Hinge Health, Illinois Tech's digital exercise therapy partner, is expanding their services to include support for recovery for elbow, hand, wrist, ankle and foot joint pain. Services for these new programs will continue to be completely free for Illinois Tech's Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan members and their eligible dependents. Programs for back, knee, hip, neck, shoulder and other joint pain continue to be available as they have been.

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If you weren't able to attend the presentation earlier this month on all of the other great benefits available to you at Illinois Tech, you can now view the recording of the April 17, 2024, presentation. You can do so by visiting the Human Resources' Benefit Resources website. You will need to be logged with your Illinois Tech credentials to access the page.

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As we move into spring and the weather improves, it's a great time to work on developing healthier habits surrounding getting in more activity, weight management, mindful eating, or even just making yourself a priority. The BCBS Wondr Health program might be just what you need to start working on improving your habits and start reaping the benefits that come along with them, such as improved sleep, less anxiety, and increased confidence.

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This month, TELUS Health (formerly Lifeworks), Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is focusing on neurodiversity. Check out the Heartbeat Newsletter for articles such as "Discovering you have a neurodiverse condition in adulthood" and "Exploring autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)." When you visit the Heartbeat Newsletter site, you also have access to prior months’ newsletters and all of their articles, videos, and resources. you can also read below for the links to this month's orientation sessions and webinars, and for more information on TELUS Health's ongoing programs.

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Illinois Tech health plan members now have access to more pharmacies for the medications you take regularly. Effective April 1, 2024, CVS/Caremark, our health plan's pharmacy benefits manager, has expanded the list of pharmacies where members can fill 90-day supplies of many of the medications they take regularly (for things like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc.).

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Human Resources is pleased to present a series of Financial Wellness courses, made possible by Illinois Tech’s partnership with PNC Bank. The second course of 2024 will focus on the many considerations for those interested in home ownership, and will take place virtually on Tuesday, April 16, at 12:45 p.m. In this workshop, you’ll learn about what you need to do to be financially ready to buy your first home, what to expect when applying for a mortgage, and which government programs may be able to help make home ownership more affordable for you.

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Do you take advantage of the major tax savings available to you through our Flexible Spending and pretax commuter benefit options? Are you familiar with the variety of major discounts available through our Perkspot program? How about our Employee Assistance Program, our pet insurance option, our partnerships with Equinox, PNC Bank, and Corporate America Credit Union? Join Viktoria Rill on April 16 or 17 to learn about all of these and other great benefit programs available to you.

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If you weren't able to attend the presentation earlier this month on the perks and extra programs available to you through Illinois Tech's dental, vision, and life/disability plans, you can now view the recording of the March 6, 2024, presentation. You can do so by visiting the Human Resources' Benefit Resources website.

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Women face specific health issues that can have a significant impact on wellbeing. Stay informed and move toward taking control by reading this month's articles from TELUS Health (formerly Lifeworks), Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program. Check out the Heartbeat Newsletter for articles such as The importance of assertiveness in work-life balance, and Understanding menopause. 

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