Day: July 1, 2016

Registration is open for the fifth annual HuskyPAW/SWEAT Amazing Challenge to be held on Saturday, July 30.

If you’re not familiar with the HuskyPAW/SWEAT Amazing Challenge, it’s loosely based on the TV show “The Amazing Race.”

Teams complete a series of challenges while they race toward the finish line. These are a mix of physical activities and mental challenges or puzzles. A challenge needs to be completed in order to receive a clue to move forward. While this can be a competitive race for many teams, it can also be a fun family event completed at your own pace.

Register your team of colleagues, friends and family. Teams are limited to four adults, although teams made up of families with children are allowed more than four members.

The deadline to register is Friday, July 15, but space is limited. HuskyPAW members will receive bonus points for participating.

Volunteers are also needed the day of the event. If interested, email Shannon Brodeur.

The Retirement Supplemental Voluntary Program (RSVP) is a voluntary retirement program offered to eligible Michigan Tech employees. The enrollment period in which an employee may sign their RSVP election is between July 1 and October 31, 2016. Employees electing the Monetary Retirement Option must retire on or before June 30, 2017. Prior to electing RSVP, employees must meet with Benefit Services for a confidential meeting to verify eligibility. The RSVP policy and forms may be found online.

RSVP questions may be directed to Benefit Services at benefits@mtu.edu or 487-2517.

Benefit eligible employees who have an annual physical and complete a Health Assessment with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan by December 31, 2016, can earn one of the following incentives:

$100 deposited into a Health Savings Account (HSA)|
$100 deposited into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
$100 deposited into Techfit
$200 deposited into a T2 account (funds may only be used at a Michigan Tech facility)

To complete the Health Assessment through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan:
Log in to your account at bcbsm.com (You can easily register if you are not currently set up.)
Click “Health & Wellness” in the blue bar at the top of the page
Click “Take Your Health Assessment” to begin

Once completed, please print a copy of the confirmation page for your records. Paper Health Assessment forms will not qualify for the incentive.

Employees who have met the above requirements will be contacted to choose their incentive in 2017. Incentives will be awarded in March 2017. Contact Benefit Services at benefits@mtu.eduwith any questions.