Benefits - May and June 2023

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Fidelity

Virtual Fidelity appointments can be scheduled online at fidelity.com or by calling 1-800-642-7131. (Appointments are available.)

Upcoming events from Fidelity:
Fidelity Smart Money presents a short webinar: What’s up with student loan forgiveness?

Wednesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. EDT Learn more

Three things you can do to get financially fit:

  1. Get help with your money goals.
  2. Watch a quick video for real-world money tips.
  3. Schedule some time to talk.

TIAA 

Virtual TIAA appointments can be scheduled online or by calling 1-800-732-8353. (Appointments are available.)

Complete your Retirement Saving Plan midyear checkup.

  1. Review your contributions: benefits-of-starting-now.
  2. Set up a 1:1 meeting with a TIAA Financial Counselor.
  3. Confirm your beneficiaries are up to date.
  4. Consider going paperless: To reduce your paper mailings, sign up for eDelivery.
  5. Manage your retirement account with the free, simple, and secure mobile app for iPhone and Android: Download the TIAA mobile app.

Colgate EAP Resources

HigherEd EAP offers 24/7 access to counselors, extensive links, tools, and resources to help higher education personnel deal with professional challenges. To access this benefit, call the EAP at 1-800-252-4555, or log on to the website: www.higheredeap.com.

Telemedicine, through partnership with MDLIVE, allows you to schedule a consultation with a psychiatrist or therapist 24/7 via phone, tablet, or computer — wherever and whenever you need to. No 20% coinsurance imposed. 

Family Services — Colgate faculty and staff seeking an initial appointment should call 315-451-9293 to register. A therapist will return your call within 24 hours to set up your initial appointment. You may also email mcsweeneyjr@gmail.com with any questions. 

MDLIVE-Telemedicine — our doctors are always in. Get care in minutes, 24/7/365. Talk to a board-certified doctor in 15 minutes or less for trusted, reliable care whenever and wherever you need it. MDLIVE is your affordable alternative to urgent care clinics or the ER. No long waits, drive times, or germ-filled offices. See how MDLIVE visits work. 

MDLIVE board-certified doctors have an average of 15 years of experience and provide care for more than 80 common, nonemergency conditions, including: allergies, insect bites, sinus problems, cold and flu, pink eye, sore throat, ear pain, prescriptions, UTIs, headaches, rashes, and more.

June Wellness Events

Please join Human Resources as we continue our wellness programming throughout the summer. Sign up through our online form

Greenhouse Tours/Flower Planting
June 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Outdoor Education
Learn how to check out rentals and access the Angert Family Climbing Wall.
June 28, 2:00–4:00 p.m.