Benefits

10/23/2025

Applications Open Soon for State 2026 Weight Management and Diabetes Management Program

Dear Employees,

To help improve the long-term health and quality of life for employees enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance plans, the Florida Department of Management Services will offer the Weight Management Program and the Diabetes Management Program for the 2026 plan year.

Members of the Weight Management Program are eligible for coverage of FDA-approved weight management medications and a wellness program.

The Diabetes Management Program provides coverage of a glucose monitor with real-time feedback and emergency outreach services, testing strips and related supplies, as well as live coaching with a certified diabetes educator.

How to apply:

The application period for the 2026 Weight Management and Diabetes Management Programs is open November 3-17. To apply, the applicant’s healthcare provider will need to complete the 2026 Provider Referral Form. The applicant will then sign and submit the form to the Weight Management or Diabetes Management webpages.

For questions about the 2026 programs, contact diabetesmanagement@dms.fl.gov or weightmanagement@dms.fl.gov.

If you have additional benefit questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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10/15/2025

Need Help Meeting Your Financial Goals? CAPTRUST Advisors Can Provide Personalized Support

Dear Employees,

As part of your benefits, all FGCU employees have access to complimentary financial guidance through CAPTRUST, an independent advisory firm dedicated to helping you achieve your financial goals.

CAPTRUST provides personalized support and resources to help you plan for both short and long-term financial success, including:

• Independent investment and retirement planning advice
• Strategies for managing and reducing debt
• Tools to build and maintain savings at every career stage

To learn more, FGCU employees can sign up for a one-on-one, in-person advisory appointment with a CAPTRUST financial advisor. Appointments are 45 minutes long and options are available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. October 21–22 at the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library, Room 431.

To schedule an appointment, sign up online or call (800) 967-9948.

To prepare for your session, please make sure you have the information you want to include in your Blueprint calculations, such as retirement account balances and current contributions to retirement accounts. You will also want to bring your login information for your retirement accounts.

If you cannot attend an on-site session, the CAPTRUST advice desk is also available. Appointments can be made by visiting www.captrustadvice.com.

CAPTRUST’s role is not to sell you anything, but to help you make sound investment decisions.

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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10/13/2025

2026 Open Enrollment Begins October 13 & Employee Benefits Fair is October 16

Open enrollment for the state-sponsored health and welfare plans begins today.

The open-enrollment period runs from October 13 to October 31, and provides employees the opportunity to review benefit options and make changes for the 2026 plan year.

Changes made during open enrollment will take effect on January 1, 2026.

For detailed information on plan updates, review the 2026 State Benefits Guide. Join the FGCU Benefits Team to learn more about plan changes for 2026 and the enrollment process:

9 a.m. Friday, October 17 |  Virtual via TEAMS

3 p.m. Tuesday, October 28 | Virtual via TEAMS

You can also learn more about this and other employee benefits this week during the FGCU Employee Benefits Fair. Held in conjunction with the state of Florida, the annual event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16, in the Cohen Ballroom. This is an opportunity for employees to explore and learn more about the available benefits for health, dental, vision, supplemental insurance and retirement.

While employees explore the fair, please consider donating canned goods in support of our students through the FGCU Campus Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted at the door, and a OneBlood donation drive will take place in the inner loop of Parking Lot 5.

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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10/3/2025

Strengthening FGCU’s Commitment Through Employee Benefits 

Dear Employees,

As part of Goal 4 of our strategic plan to strengthen organizational culture and commitment to employees, FGCU is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported and empowered. This includes connecting you to meaningful employee benefits and resources that support your well-being and success at the university.

One of the many ways we demonstrate this commitment is through the FGCU Employee Benefits Fair. Held in conjunction with the state of Florida, the fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at the Cohen Student Union Ballroom. This is an opportunity for employees to explore and learn more about the available benefits for health, dental, vision, supplemental insurance and retirement.

While you explore the fair, please consider donating canned goods in support of our students through the FGCU Campus Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted at the door.

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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9/26/2025

Coming Soon - 2026 Open Enrollment for State Sponsored Benefit Plans

Open Enrollment for the State-Sponsored Health and Welfare plans will begin on Monday, October 13.

During Open Enrollment, employees will have the opportunity to review State Benefit Plan options and make changes for the 2026 plan year.

Changes made during Open Enrollment will take effect on January 1, 2026.

To ensure you receive important Open Enrollment information, please verify that your mailing address is accurate and up to date in Workday.

For guidance on viewing or updating your contact information, please review the attached job aid.

Additional details about Open Enrollment – including benefit changes and upcoming information sessions – will be shared in the coming weeks.

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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9/3/2025

Meeting Your Financial Goals? CAPTRUST Advisors Can Provide Personalized Support

As part of your FGCU Benefits, all employees have access to complimentary financial guidance through CAPTRUST, an independent advisory firm dedicated to helping you achieve your financial goals.

CAPTRUST provides personalized support and resources to help you plan for both short and long-term financial success, including:

• Independent investment and retirement planning advice
• Strategies for managing and reducing debt
• Tools to build and maintain savings at every career stage

CAPTRUST is hosting an “Early Career Planning” webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on September 17. The webinar will cover the basics of investing and demonstrate the benefits of starting early. 

Register online for the webinar.

In addition to webinars, FGCU employees may also schedule one-on-one appointments, at no cost, through the CAPTRUST Advice Desk. These confidential sessions are designed to provide you with tailored financial guidance. To schedule an appointment, visit www.captrustatwork.com.

CAPTRUST’s role is not to sell products, but to provide unbiased advice to make sound investment decisions – a benefit available to all FGCU employees.

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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7/25/2025

Clarification Regarding Upcoming Retirement Event

FGCU has been made aware that some employees have received a flyer in the mail regarding an upcoming retirement event hosted by CG Financial Services that is scheduled to take place on campus August 7.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by FGCU. It is being organized independently by a third-party vendor and is not an official university function. A copy of the flyer is attached to this email for your awareness.

For accurate information regarding FGCU retirement benefits and resources, contact FGCU’s Benefits Office at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

Thank you for your attention

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 6/5/2025

Reminder: Sign Up for CAPTRUST Webinar on June 12

This is a reminder that CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent advisory firm that provides investment advice to FGCU’s retirement plan committee and plan participants, is hosting a webinar from noon to 1 p.m. June 12. The webinar, “Measuring Progress,” is designed to help participants determine if they are on the right track to hitting their financial goals. Register online for the webinar.

The CAPTRUST Advice Desk is also available to schedule one-on-one appointments by visiting www.captrustatwork.com.

CAPTRUST services are available to all FGCU employees as a benefit. CAPTRUST’s role is not to sell you anything, but to help you make sound investment decisions.

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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5/27/2025

Meeting Your Financial Goals? Attend June 12 Webinar with CAPTRUST 

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent advisory firm that provides investment advice to FGCU’s retirement plan committee and plan participants, is hosting a webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on June 12. The webinar, “Measuring Progress,” is designed to help participants determine if they are on the right track to hitting their financial goals.

Register online for the webinar.

The CAPTRUST Advice Desk is also available to schedule one-on-one appointments by visiting www.captrustatwork.com.

CAPTRUST services are available to all FGCU employees as a benefit. CAPTRUST’s role is not to sell you anything, but to help you make sound investment decisions.

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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4/11/2025

Retirement Planning? Book On-campus Meeting with TIAA Financial Advisor April 22-24

TIAA, the investment provider company for FGCU’s 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan, will be on campus April 22-24. Through individual, hour-long advisory appointments, FGCU employees can discuss their current retirement elections and plan for the future.

Appointments are required and can be made for the following dates:

• April 22 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reed Hall, Room 223
• April 23 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reed Hall, Room 223
• April 24 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reed Hall, Room 223

Please register by April 20.

To schedule a one-on-one appointment with a TIAA financial advisor, follow the steps below:

1. Visit TIAA.org/schedulenow or call 800-732-8353
2. If you have a TIAA account, log in with your user ID and password
3. If you do not have a TIAA account, select “Register for Guest Access”
4. Enter institution: Florida Gulf Coast University
5. State of residence: Florida
6. Select meeting topic:

• Other financial guidance
• Discuss retirement income
• Discuss retirement savings or investments
• Rollover assets into a TIAA account

7. TIAA Consultant – Kimya Kamran
8. In-person at “My Employer”
9. Location: State University System of Florida | Florida Gulf Coast University
10. Select date and time
11. Enter contact information and confirm

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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4/10/2025

Retirement Planning? Book an On-campus Meeting with CAPTRUST Financial Advisor April 22-23

CAPTRUST financial advisors, the independent advisory firm that provides investment advice to FGCU’s retirement plan committee and plan participants, will be on campus April 22-23. Through individual, 45-minute advisory appointments, FGCU employees can discuss retirement, general financial planning, investment education and advice. Employees may also create a Retirement Blueprint, CAPTRUST’s interactive retirement readiness tool.

Appointments are required and can be made on the following dates:

• April 22 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lutgert Hall, Room 3335
• April 23 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lutgert Hall, Room 3335

To schedule a one-on-one appointment with a CAPTRUST financial advisor, follow the steps below:

1. Click here or call 800-967-9948
2. Select “Florida Gulf Coast University 1:1’s – Fort Myers, FL” and then click “Continue” at the bottom.
3. Choose the 45-minute session you wish to attend.
4. Enter your information and click “Schedule It.” A confirmation email will be sent immediately.
5. A reminder email will also be sent 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
6. If you need to cancel or change your meeting time, click the link received in the confirmation/reminder email. Then enter your last name and confirmation number.

To prepare for your session, please make sure you have the information you want to include in your Blueprint calculations, such as retirement account balances and current contributions to retirement accounts. You will also want to bring your login information for your retirement accounts.

If you cannot attend an on-site session, the CAPTRUST advice desk is also available. Appointments can be made by visiting www.captrustadvice.com.

CAPTRUST services are available to all FGCU employees as a benefit. CAPTRUST’s role is not to sell you anything, but to help you make sound investment decisions.

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

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1/7/2025

Retirement Planning? Book an On-campus Meeting with TIAA Financial Advisor

FGCU is pleased to announce TIAA, the investment provider company for FGCU’s 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan, will be on campus January 15-17. A TIAA financial advisor will be hosting individual, hour-long advisory appointments at the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library, Room 431, giving employees the opportunity to discuss their current retirement elections and plan for the future.

Appointments can be made on the following dates:

• January 15 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• January 16 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• January 17 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Appointments are required. Please register by January 13.

To schedule a one-on-one appointment with a TIAA financial advisor, follow the steps below: 

1. Visit TIAA.org/schedulenow or call 800-732-8353
2. If you have a TIAA account, log in with your user ID and password
3. If you do not have a TIAA account, select “Register for Guest Access”
4. Enter institution: Florida Gulf Coast University
5. State of residence: Florida
6. Select meeting topic:

·         Other financial guidance

·         Discuss retirement income

·         Discuss retirement savings or investments

·         Rollover assets into a TIAA account

·         TIAA Consultant – Kimya Kamran

·         In-person at “My Employer”

·         Location: State University System of Florida | Florida Gulf Coast University

·         Select date and time

·         Enter contact information and confirm

If you have additional questions, contact the FGCU Benefits Team at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.

10/30/2024

Open Enrollment for State-Sponsored Health and Welfare Plans ends this Friday, November 1^st.

During Open Enrollment, employees have the opportunity to review State Benefit Plan options and make changes for the 2025 plan year.

Changes made during Open Enrollment take effect on January 1, 2025.

FGCU Benefits Information Sessions

The FGCU Benefits department will be hosting a virtual Information Session tomorrow to discuss 2025 plan changes and the People First enrollment process.

To attend a virtual session, please click on the Teams link below.

Date	Time	Location
Thursday, October 31st	3:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Virtual via TEAMS

A few important details for the 2025 plan year:

• Aflac Personal Care Indemnity benefit has increased.
• Cigna Health benefit has increased.
• Rates for Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) for Retirees has increased.
• Medicare for Disability Program has been implemented through Public Consulting Group (PCG).
• Continued Benefits – Weight Management Program and Diabetes Management Program.

Applications for the Weight Management Program and Diabetes Management Program are open now through November 17^th.

For more information or to apply for the programs, please visit the links below:

• Weight Management Program
• Diabetes Management Program

For more information on Open Enrollment, please click here.

The 2025 State Benefit YouTube page is live. To view a recorded webinar, please click here.

For questions or enrollment assistance, please contact the People First Service Center at 866-663-4735 or the FGCU Benefits department at benefitsandwellness@fgcu.edu.