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Human Resources
Benefit Education Presentation Summaries
There are a variety of presentations focusing on different aspects of your employee benefits. Below are summaries descriptions of current presentations. You may attend more than one session or presentation. There is no cost to attend these presentations.
2010 Enrollment and Change
Choosing a Health Insurance Plan
Continuing Benefits at Retirement
Deferred Compensation Basics
Deferred Compensation Distributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Overview
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
RIC Provider Bid Results
2010 Enrollment and Change |
| Summary: |
The 2010 enrollment and change period will be from October 23, 2009, through November 23, 2009. In 2010, there will be a "freeze" on “freeze” on employee-required premiums for family health insurance coverage during the first six months of the year, open dental enrollment and a benefit enhancement for AFSCME-covered, Non-Contract and PPME-covered employees to increase the maximum amount of supplemental term life insurance from a current maximum of $50,000 to $100,000.
The presentation is an overview of health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and flexible spending accounts benefits. |
| Method: |
iLinc
and On-site
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| Intended Audience: |
Active benefit-eligible employees.
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| Length: |
1.5 hours |
| Presenter: |
Jim Pierson |
Choosing a Health Insurace Plan |
| Summary: |
Poring over health insurance plans is nobody's notion of a fun time. But considering the various health insurance plans the state of Iowa offers, it is the only way to select a plan that meet your family's needs. This presentation will provide you some items to focus on in selecting the right insurance plan for you. |
| Method: |
iLinc
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| Intended Audience: |
Active benefit-eligible employees.
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| Length: |
1.5 hours |
| Presenter: |
Jim Pierson |
Continuing Benefits at Retirement |
| Summary: |
An overview on continuing health, dental and life insurance coverage at retirement including information on the Sick Leave Insurance Program (SLIP). |
| Method: |
iLinc
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| Intended Audience: |
Employees , approximately 5 - 10 years from retirement, who want information on continuing insurance benefits upon retirement.
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| Length: |
1 hour |
| Presenter: |
Jim Pierson |
Deferred Compensation Basics |
| Summary: |
A presentation illustrating the features and benefits of the state of Iowa Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) deferred compensation program. |
| Method: |
iLinc
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| Intended Audience: |
This presentation is geared for both the new/probationary employee and the permanent employee who wants additional information about the state's deferred compensation plan.
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| Length: |
1 hour |
| Presenter: |
Robbie Stoecker |
Deferred Compensation Distributions |
| Summary: |
This presentation reviews the taxable and non-taxable distribution options of an individual's Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) deferred compensation account at retirement. Important information regarding deferral of vacation and sick pay is also discussed. |
| Method: |
iLinc
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| Intended Audience: |
This presentation reviews the taxable and non-taxable distribution options of an individual's Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) deferred compensation account at retirement. Important information regarding deferral of vacation and sick pay is also discussed.
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| Length: |
1.5 hours |
| Presenter: |
Robbie Stoecker |
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Overview |
| Summary: |
The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential, professional service to help you and your family members find solutions for workplace and personal problems. Services include assistance for family and marital concerns, legal or financial problems, elder care, substance abuse, emotional stress issues and daily living concerns.
EAP services are provided by Employee and Family Resources (EFR). Nathan Brooks from EFR will present an overview of the services provided by EFR. |
| Method: |
iLinc
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| Intended Audience: |
Active employees that want more information about EAP services.
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| Length: |
1 hour |
| Presenter: |
Nathan Brooks from Employee and Family Resources (EFR) , |
Flexible Spending Accounts |
| Summary: |
An overview of Flexible Spending Accounts or FSAs is presented. FSA can provide employees with tax savings on health and dependent care expenses by allowing them to be reimbursed for those expenses with before-tax dollars. FSAs are a way for employees to pay less in taxes and increase their disposable income. |
| Method: |
iLinc
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| Intended Audience: |
Employees interested in knowing more about how flexible spending accounts work and the advantages of the program. |
| Length: |
1 hour |
| Presenter: |
Jim Pierson |
Long-Term Care Insurance |
| Summary: |
Long-term care includes a variety of services and supports that help people with health or personal needs and activities of daily living over a period of time. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 60 percent of people over 65 will need some type of long-term care. Long-term care can be very expensive. Medicare and most health insurance plans, including Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental insurance), do not cover long-term care. The average cost for nursing home care in Iowa is about $4,200 a month per HHS. The cost can reach approximately $50,000 a year, or more. People who receive long-term care services at home spend an average of $1,600 a month.
Jason Cooper from the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will discuss long-term care insurance and help you to understand long-term care and the insurance options available to protect you from the cost of long-term care services. |
| Method: |
iLinc
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| Intended Audience: |
Employees wanting information about long-term care insurance. |
| Length: |
1.5 hours |
| Presenter: |
Jason Cooper from the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) |
RIC Provider Bid Results |
| Summary: |
This will be a brief discussion regarding the recent selection of RIC active investment providers for 2010 and beyond. Hartford, ING, Security Benefit, TIAA-CREF, and VALIC will all offer investments and services to RIC participants beginning 1-1-2010. Most participants will not see much change in their current investments. Participants with Nationwide will need to open new accounts before January 2010 to continue contributing after December 2009.
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| Method: |
iLinc
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| Intended Audience: |
Employees interested in knowing more about the RIC providers.
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| Length: |
1.5 hours |
| Presenter: |
Robbie Stoecker |
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