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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Fidelity & TIAA, Illinois Tech's 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, will both be available this spring for one-on-one retirement planning sessions, both in-person and virtual. They will also both be offering a series of financial workshops and webinars in March.

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Did you know that there are extra perks associated with Illinois Tech's Delta Dental, EyeMed Vision, and BCBS Ancillary Life & Disability benefits? Join Viktoria Rill, Illinois Tech's Sr. Director of Total Rewards & People Development, to learn about how you can get extra dental cleanings for free each year, access extra protections when you travel, take advantage of discount programs through each vendor, and more.

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