Don’t Let a Delay Cost You Take-home Pay!

If you’re on a health plan sponsored by the State Personnel Department (INSPD), make sure you’re not leaving money on the table! Health plan participants can earn e-gift cards and a 2020 premium discount (replaces the Wellness Plan option) through the new ActiveHealth program. This is different from previous years. You can now apply your hard-earned incentive to whichever plan best fits your needs. But with the year nearly half over, the window on this opportunity is rapidly closing. Read the full article on page 4 >

FSSA Secretary Walthall receives National Impact award

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Jennifer Walthall, M.D., M.P.H. is this year’s Jerry W. Friedman Health and Human Services Impact Award winner. The Impact Award is presented annually by the American Public Human Services Association. It was created in honor of Friedman, who served as executive director of APHSA from 2001 to 2010 following decades of various leadership roles in human services. Dr. Walthall received the award this week at APHSA’s National Health and Human Services Summit in Washington, D.C. Read the full article on page 8 >

Registration open for Run the State events

Three events remain in the 2019 series. Register for the June 22 5K at Angel Mounds State Historic Site. Register for the July 20 hike at Turkey Run State Park.

The series concludes Aug. 17 with a 5K at Fort Harrison State Park. Registration for Fort Harrison will open soon. Stay tuned to www.investinyourhealthindiana.com/5k for more information.

Each Run the State event is intended to encourage physical activity while also highlighting the beauty of Indiana State Parks. State employees can “make a day of it” and enjoy each park after participating in a 5K or hike.

Read the full article on page 6 >

Participants needed for survey

The DNR needs your input to help them revise the statewide Cultural Resources Management Plan! Visit www.in.gov/dnr/historic/10147.htm to take this 10 minute survey on how you feel about heritage preservation in Indiana. Read the full article on page 9 >

Indians, BMV partner for BOGO offer

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is partnering with the Indianapolis Indians for a baseball ticket BOGO (buy one ticket, get one free).

BMV 2-for-1 Night starts at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 when the Tribe will take on the rival Louisville Bats at Victory Field.

To receive the special offer, visit IN.Gov/BMV to download and print the ticket coupon if you wish to purchase tickets at the game. If purchasing tickets at the game, present the coupon at the Victory Field box office to receive the discount. Tickets can also be purchased online at IndyIndians.com using the coupon code myBMV.

While you’re enjoying the game, make sure to stop by the BMV tent at PNC Plaza to learn more about upgrading to Real ID by the Oct. 1, 2020 deadline.

Download the latest issue of The Torch

You can download the state employee newsletter from the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD) website.

• Read June Issue

In this issue:

• Linking LinkedIn Learning with a professional accreditation (pg. 1)
• Enjoy an event of “monumental” proportions! (pg. 2)
• Need Colts tickets? You’re in Luck! (pg. 2)
• LinkedIn Learning course of the month and top 10 (pg. 3)
• Don’t Let a Delay Cost You Take-home Pay! (pg. 4)
• Is your agency stepping it up? (pg. 5)
• If you don’t want a free $100 gift card, don’t read this article (pg. 5)
• Clifty Falls 5K continues fun of 2019 Run the State Series (pg. 6)
• Scheduled maintenance planned for SAP (pg. 7)
• Annual ‘Ride to Work Day’ June 17 (pg. 7)
• FSSA Secretary Walthall receives National Impact award (pg. 8)
• Participants needed for survey (pg. 9)
• State library summer lecture series (pg. 9)
• IHCDA conducting homebuyer workshop for state employees (pg. 10)
• Indians, BMV partner for BOGO offer (pg. 10)
• Revoking your tobacco agreement (pg. 11)
• Men’s Health Week (pg. 12)
• Interns taking it to the Next Level (pg. 13)
• New career site makes life easier for new hires, talent acquisition staff (pg. 14)
• Running over a wall (pg. 16)

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