2021 Benefits-Wellness Virtual Expo

Arbor Financial has been serving the employees of WMU for many years. As a full service credit union, we go beyond the numbers to understand your needs and we have a team of people who are committed to helping you reach your financial goals. We invite you to start saving and earning more, just by banking with us! From free checking to mortgages, car loans to investment services, we are here to help you with what matters most, you!

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Ascension MI at Work services include health coaching, tobacco cessation programs, diabetes prevention programs, nutrition consultations, biometric health screenings, fitness program development, wellness workshops, and wellness challenges.

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We welcome you to participate in a Virtual Expo. Navigate around our exhibit hall to learn more on various topics, participate in demos and games.

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When you’re sick or injured, you want to feel better as soon as possible. The first step is to contact your provider. Many appointments with your Bronson primary and specialty care providers can now be done online or in person. If your provider isn’t available or you don’t have a primary care provider, BronsonConnect can help you get care quickly and conveniently. Our care options include On Demand Video Visits, Scheduled Video Visits, Bronson FastCare, Urgent Care or Emergency Care. To match up your condition with the care option that best suits your needs, visit bronsonhealth.com/needcarenow and check out the grid. If you are looking for a primary care doctor, we can help you choose the right one for you or your family based on insurance, location, medical needs and personal preferences. Appointments are available online or in person. To choose a primary care provider and schedule your first appointment, schedule online (bronsonhealth.com/findadoctor) or call a Bronson Care Advisor at (269) 341-7788.

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HelpNet provides free, confidential short-term counseling to employees, spouse, dependents, and household members. WMU employees also have access to the HelpNet Work Life website, which contains health, wellness, and everyday life support and information through articles, tip sheets, blogs, webinars, etc. The Legal Assist and Financial Assist services are also available at no cost to WMU employees in which legal and/or financial support is provided and can be accessed as needed.

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Holtyn and Associates has partnered with Western since 2006 to provide comprehensive wellness services including individual health assessments and coaching sessions, educational programs, online resources, health challenges, and more. Participation allows you to optimize your well-being and reduce health insurance costs by $240 per year (approximately $10/pay period). Employees must be benefit eligible and receive medical coverage through WMU to qualify for the incentive. You are still encouraged to participate in Western Wellness if you do not receive health insurance through the university.

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Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA

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The PNC WorkPlace Banking program can give your employees access to various products and money management tools, rewards for certain eligible products and services and the power of PNC specialists to help guide them on their financial journey. WMU employees have a dedicated banking team to assist in any short term or long term financial goals, there is also up to $1,700 to earn for new and existing PNC customers.

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The Standard provides life insurance, additional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability insurance.

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TIAA was established in 1918 to help employees save for and live in retirement successfully. TIAA financial consultants offer personalized advice and education using an advice methodology from Morningstar Investment Management, LLC., at no additional cost to WMU employees. No matter what your needs, or where you are in life, we're dedicated to helping you by evaluating your goals and objectives, and answering questions such as: Am I on track? Am I saving enough? Can I retire when I want? Consultants can also review outside assets and Social Security projections to achieve a holistic view of your retirement readiness, and provide actionable recommendations on retirement plan assets with TIAA.

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West Hills is a full service athletic club that offers 120,000 square foot facility, 14,000 square foot fitness center, 10 tennis courts, 8 Pickle ball courts, Full service locker rooms, Professionally staffed kids club, Personal Training, Group Personal Training, Virtual Personal Training, Les Mills group exercise classes, Pilates, Weight management, Adult and Junior Tennis Programs, Adult and Junior Fitness Programs, On-site Massage Therapy

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Administrative Professional Association members, as a collective whole, provide the strength needed to communicate concerns, develop solutions, as well as explore policies and benefits with the University administration. We are only as effective as we are strong—your membership counts. Administrative Professional Association members are proud to provide the support, knowledge and expertise that makes Western Michigan University a great institution to both receive an education and to be employed. As an active dues-paying member of the Administrative Professional Association you may take pride in the fact our organization works hard to provide an environment where the value of all WMU employees is acknowledged and recognized.

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Employees can find out how to take advantage of the WMU tuition discount. Western Michigan University employees receive excellent benefits from the University and are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities. Western offers a discount program for benefits-eligible employees and a remission program for the spouse and dependent children of employees with full time benefits eligibility. Full-time benefits eligible employees can take undergraduate or graduate courses tuition free. Dependents of benefits eligible employees qualify for 75% tuition remission on undergraduate courses.

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Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services provides consensual resolution alternatives as an addition to the other complaint or grievance procedures available through the University or its collective bargaining partners. CEDRS may be used prior to pursuing other resolution options, or as a complement to other processes, in order to address interpersonal and interest-based issues not resolved by the rule-based resolution procedures.

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WMU Dining Services offers a variety of on-campus food choices for convenience and health, designed to meet a wide range of preferences and needs.

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Hazardous Chemical Disposal, Storm Water, Fire Drills, Fire Extinguisher and Evacuation Training, Indoor Air Quality, Ergonomic Assessment Respirator Fit Test, Building Safety Inspections, Various Safety Training Topics (please see our website), Union Management Safety Committee, and Worker's Compensation.

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The Graduate College, as the institution’s primary advocate for graduate study, promotes academic excellence by taking the lead in shaping graduate policy, assisting faculty in guiding and mentoring graduate students, and integrating services that support students in becoming accomplished and ethical scholars, researchers and professionals. Graduate College staff members are available to answer your questions, connect you with current graduate students, and provide you with the technical support and intellectual guidance you need to complete your degree.

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Apply for a graduate degree or certificate program during the Benefits Expo and be included in a drawing for a Graduate College gift bag.

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Services provided by Human Resources include Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Employment, HR information processing, HR information systems, Labor relations, Performance management and Retirement.

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The Student Recreation Center at Western Michigan University is a $32 million facility that includes Aerobic room, Eight full basketball courts, 45-foot indoor climbing wall, Indoor cycling studio, Fitness testing lab, Two 4,500-square-foot multipurpose courts, Nine racquetball courts, Squash court, Swirl pool, Three indoor tennis courts, 8,000-square-foot weight room. Other University Recreation-related facilities include Intramural Soccer Fields, Intramural Softball Complex, Lawson Ice Arena, Sorensen Tennis Courts.

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The Unified Clinics are one large multi-specialty group practice that was established in 1995 to provide quality “real world” clinical training experiences for students in the College of Health and Human Services at Western Michigan University by meeting authentic community needs in an outpatient clinical setting. The clinics provide services for vision, audiology, speech-language, psychology, behavioral health, women's health and occupational therapy.

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All employees are encouraged to participate in the Western Wellness program. In order to be eligible for the wellness incentive, employees complete an annual health risk assessment, biometric screening, and a health coaching session. If you complete the wellness program requirements by the end of 2021, you will receive the wellness incentive during the calendar year 2022. To maintain wellness program participation, you must complete the program requirements every calendar year. The wellness incentive is a reduction in your health plan contributions each pay period throughout the calendar year. The current wellness incentive is $240 per calendar year. This amount may be pro-rated quarterly depending on when you complete the program requirements.

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