EBU019- Managing the Challenges of Working Remotely

Did you know that Personal Assistance Services (PAS) gives you free and confidential access to Financial Coaches and Counselors?

In this episode, Linda Burris-Battle explains how PAS Financial Coaches can provide tools and guidance to address money matters such as budgeting, debt management, or planning for future events.  PAS coaches can also help make sure you are on the right track to reaching your financial goals.

Plus, learn more about the many online resources and financial tools that are available at www.mypaseap.com! 

How to Connect with PAS: 

• Contact PAS 24/7 via phone at (800) 356-0845
  
• Online: www.mypaseap.com  |  Company code: Esse
  - Live chat available M-F, 9am-5pm CST (button on bottom of screen).
  - Schedule a 30 min online, non-urgent consultation by clicking the 'Connect with PAS' link or the 'Schedule Online' icon on the Quick Connect dashboard.
  
• Email: client.service@paseap.com
  
• Text (314) 451-5727 to connect with a PAS Counselor M-F 9am-5pm CST

Get started with our Well Connected employee app at:
https://essehealth.portal.ingaged.me/login 

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At Esse Health, our “We want you well” focus is what drives our team and all we do. Together, we are “Doing Well” in many different ways – whether it be caring for our patients, caring for our team, caring for ourselves, or caring for our broader community.

Each March, a popular tradition at Esse Health is Caring for Our Community through our annual Sock & Underwear Drive for the St. Patrick Center.

In our latest podcast episode, we’re talking to Kevin Lashley from the St. Patrick Center about:

• Who the St. Patrick Center serves and why socks and underwear are highly needed items.
  
• Details of our March Sock & Underwear Drive and how you can get Wellness Reward points for participating!
• Other opportunities to get involved in helping those experiencing homelessness in our community – including volunteer opportunities at the St. Patrick Center.
• How community involvement can help improve your own well-being.
• What other Esse Health benefits are available to help support you in making a difference in the community – such as the Volunteer PTO and Giving Together programs!

 Additional St. Patrick Center Resources:

• Volunteer Opportunities at St. Patrick Center
  
• Questions about volunteering: spcvolunteers@stpatrickcenter.org
• Item Donation needs & instructions
• How to provide financial support
• Questions about monetary donations: philanthropy@stpatrickcenter.org
• More than a Soup Kitchen Podcast
• Follow @StPatrickCenter: 
  Facebook | IG | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter
  
• Person First Language

Additional Esse Health Resources:

• Gallup Article: Giving & Your Community Well-Being
  
• Visit the Human Resources>Benefit Information page of the Esse Health Intranet for more information about the Volunteer PTO, Giving Together, and Wellness Reward programs!

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More than ever, pets play a huge role in our lives.  We want to do everything to keep them safe and healthy, but visits to the vet can be unpredictable and expensive. 

MetLife Pet Insurance (for dogs and cats only) is a voluntary benefit that can help ease the financial impact of vet expenses and help protect the health and well-being of your four-legged family members.

In this episode, MetLife representative Tim Bearint explains how this benefit works and answers many common questions to help you determine if Pet Insurance is right for you.

Additional Resources:

• Plan Summary & FAQ
• For more information visit: https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com
• Sign up for a free live webinar with MetLife

Get a Quote or Sign Up:

• Call: 1-800-GET-MET8 (1-800-438-6388)
• Visit: metlife.com/getpetquote

Esse Health Pets

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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.

In this episode we’re talking to CEO, Dave Kearney, whose well-being journey at Esse Health started in 2005 with a goal of achieving a healthier weight and activity level.  Ultimately, he gained an interest in endurance sports, and since 2016 has competed in Ironman events across the country. 

From fitness beginner to Ironman – Dave shares some wisdom he’s learned along the way that you can put into practice regardless of where you’re at on your own well-being journey!

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As we approach Open Enrollment, we’re taking a look at the MetLife Legal Plan,  a new voluntary benefit that employees regularly working 60+ hours per pay period can elect at Open Enrollment for 2023. 

Legal matters occur throughout life, when you’re getting married, buying a home, caring for aging parents or dealing with identity theft or a tax audit.  Having access to a network of attorneys through a legal plan empowers you to handle these costly issues as they arise. 

In this episode, MetLife Representative Tim Bearint explains how the MetLife Legal Plan can support you when dealing with legal matters surrounding life’s planned and unplanned events.  With unlimited access to experienced attorneys for covered situations, it’s like having an attorney on retainer.  Tim also answers many common questions people have about this benefit.

Additional Resources:

• Legal Plan Summary
• Legal Plan in Action Example - Jenna

View network attorney list at:  http://info.legalplans.com
Access code: 8211703

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At Esse Health, We want you well, and that includes the digital wellbeing and safety of our team members and their families.

We’re doing more online than ever before—shopping, banking, and connecting with others — making us vulnerable to fraud and online threats.  In turn, this creates stress and impacts our financial and emotional well-being.

However, you don’t have to feel like you’re on your own.  To help support you in this area, we’ve added a new voluntary benefit that you can elect at Open Enrollment for 2023 - MetLife Identity & Fraud Protection powered by Aura. 

In this episode, David Seifert, VP of Solutions at Aura, explains how the Aura platform helps safeguard the things that matter to you most: your identity, money and assets, family, reputation, and privacy.  Learn how Aura can proactively protect you in these key areas and how their service team is available 24/7 over the phone to help you with any issues.  If you are a victim of fraud, Aura’s White Glove Resolution Specialists can also work with you to navigate bureaus and government institutions to resolve your fraud incident quickly.

Life is busy and you shouldn’t have to spend your time becoming a cyber security expert.  MetLife Identity & Fraud Protection powered by Aura helps give you peace of mind in keeping your digital information safe, so that you can focus on the things that are most important to you. 

Additional Resources:

• Plan Summary/Comparison
  
  
• Find additional digital security resources at: https://www.aura.com/digital-security-101 

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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.

In this episode we’re talking to Vice President of Clinical Programs, Carla Beckerle, DNP,APRN-BC.  As a healthcare worker, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself as you care for others.  Hear Carla’s approach to breaking unhealthy patterns including lack of sleep and struggles with eating habits.  She also shares how her wellness journey has helped her learn to live in the present and appreciate all the joy in life.  As Carla puts it:  “Life is short - enjoy it, love the people that are close to you, and take care of you!”

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At Esse Health, our We Want You Well motto is focused on our employees as well as our patients.  We’re introducing a new episode series, Doing Well, to help us do this wellness journey together.  Listen for tips and success stories from other Esse Health team members who are making efforts to live healthier lives and how they’re “Doing Well!”

In this episode, we’re chatting with Esse Health’s Director of Physician Talent, Karen Hoff, who was on a mission to earn every point she could qualify for in the 2021-2022 Wellness Rewards Program.

Hear about Karen’s many adventures over the past year – from volunteering... to meet-ups, to conquering a 5k – and what she came away with over the course of her journey.  Plus, pick up tips for how you can make connections, broaden your horizons, and build healthy habits through Esse Health’s Wellness Rewards Program!

Additional Resources:

• Wellness Rewards Program

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Meet WEX (formerly Discovery Benefits) and find out how they help you get the most from your FSA!  A Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a great way to save money on your out-of-pocket healthcare costs – including dental and vision expenses.  Alexis Guggisberg explains FSA basics, and the tools available to help make it easy to manage your FSA account.

00:00 - Meet WEX & online access/app overview
05:28 - FSA basics
08:39 - New eligible expenses / eligible expense scanner
11:15 - How to use your debit card or submit a claim
13:26 - Substantiation / IRS requirements
22:17 - When you can enroll/change your election
23:57 - Ask WEX – questions from employees
25:50 - Contacting WEX / Closing summary

Additional Resources:

• How to Contact WEX
• How to Access Your FSA Benefits Online Account
• Getting Started with the WEX Benefits Mobile App
• How to use the App's Eligible Expense Scanner
• Eligible Expense Guide
• Did U Know – Substantiation Overview
• Video: How to Substantiate Medical FSA expenses
• Understanding Benefit Card Auto-Approval
• Common Reasons for Benefits Card Declines
• Benefits Card Suspensions - Overview

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