Fiscal Wellness – Page 10

TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA is offering individual and confidential counseling sessions where you can discuss your financial situation, investments and retirement with a TIAA consultant. Chad Stein will be available to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions.

When: Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 9:00 am to 3:15 pm

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 1:15 to 3:30 pm

Where: Heritage Room, University Union

To schedule a consultation with representative Chad Stein, call 1-800-732-8353 Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm (central time), or register at one of the links below:

Click here to register for a consultation with TIAA – Nov 15th

Click here to register for a consultation with TIAA – Nov 20th

Well Wisconsin Incentive Deadline is October 19, 2018

Have you earned your $150 incentive yet? Employees and their spouses enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance program are eligible to participate, and you have until Friday, October 19, 2018.

1. Log into the StayWell website (https://wellwisconsin.staywell.com/).

2. Click on My Progress in the middle of the menu bar. This will show the three steps needed to get your $150 incentive and your progress. (Please note that it may take up to three business days for activities to show as completed.)

3. Health Screening: If you haven’t yet completed your health screening, you can ask you doctor to complete a Health Care Provider form during your annual physical, but you must have it completed and submitted by October 19, 2018. If you completed your health screening at UW-Green Bay on April 25, 2018 or September 21, 2018, you have completed the Health Screening step.

4. Health Assessment: Click “Go Here” in the Health Assessment box and complete the questionnaire (it takes about 10 minutes).

5. Well-Being Activity: Click “Go Here” in the Well-Being Activity box to see your options. The easiest and quickest option is to complete the Health Benefits and Preventative Care Quiz. Another option is to complete 20 daily challenges found in Daily Dash emails that you receive each morning – the challenges will help improve your fitness, sleep, stress level, and nutrition.

After you have completed all three steps, you will get an email asking you to make your gift card selection on the StayWell website. Please note that it may take up to three business days for activities to show as completed. Please follow the steps in your email to select the way you want to receive your $150 incentive, and make sure to complete this step by October 31, 2018. You’ll have the option to have the gift card mailed to you or you can choose to have it instantly sent to you via an email code and then download the gift card to your phone or computer to be used for online purchases and at some local retailers.

Both you and your spouse can earn the $150 incentive if you are enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance. The $150 gift cards are taxable income. Make sure to use your gift card before it expires. If you need help with logging into the StayWell website, please contact them at 1-800-821-6591 or wellwisconsin@staywell.com. The deadline is Friday, October 19, 2018.

Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair

Mark your calendar to attend the Annual UW-Green Bay Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair!

When: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where: University Union Phoenix Rooms

Please stop by to talk with vendors about your benefits and wellness, help yourself to some refreshments and goodies, and get helpful information as you consider options for the annual It’s Your Choice benefit enrollment period. This year’s annual benefits enrollment period is October 1st – 26th. There will also be a flu shot clinic during the fair.

Representatives from the following organizations will be looking forward to talking with you during the fair: Aging & Disability Resource Center, Aurora, Chartwells, Cornerstone Chiropractic, UWGB Counseling & Health Services, Curative Connections, Dean Health, Delta Dental, Edvest College Savings Plan, Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF), Fidelity, Foundation Chiropractic, Green Bay Custom Health, Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense, Kress Events Center, Massage Envy, Navitus, Network Health, UWGB Public Safety, Rediscover Yourself Energy Sound Healing, Reflexology, Robin with HealthPartners, Securian Life Insurance, Social Security, StayWell, T. Rowe Price, TASC, TIAA-CREF, United Health Care, Unity Hospice, UW-Credit Union, VSP, WEA Trust, UWGB Wellness Committee, Wisconsin Deferred Compensation, YMCA Green Bay, and Zurich.

Questions? Please contact us at payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.

On-Site Health Screening on September 21st

Register now for your on-site health screening!

Discover your numbers – A free health screening* event has been scheduled at UW-Green Bay for employees (and spouses) who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

At an on-site screening, you’ll learn your measurements for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol (HDL, LDL, and total), triglycerides and glucose, and be in and out in 20 minutes.

Date: Friday, September 21, 2018

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Room: Phoenix Room in University Union

Register on the StayWell website and click on the Programs tab, then Health Screening, and Onsite Appointments. Then you can search by zip code (ex. 54311), and select UW-Green Bay.

Earn your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive

Complete three steps by October 19, 2018 to earn the $150** Well Wisconsin incentive.

STEP 1: Get a health screening*

Attend an employer sponsored event or if you plan to see your health care provider, ask them to complete the Health Care Provider Form, available on the StayWell website.

STEP 2: Complete the StayWell health assessment** on the StayWell website.

It takes about 10 minutes and is mobile and tablet friendly! After logging into the StayWell website, click on Health Assessment at the top right.

STEP 3: Complete a Well-Being Activity through StayWell. After logging into the StayWell website, click on Well-Being Activity at the top right.

For more information on on-site health screenings or the Well Wisconsin Program, log in to the StayWell website.

NOTE: You must register ahead of time for this health screening – they do not allow walk-ins that day.

*Health information, including responses to the health assessment, are protected by federal law and will never be shared with ETF, the Group Health Insurance Program or your employer.

**All wellness incentives paid to participants of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program by StayWell are considered taxable income to the group health plan subscriber and are reported to your employer for tax purposes.

WRS Webinars Offered in August

ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit ETF’s webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions.

Retirement Annuity Options
Choosing a WRS annuity option is one of the most important decisions you will face. This annuity options webinar will cover all of the WRS annuity options and help you understand them so that you can make an informed decision. We will also explain the important differences between a beneficiary and a named survivor.

Wed, Aug 1, 2018 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM CDT
Tue, Aug 14, 2018 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Mon, Aug 20, 2018 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDT
Thu, Aug 30, 2018 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Additional Contributions
Find out how making additional contributions to your WRS account can potentially increase your retirement. This additional contributions webinar also provides examples of how contributions grow over time with interest, how to pay additional contributions (payroll deduction or direct pay), etc.

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Wed, Aug 15, 2018 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDT
Tue, Aug 21, 2018 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM CDT
Mon, Aug 27, 2018 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM CDT

Retirement Benefit Calculation Method
This benefit calculation webinar will explain the methods used for benefit calculations and the components of each method. Anyone who has requested or is planning to request an estimate will have a better understanding of how that amount was calculated. Individuals will have the opportunity to ask questions on this topic at the end of the session.

Tue, Aug 7, 2018 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDT
Fri, Aug 17, 2018 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM CDT
Thu, Aug 23, 2018 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Tue, Aug 28, 2018 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDT

Please contact Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 or payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu with any questions.

Choose three things to donate or throw away

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff? Maybe your kitchen cupboards are packed with unused gadgets and servingware (how did you end up with two blenders?). Or maybe it’s your closet that’s the problem—it’s so stuffed with clothes, shoes, and other belongings that it’s hard to find what you’re looking for.

Most of us have far more possessions than we need or even want. Why not cut back on the clutter and choose three things from your home to donate or throw away? If the item may be useful to someone else, set it aside for a charity or resale shop. If it’s broken or useless, throw it out. Getting rid of even a few items can reduce clutter, help you get organized, and help you feel more in control of your environment—and your life!

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

Also, don’t forget about the Campus Cupboard in Rose Hall, room 140: https://www.uwgb.edu/cupboard/

UW-Extension Classes on Horticulture

Brown County UW-Extension is offering classes on gardening and horticulture this spring. Here are some of the interesting and helpful topics:

Seed Starting
Pruning (fruit trees, shade trees and shrubs)
Vegetable Gardening
Composting
Native Prairie Plants to Attract Pollinators
Growing Blueberries in Containers

Classes are led by an expert in that field, last a little over an hour, and most are held at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. There is a cost to attend these classes and preregistration is encouraged. Please click on this link for details.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Consider making the simple recipe below today! You can make this tasty dish without added fat or salt. Your whole body—not just your taste buds—could thank you.

Ingredients

2 (1 lb.) large potatoes, peeled, quartered
2 cups skim milk
2 cloves garlic, large, chopped
½ tsp. white pepper

Directions

Cook potatoes, covered, in small amount of boiling water for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Drain and recover.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan over low heat, cook garlic in milk until soft (about 30 minutes).
Add milk-garlic mixture and white pepper to potatoes. Beat with electric mixer on low speed, or mash with potato masher, until smooth.

Yield: 4 servings.

Each serving provides: Calories: 142, Total fat: <1 g, Saturated fat: <1 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 69 mg, Total fiber: 2 g, Protein: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Potassium: 577 mg

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC

Onsite Health Screening on April 25th – more time slots added

Did you try to register for a health screening on April 25th, only to find out that all the time slots were already full? Well Wisconsin was able to add 40 more time slots, so please log in to the StayWell website if you would like to register for a health screening.

There will also be another onsite health screening on Friday, September 21, 2018 in the Phoenix Room of the University Union, and registration is open for this date as well.

Please review this blog post for details: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2018/02/on-site-health-screening-on-april-25th/

Please contact us at wellness@uwgb.edu or ext. 2203 if you have any questions.