Emeriti Retiree Health Savings Participants
As a reminder, benefit-eligible employees hired on or after July 1, 2012, and who are 40 years of age or older, are automatically enrolled in the Emeriti Retirement Healthcare Savings Program. This plan is designed to help cover qualified medical expenses in retirement.
Key program details include:
- University Contributions: 冈本视频 provides a monthly contribution to an account in your name. For the fiscal year 2024鈥2025, this amount is $89.10 and will increase annually by 3%. Contributions are made for a maximum of 25 years.
- Voluntary Contributions: You may also make post-tax contributions to your account. Please contact Human Resources if you are interested in contributing.
- Leaving 冈本视频: If you leave the University before meeting retirement eligibility, 冈本视频's contributions will be returned to the University. Any voluntary contributions you make will remain in your account.
Transition to OneBridge Benefits
Currently, University and voluntary contributions are invested through TIAA. Effective Dec. 27, 2024, contributions will be transitioned to OneBridge Benefits, and the Emeriti-VEBA Trust will no longer appear on your TIAA account.
This transition will introduce several program enhancements:
- A single call center for account inquiries.
- Appointments with OneBridge representatives to address your plan questions.
- Simplified access to funds, eliminating the need to transfer balances to a money market account for claims.
Utilize your
After logging in, check your account information for accuracy. If needed, you can make updates to your contact information, covered individual information, investment allocation (if applicable), and account preferences.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources or Emeriti directly:
Emeriti Support
Phone: 866-363-7484
冈本视频 EAP Resources
BRiDGES EAP is a workplace benefit that provides assessment, referral, and short-term counseling to employees and their immediate family members. All callers will receive up to five free sessions per issue per year with an EAP professional for confidential support.
BRiDGES is available by phone Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 315-697-3947. In-person, virtual, and phone sessions are available by .
Should you need assistance after 5 p.m. you can still call BRiDGES at 315-697-3947. You may leave a message and your call will be returned during regular business hours. Evening appointments are available by appointment only. In the event of a crisis Behavioral Health Telemedicine through Excellus and HigherED EAP are available 24/7, please see below to contact them. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
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Stay Connected with BRiDGES MCCASA - Hope, Support, & Wellness
At BRiDGES, we are committed to providing hope, strengthening families, and building healthy communities. Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and prevention initiatives, we offer resources that support individuals, workplaces, and communities in achieving wellness.
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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.
Did you know that HigherEd EAP offers legal assistance for wills, traffic violations, divorce, child custody, probate issues, and bankruptcy. By calling EAP at 1-800-252-4555 and describing your need, you are connected to an attorney. Your initial phone consultation is free for up to 30 minutes. If you need to hire an attorney you are referred to a local independent lawyer specializing in your area of concern and their billable hourly rate is discounted by 25%.
Utilize the , select member login, scroll down to Legal. There are templates for wills, contracts and more.
Behavioral Telemedicine
For those enrolled in 冈本视频鈥檚 health insurance plan, through a partnership with MDLIVE, allows you to schedule a consultation with a psychiatrist or therapist 24/7 via phone, tablet, or computer 鈥 wherever and whenever you need to. No 20% coinsurance imposed.
Telemedicine (1-866-692-5045) (for those enrolled in 冈本视频鈥檚 health insurance plan)
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 board-certified doctors have an average of 15 years of experience and provide care for , including:
Allergies Insect bites Sinus problems
Cold & flu Pink eye Sore throat
Ear pain Prescriptions UTIs
Headaches Rashes and more
Madison County Mental Health Department (315-366-2327, option 1)
The mental health department offers a crisis line 24 hours a day. You can call 315-366-2327 and press 1. During business hours, this line goes to office staff, where clients may ask to speak to an available clinician. Individuals are also seen at the office on an emergency, walk-in basis.
Retirement Planning
New Retirement Participant with Fidelity Don't forget to create your NetBenefits online account.
Go to and click 鈥淩egister as a new user.鈥 Follow the instructions to set your unique username and password. Then log in to see the features of your 冈本视频 Defined Contribution Retirement Plan account. Remember: Don鈥檛 reuse passwords and avoid weak, commonly used passwords.
The NetBenefits lets you customize your experience. You can select a topic for more information when prompted, or you can watch the demo from start to finish and then learn more.