Kudos!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Priority Health Prescription Coverage – IMPORTANT
Please take note that it is important to check in with Priority Health on your current prescriptions. Find out if the medication is covered under their formulary and does it require a prior-authorization form? There will be some difference between Blue Cross and Priority Health regarding prescription coverage.
Priority Health Prescription Coverage is explained HERE.
Kudos!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
What can accrued sick time be used for?
Sick leave will include all provisions in the Paid Medical Leave Act as of 3/29/19 which include: employee’s own or a family member’s (defined as child, parent, spouse, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) mental or physical illness, injury or health condition; employee’s own or a family member’s medical diagnosis, care or treatment for a mental or physical illness, injury or health condition; employee’s own or a family member’s preventative medical care; employee’s own or a family member’s domestic violence and sexual assault related matters, such as when the employee or family member is a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault for the purpose of medical care or psychological or other counseling for physical or psychological injury or disability, to obtain services from a victim services organization, for relocation purposes, to obtain legal services, to participate in any court proceedings related to or resulting from domestic violence or sexual assault; and matters related to public health emergency situations, such as closure of employee’s primary workplace by order of a public official due to a public health emergency, to care for a child whose school or place of care has been closed by order of a public official due to a public health emergency, or if it has been determined by health authorities that the employee’s own or the family member’s presence in the community would jeopardize the health of others due to a communicable disease.
Also, if you have accrued sick leave you can use 2 days per anniversary year for Personal Business Leave. Please see the policy HERE.
Maintain Don’t Gain Challenge Results
- 58 members participated in the challenge.
- 39 members MET the challenge (not gaining more than 3 pounds).
- 4 members did not meet the challenge.
- 15 members did not weigh out or provide a weigh out via email.
- 3 people lost more than 5 pounds.
- Congrats to Bill Czyzyk for being the drawing winner and $100 gift card.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge. I do wish all NMC members success as they continue on their well-being journey throughout 2020!
- Marissa Jarrett
Health Benefit Summary Documents
Please use the following links to access summary documents for your coverage.
Check your Life Insurance Beneficiaries in ADP
To check your beneficiaries, go to ADP > Myself > Benefits > Enrollments > View Benefits
- Be sure the date is in 2020.
- Scroll down to Employee Life section.
- If you are satisfied with the beneficiaries, no action is needed.
- If you need to make a change, click on the green pencil icon to edit.
- If you need to add a beneficiary who is not listed, contact Hollie DeWalt in HR.
Priority Health Updates/Reminders
Link to Priority Health Approved Drug List- HERE
Link to updated Summaries-CORE and High Deductible
Link to Prior Authorization form for prescriptions (Traditional)- HERE
- 90-day prescription will be 2 co-pays
- Priority Health uses Express Scripts for mail order (same as Blue Cross)
- When you register as a new user on the website- Priorityhealth.com- you will be asked many questions about your history (old addresses, cars, relatives…) to verify your identity.
ADP Reminders (Life Insurance Beneficiaries)
- Please use ADP to update your address and personal phone numbers
- Check your time off balances
- Check-in on your life insurance beneficiaries:
ADP > Myself > Benefits > Enrollments > View Benefits
- Be sure the date is in 2020
- Scroll down to Employee Life section
- If you are satisfied with the beneficiaries, no action needed
- If you need to make a change- click on the green pencil icon to edit
- If you need to add a beneficiary who is not listed- contact Hollie DeWalt in HR
News from the Fitness Center
- Free NMC Fitness Center access for the month of January for NMC Staff and Faculty.
- One new employee will win a free membership to the NMC Fitness Center and a complimentary fitness center towel.
- Open Recreation, 12pm to 2pm in the Physical Education building.
- Certified trainers available to help you get started on your fitness journey.
- Snow shoes available for checkout in North Hall.
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Internal Promotions
The following employees were promoted internally. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Priority Health Updates/Reminders
Link to Priority Health Approved Drug List- HERE
Link to updated Summaries-CORE and High Deductible
Link to Prior Authorization form for prescriptions (Traditional)- HERE
- A 90-day prescription will be 2 co-pays
- Priority Health uses Express Scripts for mail order (same as Blue Cross)
- You should expect your Priority card in the mail the first week of January- If you have an immediate need to access care and have not received your card, please contact Hollie DeWalt in HR and she will be able to assist.
Wellness
Here are some fun holiday workouts to try! (more…)
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Internal Promotions
The following employees were promoted internally. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Kudos!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
December Wellness Activities
December 2, 2019- Gliding Disc & Bender Ball Workout
Join Marissa for 15 minutes of low-impact fun using the gliding discs and bender balls to challenge your mind, body, strength, and core. *Slacks or comfortable clothes that allow for movement are best for today’s activities. Some movements will occur on the floor, but modifications can be made for those who would prefer not to be on the floor.
December 16, 2019- Seasonal Affective Disorder Presentation
Watch your calendar for details!!