Good morning,
RiceFest is almost here! Please visit us on Thursday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Rice Memorial Center.
This lively event lets faculty and staff explore Rice’s comprehensive benefit offerings firsthand. Attendees can meet with benefit providers and Rice departments to get their questions answered and learn more about upcoming benefits changes for 2025-2026. Returning favorites to the event include giveaways, cookies, beverages, and chair massages.
For more information, visit the RiceFest webpage.
Open Enrollment
Rice University is preparing for our benefits open enrollment period from Friday, April 4, through Friday, April 18.
Open enrollment is the one time of year that benefits-eligible employees can add, make changes, or cancel benefits without a qualified life event.
Faculty and staff are empowered to use this time to review and adjust their benefits to suit their needs for the upcoming fiscal year, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health saving accounts, and flexible and dependent spending accounts.
Additional information regarding rates and plan details can be found in the 2025-2026 Enrollment Guide. We will also have several Open Enrollment in-person and Zoom sessions to review the changes and answer any questions you may have.
Visit the benefits open enrollment webpage for the details.
Transform Your Relationship with Food: A Mindful Eating Session
Discover the transformative practice of mindful eating and learn how to develop a healthier relationship with food. This session will cover:
- Understanding mindful eating and its benefits
- Techniques to become more aware of hunger and fullness cues
- Practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into daily eating habits
Whether you're looking to improve your eating habits or want to explore mindfulness, this session is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being!
For more information, view the event flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Eldridge, Assistant Director for Employee Health and Well-Being, at cc307@rice.edu or (713) 348-2569.
Fidelity Viewpoints: Make Informed Health Plan Choices
Choosing health plan options can feel challenging, but it doesn’t have to. Fidelity is committed to your total well-being, and we want to help you make informed decisions as you evaluate your options. Let our discussion guide you in selecting the coverage you need, considering payment options, and investing the money you’ve set aside for health expenses.
View the webcast here.
Visit the Fidelity Webcast Hub for additional engaging conversations on a wide range of financial topics.
For Spanish appointments only/ Esta sección es solo para citas en español
El representante de TIAA, Luis Gurrusquieta, estará en Rice para una consulta financiera individual. Las siguientes fechas están disponibles:
- martes, 3 de junio de 2025
- miércoles, 4 de junio de 2025
- jueves, 5 de junio de 2025
¿Por qué programar una sesión?
- Asesoramiento Personalizado: Obtenga asesoramiento adaptado a su situación financiera única.
- Orientación Experta: Benefíciese de la experiencia de los consultores financieros de TIAA.
Para programar una cita, oprima este enlace.
*Para ver los días y horarios disponibles, asegúrese de navegar hasta el 3 de Junio en el calendario de Google o oprimir "Jump to the next available date".
Kind Regards,
Your Rice Benefits Team