Office of Human Resources

We invite you join us for workshops, events and individual counseling sessions regarding retirement programs offered to OSU employees on the following topics:

2020 Flu Shot Clinics for faculty and staff

More information to come. Current dates:

• October 1, 2020
• October 14, 2020

On the day of the clinic:

• Bring your insurance card and photo ID (for billing).
• Wear short sleeves.
• Plan on staying for five minutes after receiving the vaccination.
• If paying at the time of service, payment by cash (with exact change) or check will be the only methods of payment accepted.

Cost of vaccination:

• Fred Meyer Pharmacies will bill your insurance plans. 
  • PEBB Statewide (Providence), Providence Choice and Moda plans will cover the cost of the flu vaccinations.
  • Employees with Kaiser insurance: Must pay at the time of vaccination. Kaiser confirmed that the vaccination will not be covered if received at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic. Please contact Kaiser directly to determine where you may receive your flu vaccination. If you would like to get your vaccination at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic, you will need to pay at the time of the vaccination. The cost is $25 for the Quadrivalant vaccine and $48 for the Flublok vaccine. Payment by cash (with exact change) or check will be the only methods of payment accepted.

    Kaiser Permanente offers no-cost flu shots to members at their facilities. Many Kaiser Permanente locations offer walk-in vaccinations - so there’s no appointment necessary. Just pop by before or after work, or on your lunch hour. Some flu shot clinics will even be open evenings and weekends. You can also get your shot at your next doctor appointment. Please consider the options below.

    • Kaiser Permanente has Walk-in flu shot clinics scheduled at North Lancaster Medical Office and Skyline Medical Office.
      • October 12-25
      • Hours:
        Monday – Friday: October 14 through 25, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
        Saturday: October 12 and 19, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Find a flu shot clinic with Kaiser with other dates/locations at kp.org/flu
  • Employees with other insurance coverage (e.g., another employer plan or OHP):
    • Fred Meyer Pharmacies will bill that insurance company.
    • Please verify with your insurance provider if the flu vaccination is covered. You are responsible for payment if your insurance does not cover the vaccination.
    • Samaritan Choice Insurance - if you have Samaritan Choice Insurance, you will need to pay at the time of vaccination (the vaccination will not be covered if received at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic).
    • Oregon Health Plan - The vaccination is covered, Fred Meyer Pharmacies will bill the Oregon Health Plan.
• If you are paying at time of the clinic, the cost is $25 for the Quadrivalant vaccine and $48 for the Flublok vaccine. Payment by cash (with exact change) or check will be the only methods of payment accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Will the “egg free” vaccine be available at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic for individuals that have allergies to eggs?
  • Yes, the egg free vaccine will be available this year. It is called Flublok. PacificSource, Providence and Moda have confirmed that they will cover this vaccine. Please verify with your insurance regarding coverage if you have other insurance plans.
• Will the “high dose” vaccine for ages 65+ be available at the OSU Flu Shot Clinics?
  • No, this vaccine will not be available. Please visit your local pharmacy or doctor’s office to receive this vaccination.
• Can my dependents (spouse/partner/children) get their flu shots at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic?
  • Yes, dependents may attend the OSU Flu Shot Clinics. Children must be age 7 and older to receive the flu vaccination at these clinics.
• Can Graduate Assistants, Postdoctorial Scholars and undergraduate student employees come to the Faculty/Staff Flu Clinics?
  • Yes. Please bring your insurance card with you. PacificSource will cover the vaccination received at these clinics. You can also go to Student Health Services or attend one of the Flu Shot Clinics for students to receive the vaccination.
• I have Kaiser Insurance, can I get my flu vaccination at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic?
  • Kaiser will not cover the cost of the vaccination if you receive it at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic. Please contact Kaiser directly to determine where you may receive your flu vaccination. If you would like to get your vaccination at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic, you will need to pay at the time of the vaccination. The cost is $25 for the Quadrivalant vaccine and $48 for the Flublok vaccine. Payment by cash (with exact change) or check will be the only methods of payment accepted).  Thank you for reviewing the information.
• I am an Emeritus Faculty member, may I get my flu shot at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic? May my spouse/partner receive their vaccination at the clinic?
  • Yes, you both may get your flu vaccination at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic. Please bring your insurance card with you to the clinic. If paying at the time of the clinic, the cost is $25 for the Quadrivalant vaccine and $48 for the Flublok vaccine. Payment by cash (with exact change) or check will be the only methods of payment accepted).
• I am a retired faculty or staff member, may I get my flu shot at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic? May my spouse/partner receive their vaccination at the clinic?
  • Yes, you both may get your flu vaccination at the OSU Flu Shot Clinic. Please bring your insurance card with you to the clinic. If paying at the time of the clinic, the cost is $25 for the Quadrivalant vaccine and $48 for the Flublok vaccine. Payment by cash (with exact change) or check will be the only methods of payment accepted).

Fidelity

Fidelity offers complimentary confidential consultations and workshops that can help you find the answers to your most important retirement questions; does my retirement portfolio have the right mix of investments, am I saving enough to retire when and how I want, or will I have enough money to last throughout my retirement?

Make an appointment online through the Fidelity website

TIAA

Through TIAA you can access virtual counseling by phone or on any device, and get advice and education about your retirement savings, managing debt and your investment strategy. Both are highly secure and private.

When you meet virtually with a financial consultant, you’ll get answers to these questions:

• Am I saving enough?
• Should I change or rebalance my investment strategy?
• Am I on track to meet my retirement goals?

Financial advice is available as part of your retirement plan at no additional cost. Take advantage and schedule a virtual counseling session today.

Medicare workshops

Registration is not required. Seating is on a first-come basis (capacity is 49).

PERS Health Insurance for PERS retirees

Oregon Savings Growth Plan (OSGP)

Complimentary confidential consultations

The Oregon Savings Growth Plan (OSGP) is a deferred compensation account that is managed for you by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and contributions can be made on either a pre-tax or post-tax Roth basis. OSGP offers complimentary confidential consultations.

Financial workshops

For workshops at other locations throughout Oregon, visit the Oregon Savings Growth Plan (PERS) website. 

Financial workshops

Workshops will cover topics on various ways to save for retirement, creating an income in retirement and how to protect your assets through retirement.

Online workshops are provided by Fidelity and TIAA. These workshops are for employees new to investing and/or saving for retirement.  

• Fidelity’s online workshop   – Get Started and Save for the Future You (This link will take you to the Fidelity Brainshark presentation.)

• TIAA’s online workshop   – Just Starting Out: New to TIAA or New to Investing (This link will take you to the TIAA Brainshark presentation.)

Description of workshops and presentations:

• All About OPSRP Workshop for PERS OPSRP members at any point in their career - PERS OPSRP (Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan) members are those that were hired on or after Aug. 29, 2003 and selected the PERS OPSRP pension program. Topics covered include OPSRP membership details and benefits, retirement eligibility, OPSRP benefit estimate, retirement processes, the Individual Account Program and member resources.
• Retirement Readiness for PERS Tier 1 & Tier 2 members - This is for members retiring within three years. Topics to be covered are Individual Account Program, retirement eligibility, calculating the retirement benefit, review of benefit estimate, retirement option choices, variable account after retirement, work after retirement limitations, health insurance, cost-of-living adjustments, taxes and review of retirement application forms.
• Introduction to PERS Retirement for PERS Tier 1 & Tier 2 members - This is for members planning to retire in more than three years. Topics covered include Individual Account Program, regular and variable accounts, retirement benefit information and work after retirement limitations.
• PERS workshops at other locations - For more information or to register for other dates and locations held throughout the state of Oregon, check out the PERS website.
• The Starting Line: Why and how retirement saving should begin now - The real effect of time on money. Why saving for your retirement is important and how to plan. Understanding debt and how to manage it. How budgeting can help you find and save money
• Halfway There: A retirement checkup - A mid-career financial checkup. Evaluating your current savings. Formulating a plan to reach your savings goals. How to manage what is competing with retirement savings—college savings, short-term savings, etc.
• Paying Yourself:  Income options in retirement - Simplify retirement income. The basic rules that govern the most common retirement accounts. When to tap into different assets. The flexible income choices TIAA-CREF offers.
• Retirement: Exploring Exciting Opportunities, Surprises and Concerns Beyond Finances - Retirement is a major life transition that has great opportunities, major concerns and the potential for significant surprises. Such a transition requires planning for other than just financial matters. Dr. Carolyn Aldwin, Director of the OSU Center for Healthy Aging, will present an overview of the retirement transition and challenges.  Then a panel of four OSURA retirees will describe their own retirement experiences and share some of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of retirement. The program is likely of most value to those within one to three years of retirement and those who have recently retired.

Health & Wellness 

  Description of workshops and presentations:

• Working in a Changing Environment Coping with Change and Transition - In an organizational culture of constant change, adapting can be challenging. Some areas addressed during this presentation are the elements of change, different losses that are experienced related to change, the transitional stages, and ways of coping with stress and change.
• Healthy Sleep - This training addresses how stress impacts sleep along with key principles for getting better rest, including mindfulness and guided imagery. Insomnia, and its impact are also addressed.