Change in vision benefits for PEBB-Eligible employees for 2025

PEBB-Eligible employees will see a change in their vision benefit for 2025, with those benefits being moved to a standalone benefits and no longer be embedded in our medical plans.  The employer will cover the premium, so there will be no associated employee premium.  Watch for more information in the HCA May 2024 For Your Benefit newsletter, and from HCA and WSU Benefits starting this Fall.  You will make your vision plan election during Open Enrollment via Workday.   

Retirement resources through WSU

Are you aware of the retirement resources provided through WSU?  One of the most popular is being able to meet with a TIAA representative in person, or via Zoom or phone. Call 1-800-732-8353 or schedule online. Another one is the bi-monthly pre-retirement seminars that provide WSU processes and other valuable information.  Visit the retirement informaiton page on the Benefits website for the latest schedule. for the latest schedule.

Resources available through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP offers an abundance of free and reduced-fee Work-Life resources. Most employees are aware that EAP provides up to three free confidential counseling session to help with personal and work-related issues and your quality of life.  But did you know they also provide an abundance of Work-Life Resources to help with legal, financial, family, aging, mental health, relationships, professional development, and more!  The resources range from webinars, recorded sessions, calculators, and legal forms, in addition to a large library of articles.  And again, you have access to these free resources!  Visit the EAP website, and the Work-Life Portal. 

Catch the replay of the EAP on-site Wellness sessions in Percipio

If you didn’t have the opportunity to participate in the April 17th sessions presented by Washington State Employee Assistance Program Director, Jennifer Nguyen, the replays are available in Percipio. Each session was available on-site at the Pullman Campus, with simultaneous streaming via Zoom for system-wide attendance.

Navigating the Pace of Change: During these challenging times we have all experienced and continue to experience a significant amount of change. You may be feeling overwhelmed or be looking for ideas around how to manage the challenges that come with change. Today we’ll be talking about the human side of change to help you better understand what you and others are experiencing, ways you might be impacted by change, actions you can take to navigate change based on your unique response to stress, and resources and supports available to you.

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Actionable Ways to Incorporate Wellness into Your Workday: In our fast-paced work environments, it’s easy to overlook the importance of personal well-being. Today, we’ll explore practical strategies and techniques to incorporate wellness into our daily routines, ultimately enhancing our productivity, satisfaction, and overall quality of life.

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Take time for Wellbeing with SmartHealth

SmartHealth is a confidential, online, comprehensive well-being program offered to benefit-eligible employees by the state of Washington. Start your journey by taking a well-being assessment to take inventory of your current state and identify strengths and areas of improvement, then choose activities to participate in. A wide variety of activities include not only physical and nutritional but also social, financial, family, benefits, mental and emotional health, diabetes/pre-diabetes, medical savings account, dependent assistance, etc.  A plethora of things you can participate in to enhance your wellness and earn the Wellness Incentive!  All benefit-eligible employees have access to SmartHealth to help you in your wellness goals, and medical plan subscribers can earn $125 toward healthcare costs by participating! Take time to get started today.

Content Credit: Ann Monroe, HRS Benefits Director