Tag Archives: Benefits

Get Heart Healthy!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Holly Carter

Being diagnosed with health problems such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol is a wake-up call that it is time to make lifestyle changes. The good news is that a few good choices can help you feel better and be … Continue reading →

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2013 BlueCross BlueShield ID Cards

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Holly Carter

Reminder from Human Resources: • New BCBSTX ID cards were mailed in late December to all faculty and staff who changed their Medical option for 2013. If you did not change your Medical option, you will continue to use the … Continue reading →

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Spend Your Flexible Spending Account Dollars by December 31!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Holly Carter

The end of the calendar year is right around the corner. Do you still have unused funds in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? The funds you contribute to your FSA during 2012 are only available for reimbursement of qualified expenses … Continue reading →

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SMU Partnership With Compass Professional Health Services

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Holly Carter

  More Information About Compass! As announced in a BenefitsU email on March 27, SMU is partnering with Compass Professional Health Services to provide a service that will enable you to identify high-quality doctors, hospitals, imaging centers, etc., and make … Continue reading →

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Looking For Ways To Reduce Your Health Care Expenses?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Holly Carter

New Service Sponsored By SMU Human Resources Can Help You Reduce Your Health Care Expenses  Did you know that the cost of medical services can vary by as much as 300%, even within the BCBSTX network?  For example, one in-network facility … Continue reading →

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FSA and HSA – March 31 Is The Deadline for 2011 Claims

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Holly Carter

Don”t Lose Out on Reimbursement for Qualified Healthcare Expenses! You’ve got until March 31, 2012 to submit qualified healthcare expenses incurred during the 2011 plan year for reimbursement from your Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), as applicable.  Be sure to sign … Continue reading →

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SMU 403(b) Retirement Plan

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Holly Carter

Maximizing your savings through the SMU Retirement Plan is the best thing you can do to help you meet your retirement income goals. If you are not sure how much you should be saving or how you should be investing … Continue reading →

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2012 Benefits Open Enrollment Ends Soon – Review or update your elections before time runs out!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Rhiannon Roark

Review and Update Your Elections BEFORE 11:59 pm on Monday, October 31! If you do not review and update your current elections for medical, dental, and vision coverage, your 2011 coverage will roll over to 2012.  This process occurs automatically … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar Now to Join Us at the HR Fair, October 25, 2011

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Lorea Seidel

HR Fair Tuesday, October 25, 2011 10:30am-1:30pm Hughes-Trigg Ballrooms At this year’s fair, a host of external vendors and internal service providers will be on hand to answer your questions and send you off with information on ways you can get … Continue reading →

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