Author: e355j523@wichita.edu

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in Open Enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal at sehp.member.hrissuite.com to make your elections.

Upcoming events:

• 1 p.m. Oct. 6:  SEHP live webinar. Register now.
• 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14: WSU virtual presentation via Microsoft Teams.
• 9 a.m. Oct. 15: WSU in-person presentation in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

No registration is required for the WSU presentations. Visit the open enrollment presentations webpage to add these to your calendar and/or access the meeting link.

During this busy time, the HR Total Rewards Team is not available for walk-in traffic or to make individual appointments regarding Open Enrollment. Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For additional information, visit the Open Enrollment website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

On Thursday, Oct. 1, SEHP will begin opening enrollment portals throughout the day. All benefits-eligible employees should have access to their open enrollment portals by close of business on Oct. 1. This is once again an active enrollment, meaning that all covered state employees must participate, or be enrolled in a default plan.

Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For more information visit the Open Enrollment website.

SEHP is hosting online webinars:

• 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30
• 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct, 6

Register for the upcoming webinars.

Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

 

The annual WSU Retirement Planning Seminar is from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 27. The all-virtual event offers information on a variety of topics with presentations on estate planning, Medicare, and understanding and making the most of your retirement plans.

There are two on-demand videos available now from HR Total Rewards covering retiree health plan options and the WSU retirement process. Many of the other presentations will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date.

The EAP and TIAA presentations require registration. All others can be joined at the time of the meeting via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

The seminar agenda, information and meeting and registration links can be found on the Human Resources website.

The 2026 Retirement Planning Seminar is March 27. The seminar agenda, videos and information can be found on the HR Total Rewards website.

While most of the topics are aimed at employees who are 55 or older and close to retirement, the “Basics of Estate Planning” presentation is open to all employees who are interested. Presented by the EAP provider, ComPsych, the webinar will be at 11 a.m.. Registration is required. You will need to enter your State of Kansas ID and date of birth to register, and you will be sent a confirmation email with the meeting link.

The annual WSU Retirement Planning Seminar is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 27. This is an all-virtual event designed to offer information to employees who are beginning to plan for this transition.

Vendors will present on a variety of topics including estate planning, Medicare and retirement plan specific information. There are also two on-demand videos available now from HR Total Rewards covering retiree health plan options and the WSU retirement process.

The seminar agenda, videos and information can be found on the Human Resources website.

The EAP presentation requires registration; all others can be joined at the time of the meeting. Content will continue to be updated and meeting links will be added as the event draws closer.

Justin Pierce, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings March 3-4. Meetings will be by appointment in 258 Rhatigan Student Center, Smoky Hills Room.

Those interested can schedule a meeting with Justin. For questions, you can also contact Justin by email at justin.pierce@tiaa.org.