TIAA – Market Jitters and Perspective
Click HERE for more information from TIAA on TIAA’s perspective on the U.S. economy and recent market volatility.
Priority Health – Accessing Online Visits and COVID-19 Preparations
Accessing Online (virtual) Visits
Log into your Priority Health Account > Go To My Health Care on the top ribbon > Video Visit with a doctor
COVID-19 Preparations
If you need to prepare for extra medication (beyond a 30 day refill) please contact Priority Health to see how they can assist- 800-956-1954.
See Priority Health’s COVID-19 public information page HERE.
Employee Anniversaries – March
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. 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
TIAA Live and Recorded Webinars for March
This information is available to you for downloading from the Live Webinar Plan Sponsor Landing Page. The March line-up includes some fantastic topics highlighted below. By the way, the webinars are recorded and available on the live webinar platform for 30 days post event:
UPCOMING HOT TOPICS
Introduction to Social Security
Many people collect Social Security benefits but not all understand how benefits are calculated, how to apply or basic strategies for claiming benefits. Learn the basics about Social Security including eligibility, how to apply, how your benefit is calculated and strategies for claiming benefits.
March 17 at 12 p.m. (ET)
Market proof your retirement*
In retirement—and the years leading up to it—protecting your savings becomes just as important as growing it. Join us to learn how to create your own personal pension with TIAA Traditional, offered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA).**
March 18 at 12 p.m. (ET)
Understanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
You may know about the tax advantages of contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA), but did you know that HSAs are also a way to save for health care in retirement? This webinar will help you understand unique aspects of HSAs including how they help account owners to pay for current health care expenses and save for those in the future. We hope that you will join us for this educational event.
March 19 at 12 p.m. (ET)
One important note, please ensure that you only share the following link with NMC employees: www.tiaa.org/webinars. Both TIAA members and non-members can take advantage of the webinars. The registration link has a guest log in.
Priority Health Electronic Delivery
Members can opt for paperless Explanation of Benefit forms (EOB’s) by first logging in to their Member Portal, then selecting the “My profile” button in the top right hand corner:
- Select Message & Notification settings from the left hand menu:
- Scroll down until you see the toggle for EOB preferences, where you can elect yes or no.
Updated Personnel Action Sheet (PAS)
HR has made some updates to the PAS. Please find the updated form in the forms section of the NMC website. NMC Home Page > Forms (top banner) > Human Resources > Payroll > Personnel Action Sheet.
This form should be used for all change requests that impact an employee’s pay or position. It will also replace the use of the “Additional Pay Authorization” form.
Accessing Priority Health Rewards
Priority Health has a rewards program that gives you a monetary reward for choosing the best value option.
Log into your Priority Health online account.
.Choose the MY HEALTH CARE tab at the top > Cost Estimator
Here is some information about the Rewards Program.
Kudos!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Looking for information about Benefits?
The NMC website has a page dedicated to benefit information- check it out HERE!
Changes to HRToolbench access (job descriptions)
HRToolbench will no longer be available after February 29, 2020. The company that manages the software is closing. HR will be managing job descriptions and classification going forward. HR will have access to all of the data now held in HRToolbench, but if you want to save a copy of your job description for any reason, please do so before February 29, 2020. Let Hollie DeWalt know if you have any questions.
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.