{"id":44564,"date":"2017-10-05T19:18:33","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T19:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=44564"},"modified":"2017-10-06T18:44:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T18:44:15","slug":"hr-connection-secc-campaign-flu-shots-retirement-planning-presentations-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2017\/10\/05\/hr-connection-secc-campaign-flu-shots-retirement-planning-presentations-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Connection: SECC campaign, flu shots, retirement planning presentations, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

SECC – Together We Change Lives<\/h2>\n

The annual State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) has begun and runs through\u00a0October 31st. Hundreds of you donate every year to help those in need of a helping hand. We invite everyone to give what they can to help those in our community with financial, personal and physical challenges. Last year we raised over $61,000 and we aim to exceed that amount in 2017.<\/p>\n

Giving is easy:<\/p>\n

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  1. Learn about the charities in the\u00a0online SECC giving guide\u00a0<\/a>and choose the ones you want to help.<\/li>\n
  2. Make a donation.\u00a0Online for payroll deduction\u00a0<\/a>or use this\u00a0pledge form for one time donation<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  3. Feel great about helping\u00a0those in need.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    More information, instructions, and a list of campus SECC coordinators can be found here.<\/a>\u00a0Be on the lookout for fun SECC activities coming your way at your location.\u00a0Together We Change Lives.<\/p>\n

    Flu Shot Clinics at ACC<\/h2>\n

    Skip the flu (the fever, the aches, the pain) and stay healthy this year. Sign up to receive your flu shot conveniently offered at your campus location. No charge for ACC employees with ERS BCBS or Scott & White medical plans. $40 for those not on these medical plans.\u00a0See here for dates, times, and to sign-up.<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Holidaze: How to enjoy the holidays & minimize stress<\/h2>\n

    Deer Oaks EAP
    \nThursday, November 16
    \nNoon, in person at HBC, 201 AND Live Streamed<\/p>\n

    Holidays are supposed to be joyful, but they can also create many headaches. This workshop will consider the sources of holiday stress and explore ways to minimize the tension and increase the fun for all involved.\u00a0Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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    National Retirement Security Week Presentations<\/h2>\n

    ACC employees are invited to attend three informational sessions on retirement planning in mid-October. In addition, employees will be able to meet with the financial advisor individually. Check out the topics and locations<\/a> and watch for additional information coming soon.<\/p>\n

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    Roth 403(b) Accounts are now available<\/h2>\n

    A new retirement savings tool has been added to the ACC 403(b) voluntary savings accounts.\u00a0 Roth 403(b) accounts allow employees to save after-tax money now and not pay taxes on their future distributions from the account.\u00a0 No further taxes are owned on either contributions or earnings when it is taken out of the account after 5 years and upon reaching age 59\u00bd.<\/p>\n

    Currently, six of the eight authorized 403(b) plan vendors, are able to accept employees\u2019 Roth contributions. They are: Fidelity, Lincoln Financial, Security Benefit, TIAA, VALIC and Voya.\u00a0 USAA and AmeriPrise do not accept Roth contributions at this time.<\/p>\n

    To enroll in a Roth 403(b) account, first contact one of the six vendors who can accept your Roth contributions to set up an account.\u00a0 Contact information for the vendors is located on the ACC HR\u00a0Benefits website<\/a>. Then, log in to the\u00a0Retirement Manager website<\/a>, select \u201cStart or Change my Contributions\u201d and follow the prompts to set up your monthly contributions.\u00a0 Finally, check your pay retainer the following month to be sure your contributions have started.<\/p>\n

    If you have any questions about the Roth accounts contact HR Benefits at\u00a0hrbenefits@austincc.edu<\/a>\u00a0or call either Geri Edens at\u00a0512-223-7230<\/a>\u00a0or Steve Hassel at\u00a0512-223-7617<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Aflac plans now available<\/h2>\n

    ACC will again offer Aflac supplemental insurance plans to eligible employees. Aflac plans fill in the gaps of major medical coverage and pay directly to you above and beyond your regular medical insurance.\u00a0 Eligible employees (staffing table and adjunct faculty) will be able to enroll during our Fall Enrollment period from October 9 through November 10, 2017.<\/p>\n

    Enrollment sessions<\/a> will be held at ACC campuses and coverage will become effective December 1. Aflac will offer the following coverages which provide daily, weekly and\/or lump sum benefits:<\/p>\n