You’re about to hear some of our best tips for maximizing the outcome of your health and your future—and it all starts by getting to know your health and retirement benefits.

(We promise it’s way more fun, and beneficial, than you think.)

Listen in as State of Wyoming E-Learning Coordinator Matt Nagy—yes, the Matt Nagy of the “Subject Matter Minute” YouTube series!—joins Alice in the studio to share: 

• The “who, what, where” combination Matt recommends as a starting point for understanding your benefits
• How to get organized and plan ahead for open enrollment
• Why Matt recommends discussing retirement benefits repeatedly, and often, with your plan’s official representative 
• Why designating a “benefit day” can lower your stress and increase positive health outcomes
• Tips for keeping your benefits top of mind year-round 
• What Matt wishes every State of Wyoming employee knew about the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Why (and how) to build a regular “benefit maintenance” habit 

Show Notes:

• Find information on using your health plan benefits for Mental Health support
• Watch Matt’s recommended “Subject Matter Minute” episodes about the Wyoming Retirement System:
  • Episode #9 - Retirement Goal Calculator
  • Episode #11 - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Episode #20 - Public Employee Pension Plan, Part 1 
  • Episode #21 - Public Employee Pension Plan Part 2
• Search for Unclaimed Property in Wyoming

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Matt:
Matt Nagy is the e-learning coordinator / media specialist for the State of Wyoming. He conducts training on health and retirement benefits for the Human Resources team and state employees, creates videos for Employees Group Insurance (EGI) and hosts a monthly video blog, “Subject Matter Minute,” about making the most of your benefits.