Benefits - September and October 2023

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TIAA

Visit TIAA, select schedule under Your Employer.

  • October 18
  • November 15
  • December 12

Fidelity 

Visit Fidelity, search Colgate University and virtual appointments. 

  • October 3
  • November 7
  • December 5  

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 & flu 
  • Pink eye        Sore throat       Ear pain                  Prescriptions  
  • UTIs              Headaches       Rashes                     And more 

Colgate EAP Resources


HigherEd EAP — Offering 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. 

CU Well Program — Participants will need to complete the health check survey and preventative care compliance as well as the bioscreen for the 2022-2023 program year to earn their points. Points can also be earned by attending fitness classes or completing a healthy event worth 5 points each for a total of 15 points. You can also earn more points for taking more steps.

Upcoming Wellness Events

Campus Nature Walk October 18, 2023 Join John Pumilio and Julia Sparks from the Sustainability Department on a walk through campus. Sign up here to attend.

Mammogram Services in Partnership with Community Memorial Hospital. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the Department of Human Resources is partnering with Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) to encourage women over the age of 40 to take the time in October to complete a mammogram. CMH has invested in their Women’s Imaging services and now provides private waiting rooms.

Colgate employees who sign up will receive a call from CMH staff members who will complete the registration process and collect insurance information ahead of time, allowing a reduced wait time on the day of the appointment. Community Memorial is committed to ensuring our community stays safe and healthy! Part of taking good care of yourself is making sure you are getting the appropriate health screenings. 

Final Onsite BioMetric Screenings:

  • October  24,  7:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., James C. Colgate, Clark Room
  • October 25,  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., James C. Colgate, Clark Room
     

To Register for a Bioscreening Appointment:

  • Log into Virgin Pulse through the CU Well Website Sign-In on the Colgate Portal
  • Select Benefits at the top of the page and scroll down to select LabCorp
  • Click Continue under Onsite Screening
  • Set Location to Colgate University
  • Select Your Time
  • Select Schedule Appointments

Open Enrollment:

Monday, November 6 through Friday, November 17. More information to come!!

Office of Equity and Diversity Fall 2023 Training Schedule:  

Addressing discrimination through support and resources, part 1.

  • Thursday, 10/12 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 107 Lathrop Hall
  • Thursday, 11/9 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 101A McGregory Hall
  • Thursday, 12/14 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 101A McGregory Hall


Addressing discrimination through support and resources, part 2.

  • Thursday, 10/26 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., 101A McGregory Hall
  • Thursday, 11/30 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., 101A McGregory Hall
     

Please contact Kelly Snyder at ksnyder@colgate.edu or X6161 in OED with any questions.

Retirement Plan Members 

Additional Contribution Listed on September 2023 Quarterly Retirement Statement:
As the value of Colgate’s retirement plans grows, participants with funds in the plans may reap the benefits of the economies of scale. This benefit can be found in different forms such as lower share class expense ratios and lower plan-related fees. When the fees collected exceed the fees required to manage the plan, there is a mechanism in place to return the excess fees to plan participants on a pro rata basis. This means for retirement plan participants, a contribution was posted to their account in July 2023. The retirement plans returned an approximate overall credit of close to a combined amount of $130,000 to participants based on an individual’s assets in the plan. Should you have questions regarding this revenue credit, please contact Human Resources at x7565.