February is American Heart month and February 3rd is National Wear Red Day. Wear red to raise awareness about heart disease—a leading cause of death for Americans. Concerned about your own heart-health? Sign up for Hello Heart for free.
Blue Cross virtual well-being can inspire you to live your best life! This program offers live, interactive, and science-based webinars every Thursday at 12 noon (EST). The program also offers guided meditation every Wednesday at 12 noon (EST). Please view the Virtual Well-Being flyer to see information about popular topics, weight loss, and healthy recipes. In addition, your well-being journey should include an annual checkup. By having an annual health exam, you'll be taking important steps toward a longer, healthier life.
With Blue Cross Online Visits, you can have virtual visits with licensed therapists and U.S. board-certified psychiatrists using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The therapy and psychiatry options provide ongoing support for stressful situations or issues such as grief, anxiety, or depression. These private and confidential services are available by appointment and at $0.00 co-pay. Please see the behavioral health flyer for more information. This is in addition to the 24/7 medical care that you have with Blue Cross Online Visits also for $0.00 co-pay. Please note you must be enrolled in NMU's group medical plan to access these services.
The best laid travel plans can go wrong, leaving travelers vulnerable and potentially unable to find the right help. When the unexpected happens far from home, it's important to know whom to call for assistance. Benefits eligible employees covered under the group life insurance policy with The Hartford have access to travel assistance and identity theft support provided by International Medical Group (IMG). IMG has extensive experience handling complex and remote medical transportation situations, as well as providing support for travel concerns then they arise. Keep in mind this is not insurance so it is best practice to carry your Blue Cross ID card with you when traveling.
TIAA has joined forces with the student loan experts at Savi to help you navigate the complexities of federal and state student loan repayment and forgiveness programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Founded by long-time student loan experts and advocates, Savi is a public benefit corporation that works with employers, like NMU, to provide the service as a unique student loan benefit.
Join free online webinars to learn more, including Q&A, with Savi’s student loan experts to hear more about how you can explore lowering your student loan payments and working toward student loan forgiveness. Scroll down when you get to the landing page.
TIAA has joined forces with the student loan experts at Savi to help you navigate the complexities of federal and state student loan repayment and forgiveness programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Founded by long-time student loan experts and advocates, Savi is a public benefit corporation that works with employers, like NMU, to provide the service as a unique student loan benefit.
Join free online webinars to learn more, including Q&A, with Savi’s student loan experts to hear more about how you can explore lowering your student loan payments and working toward student loan forgiveness. Scroll down when you get to the landing page.
The University is pleased to announce a new student debt solution for eligible employees! The path to reducing your monthly student loan payment and working toward loan forgiveness could be getting much easier. That's because you have access to a robust solution that helps find the best federal repayment and forgiveness programs for your financial situation.
This service is brought to you and your family members by NMU and TIAA and powered by Savi. The Savi Tool not only helps strengthen your financial footing in the short-term, it also positions you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the eligibility requirements. Savi users saw an average student debt savings of $1,880 per year. Services include:
Plan to attend one 30-minute webinar and you’ll see how easy it is to use Savi, how it works to reduce your monthly payment, and how to get started.
Register for the webinar today! Available times include:
·March 10th at 4:30 PM ET
·March 16th at 12:00 PM ET
In addition, you may visit tiaa.org/nmu/student to calculate your savings. For more information contact Kristen Bjorne, Director of Benefits, at kportale@nmu.edu or phone 227-1030.
Wednesday, November 2, was National Stress Awareness Day. We hope that many were able to enjoy some time at the PEIF, with the Wildpups or participating in another activity that helps decrease stress. There were five lucky drawing winners, each winning a $25 gift certificate to a sport shop of their choice. Congratulations to:
The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the first quarter of 2021 is now available for viewing. The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets. Please visit MyNMU, Employee Services tab, and click on Retirement Plan Information. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Bjorne, Director of Benefits, at kportale@nmu.edu
The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the fourth quarter of 2020 is now available for viewing. The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets. Please visit MyNMU, Employee Services tab, and click on Retirement Plan Information.