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Benefits - September & October 2024

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Open Enrollment: November 4, 2024, to November 15, 2024 鈥 more details to come!

Fall Wellness Events

Please join the Human Resources Department for our fall semester wellness events
           November 8 - The Ripple Effect with EAP provider BRiDGES
           December 18 - Snowflake Making
 

含羞草传媒 is partnering with Community Memorial Hospital again this year for mammogram screenings. 

含羞草传媒 employees who sign up will receive a call from CMH staff members who will complete the registration process and collect insurance information ahead of time, allowing a reduced wait time on the day of the appointment.

Community Memorial is committed to ensuring our community stays safe and healthy! Part of taking good care of yourself is making sure you are getting the appropriate health screenings. Our Imaging services make it easy for you to get your annual screenings, close to home. Our certified technologists have years of specialty imaging experience and will provide you with compassionate, care-focused women鈥檚 healthcare.

HigherED EAP 

Lean on your EAP During the Holiday Season-Live Presentations in October and November

Leading up to the holiday season and the season itself can be a stressful time. Caring for yourself is essential to maintaining wellbeing and building resilience. 


 

The two 30-minute Self Care Sessions will be presented by an ESI Account Manager who will highlight strategies you can use during the holiday season, and every day, for psychological, emotional, and physical wellness.

Self-Care Strategies for Psychological and Emotional Wellness: Learn how our thinking, planning, and communicating can help us avoid becoming overwhelmed by holiday stress.

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Self-Care Strategies for Physical Wellness: Learn how caring for yourself through nutrition, sleep, exercise, and relaxation can help minimize the effects of holiday stress.

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Please register in advance for the sessions as space is limited!

含羞草传媒 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 800-252-4555 or log on to the website: .

Behavioral Telemedicine (for those enrolled in 含羞草传媒鈥檚 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 鈥 wherever and whenever you need to. No 20% coinsurance imposed.

Telemedicine: 866-692-5045 (for those enrolled in 含羞草传媒鈥檚 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 or drive times. See how . 

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.

Retirement Planning

Fidelity 
Virtual Fidelity appointments can be scheduled online at (search 含羞草传媒 University and virtual appointments) or by calling 1-800-642-7131. 

Appointments are available on the following dates: October 15th , November 12th,  December 10th

New Retirement Participant with Fidelity Don't forget to create your NetBenefits online account. 
    Go to and click 鈥淩egister as a new user.鈥 Follow the instructions to set your unique username and password. Then log in to see the features of your 含羞草传媒 University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan account. Remember: Don鈥檛 reuse passwords and avoid weak, commonly used passwords.
    The NetBenefits lets you customize your experience. You can select a topic for more information when prompted, or you can watch the demo from start to finish and then learn more.

- join Fidelity every Wednesday for a 20 minute webinar on the latest headlines, current market conditions and what it all means for you.

TIAA 
Virtual TIAA appointments can be scheduled or by calling 800-732-8353. 

Appointments are available on the following dates: October 16, November 20 and December 12, 2024