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Invest your time during National Retirement Security Week

Today marks the beginning of National Retirement Security Week. Because retirement savings create retirement security, you are encouraged to spend some time each day this week to review your savings progress. Please note that the following links will prompt you to download Word files directly from the TIAA-CREF website.

Monday: Time for a retirement savings checkup!

  1. Introduction: Checkup time for your retirement savings

Tuesday: Do this today, for your financial well-being tomorrow.

  1. Today’s checklist to-do: Take advantage of your retirement savings plan.

Wednesday: You should have a personal action plan for retirement.

  1. Today’s checklist to-do: Meet with a financial consultant.

Thursday: Review your beneficiary designation.

  1. Today’s checklist to-do: Double-check your beneficiary designation.

Friday: Complete the retirement savings checklist. 

  1. Conclusion: Did you complete the retirement savings checklist?

—Submitted by Marlene Heuertz, Assistant Director, Benefits

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Are you halfway there yet? Discover how TIAA-CREF can help you get there!

Halfway There: A retirement checkup

When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m.

Where: Levitt Hall

Now, more than ever, it is imperative you have the information necessary to plan effectively for your retirement. TIAA-CREF Senior Consultant Paige Cook will demonstrate how to:

  • Complete a mid-career financial checkup
  • Evaluate your current savings
  • Formulate a plan to reach savings goals
  • Manage life demands competing with retirement savings

Reservations are not required.  

—Submitted by Marlene Heuertz, Assistant Director, Benefits

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Drake’s annual open enrollment period begins tomorrow

The annual open enrollment period for Drake University benefits will begin Oct. 20.   Tomorrow, faculty and staff will receive information regarding benefit elections for the 2016 plan year. Enrollment instructions for Drake’s medical, dental, and flexible spending account plans will be provided via email. Please watch for upcoming benefit communications from the DrakeHR email address.

—Submitted by Marlene Heuertz, Assistant Director, Benefits

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Don’t forget your biometrics screening

The deadline for completing a biometrics screening with your physician or at a participating Hy-Vee location is next Monday, Oct. 19. Completing a biometrics screening plus an online wellness incentive will quality those on Drake’s health plan for the Wellness Incentive Program, which can save participants $300 off their health insurance in 2016.

Read more about completing your screening with your physician or at a Hy-Vee location. You can also still schedule an on-campus screening, with dates available Oct. 23–Nov. 13.

Please note, NO extensions will be granted. Find full information, a FAQ, and instructions here. (You may need to log in with your Drake ID and password.) Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters at diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

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There’s still time to schedule your biometric screening

Faculty and staff on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for including your biometrics screening, including completing a physical with your doctor or signing up for an on-campus screening. You can also complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee Store.

Full details and a list of participating Hy-Vee stores can be found here. You must complete your screening at a Hy-Vee location by Oct. 19. Hy-Vee will submit your screening results to Wellmark, which will automatically update your online assessment.

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to learn more about the wellness incentive, your options, and for a FAQ. Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters and Diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Signed up for your biometrics screening yet?

Faculty and staff on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening, including completing a physical with your doctor and making an appointment at a participating Hy-Vee store. As always, you can also schedule an on-campus screening with UnityPoint.
On-campus screenings will take place between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the Bell Center on the following dates:

  • Oct. 23, 28, 29, and 30
  • Nov. 3, 4, 10, and 13

To schedule your screening, click here, and use the username DRAKEU and password SCREEN2015 to log in. Once you sign up, please make a note of your screening date and time, as you will not receive a reminder email.

If you need to cancel your on-campus screening, email Jennifer.umphfleet@unitypoint.org with your name and date and time of cancelled appointment. You will need to re-register online for a new appointment. Changes can be made up for 48 hours prior to screen date.

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to learn more about the wellness incentive, your options, and for a FAQ. Questions maybe directed to Dianna Lei-Butters at diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Tuition Exchange program update

As you may be aware, Drake University participates in The Tuition Exchange, a program with members from 630+ public or non-profit institutions of higher education. The list of participating schools is available at www.tuitionexchange.org.

If you are the parent of a high school senior, have a college-aged dependent, or have a dependent currently receiving a Tuition Exchange benefit, it is time to begin planning for 2016–2017.

The Tuition Exchange benefit is limited to dependent children of Drake employees as defined by Drake University’s Tuition Rebate policy. Application for Tuition Exchange export benefits can be made for both undergraduate and graduate programs at participating institutions. At Drake University, undergraduate export applicants will be given priority over graduate export student applicants.

If you wish to apply for Tuition Exchange consideration, print and complete the application found on the Employee tab in blueView in the Human Resources channel. 2015–2016 Tuition Exchange recipients are required to submit an application to be considered for renewal in 2016–2017.

All applications must reach the Office of Student Financial Planning by Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. This deadline applies to both new applicants and 2015–2016 recipients who wish to be considered for 2016–2017 renewal. The applications will be verified for eligibility by Human Resources and ranked according to Drake guidelines. Applications received after the deadline will be placed on the waiting list.

Drake University’s Tuition Exchange Policy utilizes a point system to rank applicants according to their years of service and prior use of Tuition Exchange benefits. The point system is used to determine those approved for Tuition Exchange benefits when there are more applicants than available export spots.

Applicants will be notified of their status (approved/not approved) beginning Nov. 2.

Please feel free to contact Brandy Eganhouse at X2906 with Tuition Exchange questions or for assistance in completing the application process.

—Submitted by Brandy Eganhouse, Administrative Assistant 1

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Save money with Drake’s Wellness Incentive

Those on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening, including on-campus screenings by UnityPoint and making an appointment at a participating Hy-Vee store. The newest option is completing a physical with your physician.

If you have had a physical—with bloodwork—on or after June 1, the results can be submitted as your biometrics screening. To do so, your physician must complete and sign a form and send it to Wellmark. A few things to note:

  • You must complete a screening/appointment with your physician between June 1 and Oct. 19.
  • The signed form must be received directly from your doctor’s office by Oct. 29.
  • Human Resources will not check to make sure Wellmark has received the signed form. It is up to you to ensure your physician’s office submits the appropriate paperwork by the Oct. 29 deadline. To determine whether your paperwork has been received, contact Wellmark on their 24/7 help line at 1-877-252-8412

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to download the form and for more information about the wellness incentive and your options. (You will need to sign in with your Banner ID and password.)

Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters at diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Save $300 on your Drake health insurance

Those on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening this year:

  • Option A: Complete your screening on campus at the Bell Center through UnityPoint health from Oct. 23–Nov. 13. Schedule your appointment starting Sept. 9.
  • Option B: Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee location Sept. 1–Oct. 19.
  • Option C (NEW!): Complete a screening with your physician by Oct. 19.

The online wellness assessment must be completed via MyWellmark by Dec. 4.

Please note, NO extensions will be granted. Find full information, a FAQ, and instructions here. (You may need to log in with your Drake ID and password.) Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters at Diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.