Bridging Benefits

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Bridging Benefits is an online webinar series designed to give Pitt employees advanced insight into the many programs and services offered through our Benefits Department that provide value to you and your family.

The topics we cover have been prioritized and designed to answer some of the most frequent inquiries we receive from University employees.

Our goal? Simple:

To maximize the value and unlock the full potential of your benefits.

Each month, our subject matter experts will take a deeper dive into a specific benefit, to answer your questions like:

  • What it's all about?
  • Who benefits from it, who's eligible?
  • How to enroll?
  • Where to find out more information?
  • What have your co-workers experienced?

They'll also take time at the end of each session to answer additional questions you may still have.

Download a shareable PDF about our Bridging Benefits webinar series for January through March
 

2026 Bridging Benefits Sessions

Launching in January, our 2026 webinar series will be held on select Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. as follows:

Date Topic Registration Link

Shareable
PDF

Jan. 29, 2026 Kickstart Your Year: Wellness & You Register Flyer
Feb. 26, 2026 Benefits 101: Your Health & Wellness Toolkit Register Flyer 
March 26, 2026 Protect & Plan: Life Insurance & Retirement Basics Register Flyer 
*Please be aware that the benefits outlined in these presentations are subject to change. The information provided is accurate as of the date of this presentation and is intended for general guidance only. Any future modifications or updates to benefits will be communicated as they occur.
Staff, Faculty, and Librarians under Collective Bargaining Agreements are governed according to the terms of the agreements.

 

Following our sessions, we'll maintain an archive of recorded sessions. Check back on this page for recorded webinars, available on demand!

On-Demand Sessions:

2025 Bridging Benefits Sessions

► Education Benefits for Dependent Children, Jan. 2025 | Presentation

► Education Benefits for Employees, Spouses & Domestic Partners, Feb. 2025 | Presentation

► Back to Basics - General Benefits Overview, March 2025 | Presentation

► Financial Wellness Benefits & Resources, April 2025 | Presentation

► Preparing for the New Plan Year (Post Open-Enrollment), May 2025 | Presentation

► Planning for Parenthood (Staff), June 2025 | Presentation

► Planning for Parenthood (Faculty), June 2025 | Presentation

► Retirement Savings Plan Vesting & The Accelerated Option, July 2025 | Presentation

► Understanding Student Health Insurance, August 2025 | Presentation

► Wellness 101 – Navigating Stress in the Academic Season, September 2025 | Presentation

► Maximize Your FSA: Know Your Deadlines, Claim with Confidence, October 2025 | Presentation

► Retirement Ready: Your Step-by-Step Planning Guide, November 2025 | Presentation

► Pitt Perks Unpacked: Your Guide to Voluntary Benefits, December 2025 | Presentation

 

Attended a Session and want to share your experience?

Share your feedback by completing this quick survey:  Bridging Benefits - Experience Survey
 

Need assistance with your benefits?

Submit an inquiry to Benefits or contact Benefits Customer Support at 833-852-2210 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.