Reviewing your check stub is vital for the new year! Here's some information on what to check on your check. State Health Plan (SHP) Premium Deductions Your benefit election made during Open Enrollment for the SHP becomes effective Jan. 1, 2023. However, the deduction...
Kathy W Bryant
A cheerful return to holiday traditions
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, many of us will be able to return to our traditional holiday celebrations surrounded by family and friends. To help put troubles behind and look forward to a prosperous new year, here are some tips from ComPsych, the...
Do you need to take additional action for benefits enrollment?
Attention tobacco users! If you are a tobacco user and agreed to visit a CVS MinuteClinic or Primary Care Provider to satisfy your credit, you must complete that visit by November 30, 2022 or lose out on that monthly premium reduction. Tobacco users can attend a...
October: Breast Cancer Awareness and Emotional Wellness months
While breast cancer awareness and emotional wellness seem like widely different topics, understanding key facets of signs, symptoms, prevention, and treatment can alleviate outcomes for both. Those who encounter the effects of either breast cancer or emotional unrest...
Miles for Wellness Challenge
It's time to wrap up an awesome summer and start making plans to fall into step with this season’s Miles for Wellness walking challenge. Did you know that exercise is a perfect way to stay healthy and manage stress? The American Psychological Association (APA) says,...
Raleigh Relocation: Employee Reception in New Space
Dear System Office Colleagues: The System Office has leased a new home in Raleigh at 223 S West Street in a building called The Dillon. Our new office will span the 17th and 18th floors, the top two, across 52,000 square feet. The building is just a few years old, and...
Making Your FSA Work for You This Summer
The hot summer days are in full swing which means more time spent outside -- traveling, grilling out, pool time, etc. While enjoying all the outside summer fun activities keep in mind healthy exposure to sunlight can have positive effects as long as you are taking...
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather
As we get closer to the dog days of summer it is very important to take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated and keep informed of daily temperatures. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heat-related deaths and illness are preventable,...
HR Update: Independence Day Holiday
This is a reminder that Monday, July 4, is a paid holiday for System Office employees in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We wish you a day of happy and safe celebrations with family and friends in remembrance of our freedom. Some departments have essential...
HR Update: COVID-19 Booster Leave
As allowed by Governor Cooper’s recent Executive Order #257 (“Establishing an Incentive Program to Encourage State Employees to Receive Their COVID-19 Booster Shot”), President Hans has authorized the chancellors of the UNC constituent institutions, as well as System...