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A new year is the perfect time to revisit your benefits and ensure you\u2019re taking full advantage of all that is offered to eligible URochester employees. Learn more about where to find potential savings as well as eligibility criteria.<\/em><\/p>\n URochester has increased its wellness incentive offerings this year by up to 38%, making it easier for employees to earn incentive dollars while engaging in ways to improve their health.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re enrolled in a University health plan for 2026, here\u2019s some good news:\u00a0you and your covered spouse or domestic partner can EACH earn up to $450<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0this year just by participating in\u00a0Well-U programs<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Yes, you can get paid for taking steps toward better health.\u00a0Talk about a win-win!<\/p>\n *All incentives are treated as taxable wages<\/em>.<\/p>\n Did you enroll in the HSA plan for 2026? Don\u2019t miss the chance to contribute to a <\/span>Health Savings Account (HSA)<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s one of the few benefits that offers a triple tax advantage: your contributions go in tax-free, they grow tax-free, and you can spend them tax-free on qualified expenses throughout your lifetime.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Planning a trip this year and looking for pet care? Through your free Care.com membership*, you get\u00a010 days of\u00a0<\/strong>backup care<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0each year\u2014including pet sitting for just\u00a0$10 per day<\/strong>.\u00a0To enroll in the free Care.com membership, please visit\u00a0Care.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n *Care.com memberships are available to regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, residents, and postdoctoral associates. Staff represented by a collective bargaining agreement receive benefits accordingly. The value of pet care is treated as taxable wages.<\/em><\/p>\n Looking for a potential way to cut your monthly costs? You\u2019ve got access to special auto and home insurance discounts. URochester partners with Farmers Group Select, Liberty Mutual, and Travelers to offer exclusive savings just for our employees.\u00a0Get a quick quote<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to compare rates here.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s $4 off movie tickets, discounted admission to Amerks games for a fun winter weekend, or\u00a0big savings on lift tickets at ski resorts across the country, there are always<\/em> ways to save as a URochester employee. Visit our exclusive discounts webpage here<\/a>.<\/p>\n To make it easier, we\u2019re launching a brand-new <\/span>Seasonal Savings <\/span><\/b>section in every issue of <\/span>HR Connect<\/span><\/i> so you never miss a seasonal deal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A new year is the perfect time to revisit your benefits and ensure you\u2019re taking full advantage of all that is offered to eligible URochester employees. Learn more about where…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":212,"featured_media":209882,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[1442],"tags":[1542],"class_list":["post-209682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-benefits","tag-hr-connect"],"acf":{"external":"","hide_featured_image":false,"related":"show_related","style":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"hide-content","title":"1) Increased Well-U incentives for eligible health plan participants \u2013 Earn up to $900 for engaging in programs focused on improving health*<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Three simple ways to earn UP TO $450*<\/h4>\n
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\nComplete survey 1 of your Personal Health Assessment online, then finish survey 2 and your biometric screening to earn your first $150.<\/span><\/li>\n
\nComplete an eligible lifestyle management program to earn another $150.<\/span><\/li>\n
\nComplete an eligible condition management coaching program to earn yet another $150.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n2) HSA: A \u2018triple\u2019 tax saving benefit for those enrolled in an HSA Health Plan<\/h3>\n
3) Save $$$ on pet sitting<\/h3>\n
4) Compare your current auto and home insurance rates with exclusive savings offered through special rates provided to URochester employees:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5) Don\u2019t miss everyday discounts<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t miss these everyday discounts<\/h2>","content":"Whether it\u2019s $4 off movie tickets, discounted admission to Amerks games for a fun winter weekend, or 15% off your meal at Beerhead Bar & Eatery in College Town, there are alway<\/span>s<\/span><\/i> ways to save as a URochester employee.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo make it easier, we\u2019re launching a brand-new <\/span>Seasonal Savings <\/span><\/b>section in every issue of <\/span>HR Connect<\/span><\/i> so you never miss a seasonal deal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>","background_color":"#ffc70a","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid_new","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"
Ask the experts:<\/h2>","description":"Your financial questions answered<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>","card_grid_cta":"","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"content-width","cards":[{"acf_fc_layout":"card","card_width":"full","card_overline":"","card_title":"What\u2019s the best way to understand all the discounts and perks available to me?<\/span><\/span><\/strong>","card_text":"Bookmark the discounts page<\/strong><\/a> and look for highlighted seasonal discounts in HR Connect. This is where you will hear about seasonal discounts, local partnerships, fitness and wellness offerings, and financial perks you may not otherwise know about.\r\n\r\nDeborah Thompson, Manager of Voluntary Benefits<\/strong>","card_image_icon":"image","card_image":211082,"card_icon":"","card_icon_color":"#252525","card_image_size":"small","card_image_placement_full":"image-right","card_image_placement":"","card_background_color":"#ffffff","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"card","card_width":"full","card_overline":"","card_title":"What resources are available to help me plan and save for retirement<\/strong>?<\/strong>","card_text":"Be sure to take advantage of the retirement planning services offered to all employees* through the Retirement Program, at no additional cost, to help you better understand your investment options, make informed decisions and plan for retirement.\r\n
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Education and resources<\/h2>","content":"Total Rewards<\/span>, along with our trusted <\/span><\/span>vendor <\/span><\/span><\/span>partners, offers<\/span> a wide range of financial wellness resources and educational opportunities to help you feel <\/span>confident, informed, and in control<\/span>:<\/span><\/span>\r\n
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