https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/Human Resources NewsPosts tagged with 'Human Resources':2024-03-19T10:34:02.687Zhttps://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/wisconsin-deferred-compensation-program-wdc-spring-2024-webinars/Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC): Spring 2024 Webinars2024-03-19T10:34:02.687Z2024-03-19T10:34:02.687ZJennifer Wiesjahnhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/jwiesjahn/jwiesjahn@uwlax.edu
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<p class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">10:34 a.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Tuesday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>March</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>19</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2024</span></p>
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<h3>Your guide to the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program’s (WDC) virtual group webinars. Choose the desired topic(s) below and find a date and time that works for your schedule. Once you click on a date and time, you will be directed to register for your selected webinar(s).</h3>
<p><strong>Your Journey to Retirement (Enrollment)</strong>: Whether you are participating in the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) or not, join us to learn about the value and the benefits of saving and investing for your retirement through the WDC. In this session we will help you understand:</p><ul><li><em>WDC basics like enrolling, contribution limits, investment options, and pre-tax vs. Roth contributions</em></li><li><em>Risk and Asset Allocation</em></li><li><em>Rollovers into the WDC</em></li><li><em>What is included in a Retirement Readiness Review</em></li></ul><p>Sign up link(s):</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r01d2172f87edd5174619d914d62c23be" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r01d2172f87edd5174619d914d62c23be">4/5/2024 12:45pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/rc759e0b6a03a3e502803b09858c60668" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/rc759e0b6a03a3e502803b09858c60668">4/8/2024 12:15pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r97bfa1a3291712764511d83f7a404db4" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r97bfa1a3291712764511d83f7a404db4">4/15/2024 12:45pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/rfa33e839f85e0a5909187111f5540864" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/rfa33e839f85e0a5909187111f5540864">5/7/2024 1:15pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r87fde1da4273a4d5bc9041e7a260161c" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r87fde1da4273a4d5bc9041e7a260161c">5/13/2024 1:15pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r87fde1da4273a4d5bc9041e7a260161c" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r87fde1da4273a4d5bc9041e7a260161c">5/24/2024 1:15pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r13d434a4ea0d22f0af766e089284e2e6" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r13d434a4ea0d22f0af766e089284e2e6">5/31/2024 12:45pm</a></p><p>A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources at the end of the webinar.&nbsp; Can’t wait? Watch a <a data-mce-href="https://www.brainshark.com/1/player/retirement-education?&amp;fb=0&amp;r3f1=af95ebb8b4b9e1f3a3e999fcf8f1fdf5b9e1ee92e8a9b6e7a9b9f8f78ffaa1a1a4aff2eff190b0&amp;custom=wdcenrollment" href="https://www.brainshark.com/1/player/retirement-education?&amp;fb=0&amp;r3f1=af95ebb8b4b9e1f3a3e999fcf8f1fdf5b9e1ee92e8a9b6e7a9b9f8f78ffaa1a1a4aff2eff190b0&amp;custom=wdcenrollment">video</a> about this topic on demand 24/7. If you are already enrolled in the WDC, click <a data-mce-href="https://wdc.timetap.com/" href="https://wdc.timetap.com/">here</a> to schedule a Retirement Readiness Review.</p><p><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><p><strong>Retirement Planning with the WDC (Pre-retirement)</strong>: What steps do you need to take to get ready for and enjoy your retirement? In this session we will cover:</p><ul><li>Sources of retirement income</li><li>Pre-retirement outlook Taking a withdrawal &amp; accessing your WDC account</li><li>Retirement Readiness Reviews</li></ul><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r684ec4104b3c0ce198b7532011562fec" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r684ec4104b3c0ce198b7532011562fec">4/12/2024 1:15pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r684ec4104b3c0ce198b7532011562fec" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r684ec4104b3c0ce198b7532011562fec">4/26/2024 1:15pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r22a223e1c5b0985c3a1e29b0f47714df" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r22a223e1c5b0985c3a1e29b0f47714df">5/03/2024 12:45pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r716b456a429b4d04827a16aba1cdfad9" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/r716b456a429b4d04827a16aba1cdfad9">5/17/2024 12:45pm</a></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/rb745d416571b69477bbbbda9615d4b2e" href="https://empower.webex.com/weblink/register/rb745d416571b69477bbbbda9615d4b2e">5/28/2024 12:15pm</a></p><p>A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources at the end of the webinar.&nbsp; Can’t wait? Watch a <a data-mce-href="https://www.brainshark.com/1/player/retirement-education?pi=zIrzuXeuYzeCrAz0&amp;r3f1=1228560509045c4e1e542441454c4048045c532f55140b5a1404454a32471c1c19124f524c2d0d&amp;fb=0" href="https://www.brainshark.com/1/player/retirement-education?pi=zIrzuXeuYzeCrAz0&amp;r3f1=1228560509045c4e1e542441454c4048045c532f55140b5a1404454a32471c1c19124f524c2d0d&amp;fb=0">video</a> about this topic on demand 24/7. If you are already enrolled in the WDC, click <a data-mce-href="https://wdc.timetap.com/" href="https://wdc.timetap.com/">here</a> to schedule a Retirement Readiness Review.</p><p style="text-align: center;" data-mce-style="text-align: center;"><em>Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, fees, and expenses before investing. For this and other important information, prospectuses for all PCRA funds can be obtained on the website at schwab.com or by calling (888) 393-7272. Read them carefully before investing.&nbsp; An investment in the cash sweep feature is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.</em><br><em>Securities available through Schwab Personal Choice Retirement Account (PCRA) are offered through Charles Schwab &amp; Co., Inc. (Member SIPC), a registered broker-dealer. Additional information can be obtained by calling (888) 393-7272. Charles Schwab &amp; Co., Inc. and Empower Financial Services, Inc. are separate and unaffiliated.</em><br><em>This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, legal or tax recommendations or advice. Empower Investments is a marketing name of Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America and certain subsidiaries.&nbsp; Securities, when presented, are offered and/or distributed by Empower Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. 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</span>https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/save-the-date-america-saves-week-april-8---april-12-2024/SAVE THE DATE: America Saves Week April 8 - April 12, 20242024-03-18T13:24:01.693Z2024-03-18T13:24:01.693ZJennifer Wiesjahnhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/jwiesjahn/jwiesjahn@uwlax.edu
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<h3>The Universities of Wisconsin is promoting financial well-being with the America Saves Week campaign from April 8 through April 12.</h3>
<p>Mark your calendar to register for the live and on-demand webinars or signup for an individual counseling session during America Saves Week to take steps toward gaining financial stability. The campaign encourages you to check in on your finances by highlighting areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, and reducing debt.</p><p><strong>Events</strong><br>Go to the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves/descriptions/" data-mce-href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves/descriptions/">Universities of Wisconsin America Saves Events web page</a><span>&nbsp;</span>for information about personalized events such as credit check-ups and individual counseling sessions. These are provided by partners of the Universities of Wisconsin.<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>You must pre-register or schedule</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>an appointment to participate in these events.</p><p><strong>Webinars</strong><br>Go to the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves/webinar-registration/" data-mce-href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves/webinar-registration/">Universities of Wisconsin America Saves Webinar Registration web page</a><span>&nbsp;</span>for the topics, descriptions, dates, and times of each webinar. The webinar topics range from budgeting, saving, and investing to student loan repayment and home buying. Some webinars require you to pre-register. Others are available on-demand.</p><p><strong>Resources</strong><br>Check out the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves/" data-mce-href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves/">Universities of Wisconsin America Saves Week website</a><span>&nbsp;</span>for more information about building your financial future with confidence.</p><p><strong>Plan to Participate in America Saves Week!</strong><br>The Universities of Wisconsin America Saves campaign is award winning! For the 2023 campaign, the Universities of Wisconsin was presented the Savings Champion Award by America Saves, an award for organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies that achieved remarkable impact during the campaign.</p>
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<span class="title">SAVE THE DATE: America Saves Week April 8 - April 12, 2024</span>
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</span>https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/well-wisconsin-5k-workshops/Well Wisconsin: 5k Workshops2024-03-15T09:14:13.437Z2024-03-15T09:14:13.437ZJennifer Wiesjahnhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/jwiesjahn/jwiesjahn@uwlax.edu
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<h3>Looking for a quick training plan for your next 5k?!</h3>
<p>As part of the 'Move for a Million' Challenge, Well Wisconsin is offering workshops throughout the State of Wisconsin to help you prepare for your next 5k!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>As you MOVE FOR A MILLION—that is, move the equivalent of a million steps in ways that work for you, join the Well Wisconsin team for one or multiple 5K workshops across the state the week of April 22.&nbsp; Choose how you want to move and the training level that best suits your current fitness level as you prepare to run, walk or roll a 5K. Register today! Invite your co-workers for a team-building activity or bring&nbsp;your family or friends along for this event, simply ask them to complete the registration form.</p><ul><li><strong>Hank Aaron State Trail, in Milwaukee, WI, Tues., April 23 at 5:30 pm</strong></li><li><strong>High Cliff State Park’s Red Bird Trail, in Sherwood, WI, Wed., April 24 at 7 am</strong></li><li><strong>Capital City State Trail, in Madison, WI, Thurs., April 25 at 4:30 pm</strong></li><li><strong>400 State Trail, between Elroy and Reedsburg, WI, Fri., April 26 at 11:30 am</strong></li><li><strong>Mascoutin Valley State Trail, in Fond du Lac, WI, Sat., April 27 at 9 am</strong></li></ul><p>After you register, we’ll follow up with an email from wellwi-employersupport@webmd.net with details about where to meet for the workshop(s) you select. If you have questions about this event, please contact us at <a href="mailto:wellwi-employersupport@webmd.net">wellwi-employersupport@webmd.net</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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</span>https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/your-3212024-earnings-statement-is-now-available/Your 3/21/2024 Earnings Statement is Now Available2024-03-15T09:02:36.017Z2024-03-15T09:02:36.017ZJennifer Wiesjahnhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/jwiesjahn/jwiesjahn@uwlax.edu
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<p class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">9:02 a.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Friday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>March</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>15</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2024</span></p>
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<h3>This is a courtesy reminder that your 3/21/2024 earnings statement is now available on the MyUW Portal. These earnings are for the pay period of 02/25/2024 - 03/09/2024. Read this news story for important announcements and other information.</h3>
<p><strong>Important Announcements &amp; Reminders&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>1% Lump Sum:</strong>&nbsp;As a reminder, <span style="text-decoration: underline;" data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;">eligible</span> employees will receive their 1% Lump Sum on the 3/21/2024 payroll.<strong><br data-mce-bogus="1"></strong></li><li><strong>Flexible Spending Account Submission Deadline:&nbsp; </strong>03/31/2024 is the deadline to submit 2023 FSA Claims.&nbsp; Read more <a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/reminder-march-31-deadline-for-submitting-2023-flexible-spending-account-claims/" data-mce-href="/human-resources/news/reminder-march-31-deadline-for-submitting-2023-flexible-spending-account-claims/">here</a>.<br></li><li><strong>Summer Prepay Deductions:<span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></strong><span>Summer Prepays for Insurance Premiums are deducted from Spring paychecks to cover the cost of continuing insurance &amp; benefits through the summer months when 9, 10 &amp; 11 month employees may not be on contract.&nbsp; These deductions are in ADDITION to the regular bi-weekly payroll deductions.&nbsp; &nbsp;More information can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/summer-prepays-insurance-premium-deductions/" data-mce-href="/human-resources/news/summer-prepays-insurance-premium-deductions/">here.</a></span></li><li><strong>$150 Wellness Incentive (Well Wisconsin):</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>If you are enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program, you (and your spouse, if enrolled) may earn a $150 well-being incentive through the Well Wisconsin Program.&nbsp; Th Well Wisconsin Program provides tools and resources to help you earn your incentive by setting well-being goals, tracking your progress, and staying motiviated.&nbsp;<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin/" data-mce-href="https://www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin/">Log in here</a><span>&nbsp;</span>to get started!</li><li><strong>No Leave Taken Reports:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees are required to submit "No Leave Taken" reports for months in which no leave was taken.&nbsp; Failure to provide this notice may result in a reduction in your sick leave.<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/action-submit-all-leave-reports-by-9302023-to-avoid-sick-leave-reduction/" data-mce-href="/human-resources/news/action-submit-all-leave-reports-by-9302023-to-avoid-sick-leave-reduction/">Read More</a><br></li></ul><p><strong>Accessing your Earnings Statement</strong></p><ul><li>Your earnings statement is accessible on the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://my.wisconsin.edu/web/exclusive/uw-system-earnings-statement" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://my.wisconsin.edu/web/exclusive/uw-system-earnings-statement" rel="noopener">MyUW Portal</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Understanding Your Pay and UW System Payroll</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://uwservice.wisconsin.edu/help/earnings-statement/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://uwservice.wisconsin.edu/help/earnings-statement/" rel="noopener">Understanding and exploring your earnings statement</a>.</li><li><a href="https://uwservice.wisconsin.edu/docs/publications/pay-bw-calendar-2024.pdf" data-mce-href="https://uwservice.wisconsin.edu/docs/publications/pay-bw-calendar-2024.pdf">2024 Payroll Schedule</a></li><li><a href="https://uwservice.wisconsin.edu/help/time-absence/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://uwservice.wisconsin.edu/help/time-absence/" rel="noopener">Time and Absence Reporting Access and Training</a>.</li></ul><p>If you have any additional questions; were expecting pay, but did not receive an earnings statement, or wish to express other concerns, please contact<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/data/contact-payroll/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="/human-resources/services/data/contact-payroll/" rel="noopener">UWL Payroll Help</a>.</p>
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</span>https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/news/uw-403b-supplemental-retirement-program-investment-subcommittee-meeting/UW 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Program Investment Subcommittee Meeting2024-03-12T14:29:08.73Z2024-03-12T14:29:08.73ZJennifer Wiesjahnhttps://uwlax.edu/profile/jwiesjahn/jwiesjahn@uwlax.edu
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<h3>Friday, March 15, 2024 – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm</h3>
<p>3:00 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1. Welcome<br>3:05 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2. 4Q23 Capital Markets and Performance Review - Dan Pawlisch, Aon Investments USA Inc.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Leon Kung, Aon Investments USA Inc.<br>3:40 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3. Recordkeeping Cost Benchmarking Analysis – Dan Pawlisch, Aon Investments USA Inc.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Leon Kung, Aon Investments USA Inc.<br>3:50 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4. Update regarding CITs in 403(b) Plans – Dan Pawlisch, Aon Investments USA Inc. Leon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kung, Aon Investments USA Inc.<br>4:00 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5. Adjourn*<br></p><p>Next meetings: SRP Advisory Committee Meeting: May 3, 2024<br>Investment Subcommittee Meeting: Third Quarter 2024<br><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><p style="text-align: center;" data-mce-style="text-align: center;"><strong>For information, contact Rose Stephenson, rstephenson@uwsa.edu, 608-262-5564</strong></p>
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<h3>Summer prepay insurance premiums are deducted from spring paychecks to cover the cost of continuing insurance coverage through the summer months (i.e. contract break) and are in addition to regular biweekly insurance premium deductions.</h3>
<p>Faculty, academic staff, limited appointees, student assistants, and employees-in-training will have summer prepay insurance premium deductions if:</p><ul><li>Their academic (9 month) or annual (12 month) contract does not include work during one or more summer months; and</li><li>They are expected to return to benefits eligible employment on or before the start of the fall semester; and</li><li>They are eligible to maintain insurance coverage through the summer months.</li></ul><p>The summer prepay insurance premium deductions (<span id="_mce_caret" data-mce-bogus="1" data-mce-type="format-caret"><strong>see graphic)</strong></span> occur on the first two pay checks of the month in March, April, and May. Employees scheduled to have summer prepay deductions will receive monthly emails with estimated prepay deduction amounts.</p><p>Review the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/summer-prepay-deductions/" data-mce-href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/summer-prepay-deductions/">Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Summer Prepay Insurance Premiums web page</a><span>&nbsp;</span>for information on:</p><ul><li>Which insurance plans have summer prepay deductions.</li><li>The summer prepay deduction timeline.</li><li>How life events (employment or family status changes) may affect deductions.</li></ul>
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<h3>"Unwinding Anxiety" -- A free virtual seminar!</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;" data-mce-style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/1731fd99-115a-4c9c-a5f0-33ed293a7ada/summary" data-mce-href="https://web.cvent.com/event/1731fd99-115a-4c9c-a5f0-33ed293a7ada/summary"><strong>REGISTER HERE!</strong></a></span></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;" data-mce-style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>Anxiety levels are increasing individually and collectively in modern day. Faced with uncertainty, an overabundance of information (and misinformation), among other challenges, our minds struggle to keep up. Our brains default to old survival mechanisms to help us deal with anxiety, which can lead to the development of unhealthy coping habits (e.g. stress eating) and ironically feed anxiety as a habit itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;" data-mce-style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;" data-mce-style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>Drawing on his clinical work, neuroscience research studies and development of next-generation digital therapeutics for habit change, Dr. Brewer will discuss the underlying behavioral and neurobiological mechanisms of why anxiety and other habits are formed and how we can paradoxically tap into these very processes to uproot them. He will also discuss how we can apply these insights to improving clinical treatments and to our own lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;" data-mce-style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;" data-mce-style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong><span>Speaker Bio:</span></strong><span> Jud Brewer MD PhD (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 25 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health &amp; Medicine at Brown University.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;"><strong><span id="_mce_caret" data-mce-bogus="1" data-mce-type="format-caret"> Sponsored by the Universities of Wisconsin Student Behavioral Health Initiative, <br>a systems priority to support student emotional health and well-being.</span><br data-mce-bogus="1"></strong></p>
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<h3>To be reimbursed from your 2023 Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you must have incurred eligible expenses by December 31, 2023. And those expenses must be submitted and substantiated by March 31, 2024.</h3>
<p>An FSA allows you to be reimbursed for certain out-of-pocket expenses with tax-free dollars. Since these are spending accounts, the money should be spent. Eligible expenses include:</p><ul><li>Medical (post-deductible only if you were also in the HDHP and HSA)</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>Dependent Day Care</li></ul><p><strong>How to Submit Eligible Expenses for Reimbursement</strong><br>Submit your eligible expenses for reimbursement electronically by using the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.optum.com/content/hub/optum-financial-mobile-app.html" data-mce-href="https://www.optum.com/content/hub/optum-financial-mobile-app.html">Optum mobile app</a><span>&nbsp;</span>or<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://myoptumfinancial.com/etf" data-mce-href="https://myoptumfinancial.com/etf">Optum website</a>.</p><p>Remember to include the required Internal Revenue Service (IRS) supporting documentation with your submission. Optum will contact you directly for additional information, if necessary.</p><p><strong>Carryover Reminders</strong><br>Some of the unused funds in your Health Care FSA may be eligible to carry over from 2023 to 2024 based on the balance in your Health Care FSA after March 31, 2024. The carryover process will occur around April 15, 2024.</p><ul><li>Unused funds less than $50 will be forfeited if you did not re-enroll for the 2024 plan year.</li><li>Unused funds greater than $50 and up to $610 will carry over from 2023 to 2024.</li><li>Unused funds greater than $610 will be forfeited.</li></ul><p>The IRS does not allow carryover for the Dependent Day Care FSA.</p><p><strong>More Information</strong><br>For questions about your claims, eligible expenses, or your payment card, contact Optum at (833) 881-8158.</p><p>For general information, review the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/spending-savings-accts/fsa/" data-mce-href="https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/spending-savings-accts/fsa/">Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits FSA web page</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>Retirees of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) will receive an increase in their pension benefits this year.</h3>
<p><span>Retirees of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) will receive an increase in their pension benefits this year. The Core annuity will increase by 3.6%, while the Variable annuity will rise by 15%. Both adjustments will be reflected on retirees’ May 1, 2024, annuity payments.</span></p><p><span><a href="https://etf.wi.gov/news/wrs-retirees-receive-annuity-increases-2024" data-mce-href="https://etf.wi.gov/news/wrs-retirees-receive-annuity-increases-2024">Read more here.</a></span></p>
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<h3>Navitus to Remove Humira® from Formularies Effective June 1</h3>
<p>More than ten biosimilars to Humira<sup>®</sup> were launched in 2023, introducing price competitiveness for one of the most utilized drugs on the market. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Navitus was an early adopter in adding low wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) / low rebate biosimilars to our formulary.&nbsp;</p><p>Navitus remains committed to making medications more affordable and continues to support the availability of biosimilars to reduce cost within the pharmacy benefit. However, formulary additions, without more directive action, will not fully capture the savings available through lowest-net-cost formulary management. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://cx9r804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/GC+113/cx9R804/VVNLWX4jL6kWN9ldxg1rx5L6W8kTzPf5bj9-JN2K0T3H3m2ndW7Y8-PT6lZ3pnV-_trz5lTwz2VHwZGj4r139nW3JrCjC7d340TVPRcxK3FJwVQW3l2DHV4qppjvW8zbh496SW__VW8mmgW34jxsTRN7PdHkMQfrgYW1mXzv98s4SJbW7MMXBp90xVYFW6p3ZlQ7W107CW4PHMHT1f1cfVW6NHkf41Hn-0mW3r1mYj6ZPCqRW97w-sq4SCtjKW8PJ3zS3mP5FNVbB_cb8PLv0cW2pBCp63tCZ6lW3ZQYHS3pqQ9ZW7Xh17f3dVtrqW4NR9TZ4sYc-TW5DfP1F1FKjcqM6nLGg61WGKW23jcwc1YJ0y8W2vTy1w1vFVQ-VVCYky18YJv6f1Vmsz-04" data-mce-href="https://cx9r804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/GC+113/cx9R804/VVNLWX4jL6kWN9ldxg1rx5L6W8kTzPf5bj9-JN2K0T3H3m2ndW7Y8-PT6lZ3pnV-_trz5lTwz2VHwZGj4r139nW3JrCjC7d340TVPRcxK3FJwVQW3l2DHV4qppjvW8zbh496SW__VW8mmgW34jxsTRN7PdHkMQfrgYW1mXzv98s4SJbW7MMXBp90xVYFW6p3ZlQ7W107CW4PHMHT1f1cfVW6NHkf41Hn-0mW3r1mYj6ZPCqRW97w-sq4SCtjKW8PJ3zS3mP5FNVbB_cb8PLv0cW2pBCp63tCZ6lW3ZQYHS3pqQ9ZW7Xh17f3dVtrqW4NR9TZ4sYc-TW5DfP1F1FKjcqM6nLGg61WGKW23jcwc1YJ0y8W2vTy1w1vFVQ-VVCYky18YJv6f1Vmsz-04">Read More Here</a></p>
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