Employee Benefits & Well-Being
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Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
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Looking to Retire From UNI in the Near Future?
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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If you still have a question after reading this newsletter or visiting our website, please contact us.
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COVID-19 and Your Benefits
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To view frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and your benefits, visit the Forward Together website.
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My Well-being: Confidential Biometric Screening
Human Resource Services will be hosting two confidential biometric screenings in March. The screenings will take place in the Safety Training Room, located at 3219 Hudson Road. All benefit eligible employees may participate in one free biometric screening per academic year. New additional vitamin and mineral testing is available at a low cost. For more information, and to register, visit the confidential biometric screening webpage.
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Financial Wellness: TIAA SAVI Presentation
Human Resource Services is hosting a TIAA informational webinar on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program and assistance available through TIAA and SAVI. Join a UNI-specific webinar to find out how you can explore lowering your student loan payments and work towards loan forgiveness. This session will be offered on March 11 at 10 a.m. Please register in advance.
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Retirement Readiness: Retire from UNI
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 be presented by Therese Callaghan, Employee Well-being Coordinator, via Zoom on March 23 at 3 p.m. Please register in advance.
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Participation in events that occur during scheduled working hours must be approved by your supervisor. Employees on a university-approved leave should contact hrs-leaves@uni.edu for approval. Stay up-to-date with the status of this session by visiting https://hrs.uni.edu/event-status. If the status of this session changes you will also be notified by UNI email or campus phone. Individuals needing an accommodation in order to participate in an event, please contact a HRS team member at 319-273-2954, or
hrs-benefits@uni.edu, at least one week prior to the event.
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TIAA March Financial Wellness Webinars
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March 16 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT
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March 16 | 2 to 3 p.m. CDT
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March 17 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT
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March 17 | 2 to 3 p.m. CDT
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March 18 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT
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March 18 | 2 to 3 p.m. CDT
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March 23 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT
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March 24 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT
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Times through the webinar link will be shown in Eastern Standard Time.
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Want to Retire From UNI? Here's What You Need to Know!
Employees age 55 and older, and have completed 10 or more years of non-temporary service, are eligible for benefit options in retirement. Benefit options include maintaining UNI comprehensive health insurance coverage, maintaining dental insurance through Delta Dental, electing the Program F Medicare supplement for Medicare eligible retirees, and porting or converting group term life insurance coverage. Employees with retirement benefit questions, or who want to schedule a meeting, should contact hrs-benefits@uni.edu. To learn more please visit the Retire from UNI webpage.
Already have a retirement date set but want to make sure you’re on track? Check out the Retire: Next Steps webpage.
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer death. While this disease is common among all Americans, African Americans have a 20% higher incident rate, and a 40% higher death rate. While we can’t change our family history or risk level based on ethnicity, there are things we all can do to reduce the risk. A healthy lifestyle not only benefits our current well-being but also can reduce our risk for many cancers and diseases including colorectal cancer.
Diets rich in vegetables and fruits are high in fiber and nutrient dense. They also contain phytochemicals that help to protect against cancer. Exercise has also been shown to reduce the risk. A healthy diet and exercise also helps to maintain a healthy weight, which further reduces the risk for colorectal cancer.
Looking for help achieving or maintaining a healthy weight? UNI employees can join WW anytime at a discounted rate! Also, certain wellness expenses, including gym memberships and weight loss programs, may be reimbursable through a Flex Spending Account (FSA). Not enrolled in a FSA? Check-out the 2021 Flexible Spending Provisions.
Alcohol and tobacco use can increase the risk for many cancers including colorectal cancer. If you choose to drink, do so in moderation. For those wishing to quit tobacco use, UNI offers free Tobacco Cessation help.
Finally, the best way for early detection is to get screened when necessary. Both UNI health insurance plans cover 100% preventative care including recommended colonoscopies starting at age 50, or when recommended by your healthcare provider. Don’t delay getting screened due to COVID-19. Screenings can still be completed safely. Take the pledge and get screened when it is recommended.
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Important Information About Your Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
On December 27, 2020 the President signed the COVID-19 Relief Bill passed by Congress, allowing UNI the opportunity to temporarily amend our flexible spending plans for the 2021 calendar year. The following two provisions impact Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA and will expire December 31, 2021.
The deadline for individuals with remaining 2020 unused FSA funds has been extended to December 31, 2021, rather than March 15, 2021. This extension also allows 2020 participants to use their 2020 unused funds for 2021 claims. This provision expires December 31, 2021.
Between January 1 - December 31, 2021, you may elect, increase, decrease, or waive 2021 FSA contributions without a qualifying life event. No retroactive changes are allowed. This provision expires December 31, 2021.
Limitations do exist. For more information and examples visit our 2021 FSA Plan Updates webpage.
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FSA Informational Session
A brief informational session on what a flexible spending account is, the benefits of using one, as well as tips on how to be successful with an FSA will be available via Zoom for those seeking more information.
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Save Money on Your Prescriptions
When a healthcare provider writes you a prescription do you know what it’s going to cost prior to arriving at the pharmacy? The cost could be less at another pharmacy, or you could be saving money if a prescription is written as a 90-day prescription or a generic is available. Another question to consider is if the prescription is covered by your health plan. The UNI Human Resource Services Benefits Team has developed a step-by-step guide for you to follow before you have your prescription filled or re-filled. This guide can be used now with your current prescriptions or the next time you are at the doctor's office. The guide is simple to use and smartphone friendly.
Your health is important! Know your options and the costs.
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We are thankful for the service of all of UNI's retirees! With their consent we are able to celebrate their years of service and share their information with the entire campus community.
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Thomas Giblin
Research Technician, Senior, Iowa Waste Reduction Center
16 Years of Service, Retiring in March
tomgiblin27@gmail.com
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Retirement Benefit Questions? The HRS Benefits Team is Here to Assist!
The Human Resource Services Benefits Team is continuing to help employees with retirement benefit questions. If you plan to retire in 2021 please email
hrs-benefits@uni.edu or call 319-273-2423. For additional information on retirement visit Retire from UNI: Next Steps.
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Stay Up-to-Date with HRS Events
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Plan on attending an upcoming Human Resource Services (HRS) sponsored event? Please visit the HRS event status webpage to view if the event is on-time, postponed, rescheduled, or canceled. Registered participants will also receive an email from HRS notifying that an event status has changed.
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Subscribe to HRS Latest News and Events
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Be the first to hear the latest news and events from UNI Human Resource Services including benefits and well-being news. Subscribe to receive the HRS News emails right to your uni.edu email account.
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Is Your Personal Information Up-to-Date?
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To make changes to your office and/or home (confidential) contact information:
Login to MyUNIverse > My Page > Update My Personal Information. This information is sent to Human Resource Services and will be updated within four working days.
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