Benefits - News & Announcements

UNC Retirement Fund Changes for TIAA Particpants
Aug 9, 2023

The UNC System is making changes to the investment lineup with TIAA, which may affect Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) participants. Learn more abo...

UNC CAPTRUST Meetings August 2023
Jul 24, 2023

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent advisory firm that works on the UNC Retirement Programs, will be conducting phone consultations August 23...

New Accommodations for Pregnant Workers
Jul 10, 2023

A federal law took effect in June setting out new accommodation requirements for pregnant workers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (also known as th...

July 2023 Retirement Webinar Events for Teachers & State Employees
Jun 22, 2023

July 2023 Retirement Webinar Events for Teachers & State EmployeesThe NC Total Retirement Plans Team is offering the following webinars ...

NCFlex Member Alert - Retirewise Virtual Workshop Series
Apr 21, 2023

Retirewise® Workshop SeriesAs an NCFlex-eligible employee, you are also eligible to attend a free Retirewise workshop series offered through MetLife....

Important Information About Upcoming Request for Proposal for UNC Retirement Plan Recordkeepers
Apr 13, 2023

Important Information About Upcoming Request for Proposal for UNC Retirement Plan RecordkeepersThe University of North Carolina (UNC) System is commit...

Statewide Wellness Program Lunch and Learn - Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Mar 14, 2023

Chronic inflammation affects many individuals and has been attributed to more than 50 percent of all deaths globally (Novant Health). Katie Godin, RD,...

State Health Plan Third-Party Administrator Switch to Aetna in 2025
Mar 6, 2023

In January 2023, Aetna was awarded a three-year contract to become the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for North Carolina’s state employees. The con...