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2025 Benefits Open Enrollment Informational Sessions

Open Enrollment is an annual opportunity to assess your individual or family health benefits
needs. Elections made during Open Enrollment will be effective January 1, 2025.

The 2025 Open Enrollment is an active enrollment, which means all benefits eligible employees
are required to complete Open Enrollment (Casual/Seasonal/Short-Term and student
employees are not benefits eligible).

Benefits Plan Year: January 1 – December 31, 2025
Open Enrollment Period: November 11 – November 25, 2024

Benefits Open Enrollment Informational Sessions: 
Wednesday, November 6 | Memorial Union Ballroom A | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM*
Thursday, November 14 | Memorial Union Ballroom A | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday, November 19 | Memorial Union Ballroom A | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
*A recorded informational session will be available following the first session

We are awaiting final documentation from our healthcare vendors and detailed plan information
will be emailed to employees no later than November 5, 2024.

TIAA July 2024 Webinars

Live Webinars

The monthly webinars are below.

Remember – All webinars are recorded and available for viewing 90 days after the live event! Simply use the same registration link below

Spanish-speaking webinars 

We are offering financial education webinars in Spanish. The webinars can be accessed here: TIAA.org/RecursosEducativos.

July Webinars

Quarterly Economic Update
Hear from our chief investment officer about challenges investors are facing and tips on how to navigate them. We’ll share our views on the state of the U.S. economy and key market drivers, recent financial policies and investing in public markets.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET
11:00 a.m. CT
10:00 a.m. PT
Register here: Quarterly Economic Market Update (on24.com)

She’s got it: A woman’s guide to saving and investing
Learn how to prepare for your future. Join us for a revealing trip through investing and saving strategies developed especially with women in mind. Your money shouldn’t be sitting around doing nothing. We’ll show you the simple secrets to saving more while you learn the core concepts that guide all investing, get motivated, build a plan and take action. You will find ways to take on life’s challenges without damaging future financial well-being and discover more about yourself with the Financial Personality Type Quiz.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
1:00 p.m. CT
12:00 PT
Register here: She’s Got It: A woman’s guide to saving and investing (on24.com)

Your new TIAA: Discover the redesigned online experience
The new TIAA experience presents a picture of your retirement with advice and content that is tailored to inform, motivate, and reassure you during your retirement journey. It’s a reflection of your savings story that evolves to get and keep you on track towards building a secure retirement. Join us for a walk-through of the new features:
• Find all of your accounts, all in one place.
• Set and reach your retirement goals.
• Get personalized recommendations and answers to common questions.
• Peruse educational resources for insights on managing your money.
• Easily connect with TIAA for the advice you need.  
Thursday, July 18, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET
11:00 a.m. CT
10:00 a.m. PT
Register here: Your new TIAA: Discover the redesigned online experience (on24.com)

Basic Social Security Strategies
Social Security will likely play a significant role in building your retirement income. It’s part of a critical safety net for most retirees. When you’re formulating your retirement plans, it’s helpful to have an understanding of how and when you can rely on Social Security income.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET
2:00 p.m. CT
1:00 p.m. PT
Register here: Basic Social Security strategies (on24.com)

October “Get Outside” Challenge via Facebook

MTU Wellness challenges you to get outside at least 4 days a week for at least 20 minutes in the month of October!

Participants will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $40 gift certificate to Coppler Farm.

This Challenge runs from October 1 to October 31, 2022. The winner of the raffle will be announced after October 31 on the MTU Wellness Facebook page!

Week 1: October 1 – 9
Week 2: October 10 – 16
Week 3: October 17 – 23
Week 4: October 24 – 31

To be eligible for the raffle:

  • Like & Share the “Get Outside” Challenge Facebook Post with a coworker/colleague employed at MTU
  • Must be a Michigan Tech Employee to win
  • Comment on the MTU Wellness daily Facebook posts with your activity (photos welcome!)

Questions about the October Challenge can be left in the comments section via Facebook.

Need inspiration?

  • Read a book
  • Walk/Run
  • Bike, Rollerblade, ATV, etc.
  • Yard Work
  • Play with a pet
  • Visit with a friend
  • Watch a sunrise/sunset
  • Watch a sporting event

Need extra accountability? Challenge a friend to do it with you!

For more information about Coppler Farm, visit their Facebook page.
Coppler Farm: “Come Riding”
Trail Rides, Lessons, Boarding

copplerfarm@up.net
906-201-1374
12080 North Laird Road
Pelkie, MI 49958