Office of Human Resources Archive

  • BCBS Fitness Program: $0 Enrollment During September 2024

    BCBS Fitness Program: $0 Enrollment During September 2024

    New, eligible members of Illinois Tech's Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan can sign up for the BCBS Fitness Program and save when they take advantage of the waived enrollment opportunity during the month of September.

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  • Tuition Remission Policy Update

    Tuition Remission Policy Update

    Illinois Tech's Tuition Remission policy has been updated in order to clarify the benefit.

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  • TELUS Health July Features and Webinars

    TELUS Health July Features and Webinars

    This month, TELUS Health (formerly Lifeworks), Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is highlighting substance abuse related topics with articles in the Heartbeat Newsletter. You can visit the Heartbeat Hub to read articles on strategies for interacting with friends or family members struggling in this area, as well as information on recovery.

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  • Don’t Miss Out on Your 403(b) Retirement Plan Match

    Don’t Miss Out on Your 403(b) Retirement Plan Match

    Are you a faculty member approaching your first anniversary or a staff member approaching your second anniversary, or have you recently hit these anniversaries? You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement Form to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.

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  • BCBS Member Rewards Cash Incentives Available for Even More Procedures

    BCBS Member Rewards Cash Incentives Available for Even More Procedures

    Consider using the Member Rewards program to find the most cost-effective, high-quality location for your mammogram, colonoscopies, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, even surgeries such as sinus surgery, knee and hip replacements, and cardiac surgery.

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  • TELUS Health May Features for Mental Health Awareness Month

    TELUS Health May Features for Mental Health Awareness Month

    This month, TELUS Health (formerly Lifeworks), Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is highlighting Mental Health awareness month with webinars, articles in the Heartbeat Newsletter, and a mental health microsite called Promoting mental wellness to family and friends.

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  • Health and Emergency Assistance Services While Traveling Overseas

    Health and Emergency Assistance Services While Traveling Overseas

    If you’re traveling this summer, whether on university business or for personal reasons, you can feel secure knowing that our benefits plans have you covered.

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  • Hinge Health’s Free Services Are Expanding to Help Recovery From Smaller Joint Pain

    Hinge Health’s Free Services Are Expanding to Help Recovery From Smaller Joint Pain

    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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  • Now Available: Recording of Maximizing Your Other Benefits Presentation

    Now Available: Recording of Maximizing Your Other Benefits Presentation

    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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  • Focus on Healthy Habits This Spring With Wondr Health, a BCBS Health Plan Program

    Focus on Healthy Habits This Spring With Wondr Health, a BCBS Health Plan Program

    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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