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What to expect when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for all. We are grateful for your patience and understanding as everyone navigated this unprecedented situation.  With the number of COVID-19 cases declining, and vaccination rates increasing, the public health emergency is set to end May 11, 2023. Although the public health emergency is ending, we encourage […]

2023 Holiday Observances and Summer Hours

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President Christensen and the President’s Executive Council thank you for your dedication and hard work over the last year.  We recognize that there have been many unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities to address, and we have called upon many of you to meet existing needs of the University as well as expand responses to

Reminder – Benefits Open Enrollment begins Monday, 4/24/23

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Benefits Open Enrollment FY24 Please plan to attend one of the following virtual zoom or in-person benefit sessions using the provided link below or to add to your google calendar RIGHT CLICK on the time for the day you will be attending.  Benefit Virtual Zoom Sessions Monday, April 24                               Friday, April 28                           

CARE A UMR Solution – Topic for April is Mental Health

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This month, you’ll find information to support members in learning about: You’ll also find other health-related links to share with your employees. Get in touch with UMR if you have any questions or want additional resources. Mental health resources You can download the attached PDFs to print and display in your workplace. Or you can

TIAA CE&A Events for April 2023

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Financial Foundations – National Financial Literacy Month The April campaign includes financial tips leading to TIAA resources and offers 1:1 sessions to help participants build confidence in their ability to plan for retirement. April’s special live webinar topics below: Quarterly economic and market update with TIAA’s Chief Investment Strategist Take a closer look at our

Update- UHC and UVM Contract Extension Approved

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UHC (UMR) and UVM have agreed on a contract extension through the end of 2023.  On March 23, 2023, the University provided information to amend our Clarkson UMR Insurance Plan that would allow claims from UVM to remain billed as in-network services. This amendment is no longer required however, if UHC and UVM are still unable to agree

United Healthcare vs. University of Vermont Medical Systems Contract Negotiations- Update

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Clarkson Community: As a follow up to the message sent on March 10, 2023 regarding contract negotiations between United Healthcare (UMR) and the University of Vermont Medical (UVM), Clarkson wanted to provide the following update: UMR and UVM continue to work through contract negotiations.  We are hopeful that UMR and UVM will reach an agreement

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