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Know Your Policies

June 28, 2025 by Deidre Mings

National Insurance Awareness Day – June 28, 2025 National Insurance Awareness Day is your reminder to pause and review your coverage. Why? Because being underinsured isn’t just inconvenient—it can be costly. Insurance exists to provide peace of mind and a financial safety net when life takes an unexpected turn. From car accidents and house damage to health scares or identity … [Read more...] about Know Your Policies

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Know your Policies!

June 28, 2024 by Deidre Mings

June 28 marks National Insurance Awareness Day, urging a thorough review of your insurance coverage to avoid being underinsured. Insurance provides essential security for loved ones and aids in recovering losses from damage, illness, or death. While insurance doesn't cover everything, it significantly alleviates financial burdens during crises. Remember to assess policies … [Read more...] about Know your Policies!

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Shared Leave Pool and Income Protection Resources

August 25, 2023 by Deidre Mings

The Shared leave pool allows employees to participate in the public affairs mission by helping protect co-workers with a qualifying leave against salary interruption. Employee donations of vacation leave provide income to an affected employee who would otherwise be on unpaid leave. Benefits are subject to all eligibility requirements and committee approval and limited in … [Read more...] about Shared Leave Pool and Income Protection Resources

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Reminder: Check Your Personal Information and Pay Statement Deductions for Accuracy

January 25, 2023 by Deidre Mings

Please take some time to review and update your personal information on record, as well as check your January pay statement to ensure accuracy of your benefit elections.  Please review the following: Personal Information: Name Home/ Mailing addresses Phone numbers Benefits: Current Benefit elections/coverage Wellness incentive Flexible spending … [Read more...] about Reminder: Check Your Personal Information and Pay Statement Deductions for Accuracy

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Understanding Short Term Disability

November 4, 2021 by Deidre Mings

I have sick time; do I need a short-term disability policy? Everyone’s financial needs vary, so the answer is possibly. Many people will experience a need for a medically necessary leave of absence. Short-term disability (STD) coverage is offered to bridge the gap for individuals that do not have sick time accumulated or do not have enough time accumulated to ensure their … [Read more...] about Understanding Short Term Disability

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