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Saturday, October 23, 2021, is DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Click below and search for a collection site using the locater tool.

https://takebackday.dea.gov/

Saturday, October 23, 2021, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

#DAAPP #drugawareness #prevention

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The ERS Virtual Wellness Fair is going great and you can still join us! Learn how to manage burnout, or join us today for some lunchtime posture improvement movements!

See the full schedule at the link below!

https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/ERS-Virtual-Wellness-Fair-2021.aspx

#mindfullness #wellness #employeewellness

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You are invited to attend a virtual wellness fair taking place October 18-22. This event is filled with engaging information on topics to re-energize and prioritize yourself.

Click below to scroll through the full schedule of sessions on self-care, lunchtime fitness, meditations, and even dealing with your pet's anxiety!

https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/ERS-Virtual-Wellness-Fair-2021.aspx

You are invited to attend a virtual wellness fair taking place October 18-22. This event is filled with engaging information on topics to re-energize and prioritize yourself.

Click below to scroll through the full schedule of sessions on self-care, lunchtime fitness, meditations, and even dealing with your pet's anxiety!

https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/ERS-Virtual-Wellness-Fair-2021.aspx

[10/04/21]   This Wednesday, October 6, learn how to use HealthSelect ShoppERS to save money and earn rewards when shopping for certain medical services and procedures.

Click the link below for details and to register for the new monthly webinar series, “8 Things You Need to Know About Your HealthSelect Medical Plan.”

https://web.cvent.com/event/8ec614b6-8039-46ad-8572-512d1eab26f4/summary

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🥩 🍏 The Coyote Cupboard will partner with HAAM to offer food boxes 🧃 🍵

The more you know!

Recent name change? Click below to learn how to keep TRS informed.

Recent name change? Here’s how to keep TRS informed: https://bit.ly/3DsBJuy.

[09/29/21]   The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) invite you to a new monthly webinar series, “8 Things You Need to Know About Your HealthSelect Medical Plan.”

Mark your calendar for the 1st Wednesday of every month at 10:30 AM CT. Sessions are 15-20 minutes long.

October's topic: Using HealthSelect ShoppERS to save money and earn rewards when shopping for certain medical services and procedures.

Stay safe, everyone!

LoneStarCollegeAlert: Lone Star College will close all facilities tonight at 6 p.m. (9.13) due to Tropical Storm Nicholas. All on-campus offices and operations will be closed Tues., Sept. 14. Online classes will be held as scheduled. www.LoneStar.edu/LoneStarCollegeAlert

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If you are planning on doing any shopping, remember to visit the Lone Star College Employee Marketplace for discounts! Search by keyword through over 500 brands in 20 categories like apparel, automotive, travel, and others.

https://lonestarcollege.savings.beneplace.com/

Beneplace Team Discounts

New month! New plan year! 9/1 is the effective date of your Summer Enrollment updates/changes to your benefits coverage.

Did you know? >>>> Medical Virtual Visit may be at no cost for Employees with HealthSelect of Texas® and HealthSelect Out-of-State Medical Plan.

However, Employees with Consumer Directed HealthSelect must meet their annual deductible before visits are covered and subject to coinsurance after the deductible is met.

With Medical Virtual Visit, you can speak to a Doctor who can diagnose and help treat non-emergency medical and pediatric health conditions such as allergies, cold/flu, headache, sore throat, or sinus infections.

Comment or contact us if you have questions!

https://www.bcbstx.com/find-care/providers-in-your-network/virtual-visit

New month! New plan year! 9/1 is the effective date of your Summer Enrollment updates/changes to your benefits coverage.

Did you know? >>>> Medical Virtual Visit may be at no cost for Employees with HealthSelect of Texas® and HealthSelect Out-of-State Medical Plan.

However, Employees with Consumer Directed HealthSelect must meet their annual deductible before visits are covered and subject to coinsurance after the deductible is met.

With Medical Virtual Visit, you can speak to a Doctor who can diagnose and help treat non-emergency medical and pediatric health conditions such as allergies, cold/flu, headache, sore throat, or sinus infections.

Comment or contact us if you have questions!

https://www.bcbstx.com/find-care/providers-in-your-network/virtual-visit

Virtual Visits with MDLIVE | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

You can have your doctor’s visit from the comfort of your home without the hassle of driving and waiting for hours at the doctor’s office.

Virtual Visit enables you to visit a board-certified doctor within your network about your medical concerns from the comfort of your home, at work, or while traveling. Virtual visits cost less than going to the urgent care clinic or emergency room.

https://www.bcbstx.com/find-care/providers-in-your-network/virtual-visit

Virtual Visits with MDLIVE | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Live doctor visits by mobile app, online video or phone. Visit with a contracted general, pediatric or behavioral health doctor. 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Congratulations!!

Also a big congratulations and thank you to the Faculty and Staff supporting these amazing students!

Congratulations to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Inaugural Class of 2021. We are so proud of all your hard work and accomplishments throughout the pandemic. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and committment. Best wishes in your new careers and thank you for your service to our community!

[08/23/21]   We hope all our employees are having a great start to the semester! We appreciate all you do for our students. Here's to another great year! 🏫👩‍🏫👨‍🏫📚

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Today is the final day of Open Enrollment for the LSC Sick Leave Pool and MetLife legal plan benefits.

A step-by-step guide on how to donate to the Sick Leave Pool, how to enroll in MetLife, as well as a full list of Frequently Asked Questions, can be found on the Benefits Intranet Page.

https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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Now is your chance to enroll in the LSC Sick Leave Pool or MetLife (pre-paid legal plan)! Open Enrollment ends tomorrow 8/19.

FAQs and step-by-step instructions here: https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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Full-time employees, remember the Open Enrollment for MetLife is also going on right now. (Ends August 19)

Metlife provides members with telephone and office consultations with an attorney. They can assist you with completing a will, reviewing paperwork for selling and purchasing a home, as well as assistance with traffic tickets.

Metlife and the LSC Sick Leave Pool are Optional Benefits and the enrollment period will end August 19. You can find plan details step-by-step instructions on how to enroll on the Benefits Intranet site. https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Important Note for full-time Faculty: No action is necessary on your part for the Metlife legal plan enrollment.

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Lone Star College Human Resources updated their address.

Lone Star College Human Resources updated their address.

[08/16/21]   Reminder!

The Fall 2021 Sick Leave Pool Open Enrollment period is going on now! Ends 8/19.

Through August 19, full-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in the LSC Sick Leave Pool, an internal program that allows its members to draw time from the pool once their accrued and unused sick leave, vacation leave, and compensatory time, have been exhausted.

Let us know what questions you have, or check your LSC email for details. Step-by-step instructions to enroll can be found on the Benefits Intranet site (link in comments).

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Open Enrollment for the Sick Leave Pool and for MetLife legal plan is going on now! Through August 19 you can enroll in either of these Optional Benefits. Go to the Benefits Intranet site for details and step-by-step enrollment instructions.

https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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Did you know you can enroll in a pre-paid legal plan through Lone Star College and have the premium payroll deducted from your paychecks? Metlife provides members with telephone and office consultations with an attorney. They can assist you with completing a will, reviewing paperwork for selling and purchasing a home, as well as assistance with traffic tickets.

Metlife and the LSC Sick Leave Pool are Optional Benefits and the enrollment period will end August 19. You can find plan details step-by-step instructions on how to enroll on the Benefits Intranet site. https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Important Note for full-time Faculty: No action is necessary on your part for the Metlife legal plan enrollment.

Did you know you can enroll in a pre-paid legal plan through Lone Star College and have the premium payroll deducted from your paychecks? Metlife provides members with telephone and office consultations with an attorney. They can assist you with completing a will, reviewing paperwork for selling and purchasing a home, as well as assistance with traffic tickets.

Metlife and the LSC Sick Leave Pool are Optional Benefits and the enrollment period will end August 19. You can find plan details step-by-step instructions on how to enroll on the Benefits Intranet site. https://intranet.lonestar.edu/hr/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Important Note for full-time Faculty: No action is necessary on your part for the Metlife legal plan enrollment.

The Fall 2021 Sick Leave Pool Open Enrollment period is going on now!

August 9 – August 19, full-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in the LSC Sick Leave Pool, an internal program that allows its members to draw time from the pool once their accrued and unused sick leave, vacation leave, and compensatory time, have been exhausted.

Let us know what questions you have, or check your LSC email for details. Step-by-step instructions to enroll can be found on the Benefits Intranet site.

The Fall 2021 Sick Leave Pool Open Enrollment period is going on now!

August 9 – August 19, full-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in the LSC Sick Leave Pool, an internal program that allows its members to draw time from the pool once their accrued and unused sick leave, vacation leave, and compensatory time, have been exhausted.

Let us know what questions you have, or check your LSC email for details. Step-by-step instructions to enroll can be found on the Benefits Intranet site.

Summer Enrollment ends July 10, so if you have not already reviewed your benefits, and would like to make changes, now is the time to do so!

We encourage you to participate in one of the following remaining sessions. These sessions are available as “come & go” meeting rooms for you to ask your questions and receive help from our Benefits and local Human Resources teams.

Check your employee email for the Webex links!

Summer Enrollment ends July 10, so if you have not already reviewed your benefits, and would like to make changes, now is the time to do so!

We encourage you to participate in one of the following remaining sessions. These sessions are available as “come & go” meeting rooms for you to ask your questions and receive help from our Benefits and local Human Resources teams.

Check your employee email for the Webex links!

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🛑 Stop throwing your money away! 💸

🤯 There are currently 444 brands on the Lone Star College Employee Marketplace in categories like apparel, automotive, electronics, flowers and gifts, health & wellness, moving services, and more.

This is definitely a site you want to add as a shortcut on your phone home screen or bookmark it. ✅

So when you are shopping around and comparing prices, remember this great resource and save some money 💲💲💲 with these employee discount offers.

https://lonestarcollege.savings.beneplace.com/

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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