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Faculty/Staff

TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of October, November, and December.  Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.  

Topics include: Planning/managing healthcare expenses, Naming beneficiaries, and Social Security.  

Additional information, including how to sign up for the webinar(s), is available in the "Financial/Retirement Workshops and Meetings" section of https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.

Faculty/Staff

TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of July, August, and September.  Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.  

Topics include: Mid-career check-in, Understanding longevity, and How to get the most from your employee retirement plan.  

Additional information, including how to sign up for the webinar(s), is available in the "Financial/Retirement Workshops and Meetings" section of https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.

Faculty/Staff

TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of April, May, and June.  Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.  

Topics include: Navigating the sandwich generation, financial wellness & mental health, and setting your retirement date.  

Additional information, including how to sign up for the webinar(s), is available in the "Financial/Retirement Workshops and Meetings" section of https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.

Faculty/Staff

TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of January, February, and March.  Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.  

Topics include: Quarterly economic and market updates, investing essentials, and five steps to save money while managing debt.  

Additional information, including how to sign up for the webinar(s), is available in the "Financial/Retirement Workshops and Meetings" section of https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.

Faculty/Staff

If your family is changing, make sure to partner with your Benefits Team!  

Family status changes must be reported to the Human Resources Department no later than 30 days after the event and include: 

• Marriage or Divorce
• Birth or Adoption of a Child
• Death of a Spouse or Child
• Marriage of a dependent child
• Additional circumstances may apply 

Proper notification to HR ensures accurate enrollment in the various benefits plans (medical, dental, etc.) for new spouse or baby; prompt removal of those you no longer wish to cover; and correct deduction from your paycheck for the associated plan type (single, two, family).  Remember to review your beneficiaries and make any changes for life insurance, retirement plan(s), and final paycheck.  

For assistance, please contact Ms. Kimberly Hongisto, Benefits/Onboarding Coordinator, at khongist@nmu.edu or phone x2470.

Faculty/Staff

The 1st quarter issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue:  

• Health Fads You Don't Need
• Science of Satiety
• Health Maintenance Manual
• And MUCH more!

You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site.  Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!

Faculty/Staff

The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the 3rd quarter of 2024 is now available for viewing. The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets for the 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA).  The Oversight Committee meets quarterly to review this information.  The meeting agenda and meeting minutes are also available for viewing.  Please visit MyNMU, click on My Employee Benefits tile, and click on Retirement Performance.

Faculty/Staff

The 4th quarter issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue:  

• Plant Based Proteins
• Diagnostic Mammograms
• Shopping Safely Online
• And MUCH more!

You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site.  Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!

Faculty/Staff

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is offering FREE webinars and meditations to support your Well-Being in December! 

Guided Meditations are offered LIVE on Wednesdays at 12pm EST.  Register here.  Not sure you'll be available at 12pm on Wednesday?  Needing a meditation right now instead?  Past meditations are available here.  

Well-Being Webinars are offered LIVE on Thursdays at 12pm EST.  Register here.  Past webinars are also available here.  Upcoming webinars are:

December 3: Winter Fitness Fun

December 10: Connect with others for a Healthy Holiday Season

December 17: Meditative Glitter Jar Workshop

Anyone can attend.  You do not need to be on NMU's Medical coverage to access.  Set aside time for your well-being today.

Would a text message reminder be helpful?  

• Text BREATHE to 222764 to receive weekly reminders of Wednesday meditations.
• Text MOTIVATE to 222764 to receive weekly reminders of Thursday webinars.

Faculty/Staff

The contribution limits for employees who participate in the voluntary 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans are increasing in 2025 from $23,000 to $23,500 while the catch-up contribution limit for employees age 50 and over who participate in these plans remains unchanged at $7,500. 

This means if you are under age 50 in 2025, the maximum amount you may contribute into your voluntary retirement plan is $23,500.  If you are age 50 or above, the maximum amount you may contribute is $31,000 ($23,500 plus $7,500 catch-up).  Employees interested in adjusting their retirement contribution amount should contact Kimberly Hongisto, Benefits and Onboarding Coordinator, at khongist@nmu.edu or phone x2470 and request a Salary Reduction Agreement.