Benefits News

Information about these and other benefits is available by contacting
the Benefits Center, 807 S. Wright St., Suite 480; 333-3111.


Free flu shots available for faculty, staff

Free flu shots are being offered again this year through the State
Employees Health Benefit Program. All faculty and staff members eligible
for the employee health plans can receive a free shot.

Current employee identification card or health coverage identification card
is required. Eligibility also can be verified on site if you do not have
either card.

Shots will be given in 404 Levis Faculty Center from 10  a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Oct. 5 and Nov. 2.

This is an approved event for civil service employees. Employees may be
released from work for up to one hour, subject to departmental approval,
without loss of pay.

Free flu shots also are available to HMO members and their dependents
through Health Alliance (formerly CarleCare) and PersonalCare. Contact your
HMO's customer service office for more information: Health Alliance,
337-8000; PersonalCare, 366-1226.



American Express Corporate Card available for work, play

Did you know that UI employees can apply for a no-annual fee American
Express Corporate charge card? This program has been available for many
years and was implemented primarily for employees to use for
business-travel expenses, although use is not limited to business expenses.
While car-rental loss-and-damage coverage is not a benefit under the
American Express Corporate Card, there are many advantages associated with
the card, including:

 * Worldwide Customer Care - assistance at more than 1,700 American Express
   Travel Service locations worldwide from travel specialists who can provide
   travel assistance such as reconfirming airline tickets, changing airline
   reservations and making hotel and car-rental reservations.
 * Global Assist Hotline - worldwide emergency assistance such as referral to
   an English speaking doctor or lawyer or replacement of lost or stolen
   airline tickets.
 * Business Travel Accident Insurance - when transportation costs are charged
   to the corporate card, coverage up to $200,000 is provided for accidental
   death or dismemberment 24 hours a day from door-to-door for up to 30 days.
 * Baggage Insurance Plan - when transportation costs are charged to the
   corporate card, cardmembers are covered free of charge for lost, damaged
   of stolen baggage up to $1,250 for carry-on, and $500 for checked baggage.
 * Check-cashing privileges at American Express Travel Service Offices.
 * No preset spending limits.
 * Express Cash Option (separate application required).

More information and corporate card application forms are available from
the Benefits Center at 333-3111.