Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Here are a few statistics: Mental illness affects more than 50 million people in the U.S. In the U.S., 1 in 5 adults experience a mental health condition each year 17% of youth ages 6-17...
For System Office Staff
Recognizing Our Administrative Professionals
Dear System Office Colleagues: On Administrative Professionals’ Day tomorrow, please join me in showing your appreciation to the dedicated administrative professionals at System Office. It is no exaggeration to say that we could not function without each of you. No...
HR Update: Floating Holiday Reminder
This is a reminder that the Spring Holiday, which would otherwise be observed on Friday, April 15, is now designated as a floating holiday for System Office employees. The System Office will be open on April 15. Floating holidays are designed to be used on any...
National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month (NFLM), the perfect time to learn more about managing your finances. While some financial challenges might be out of your control, financial planning can equip you to handle whatever comes your way. Financial literacy...
Spring Cleaning: Post-Pandemic Style
Spring is a time many begin to tackle projects like purging clutter to make room for something new or just freshen up the look of a space through reorganization and deep cleaning. Spring cleaning should go beyond the living space – spring clean your finances too....
Build a Retirement Income Plan That Will Last
With today’s technological advances and increased mindfulness on health and wellbeing many are living longer and healthier life spans. Today’s retirees are more likely than previous generations to have an active retirement lifestyle. So, what are the keys to building...
Don’t Get Scammed
Vigilance against scammers has heightened as security firms notice an increase in fraudulent investment solicitation and hacking during global unrest. Scammers reach out via email, text, or phone posing as representatives of a well-known company or government agency....
April is Parkinson’s Disease Month
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness month. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 10 million people in the world have Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects dopamine-producing neurons in a certain...
HR Update: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
System Office employees with federal student loans may benefit from recent temporary changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. On October 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced changes to the PSLF program rules for a limited time...
State Health Plan Update: COVID Test Coverage
State Health Plan members are encouraged to utilize the free COVID-19 test kits available through federal and state programs. Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four free at-home tests from USPS.com. There is a limit of one order per residential...