Human Resources
Benefit Education
Benefit education is a service provided by the DAS benefits staff. Benefit education assists you in understanding your benefits and developing an appreciation of the value of those benefits. DAS supports the attendance of these sessions during work hours with supervisor approval.
2007 Insurance and Welfare Benefits Education Report
New Employee Benefits Orientation
Two new benefits presentations are available for employees -- benefits orientation presentations for new employees. The new employee benefits orientation will consist of two presentations.
| Health and Other insurance Benefits | An overview of the health dental, flexible spending accounts, life and long term disability benefits available to employees. |
| Introduction to Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) | A presentation illustrating the features and benefits of the State of Iowa Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) (deferred compensation program.) |
These presentations use iLinc, a Web and audio conferencing service. Employees view a PowerPoint presentation, supporting documents and Web sites while listening to the presenter on the phone. Attendees ask questions and receive answers during the session. Participants only need access to the Internet and a telephone.
Participation is not limited to new employees. Any employee can attend a presentation. For example, the Introduction to RIC presentation is an excellent session for anyone not currently enrolled in deferred compensation.
Presentations are offered four times a month throughout the year. The presentation schedule and registration is found at the New Employee Benefits Orientation site.
On-Site Benefit Presentations to Agencies/Departments
HRE benefits staff member can make on-site benefit presentations to State agencies or departments. The presentations can be a stand-alone session or as part of a staff meeting. The benefit staff can make more than one presentation at a location to accommodate staffing levels or work shifts. HRE can edit a presentation if time is limited.
Following are the current presentations offered by the DAS-HRE benefits staff.
2008 Insurance and Welfare Benefits Overview |
This presentation is an overview of the following insurance and welfare benefits.
Intended Audience
Length of Presentation |
Continuing Benefits at Retirement |
This presentation is an overview on continuing health, dental and life insurance coverage at retirement including information on the Sick Leave Insurance Program (SLIP) (executive branch) and the Sick Leave Conversion Program (SLC) (judicial branch). Intended Audience Length of Presentation |
Deferred Compensation Updates |
This presentation is an overview of the Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) deferred compensation program. The presentation reviews
Intended Audience Length of Presentation |
Deferred Compensation Distributions Options |
This presentation reviews the taxable and non-taxable distribution options of an individual's Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) deferred compensation account at retirement. Important information regarding deferral of vacation and sick pay is also discussed. Intended Audience Length of Presentation |
If interested in having a HRE benefit staff member come to your department or location, contact your supervisor or personnel assistant.
Contact Us
| Jim Pierson Health and Welfare Benefits Educator Iowa Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Enterprise Hoover State Office Building 1305 E. Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515-281-5509 Fax: 515-242-6450 jim.pierson@iowa.gov |
Robbie Stoecker Deferred Compensation Educator Iowa Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Enterprise Hoover State Office Building 1305 E. Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515-242-6846 Fax: 515-281-5102 robbie.stoecker@iowa.gov |
Updated: 04/25/2008