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Begin to plan for health care changes in January • Inside …

WEBTackling higher health care claims solely with premium increases would distribute that expense across all participants, ignoring their actual use of the ISU Plan. …

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Q&A: Why health care will cost employees more • Inside …

WEBThe health plan pays the rest of the allowed amount. Once you reach your out-of-pocket maximum, then 100% of costs are covered by your plan. Other health …

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A few reminders about 2024 changes to your health plan

WEBThe new calendar year means changes to the university's health care plans announced last fall have arrived. And while employees should expect to pay more …

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Benefits 101: The basics to help you understand and take …

WEBThe site allows you to easily manage your health, your health plan and your health care costs -- all in one place. This secure member website is available 24/7 and …

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Student health assessment data will inform public health …

WEBThe National College Health Assessment (NCHA), which collects data about students' health habits, behaviors and perceptions, identified other mental health …

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Campus health care workers covered in first round of …

WEBISU's public health team is collaborating closely with Story County Public Health on how the state's phased vaccine plan will be implemented on campus and how …

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125 years of student health care at Iowa State

WEBThe health center includes a full-service pharmacy, laboratory and X-ray facilities, and a wellness center focused on vital topics for students: fitness, nutrition, …

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Vaccine offers hope, but caution still necessary • Inside …

WEBObbink said ISU's public health team is collaborating closely with Story County Public Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health on how the state's …

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Take advantage of these opportunities to stay healthy

WEBOne way to limit the impact of changes to the university's health care plan in 2024 is for employees to prioritize self-care and make use of available resources. Every …

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Multiple assessments provide insight to student wellness needs

WEBStudent health and wellness began gathering information more than a year ago on ways to improve students' health and well-being. Leaders from the unit -- …

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Most employees' health plan contributions will increase Jan. 1

WEBLast fall, after seven years of flat health insurance rates for employees, the three senior leaders announced some coverage changes to the plans and an initial …

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Employee health care contribution increases reflect higher costs

WEBIn their Sept. 26 memo, the three leaders noted that Iowa State continues to pay almost 90% of the health care costs of the plans. Iowa State has used a self-funded …

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Flu shot clinic is Oct. 4-15

WEBSeptember 16, 2021. ISU WellBeing and occupational medicine will offer a free flu shot clinic for university employees in October. The clinic is Monday through Friday for two …

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Study your health care options to save money • Inside Iowa State …

WEBReviewing recent health claims or using ALEX's estimate for out-of-pocket costs can help determine the right amount. Keep in mind that while there are additional …

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Symposium brings health, wellness to forefront • Inside Iowa State …

WEBHealth and well-being are important issues for employees, and Iowa State's inaugural Health and Wellness Symposium on Feb. 3 will give them an opportunity to …

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Benefits enrollment opens Nov. 1 • Inside Iowa State for faculty …

WEBThe health care flexible spending account allows you to carry over up to $610 of unused funds into the next year; the dependent care account doesn't provide …

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Planning underway for student mental health strategic plan

WEBThe need for mental health resources for students have expanded in recent years, and now Iowa State will implement a university-level plan to guide those looking …

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Bigger health symposium returns for second year • Inside Iowa …

WEBThe Health and Wellness Symposium returns for its second year with more offerings for faculty, staff and students. Co-chairs Ashley Pick and Melanie Reed worked …

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Mental health training, help options are still growing

WEBSignificant faculty and staff enrollment in the RESPOND training this summer illustrates the campus community's growing commitment to better mental health. The …

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Thielen partners with public health to offer limited COVID-19 …

WEBThielen Student Health Center (TSHC) is assisting Story County Public Health to administer COVID-19 vaccines for those eligible in phases 1A and 1B as part …

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Iowa State earns platinum designation for workplace mental …

WEBCompetitive and mental health-friendly benefits packages. An emphasis on, and commitment to, work-life balance and employee well-being. A commitment to …

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