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NEXT WEEK! TIAA In-Person Meetings and Webinar

In-Person
TIAA will be on campus at UAA, UAF, and UAS during the week of September 11th, 2023. Click here to sign up for a session. You do not need to be invested with TIAA to take advantage of these in-person sessions. If you cannot make it in person during this time, you can use this same link to sign up with a TIAA representative and meet virtually at another time.

Webinar
Join TIAA as they go over steps to managing money and debt, improving day-to-day financial skills, and learning how to manage money and balance priorities to help enjoy life and save for the future. Click here to register for Take Control of Your Financial Life.

More information can be found in our benefits newsletter sent on August 15th and 29th, 2023.

NEW! Livongo - Weight Management Program

Livongo has expanded their program to include (1) diabetes prevention, (2) diabetes management, (3) hypertension management, and now (4) weight management!

The Weight Management Program connects you with a certified health coach who helps make living healthy and tackling your weight challenges easier. You will get personalized tips and techniques for you to improve your nutrition, exercise, weight loss, and sleep.

This program is available through your UA Choice medical plan with Premera. If you are eligible for the program, there is no cost to you! To see if you are eligible for any of the four (4) Livongo programs, please call 800-945-4355.

GOING ON NOW! The Eye Guys (September)

Through a WellVision Exam, The Eye Guys will get a better view of your eyes and overall health. They’ll look for eye health problems, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. They’ll also look for signs of health conditions, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Plus, you can discuss day-to-day concerns like allergies or digital eye strain.

All locations will be open from 9am-6pm. Appointments are appreciated! Schedule by calling 907-376-3917.

Utqiagvik - Inupiat Heritage Center - September 3 (8am-6pm)
Haines - The Chilkat Tower - September 6th - 8th
Skagway - 1325 State Street Airbnb - September 10th - 11th
Kake - Keex Kwann Lodge - September 13th - 14th
Seward - Harbor 360 Hotel - September 18th - 20th
Cordova - Cordova Center - September 22nd - 24th

REMINDER - FSA and HSA - what can I actually use these funds for?

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are earmarked accounts that eligible employees can contribute to in order to help pay for qualified medical expenses. But, have you ever found yourself at the pharmacy holding bandages and cough drops wondering if they are qualified? ASIFlex (our FSA vendor) has a new feature available to allow you to quickly search hundreds of items and services to see if they are FSA eligible, HSA eligible, or both!

No login is required. Simply go to ASIFlex’s Eligible Expenses website to search for eligible expenses!

Order your FY24 Biometric Home Test Kit

Biometric home test kits are now available to order. Remember - the biometric screening is one of the required activities in order to be eligible for the rebate. Please review the instructions on our Wellness Program webpage for more information on how to order.

Headache to Headway: Understanding & Managing Migraines

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Alaska (2:00 p.m. Eastern)

Are debilitating headaches or migraines disrupting your daily life? This month's TouchCare webinar is designed to help you understand and manage these common neurological conditions. TouchCare will be joined by Dr. Regina Krel, MD, FAHS, Neurologist at Hackensack Meridian Health to discuss underlying causes, triggers, and treatment options for headaches and migraines.

Click here to register for the Headache to Headway webinar.

Benefit Highlights - Who is in your corner?

TouchCare - FREE to use!

TouchCare is your health care advocate and works directly with UA employees on medical, dental, and vision questions - whether it is what plan to enroll in, explaining the differences between plans or pre-tax health accounts, assisting with billing issues or questions, price transparency, finding a provider and more. Give them a call at 1-866-486-8242!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - FREE to use!
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered through ComPsych. This benefit offers a variety of services designed to assist you and your family in resolving work/life issues in order to live happier, healthier, more balanced lives. These services are free, completely confidential, and can be easily accessed by calling the 24/7 toll-free helpline at 1-888-969-0155.

LifeWorks - FREE to use!
Securian has partnered with LifeWorks to offer university employees access to professional services for a variety of needs ranging from legal and financial matters or coping with loss. LifeWorks offers comprehensive web and mobile resources and consultations. This benefit is free of charge and available to all university employees.

Stay up to Date!

Check out our our benefit news webpage to stay up to date. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at ua-benefits@alaska.edu.