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Health Insurance - Updating Your Primary Care Provider (PCP) Free Financial Services Through Iowa Concern Access Free Life Coaching Through EAP Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications
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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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Health Insurance – Updating Your Primary Care Provider (PCP)Benefit eligible employees covered under the UNI Blue Advantage health insurance plan, and those they are covering, must designate a PCP. The PCP can be updated at any time by calling the number listed on the back of your Wellmark ID card. PCP’s cannot be updated through the Benefits Self-Service system. |
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Free Financial Services Through Iowa ConcernWith the recent high inflation following a few years of uncertainty, help is available to manage finances and get back on track. ISU extension provides free financial services to assist with budgeting, bill prioritizations, paying down debt and connecting to community resources through the Iowa Concern Program. You can access services through the Iowa Concern Hotline at 800-447-1985. For additional information and other free resources available visit the Iowa Concern webpage. Public Service Loan ForgivenessIndividuals who work in the public sector may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UNI Employees who have federal student loans (direct loans) may qualify to have the remainder of their student loans forgiven. Human Resource Services has simplified the employment verification portion of the application process. Visit our Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness webpage for more information on how to complete the Public Service Loan Forgiveness application. |
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National Immunization Awareness MonthAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month. With the pandemic many may still be behind in wellness checks, and perhaps missing necessary vaccines or boosters. Be sure to check with your health care provider if you and your family members are up-to-date on their vaccines. Also, with the upcoming fall semester, be prepared for flu shots and any recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine updates. These can help you and your family stay well! |
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Employee Assistance Program |
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Free Life CoachingYour EAP provides free life coaching over the phone to assist you in making positive lifestyle changes. Two different forms of life coaching are available. “Motivate Me” can assist you in getting and staying motivated about working on your health and well-being goals. “Resiliency Coaching” is available to assist with stress assessment and help you develop healthy coping strategies to stress. Both are available by calling EAP at 855-784-2057. |
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MY WELL-BEING Connecting Mind and Body for Healthy LivingHave you ever heard health is wealth? If you’ve ever dealt with illness you know this to be true. This five-minute on-demand training by your EAP may assist you in staying ahead of health issues through lifestyle modifications. Visit the Guidance Resources® training webpage to get started. MY WELL-BEING Using Kindness to Achieve Personal Success and HappinessHave you ever wondered if there is another path to minimize aggravation and find more happiness? This seven-minute on-demand training by your EAP may assist you in skills and perspective on how you can use kindness to benefit you as well as others. Visit the Guidance Resources® training webpage to get started. RETIREMENT READINESS Retire from UNIHuman Resource Services will host two informational sessions 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. The hour-long sessions will be presented by Therese Callaghan, Employee Well-being Coordinator, on September 6 in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance. September 6 | 10 a.m. | Click Here to Register September 6 | 2 p.m. | Click Here to Register 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 ConsultationTIAA Participants: Schedule a free personalized meeting with a TIAA financial consultant using the online scheduler or by calling 800-732-8353 (available weekdays from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CST). |
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TIAA August Financial Wellness Webinars |
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Lifetime Income: Market-Proof Your RetirementAugust 10 at 11 a.m. (CT) You’ve worked hard to save for retirement. TIAA can help you understand how to create a diversified retirement income plan that protects you against key retirement risks. Gaining Insight: Navigating Debt Consolidation and Understanding the Mortgage ProcessAugust 16 at 11 a.m. (CT) You can understand how to manage and consolidate debt, and get a primer that can help make the mortgage process easier to navigate. The Power of SavingAugust 17 at 11 a.m. (CT) Whether you’re the kind of person that lives and spends in the now or plans for what’s ahead, there are always ways to save smarter. In this webinar, you’ll learn a number of strategies for better managing your money so you have the knowledge and confidence to pay your bills, save for a rainy day, and achieve any larger financial goals you’ve set for yourself. Hindsight is 2020August 18 at 2 p.m. (CT) A look back at 2020 and the lessons learned during this unique time. This presentation will look back at the historical example of 2020 and what we learned in terms of the value of advice, following a disciplined risk management strategy and the role lifetime income can play in a sound financial plan. TIAA webinars are open to all employees. Visit TIAA's webpage to register. Times through the webinar link will be shown in Eastern Standard Time. |
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IPERS August Retirement Webinars- August 25 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST
Creating a Secure Retirement - August 31 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST
Ready, Set, Retire
IPERS webinars are for state of Iowa employees within five years of retirement and their spouses. To register: https://ipers.org/members/calendar |
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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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Gail M Bunz Learning Commons Coordinator, Library 25 Years of Service, Retiring in August gail.bunz@gmail.com |
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Vergestene Cooper Data Technician III, IT-Network & Infrastructure Services 42 Years of Service, Retiring in August vergestene.cooper@gmail.com |
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Marilyn S Even Custodian I, Housing & Dining Facilities 30 Years of Service, Retiring in August |
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Michael J Freese Athletic Facilities Attendant, Grounds Services 42 Years of Service, Retiring in August michael.freese@uni.edu |
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David P Kelly Motor Vehicle Operator II, Mail Center 38 Years of Service, Retiring in August kd0dk2013@gmail.com |
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Rosanne L Lang Assistant Manager Retail, Biscotti's 37 Years of Service, Retiring in August rosie.lang@uni.edu |
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Joseph J Marchesani Asst Professor, IT-Educational Technology & Media Services 50 Years of Service, Retired in July joseph.marchesani@uni.edu |
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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 2022 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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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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