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[06/08/21]   Why is Summer Enrollment such a big deal?

Well, Summer Enrollment happens only once a year! 🥳 It's an important time because employees have the opportunity to make changes to their benefits that usually can only be made when a "life event" occurs.

Qualifying Life Events (QLE) are births, deaths, loss of coverage, divorce, etc.

📅During Summer Enrollment (June 28-July 10), you can also make changes to your "Flex Spending" accounts to increase/decrease your pledge, or add/remove the benefit.

📌 Changes made during Summer Enrollment are effective September 1.

[06/07/21]   What is ERS Summer Enrollment and what is included?

We're glad you asked!

ERS, or the Employee Retirement System of Texas, is the group benefits program that administers our health benefits. Starting June 28 you have the opportunity to make changes to your health coverage, optional insurance, and TexFlex flexible spending accounts. You can also add/remove dependents to your plan.

So what is NOT included during the upcoming enrollment period (June 28-July 10)? LSC optional benefits like MetLaw, and the Sick Leave Pool have their own enrollment periods. You will hear more about those after the ERS Summer Enrollment. 😉

Avoid this common Summer Enrollment mistake!

Did you know, Lone Star College covers the employee premiums for life insurance up to 2x your salary and Long-Term Disability (LTD)?

Do not cancel this free benefit. If you waive this free benefit, you will not be able to re-enroll until next Summer Enrollment. Even then, you will have to get approved through Evidence of Insurability (EOI).

Summer Enrollment this year is from June 28-July 10. Let us know what questions you have and be ready in advance!

Avoid this common Summer Enrollment mistake!

Did you know, Lone Star College covers the employee premiums for life insurance up to 2x your salary and Long-Term Disability (LTD)?

Do not cancel this free benefit. If you waive this free benefit, you will not be able to re-enroll until next Summer Enrollment. Even then, you will have to get approved through Evidence of Insurability (EOI).

Summer Enrollment this year is from June 28-July 10. Let us know what questions you have and be ready in advance!

[05/26/21]   Remember to join us tomorrow, 5/27 for a retirement planning session. This "Step 2" session is customized for employees between 1-5 years away from retirement.

9-11 AM

Add it to your calendar using the link below!

https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/.../virtualhr/events/

#HumanResources #Retirement #employeebenefits

Now is the time to prepare for Summer Enrollment! Every year, ERS mails out your personal enrollment packet, so you want to log in now to make sure your mailing address and personal information are correct in their system.

Check out the Benefits Bulletin for instructions on logging in to ERS to make updates.

https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/benefits-bulletin/

Now is the time to prepare for Summer Enrollment! Every year, ERS mails out your personal enrollment packet, so you want to log in now to make sure your mailing address and personal information are correct in their system.

Check out the Benefits Bulletin for instructions on logging in to ERS to make updates.

https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/benefits-bulletin/

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Lone Star College employees, are you ready for this?

This Summer, discover your benefits options, and join us on an epic, out-of-this-world adventure.

#comingsoon #employeebenefits #benefits #enrollment #HumanResources #creative

[Cue movie trailer narrator]
Lone Star College employees, are you ready for this?

This Summer, discover your benefits options, and join us on an epic, out-of-this-world adventure.

#comingsoon #employeebenefits #benefits #enrollment #HumanResources #creative

[05/10/21]   Join us tomorrow, 5/11 for a retirement planning session. This "Step 1" session is customized for employees more than 5 years away from retirement.
2-3 PM
Add it to your calendar using the link below!
https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/.../virtualhr/events/

#HumanResources #Retirement #employeebenefits

[05/07/21]   Join us next Tuesday, 5/11 for a retirement planning session. This "Step 1" session is customized for employees more than 5 years away from retirement.

5/11/2021
2-3 PM
Add it to your calendar using the link below!
https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/events/

#HumanResources #Retirement #employeebenefits

My Account Login | ERS

Summer Enrollment is right around the corner . . . .get ready!

Prepare by gathering your username and password and logging in to your ERS OnLine account to verify your personal information. Make the necessary updates if you have changes to your phone number, mailing address, email address, or even your name.

You can update your contact information any time of the year, but it’s particularly important at this time to receive Summer Enrollment materials and information at your current address.

We recommend you:
1. Go to the ERS website (link below) and click "Proceed to Login" in the left-hand nav bar.
2. Enter username and password (or register for an account).
3. Click the appropriate link under “My Personal Information.”
4. Follow the steps to update your contact information.

https://ers.texas.gov/my-account-login

My Account Login | ERS For help scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination, sign up with the new Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler. Learn about this new resource from the Department of State Health Services.

LSCOHR - Benefits Bulletin

Have you visited the Benefits Bulletin page of our virtual HR site? Here you will find updates from ERS, timely reminders about actions you need to take, and upcoming programs, among other things. If you haven't bookmarked our virtual HR site, we recommend you do!

https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/benefits-bulletin/

LSCOHR - Benefits Bulletin Benefits BulletinMental Health Benefits UpdateStarting September 1, 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will manage mental health benefits for all HealthSelectSM plans. This change from Magellan Healthcare® to BCBSTX will not affect your benefits or covered services for mental health...

[04/30/21]   If you are more than 5 years away from retirement, you want to join us for the upcoming "Step 1: Planning Ahead for Retirement" session hosted by our Benefits team.

5/11/2021
2-3 PM
Add this to your Outlook calendar using the link on our HR events page!
https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/events/

Recharge with us tomorrow, 4/29, and play a round of BINGO with the LSC-North Harris HR team.

Join us at 11 AM or 2 PM. Add it to your calendar here.
https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/events/

Recharge with us tomorrow, 4/29, and play a round of BINGO with the LSC-North Harris HR team.

Join us at 11 AM or 2 PM. Add it to your calendar here.
https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/events/

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We have two events happening tomorrow for you! One on employee leaves and the other about employee educational assistance.

You can also add the event to your Outlook calendar from our events page!
https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/events/

Wednesday, April 28

10:30 AM
If you missed our event yesterday, join us for the virtual workshop "All About Leaves" hosted by LSC-Tomball HR

and

11:30 AM
Coffee Chat event about Employee Educational Assistance hosted by LSC-University Park HR.

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Remember to log in this afternoon for the virtual workshop "All About Leaves". We will discuss vacation, sick, personal leave, FMLA, and more! You can access the WebEx link from the virtual HR events page.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Monday, Apr 26, 2021

https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/.../virtualhr/events/

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All About Leaves Coffee Chat

LSC-Tomball HR is hosting a Coffee Chat "All About Leaves" on 4/26 and 4/28. We chatted with Myra Acosta, Benefits Leave Administrator about top questions she receives. Join us!

https://t.co/zeZfmlnMFL

All About Leaves Coffee Chat Join us via WebEx on: April 26, 2021 at 2 PM April 28, 2021 at 10:30 AM

LSCOHR - Events For You

Lone Star College-Tomball HR team is excited to host a virtual workshop "All About Leaves" on two days/times. We will discuss vacation, sick, personal leave, FMLA, and more!

Join us via webex!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Monday, Apr 26, 2021

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021

https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/events/

LSCOHR - Events For You Upcoming EventsWe are still here and ready to assist you. While some things around us are uncertain, we are doing our best to stay flexible to serve our employees. There are many exciting things being planned for the coming months. Scroll down and read below! AprilAll About Leaves 04/26/2021 2 PM Jo...

On this International Women's Day, it's an honor to feature one of the most knowledgeable women we know. Our Sr. Associate Vice Chancellor, Margaret Kerstens excels by leading with balanced compassion and strength. Margaret inspires us to infuse our work with passion and commitment.

#internationalwomensday

On this International Women's Day, it's an honor to feature one of the most knowledgeable women we know. Our Sr. Associate Vice Chancellor, Margaret Kerstens excels by leading with balanced compassion and strength. Margaret inspires us to infuse our work with passion and commitment.

#internationalwomensday

We have the power to give meaning and react accordingly. #transformationthursday

We have the power to give meaning and react accordingly. #transformationthursday

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While we respect the Governor’s decision, all LSC locations require students and employees to wear a mask and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Your health and safety are our top priority. We’re optimistic that as the vaccine becomes widely available we will be able to return to normal operations in the foreseeable future. LoneStar.edu/CoronaVirus

Join us this week because we are all in this together! Register using the link below.

#transformationthursday #mindsetmatters #employeeengagement

https://lonestar.webex.com/lonestar/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee27e89c2777a94447499478629bcae55

Join us this week because we are all in this together! Register using the link below.

#transformationthursday #mindsetmatters #employeeengagement

https://lonestar.webex.com/lonestar/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee27e89c2777a94447499478629bcae55

Join us again this Thursday for Mindset Matters to talk about living in alignment. What does that mean? It means developing awareness of your inner conflicts and learning how to resolve them. Come learn with us! #employeesmatter #mentalhealth #transformationthursday #humanresources #mindset

Join us again this Thursday for Mindset Matters to talk about living in alignment. What does that mean? It means developing awareness of your inner conflicts and learning how to resolve them. Come learn with us! #employeesmatter #mentalhealth #transformationthursday #humanresources #mindset

Our first Transformation Thursday session was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning. Next Thursday we will talk about "Living in alignment and avoiding self-sabotage". If you joined us, what was your biggest takeaway?

#mentalhealth #transformationthursday #humanresources #employeesmatter #mindset #mindsetmatters #takeaways

Remember to join us tomorrow for our first Transformation Thursday!

Each week in February we will cover a different topic.

Lone Star College-North Harris, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-University Park, and Lone Star College-Tomball employees check your email for the registration links for the entire series. Comment below if you need a link and we are happy to send it to you!

We are excited to kick off our Mindset Matters series this Thursday!

Register here: https://lonestar.webex.com/lonestar/onstage/g.php?MTID=e45201b592b9dd1fb391ee51937348853

#transformationthursday #Mindset #mindsetmatters #HumanResources #employeesmatter

Our first Mindset Matters session is next week! Register below and join us.

“Mindset shifts for any area of your life”
Thursday, February 4, 10:30-11:15 AM

Link to register below
https://lonestar.webex.com/lonestar/onstage/g.php?MTID=e45201b592b9dd1fb391ee51937348853

Lone Star College-North Harris, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-University Park, and Lone Star College-Tomball HR teams are coming together to bring you this mental health series!

Mindset Matters!

Check your LSC email for registration links, or comment below and we are more than happy to send them to you.

VALIC

Join us tomorrow, 1/26 from 11-11:30 AM, for a virtual session, "Your Retirement Plan at Work".

Register here! https://my.valic.com/SeminarRegistration/availableSeminars.aspx?csr=v7YFGOKhI41B/SOt/NqiG4cXs5Tsr5XvVTEnRzIH2bE=

LSC does not endorse Valic (AIG) products and is providing this session for informational purposes only.

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We are available during regular business hours via chat! Log in to myLoneStar, click the "Employee" tile, and you will see the green button shown below!

We are available to answer your questions Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM except 12:00-1:00 Lunch.

LSCOHR - A Look into the Future

Lone Star College employees, save the date for these retirement information sessions! Register today and reserve your spot. Check your Lone Star College email for the full schedule including February and March events.

How to Financially Prepare for Your Retirement
01/20 from 1-2 pm
Enroll in MyWorkshops (Course # LSC-3023-6)

Your Retirement Plan at Work
01/26/2021
11-11:30 am

https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/a-look-into-the-future/

lone-star-college.foleon.com A Look into the FutureWe are still here and ready to assist you. While some things around us are uncertain, we are doing our best to stay flexible to serve our employees. There are many exciting things being planned for the coming months. Scroll down and read below! January EventsOur Benefits team h...

LSCOHR - A Look into the Future

Join the Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-University Park, and Lone Star College-North Harris HR teams on Friday!

Step Up Your Snacking and cook with us on December 11, 1:30 – 2 PM

Check the HR events link below for a list of items you will need to cook along with us!
https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/a-look-into-the-future/

lone-star-college.foleon.com A Look into the FutureWe are still here and ready to assist you. While some things around us are uncertain, we are doing our best to stay flexible to serve our employees. There are many exciting things being planned for the coming months. Scroll down and read below! December EventsThe LSC-Kingwood,....

[12/04/20]   Did you know?
The vacation accrual limit is 400 hours. This year, due to COVID, the threshold was raised to 440.
The sick time accrual limit is 600 hours.

What questions do you have? Remember, we are here for you! There are so many ways to connect with us. Bookmark them here: https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/communicating-virtually/

LSCOHR - A Look into the Future

The Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-University Park, and Lone Star College-North Harris HR teams are hosting two joint events this month! Join us!

Step Up Your Snacking and cook with us on December 11, 1:30 – 2 PM

and

10,000 Lives Short Film - Drug and Alcohol Awareness Prevention Program (DAAPP) on December 14, 10 - 10:30 AM

Links and details on our Virtual HR site! 🙂
https://lone-star-college.foleon.com/lscohr/virtualhr/a-look-into-the-future/

lone-star-college.foleon.com A Look into the FutureWe are still here and ready to assist you. While some things around us are uncertain, we are doing our best to stay flexible to serve our employees. There are many exciting things being planned for the coming months. Scroll down and read below! December EventsThe LSC-Kingwood,....