Benefits - July and August 2023

Fidelity

Virtual Fidelity appointments can be scheduled online at fidelity.com or by calling 1-800-642-7131.

(On campus appointments are available September 22, October 3, November 7, and December 5.)

TIAA 

Virtual TIAA appointments can be scheduled online here or by calling 1-800-732-8353. (Appointments are available.)

Upcoming events from TIAA:

• 8/17 - W2W Charting your Course- A finacial Guide for Women
• 8/23- Basic Social Security Strategies
• 8/29- Invest for Success- Fine tuning your retirement strategy

  Retirement Plan Members 

Additional Contribution Listed on September 2023 Quarterly Retirement Statement. 

As the value of Colgate’s retirement plans grow, participants with funds in the plans may reap the benefits of the economies of scale. This benefit can be found in different forms such as lower share class expense ratios and lower plan-related fees. When the fees collected exceed the fees required to manage the plan, there is a mechanism in place to return the excess fees to plan participants on a pro rata basis. This means for retirement plan participants, a contribution was posted to their account in July 2023. The retirement plans returned an approximate overall credit of close to combined amount of $130,000 to participants based on an individual’s assets in the plan. Should you have questions regarding this revenue credit, please contact Human Resources at x7565.

Colgate EAP Resources

HigherEd EAP offers 24/7 access to counselors, extensive links, tools, and resources to help higher education personnel deal with professional challenges. To access this benefit, call the EAP at 1-800-252-4555, or log on to the website: www.higheredeap.com.

Telemedicine — Through partnership with MDLIVE, allows you to schedule a consultation with a psychiatrist or therapist 24/7 via phone, tablet, or computer — wherever and whenever you need to. No 20% coinsurance imposed. 

Family Services — Colgate faculty and staff seeking an initial appointment should call 315-451-9293 to register. A therapist will return your call within 24 hours to set up your initial appointment. You may also email mcsweeneyjr@gmail.com with any questions. 

MDLIVE-Telemedicine
Our doctors are always in. Get care in minutes, 24/7/365. Talk to a board-certified doctor in 15 minutes or less for trusted, reliable care whenever and wherever you need it. MDLIVE is your affordable alternative to urgent care clinics or the ER. No long waits, drive times, or germ-filled offices. See how MDLIVE visits work. 

MDLIVE board-certified doctors have an average of 15 years of experience and provide care for more than 80 common, nonemergency conditions, including: allergies, insect bites, sinus problems, cold and flu, pink eye, sore throat, ear pain, prescriptions, UTIs, headaches, rashes, and more.