UPCOMING EVENTS

Retirement Readiness: Retiring from UNI 

Human Resource Services will host two informational sessions on retiring from UNI. Are you thinking about retiring in the next 5-10 years or less? 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 13 and 14 at noon in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

Retirement Readiness: Paying Yourself - Income Options in Retirement

Human Resource Services will host two informational sessions on what your income options may be in retirement. Join us to learn the basic rules governing the most common retirement accounts, gain perspective on when to withdraw different assets, and discover the income choices TIAA offers. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The hour long sessions will be presented by TIAA: September 17 at 3 p.m. in the Oak Room MAU and September 18 at noon in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

My Well-being: Freezer Meal Prep Class

Human Resource Services will host a Freezer Meal Prep Class led by, Lisa Smith, UNI Administrative Dietician. The cost for participation is $65, in which you will prepare 8 different and healthy freezer meals. Weight Watchers points for each meal will be provided during the class. The class will take place on September 18 from 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. in the Maucker Union Kitchen. Registration and advanced payment is required.

My Well-being: Confidential Biometric Screening

Human Resource Services will host the first of four confidential biometric screenings in September. All benefit eligible employees may participate in one free biometric screening each academic year. The first biometric screening will be on September 21 from 7 to 9 a.m. in 007/009 GIL. Visit the confidential biometric screening webpage for more information. To register visit: https://uniemployeewellbeing.simplybook.me/

My Well-being: Choosing Care for Illness & Injuries

Have you ever wondered whether you should go to the doctor for an illness? Should you go to your primary care provider, urgent care, or the emergency room? Human Resource Services will host an informational session regarding when and how to effectively choose care when seeking treatment for an illness or injury. Dr. Laura Merron, an emergency room physician with Covenant, will lead the hour long session on September 26 at 3 p.m. in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

My Well-being: Mindfulness Matters

Human Resource Services will host an hour long informational session on the practice of mindfulness. Being mindful and paying attention to the choices you make, how you feel physically and emotionally, and how you respond to stress is key to maintaining optimal health. Discover ways to use mindfulness in everyday situations and encounters. Johanna Dunlevy, with Employee and Family Resources, will lead the session: September 27 at 2 p.m. in the State College Room MAU. Please register in advance.

HEADLINES

TIAA Participants

As part of your retirement plan, TIAA offers confidential meetings at no additional cost to you on campus four times per month. TIAA’s Financial Consultants are available to assist you with making informed decisions about your financial future and creating a plan for your goals. Topics they are able to assist with are:

• Starting to save for retirement

• Retirement planning

• Investments

• Estate planning

• College planning

• Life insurance

To see available appointments or to schedule visit the TIAA website or call 800-732-8353.

IPERS Participants

IPERS recommends scheduling an individual counseling session for members planning to retire within 1-5 years. The next in-person sessions will be held October 15-18 at Central Rivers AEA, 1521 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. To set up an appointment contact IPERS at 1-800-622-3849.

Taking Ownership

Open Enrollment Dates

The 2019 Annual Benefits Open Enrollment period will run from Monday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 31, 2018. During this time you may review and change your benefit elections. Any changes made to your benefit elections will be effective January 1, 2019. PREMIUMS FOR THE 2019 PLAN YEAR HAVE NOT BEEN SET. Watch for an email announcement on October 1 as well as an informational mailing that will be sent to your home address later this month.

COMING IN OCTOBER