The Fall 2016 Pre-Retirement Seminar Schedule is now available. These sessions are a valuable pre-retirement planning tool for all eligible members of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System and their spouses. Pre-Retirement Seminars are designed to assist members within eight (8) years of being eligible to retire. The seminars include presentations about the State […]
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Benefits Bulletin: Wellness – Heart Healthy Foods Shopping List
Heart disease is now the number one cause of death for women and the number two cause of death for men. Prevention is key! When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Take this heart-healthy list with you the next time you go food shopping: Vegetables and Fruits Fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, […]
Benefits Bulletin: Retirement Plan Contributions
Employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension System and the Optional Retirement Program are made over 20 pays during the academic year. Faculty who are participants in the Teachers’ Pension System and faculty and exempt staff who are participants in the Optional Retirement Program will see the last contribution for this academic year in the pay […]
Benefits Bulletin: State of Maryland Benefits – Disease Management Outreach Calls
Answer the phone…for your health. The phone is ringing. Caller ID says it’s your health insurance company calling. What do they want? Pick up the phone to find out because this is one call you don’t want to miss! This call might change your life. Searching for information on your treatment options can be time-consuming […]
Benefits Bulletin: Need Medical Care after Hours? Get Help 24/7 With Video Visits!
Establishing a relationship with your primary care provider is the best way to receive consistent quality care. However, sometimes you get sick when your doctor is not available. Now, when your primary care provider isn’t available, a virtual video visit lets you see and talk to a doctor from your mobile device or computer when you […]
Benefits Bulletin: Reminder – Seminar – May 6 – Physical and Emotional Impact of Stress
The Physical and Emotional Impact of Stress program focuses on how our hectic lives often result in stress that becomes unmanageable. In this seminar you will learn how to recognize the physical and emotional effects of stress to improve your well-being. The seminar will be on May 6, noon to 1 p.m., in Ballroom C, […]
Benefits Bulletin: Seminar – Physical and Emotional Impact of Stress – May 6
In collaboration with the state of Maryland Employee Benefits Division, the Office of Human Resources will provide a series of wellness seminars throughout the year. The Physical and Emotional Impact of Stress program focuses on how our hectic lives often result in stress that becomes unmanageable. In this seminar you will learn how to recognize […]
Benefits Bulletin: Mentor Newsletter – Retirement Agency Changing Option and Annuity Factors!
The spring edition of The Mentor newsletter is available for active members of the Employees’ and Teachers’ Pension System. This issue contains information about new annuity option factors, survivor benefit information, and more!
Benefits Bulletin: Reminder – Join us Tomorrow, March 25 – Healthy Meals in 30 Minutes!
Healthy Meals in 30 Minutes focuses on effective meal planning, smart shopping, and easy food preparation skills to make these meals simple and delicious. The seminar will be on March 25, noon to 1 p.m., in the UU 204 Loch Raven Room. Please check T3, the TU benefits web page and the TU events calendar […]
Benefits Bulletin: Employee Benefits Division Mailing Tax Forms Late March
In compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division will mail you a tax form related to health insurance you may have had or were offered in 2015. Originally, these forms were to be sent earlier this year, but the IRS extended the release date to March 31. When […]
Benefits Bulletin: Reminder – Hogan Administration Changes 2016 Wellness Program
Earlier this year faculty and staff were notified of changes to the Wellness Program. Please visit the 2016 Wellness Program Changes post on the benefits web page for a summary of the changes and frequently asked questions.
Benefits Bulletin: Healthy Meals in 30 Minutes Seminar – March 25
In collaboration with the state of Maryland Employee Benefits Division, the Office of Human Resources will provide a series of wellness seminars throughout the year. The Healthy Meals in 30 Minutes program focuses on how to serve healthy meals in 30 minutes or less! A nutrition educator will discuss effective meal planning, smart shopping, and […]
Benefits Bulletin: Are your Beneficiary Designations up to Date?
It is good practice to check your beneficiary designations periodically to make sure they reflect your intentions. It is particularly important to update these records if you have recently had a significant life change such as a divorce or birth. If you are enrolled in a retirement plan, supplemental retirement plan, life insurance, or accidental […]
Benefits Bulletin: Fitting in Fitness Wellness Seminar TODAY
Fitting in Fitness focuses on helping you carve out time in your hectic schedule for exercise. The seminar will held today from noon to 1 p.m., in the UU 204 Loch Raven Room. We hope you will join us for this informative program. If the university has a delayed opening for inclement weather, the Fitting […]
Benefits Bulletin: Reminder – Join us March 4 – Fitting in Fitness
Fitting in Fitness focuses on helping you carve out time in your hectic schedule for exercise. The seminar will be on March 4, noon to 1 p.m., in the UU 204 Loch Raven Room. We hope you will join us for this informative program. Please check T3, the TU benefits web page, and the TU […]
Benefits Bulletin: 2015 Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Deadline
If you were enrolled in a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) in 2015, you have until March 15, 2016 to incur eligible expenses for your healthcare FSA. For a list of eligible expenses and information about filing claims, please call Connect Your Care at 1-866-971-4646 or visit their website at www.connectyourcare.com/statemd. You have until April […]
Benefits Bulletin: Fitting in Fitness Seminar Rescheduled for March 4
In collaboration with the state of Maryland Employee Benefits Division, the Office of Human Resources will provide a series of wellness seminars throughout the year. The Fitting in Fitness program focuses on exercise options for busy people. The seminar includes easy to follow guidelines for a balanced fitness program, tips to fit in fitness, and […]
Benefits Bulletin: Reminder – Join us February 26 – Heart Healthy Living
Heart Healthy Living, focuses on the cause of heart disease, the controllable and uncontrollable risks for heart disease, and lifestyle choices for a healthy heart. The seminar will be on February 26, noon to 1 p.m., in the UU Loch Raven Room. We hope you will join us for this informative program. Please check T3, […]
Benefits Bulletin: Pre-Retirement Seminars for Members of the Pension System
The Spring 2016 Pre-Retirement Seminar Schedule is now available. These sessions are a valuable pre-retirement planning tool for all eligible members of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System and their spouses. Pre-Retirement Seminars are designed to assist members within eight (8) years of being eligible to retire. The seminars include presentations about the State […]
Benefits Bulletin: February Wellness Seminar – American Heart Month
In collaboration with the state of Maryland Employee Benefits Division, the Office of Human Resources will provide a series of wellness seminars throughout the year. We are excited to offer programs about fitness, the physical and emotional impact of stress, women’s health issues, and more! The first program, Heart Healthy Living, focuses on the cause […]
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