With COVID-19, many Esse Health employees or their family members are currently working remotely, some of us for the first time.  While a flexible dress code and not having to commute are definite perks of remote work, working from home also has its challenges.   Join us as Lisa Paschke from PAS shares strategies to maintain productivity, work-life balance, and stay resilient when working remotely.  By focusing on what we can control, and reaching out for help when needed, we can make working remotely a successful experience! Additional Resources: Working Remotely – Tips For Employees Working Remotely – Tips For Managers NY Times Article: How To Work From Home, if You’ve Never Done It Before Contact PAS:1-800-356-0845 www.paseap.com  |  Company code: 0148 For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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EBU019- Managing the Challenges of Working Remotely

We could all use personal assistance, especially with new challenges added by COVID-19. Lisa Paschke, from Personal Assistance Services (PAS), joins us to talk about all the things PAS can do for you.   Don't forget, PAS coaches are there to point you to whatever resources you may need in "Life" - for both the good changes and the bad. From Parenting Consultations, to Health and Nutrition Coaching, Organizing Coaches, Financial Coaches, and discounts - everyone can find something to benefit from. As always, PAS is there too if the current COVID-19 situation has you feeling a heightened sense of anxiety or not feeling yourself. PAS services are 100% FREE and confidential for Esse Health employees and their dependents. Contact PAS1-800-356-0845 www.paseap.com | Company code: 0148 FREE and confidential   Additional Resources: PAS COVID-19 Resource Site Handout: “Managing the Emotional Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic” Child Care COVID-19 Resources Crisis Resources   For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU018-What Can PAS Do For You... COVID-19 Edition

At Esse Health We Want You Well, and our benefit package was designed with this in mind. Open enrollment is your one chance per year to make any changes to your benefits or the family members you cover.  It’s important to review all of your options because your benefit choices have a significant impact on you and your family’s physical and financial well-being. We've updated our 2019 episode with Phillip Prichard of HM Benefits who explains what to consider when choosing your benefits including: evaluating your Health Plan options reviewing your HSA or FSA contribution reviewing Voluntary Benefit options  For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn

EBU017-What To Consider At Open Enrollment (rerelease)

Open Enrollment is your one chance per year to make any changes to your benefits or the family members you cover. Laurie Davis from J.W. Terrill joins us to discuss a few changes to our benefit plans for 2020 including: The addition of an Esse Health Provider Network to our Medical Plans The change in our Pharmacy Benefits Administration to RxBenefits/Express Scripts (ESI) The addition of chiropractic coverage to our Medical Plans Slight premium and deductible changes. Listen as we cover the basics of what you need to know for Open Enrollment 2020. Additional Resources: Click here to view the 2020 National Preferred Formulary or locate an Express Scripts (ESI) participating retail pharmacy.   For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU016-What's New For 2020 Open Enrollment

We know the importance of scheduling “tune-ups” for our cars to keep them running their best and preventing major issues like an engine overhaul, but do we apply those same principles to our health?... We should! A few key numbers can give us a snapshot of our current health and likelihood of having future illness like diabetes or heart disease. Hear about an opportunity for employees covered on Esse Health’s Medical Plans to “know your numbers” and get a biometric health screening performed for FREE. Our own Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rishi Sud, and Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Mindy Musselman also sit down and talk to us about what to do with the information once you’ve gotten your results and how to take the right steps to stay in good health Not covered under our Aetna Plan?Skip ahead to apply Dr. Sud and Mindy’s tips on why to talk to your doctor about having a biometric screening performed: 0:00-7:24 – Details of the Aetna screening opportunity 7:25-12:22 – Why get a screening and what to do with your results Additional Resources: - Click here for instructions for scheduling your biometric screening. - Click here for how to get a $50 gift card through Aetna.   For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU015-Why Get A Biometric Screening And What To Do With The Results

It’s finally here!!! The new 2019-2020 Wellness Rewards Program is out and we’ve got all you need to know – from a new design to exciting new point options and additional rewards. Don’t miss your chance to improve your well-being while earning an extra 8 hours of PTO. Plus, get a shot at winning an extra week of PTO or other great prizes like a FitBit watch or Ninja Foodi! Click here to download your rewards log and get started! For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU014-The All New Wellness Rewards Program

Esse Health’s employee wellness programs are kicking off in May! We’ve got everything you need to know about what’s coming up - from a sneak peak at this year’s Wellness Rewards Program to the new biometric screening opportunity. Plus, Esse Health CEO, Mike Castellano, gets us started with the 2019 CEO Challenge – a step challenge to encourage us all to find fun ways to be more active. And there’s still time to join Esse Health at the 2019 AHA Heart Walk. You can get warmed up for the CEO Challenge and finish your walk around the warning track inside Busch Stadium. At Esse Health, We want YOU well too – so don’t miss any of these fun opportunities to improve your well-being! Step up and take the CEO Challenge here: - Program Guide - Personal Step Tracking Form Click here to find out more about the AHA Heart Walk on May 18, 2019.  For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU013-What's Coming Up In Wellness

Most of us understand it's a good idea to have some form of household budget. But with health care, we don't always know when we are going to spend money or how much it's going to cost - which makes it a real challenge to budget for. We'll talk with Beth from HooPayz about: Steps for building planned and unplanned health care needs into your budget Strategies for lowering your health care costs to keep your budget in check Resources and online tools to help you build a budget and track your spending How HooPayz can help do a lot of the work for you in keeping you financially well  We also answer questions submitted by you, in our "Ask Beth" segment! For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU011-Budgeting for Health Care Expenses

We know that many Esse Health employees are living our “we want you well” motto by making healthy choices and being more active. The same goes for members of the Esse Health leadership team. Join us as we talk to Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rishi Sud, on how he works wellness into his life. For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU010-Wellness Wisdom: Rishi Sud, M.D., Chief Medical Officer

We know that many Esse Health employees are living our “we want you well” motto by making healthy choices and being more active. The same goes for members of the Esse Health leadership team. Join us as we talk to Vice President of Human Resources, Elaine Baragiola, on how she works wellness into her life. For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU009-Wellness Wisdom: Elaine Baragiola, VP of HR

Phillip Prichard from HM Benefits is back to answer all your questions about the Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Plans offered through MetLife. Listen to see if these options would benefit you and your family. Do you need Critical Illness or Accident Insurance? Why would you need either of these plans in addition to your existing Medical and Disability coverage? What do these plans even cover? Additional Resources: Critical Illness - Plan Summary/Certificate     For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Got a question or topic for a future podcast?  Click here to let us know!     ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU008-Accident & Critical Illness Insurance: Is It Right For You?

At Esse Health, we want you well and many Esse Health employees are living that motto by making healthy choices and being more active. The same goes for members of the Esse Health leadership team.  Today, Esse Health Chief Quality Officer, Derrick O’Connell, discusses how he works wellness into his life.  For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

EBU005-Wellness Wisdom: Derrick O'Connell, Chief Quality Officer

We know that many Esse Health employees are living our “we want you well” motto by making healthy choices and being more active. The same goes for members of the Esse Health leadership team. To kick off our “Wellness Wisdom” series, Esse Health CEO, Mike Castellano, talks with us about how he balances family, work, and wellness in his daily life.   For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU004-Wellness Wisdom: Mike Castellano, CEO

Christine Sturms, Aetna Wellness Coordinator, talks with us about the Wellness tools offered by Aetna and how to get a $50 gift card! Also, Esse Health’ s Wellness Program Manager, Mindy Musselman shares her experience with Aetna’s online health coaching programs and how it got her to “straighten up”! Additional Resources: Step-by-Step Flyer for getting your $50 gift card Check out Christine's video demonstration for help navigating Aetna.com. Got a question or topic for a future podcast?  Click here to let us know!      For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn       ------ Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU003-Aetna Wellness Resources

Join Carla Beckerle, Mindy Musselman, and 2017 Grand Prize Winner Sarah Allison as they share their secrets to success for earning points, organizing your documents, and scoring your extra PTO day.   For more benefit tips and wellness info, follow essehealthbenefitsu on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn   Music Credit: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

EBU002-Wellness Rewards Program Tips for Success

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