and recommended diet for colon health. This presentation will take place on March 27 at 10 a.m. in the ScholarSpace LIB. Please register in advance.

My Well-being: Change your Weighs

Human Resource Services will host a one hour session on weight management. Susie Roberts, with Employee and Family Resources, will present on learning about your food radius, identifying obstacles to healthy eating, and mindful strategies to implement in your environment. This session will take place on March 28 at 1 p.m. 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: April 8 and 9 at noon in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

TIAA April Financial Wellness Webinars: Open to all Employees

• April 16 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
  SPECIAL TOPIC: Tax Planning in 2019
• April 16 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
  Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for your ideal retirement
• April 17 |11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
  SPECIAL TOPIC: Quarterly Economic and market update with TIAA’s Chief Investment Strategist
• April 17 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
  The Starting Line: Why and how retirement saving should begin now
• April 18 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
  Within Reach: Transitioning from career to retirement
• April 18 | 2 to 3 p.m. CST
  SPECIAL TOPIC: All About IRAs
• April 25 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
  SPECIAL TOPIC: Millennial financial literacy and fin-tech use

To register visit: www.tiaa.org/webinars

**times through the webinar link will be shown in Eastern Standard Time

HEADLINES

REMINDER: IPERS Members Nearing Retirement

IPERS will be hosting individual counseling sessions March 25-28 for those nearing retirement with questions on their IPERS accounts. Appointments do fill up quickly, please call early to reserve your time slot.

Meetings will be held at:

Central Rivers AEA

1521 Technology Pkwy

Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

How to Register:

Call 1-800-622-3849

• Please have your Member ID, Spouse’s Date of Birth(if married), and up to

          three (3) potential retirement dates ready for the Benefits Officer when you call.

• IPERS will send out estimates prior to your appointment.
• Please review the estimates and bring your questions to the meeting.
• Appointments are 30 minutes and are by appointment only.

Flexible Spending Account Deadline for 2018

Plus much more! Visit ASIFlex.com for a complete list of eligible expenses.

The deadline to use ASIFlex contributions is March 15, 2019. Eligible expenses must have occurred between January 1, 2018 and March 15, 2019. Any remaining balances will be forfeited.

Spring Forward Into Nutrition

Spring is full of newness, as the snow begins to melt (AHEM), trees bud, and flowers begin to bloom. As you take time to move your clocks ahead, also take time to consider ways to add more nutrient dense food into your regular diet. It can be as simple as trying one new fruit or vegetable per week. March is National Nutrition Month® and what better way to celebrate nutrition than by adding some new fruits and vegetables to your repertoire.

Not sure where to start? Begin in the produce section, and look through what options are available. You may be amazed by the selection and varieties available. Better yet, talk to the produce manager about what is fresh, new, and in-stock. I bet you’ll be pleased with the wealth of knowledge you’ll find there! Have little ones? Bring them along and let them help make the selections. Getting children engaged in nutrition young builds healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. Also, it can be a way to make the grocery shopping a little more fun for them. Turning it into more of game than a chore can improve everyone's shopping experience!

When you try that new selection, slow down and eat purposefully. Observe the shape and the color of the produce. Notice how it tastes, and the texture as you eat it. As you finish eating, take note on how you feel. Did you like it? Did you feel good about making a healthy choice? How about 30 minutes after? Maybe you have more energy, or maybe you have heartburn. As you add these healthy options to your diet, maybe keep a journal or make a mental note of what you liked, what you didn’t, and how it made you feel. Adding to your produce choices helps us ramp-up on nutrition and enjoy some new flavors. Plan to try some new varieties, spice up your life, and "spring" forward into a diet richer in nutrition.

Taking Ownership

Get More From Your Benefits

If you are enrolled in one of UNI’s health plans (our self-insured health plan vendor) you are eligible for Blue365. Blue365 is a discount program for fitness classes, fitness trackers, hearing aids, and much more! Registration is required and utilizing the discounts comes at no extra cost to you. Delta Dental (our self-insured dental vendor) also provides a free discount program to all of its members called DeltaVision. These discounts can be used on vision materials. Principal Financial (our life insurance and LTD vendor) has discounts available to our employees and their family members. These discounts include: will preparation, hearing aid discounts, laser vision services, and travel assistance. Take advantage of these discounts and get more from your benefits today.

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