{"id":39024,"date":"2023-11-09T14:40:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T20:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=39024"},"modified":"2025-05-02T07:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T12:34:48","slug":"benefits-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/benefits-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefit Briefs Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Benefit Briefs newsletter highlights important Texas A&M University System benefit changes and information about your insurance and retirement plans. The Benefit Briefs archives are available if you need past information.<\/p>

If you have any questions or concerns about the Benefits Brief newsletter, please contact System Benefits Administration at\u00a0employeebenefits@tamus.edu<\/a>\u00a0or call (979) 458-6330.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Did you know that a good diet is a key part of your oral health? Make sure your diet features these seven nutritional building blocks, which are essential for your dental health. CalciumNo surprises here \u2014 calcium is well known to be great for your teeth. Throughout the body, calcium \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) help you save money on health care and day care related expenses and allow you to spend it on the things you care about. Navia Benefit Solutions is our Flexible Spending Account provider. Two types of Spending Accounts are offered, Health Care and Dependent Day Care. \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Getting sick while traveling is common and sometimes unavoidable, but supporting your immune system can help keep you healthy. Paying attention to food choices, sleep quantity, stress levels, and hygiene can ensure memories are the only thing you bring back from your trip. Follow these 5 tips to feel your \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Choosing the right sunscreen can help reduce your risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? The American Academy of Dermatology \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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People with diabetes are at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Even when cholesterol numbers appear normal, diabetes can damage blood vessels over time, increasing the chance of plaque buildup in the arteries. Because of this, taking care of your heart is an important part of managing diabetes. \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Each year on the second Tuesday in July, Women\u2019s Retirement Security Day shines a light on the importance of helping women feel confident about their financial futures. Our partner, Lincoln Financial, is committed to supporting every employee on that journey. With the right awareness, thoughtful planning, and access to helpful \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Changes in your career and personal life can impact your retirement benefits. Find out how to keep your account up to date and what steps to take when you make big changes in life.  Navigating Life Events With EaseWe all experience life and job changes that can be both exciting \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Moving your body helps improve mood, boosts energy, and helps with better sleep. Even a simple walk is a great way to manage stress and improve your heart health. Sitting for too long can hurt your health \u2013 physically and mentally. Replacing 30 minutes of sitting with a lively walk \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Exploring How Mental Health Shapes Our LivesJoin us for a three-part webinar series covering many aspects of mental health and discover resources available to you. Talking About It:Confident Conversations About Mental HealthTuesday, May 5, 20262:00-2:45 p.m.Presented by HeadwayFeel more confident talking about mental health. Learn how to recognize when someone \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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A FSA is a benefit account that allows you to set aside tax-free money to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. While there is no magic formula to determine how much you should contribute, here are seven tips you should know. FSA contribution limits How to evaluate your budget Things to \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Rx Savings Solutions (RxSS)Through your prescription plan you have access to Rx Saving Solutions. RxSS has a team of certified pharmacy technicians ready to explain all your options. They can help answer your questions and find ways to save money on your medications. Know you options \u2013 see options for \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Changes in your career and personal life can impact your retirement benefits. Find out how to keep your account up to date and what steps to take when you make big changes in life.\u00a0 We all experience life and job changes that can be both exciting and challenging. These events \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Move Your Way to WellbeingRegister for The Invitational Team Steps Challenge from April 15\u201328, 2026. The challenge starts April 29. Register at webmdhealth.com\/tamus.\u00a0 Track Any ActivityYou can step, dance, bike or get active any way you like. Just use the steps conversion chart to see how you stack up. To \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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The Department of Education recently announced a transfer of the $1.7 trillion federal student loan portfolio to the Department of the Treasury. While repayment plans and forgiveness programs remain the same, this is a significant structural change of federal student loans. Use Savi to stay informed on the next steps. \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Have you been feeling stressed or anxious lately? Talk to your dentist. A number of stress-related disorders can affect your mouth. Seeing your dentist for regular cleanings and exams can help identify and treat these problems. TEETH GRINDING (Bruxism)What is it?Bruxism is the technical term for grinding your teeth and \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Women’s unique MSK issues The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. It provides the framework of your body, influencing posture, your ability to move, and everything in between. Men and women can experience the same MSK issues but some conditions are more common in \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Staying Healthy During the WinterCold winter months bring unique health challenges, from increased risk of respiratory illnesses like the flu to dry skin and disruptions in healthy routines. Staying healthy during this season is essential for maintaining your energy, preventing illness, and supporting both physical and mental well-being. When temperatures \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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With Accolade Care, you can see and speak with a board-certified doctor or therapist right from your phone, tablet or computer. You have access to doctors who have trained at the top 50 U.S. medical schools, same-day virtual visits, physical and mental health support, and 24\/7 support from your care \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Your gut is known as your \u201csecond brain.\u201d This is because your gut has its own complex network of neurons that help regulate digestion, which can influence your mood and well-being. This close connection between your gut and brain shows how important gut health is for overall balance. When you \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade. The Center for Disease Control reports that \u2026<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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