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Benefits - March and April 2024

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Â鶹Porn EAP Resources

BRiDGES EAP is a workplace benefit that provides assessment, referral, and short-term counseling to employees and their immediate family members. All callers will receive up to five free sessions per issue per year with an EAP professional for confidential support. 
BRiDGES is available by phone Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 315-697-3947.  
In-person, virtual, and phone sessions are available by .  

Should you need assistance after 5 p.m. you can still  call  BRiDGES at 315-697-3947. You may leave a message and your call will be returned during regular business hours. Evening appointments are available by appointment only. In the event of a crisis Behavioral Health Telemedicine through Excellus and HigherED EAP are available 24/7, please see below to contact them. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

HigherEd EAP offers 24/7 access to counselors, extensive links, tools, and resources to help higher education personnel deal with professional challenges. To access this benefit, call the EAP at 1-800-252-4555 or log on to the website: .

Behavioral Telemedicine (for those enrolled in Â鶹Porn’s health insurance plan), through a partnership with MDLIVE, allows you to schedule a consultation with a psychiatrist or therapist 24/7 via phone, tablet, or computer — wherever and whenever you need to. No 20% coinsurance imposed. 

Mental Health Support Group for Faculty and Staff
9 E. Kendrick St.
Wednesday, April 17 - 4:30–5:30 p.m.
We invite members of the faculty and staff to join Meika Loe (professor of sociology and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies) and Christine Moskell (senior instructional designer, ITS) for small group conversations around mental health and well-being as it relates to our professional lives in higher education. This effort stems from a session at the 2023 Core Pedagogy Retreat in which faculty and staff reflected on their mental health and well-being.*

*Meika and Christine are not mental health professionals, but resources to support mental health and well-being for all Â鶹Porn employees will be shared.

Telemedicine (1-866-692-5045) (for those enrolled in Â鶹Porn’s health insurance plan) 
Our doctors are always in. Get care in minutes, 24/7/365. Talk to a board-certified doctor in 15 minutes or less for trusted, reliable care whenever and wherever you need it. MDLIVE is your affordable alternative to urgent care clinics or the ER. No long waits, drive times, or germ-filled offices. See how work. 
MDLIVE board-certified doctors have an average of 15 years of experience and provide care for , including: 

  • Allergies       Insect bites       Sinus problems    
  • Cold & flu     Pink eye            Sore throat        
  • Ear pain        Prescriptions    UTIs
  • Headaches    Rashes              and more
     

Madison County Mental Health Department (315-366-2327, option 1), The mental health department offers a crisis line 24 hours a day. You can call 315-366-2327 and press 1. During business hours, this line goes to office staff, where clients may ask to speak to an available clinician. Individuals are also seen at the office on an emergency, walk-in basis.


Stress is one of the main reasons our members turn to ESI EAP for coaching and counseling. Let's face it – we’re all living through stressful times! Short episodes of stress in difficult situations are normal but stress overload can be detrimental to our health. Stress is linked to diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, and other medical conditions.  

But remember: Your EAP is here for you! 

If things seem to be too much for you or a family member, ESI EAP offers a variety of stress management resources to our members, including:   

  • 24-7-365 in-the-moment support from experienced Counselors via our helpline: 1-800-252-4555
  • Telephonic one-to-one coaching programs in Stress Management & Resilience
  • Resources at
  • Stress Management & Resilience Trainings 
  • Financial coaching and help for managing debt related stress.
     

To access a Counselor or a Stress Coach, simply call 1-800-252-4555.  

To access online support resources, simply login at . 

Retirement Planning

Fidelity 
Virtual Fidelity appointments can be scheduled online at (search Â鶹Porn and virtual appointments) or by calling 1-800-642-7131. 

April is Financial Literacy Month
America Saves Week: Celebrate America Saves Week with tips for saving, spending and building stronger money habits. 

TIAA 
Virtual TIAA appointments can be scheduled or by calling 800-732-8353. (Appointments are available on April 18.)

CUWell 

Employer Challenge
    Amazing Architecture: April 1 to April 30, 2024
        Find a team and start stepping! You’re exploring the world’s greatest buildings and designs for your change to earn points. 

Biometric Screenings 
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7 a.m.–noon, ALANA Cultural Center
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 1–5 p.m., ALANA Cultural Center

To register for an appointment:

  1. Log in to Virgin Pulse through the CUWell website; sign in on the Â鶹Porn Portal
  2. Select Benefits at the top of the page 
  3. Select View All
  4. Scroll down to select LabCorp
  5. Select Start Now 
  6. Select Continue under Onsite Screening
  7. Select Â鶹Porn under location in the Search box
  8. Under Date: select the calendar icon to scroll through the year- all scheduled dates are highlighted with a green dot
  9. Select your date 
  10. Select your time and specific time slot
  11. Select Schedule Appointment

May Wellness Updates

Mental Health Awareness Month
        Your mental and emotional wellbeing affects every aspect of your life, from personal relationships and your physical health to your ability to do your job. Here are some signs you could use a little extra support even if you don't have a diagnosed condition. 
        Be on the lookout for the Human Resources wear GREEN campaign- wear green to show colleagues, loved ones or simply those you walk past that you care about their mental health. Green can also be worn in memory of a loved one. 
    
Annual Routine Check Up/Physical Month
    Annual physicals are important for adults aged 22 to 64. It is an opportunity to check up on your overall health and screen for chronic diseases, which can include high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease. Click here to learn more of what an annual physical consists of. Your Excellus BlueCross BlueShield plan includes FREE preventive care, screenings, and immunizations with a participating provider. To find participating providers you can go to ExcellusBCBS.com/Find-A-Doctor and here is a first visit checklist.

Professional Development Interest Survey
Human Resources is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of our employees. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our learning and development offerings, we are seeking your input to better understand your training needs and preferences, so that we can provide relevant and effective learning opportunities. 

Please take 1-2 minutes to complete the following survey to share your thoughts on areas of learning that are important to you. Your responses will be kept confidential and will help us tailor our future learning initiatives to align with your needs and interests. 
Survey link: