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Benefits Asked and Answered: A guide to health care terms

What's the difference between a deductible and an out-of-pocket maximum? What's an HSA versus an FSA?

Twenty-eight employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service

Penn State Human Resources is recognizing 28 full-time faculty, staff and technical employees who celebrated 25 years with the University in Octobe

Results of staff satisfaction survey released 

Results of the University’s inaugural Job Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, conducted in February among Penn State staff, technical service employees, and administrative/executive leadership and

Updated plan designs, CVS set as new pharmacy partner in 2026 employee health care

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For 2026, full-time staff and faculty members enrolling in Penn State’s health plans will be able to choose from the same plan options as are currently available.

Winter break extended to Jan. 2 for full-time employees

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – To recognize the hard work and contributions of Penn State staff, University leaders have approved an expansion of the winter break this year for full-time employees.

What preventive measures can Penn State employees take to protect their health?

Taking advantage of preventive health care services, such as annual checkups, regular screenings and vaccinations is not only important for maintaining overall health and well-being, but early dete

What to know about the 2 new Penn State health benefits taking effect Sept. 1

UNIVERSITY PARK – This fall, Penn State will be launching two new health benefits – 

Eligible faculty, staff to receive annual salary increase in September pay, retroactive to July 1

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.— As a reflection of Penn State’s ongoing work to provide competitive salaries, and to recognize and reward faculty and staff for their contributions and dedication, Human Resou

Human Resources FAQ: Why annual goal-setting is important

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As Penn State enters the 2025-26 goal-setting cycle, employees will begin the work of developing goals to work toward over the next year.  

Penn State Human Resources offers update on 2026 health care plans

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Human Resources’ annual work on next year’s employee health care plans is well underway.

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Facility Fees On Medical Bills - What Employees Need To Know

Recently, Penn State Human Resources has been receiving a lot of inquiries about "facility fees" on medical bills.

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Lion Shrine

2025 Staff job satisfaction and engagement survey to launch Feb. 10

Staff and technical service employees encouraged to share feedback, comments on University environment and workplace

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Administrative Professional

Penn State offers professional development opportunities for spring 2025

Human Resources offers programs to improve skills, well-being

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military resources

Penn State supports military transition through DOD SkillBridge Program

Partnership with the Department of Defense offers transitioning military service members a pathway to civilian careers across the University.

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Employee Resource Groups

Penn State to unveil a new Employee Resource Group for caregivers

New employee resource group open to employees at all campuses, will host an unveiling event on Nov. 20

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2025 Benefits Open Enrollment is now underway 

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State's 2025 Benefits Open Enrollment starts today (Nov. 1) and ends at 5 p.m. EST on Nov. 15.

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Lion Shrine

Employee health care to see stable plan designs, contribution increases for 2025

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When Penn State’s 2025 benefits open enrollment period opens on Nov.

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FSAA Awards

Nominations open for the Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Human Resources is now accepting nominations for the Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards (FSAA) for 2025.

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Penn State Emerging Leaders

Penn State Emerging Leaders program enrolling now

Penn State Human Resources is now accepting applications for their spring and fall 2025 sessions of the Penn State Emerging Leaders (PSEL) program. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30.