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K-C Benefits Buzz

In this edition of K-C Benefits Buzz, you'll find information on the 2024 Profit Sharing contribution, tips and reminders to help you plan a healthy, prosperous 2025, what's in store for tax time, information on upcoming webinars, and a recipe for a heart-healthy sweet treat.

Another Great Year for Profit Sharing Contributions

Above-target performance in 2024

Thanks to your hard work, collaboration, and commitment to our business, last year’s results exceeded our financial goals. We’re excited to announce that we have collectively surpassed our 4% profit sharing contribution target. Based on K-C’s earnings-per-share results, K-C contributed 4.5% of your eligible 2024 earnings to your 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan (PSP) account on February 7, 2025—a total contribution of more than $65 million.

To see how much K-C contributed to your account, go to the Wealth section of the My K-C Benefits app and log in to NetBenefits.

But wait...there's more!

Remember, the profit sharing contribution is in addition to the amount that K-C already contributes to your 401(k) with the Company match, providing a nice boost to your retirement savings!

Turn Benefits into Fun with the My K-C Benefits App!

Riddle Me This...

To encourage you to explore all the great information on the app, let’s have some fun and test your knowledge about your K-C benefits. Below are riddles with clues describing benefit plans or benefit-related actions. Answers to the riddles are hidden throughout the app and are indicated with the Cupid-themed icon shown to the right.

Riddle No. 1

I offer discounts and perks galore, allowing you to shop and dine more. What am I?

Hint: Think savings and exclusive perks.

Riddle No. 2

From degrees to certificates, I help pave the way for a brighter future, day by day. What am I?

Hint: Financial help for growing your skills.

Riddle No. 3

I provide support when life gets tough, with counseling and resources when things are rough. What am I?

Hint: Life and emotional wellbeing resources and tools.

Riddle No. 4

I give you peace of mind each day, knowing if something happens to you, your loved ones will be okay. What am I?

Hint: Coverage that safeguards your family’s financial future.

Riddle No. 5

A treasure chest of details awaits, from health to wealth and time off dates. To unlock the secrets and find what’s new, explore the resources outlined, just for you. What am I?

Hint: Your go-to for policy and plan details.

Riddle No. 6

I’m a virtual guide for your care, from starting a family to changes you bear. With support for parenthood and pregnancy too, I’m here online, just waiting for you. What am I?

Hint: A digital platform for personalized health and family support.

Riddle No. 7

I’m the moments that change the course of your days, from marriage to moves to welcoming babes. I open the door to adjust what you need; your benefits shift with life’s new speed. What am I?

Hint: This section is about life’s big changes.

Did You Know?

The My K-C Benefits app gives you quick, easy ways to make the most of your benefits and find the information you need. Review your benefits in the app and explore all the available resources that are right at your fingertips!

The app sends personalized benefits notifications to you throughout the year to help you manage your benefits. Make sure to turn on notifications in your phone settings to receive push notifications.

Go to mykcbenefits.com/app for more information. For technical support, call the K-C Benefits Information Line at 800-551-2333 and select Technical Support from the menu.

Riddle Answers
  1. Employee Discount Program
  2. Education Assistance
  3. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  4. Life Insurance
  5. Guides/Policies/Summary Plan Descriptions
  6. Family Building Support
  7. Life Events

Tips for Staying Healthy, Wealthy, (and Wise) in 2025

Make the most of them with the tips and reminders to help you plan a healthy, prosperous 2025.

Make the Most of Your Preventive Care

Taking small steps to prevent health problems is more effective and less costly than waiting to deal with a chronic issue later. K-C’s preventive health benefits make it easy for you to be proactive about your medical, dental, and vision care.

Here are some ways to make the most of the benefits you’re enrolled in (if applicable) to stay on top of your physical health:

Establish a relationship with a primary care doctor. Good medical care starts with regularly seeing a primary care doctor, who can coordinate overall care, provide referrals to specialists, and help you stay on top of age-recommended screenings.

Take advantage of free preventive medical care. Our K-C medical plan covers preventive services like annual physical exams, immunizations, and age-related screenings (e.g., mammograms, prostate cancer screenings, colonoscopies) at 100% when you go to an in-network provider. Scheduling regular preventive care is an investment in yourself and allows you to identify serious health issues early.

Schedule regular dental cleanings and exams. It’s important to stay on top of your oral health, as gum disease and other dental issues are often indicators of other medical issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. K-C’s dental plan covers preventive and diagnostic care at 100%.

Have your eyes checked annually. With screen time being a reality for all of us, regular eye exams are a good idea, even if you don’t wear contact lenses or glasses. K-C’s vision plan through EyeMed covers an annual exam at 100% after a $15 copay, with generous allowances for frames and lenses.

For more information on how the plans cover services, go to the Health section of the My K-C Benefits app.

Give Your Financial Security a Boost

Here are some ways you can create peace of mind when it comes to your finances and savings goals:

Build your emergency savings. Fidelity’s Goal Booster program makes it simple to successfully set aside money into an emergency fund, a rainy-day fund, or even an “uh oh” account. Even a small monthly savings can go a long way. To learn more and start saving, go to the Wealth section of the My K-C Benefits app and select Financial Wellbeing Support/Boost Your Savings.

Make sure you have beneficiaries on file. It’s important to let K-C know where you want your money and benefits to go if something unexpected happens to you. Your 401(k) plan, life insurance policies, and Health Savings Account (HSA) require you to designate beneficiaries.

To view or update your beneficiaries using the My K-C Benefits app, go to Resources > Update Beneficiaries.

Review your estate planning documents. Don’t have a will? Consider creating one in 2025 to ensure that clear instructions are in place for your loved ones. Enrolled in K-C’s legal insurance plan through LegalEase? Estate planning and will preparation services are covered when you use a participating network attorney.

File your 2024 taxes on time to avoid penalties and interest. The filing deadline for 2024 income tax returns is Tuesday, April 15.* Your 2024 Form W-2 from K-C can be downloaded from UKG.

Below is an overview of the health-related tax documents you may receive for 2024.

Form Description Timing Delivery
Form 1099-SA Shows funds withdrawn from an HSA in 2024; use to complete your tax return. Late January An electronic version of the form will be available on netbenefits.com > Health Savings Account > Tax Information. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, you must elect US mail delivery by going to netbenefits.com > Health Savings Account > Update Personal Information > Communication Preferences.
Form 1095 Displays the months of the year that you and your eligible dependents were offered or enrolled in K-C medical coverage. Early March (to employees with a paper delivery election) An electronic version of the 2024 form will be available on kcbenefitcompass.com by mid-February. If you elected to receive a paper copy, your form will be mailed in March.
Form 5498-SA Includes information about all HSA contributions made for 2024; for your information only. On or after May 31 (tax filing deadline) An electronic version of the form will be available on netbenefits.com > Health Savings Account > Tax Information. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, you must elect US mail delivery by going to netbenefits.com > Health Savings Account > Update Personal Information > Communication Preferences.

*Filing dates may vary if you live in a state impacted by a natural disaster.

Tax Form Questions?

  • For questions on Form 1095: Call the K-C Benefits Information Line at 800-551-2333 and select the Health & Welfare option. Empyrean representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
  • For questions on Form 1099-SA and Form 5498-SA: Call the K-C Benefits Information Line at 800-551-2333 and select the 401(k), HSA, & Pension option. Fidelity representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.

Knowledge is Key: Fuel Up With Fun and Facts!

Join a webinar to make the most of your 2025 benefits.

Last fall, you made choices when you enrolled in your benefits for 2025.** But how much do you really know about using your benefits? Maybe there are additional features offered that you’re not aware of.

To give you the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about K-C’s benefits, we’re offering a series of educational webinars.

Upcoming Webinars

Benefit Date Time

Hinge Health: Elevate Your Health Journey.†

Learn More		 March 3 12–1 p.m. ET

Money Review: Discover Financial Resources That You Didn’t Know Existed.

Learn More		 March 4 12–1 p.m. ET

Need a Boost? Meet EAP.†

Learn More		 March 5 12 p.m.–12:30 p.m. ET

LegalEASE: Maximize Your Legal Benefits with Ease.†

Learn More		 March 10 12–1 p.m. ET

Stay Protected: Understand Your ID Theft Protection Benefits with Norton LifeLock.†

Learn More		 March 13 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET

Personal Security Insights: Proven Strategies for Safeguarding Your Wealth and Family.†

Learn More		 March 19 12–1 p.m. ET

Discover the Potential of your Health Savings Account.†

Learn More		 March 25 12–1 p.m. ET

See Clearly: Unlock EyeMed Vision Benefits.†

Learn More		 March 26 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity: Your Safety Net.†

Learn More		 March 27 12–1 p.m. ET

**If applicable

†This webinar will be recorded and available on the My K-C Benefits app > Resources.

Treat Your Heart to Something Sweet

If you’re focused on improving your health through nutrition, you may skip dessert altogether. But just because you put in the work to keep your heart healthy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice sweets to reach your goals. Instead you can make your own desserts and focus on using heart-healthy ingredients, such as fresh fruits, nuts, whole grains, oats, and even dark chocolate.

February celebrates both American Heart Health and Valentine’s Day. These decadent brownies can fulfill your chocolate craving without expanding your waistline. In each satisfying serving, you’ll find only 110 calories and 6 grams of fat. What’s not to love?

Recipe: Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup granular no-calorie sweetener
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cherry preserves, sugar-free
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray.
  3. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  4. Combine flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
  5. Combine cherry preserves, water, and oil in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  6. Add preserves mixture to flour mixture; stir well. Add egg and egg white; stir until smooth. Stir in semisweet chocolate chips.
  7. Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Source: Cleveland Clinic

Nutrition information (per serving)

Makes 16 servings

  • Calories: 110
  • Total fat: 6 g
  • Saturated fat: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Dietary fiber: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Sugars: 4 g

Disclaimer

This site is provided to help Kimberly-Clark (K-C) employees better understand their benefit plans. It does not guarantee coverage under a plan and does not provide complete descriptions of K-C benefit plans. K-C reserves the right to change these plans at any time. In all cases, the formal Plan Documents will govern.

If you are an organized hourly employee covered by these plans, see your HR representative or other person designated at your unit for information on how your plan(s) may differ from the information on this site. You may also call the Benefits Information Line at 800-551-2333. Empyrean representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and Fidelity representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. From outside the U.S., dial your country’s toll-free AT&T Direct Access number then enter 800-551-2333.