Yoga for everyone!
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The health benefits of yoga
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American Osteopathic Association talks about the benefits of yoga
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Everything you need to know about the new procedure for Qualifying Life Events (QLEs), Voluntary Life Insurance, and Retiree Life Insurance.
Qualifying Life Events
We have a new procedure for Qualifying Life Events (QLEs). With HR One, notify us if you have a change in your life such as:
It’s not too early to lock in your medical rate discount for the next plan year! Beat the rush, avoid scheduling conflicts/cancellations, and stay on top of your health maintenance by completing your annual physical (or well-woman exam) and health assessment NOW! Remember, COH employees and covered spouses
Join the conversation and be part of the webinars EAP prepared for you this month. Learn how to let go of the things that hold you back and how to approach your children with difficult conversations.
August
Mark your calendars for the upcoming City of Houston Walks!
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nation since. We activate and unite communities
Save your skin: what is skin cancer and how to check your skin from head to toe.
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Vital health information in a minute: beat the heat summer quiz.
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Shade yourself from the sun:
It’s not too early to lock in your medical rate discount for the next plan year! Beat the rush, avoid scheduling conflicts/cancellations, and stay on top of your health maintenance by completing your annual physical (or well-woman exam) and health assessment NOW! Remember, COH employees and covered spouses
Join the conversation and be part of the webinars EAP prepared for you this month. Learn ways to get yourself going again when you're feeling stuck.
July 11, 2023 @ 2:00-3:00 pm
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Spot skin cancer: educational skin cancer awareness campaign about detection and prevention.
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Children and skin cancer: sun protection tips for children.
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Men and skin cancer: the risk increases as you
Explore different resources from our benefits partners and more to expand your knowledge on Men’s Health.
Kelsey-Seybold offers general men’s health guidelines and articles dedicated to men and their physical and mental health.
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Cigna brings us interactive tools to understand our health needs better.
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Join the conversation and be part of the webinars EAP prepared for you this month. Learn more about the importance of accepting people and how it's different than agreeing or approving.
June 6, 2023 @ 2:00 – 3:00 pm
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The Wellness Team is excited to continue the 2023 -2024 Wellness on Wheels program with a new Lunch & Learn. June is Men’s Health Month and we’ll be conducting a live meeting with leading health professionals on June 21, 2023. For more information, please contact
iPrevail is a digital therapeutics platform, designed by experienced clinicians to help you take
control of the stresses of everyday life and challenges associated with life’s difficult transitions.
iPrevail helps you:
Looking for a quick energy boost to beat that mid-day slump? Our FREE virtual CityFit classes can be the perfect solution. Live classes ranging from 15-30 min are held between noon and 2 p.m. for a convenient lunchtime workout or after business hours at 6 p.m.
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All City Employees and Retirees are required to take action to log into Benefitplace to verify and/or designate life insurance beneficiary(s).
If you have questions about the process of verifying or designating beneciary(s), please refer to the steps outlined in the QRG provided below which provides step-by-step instructions on how
City of Houston employee are allowed to enroll, delete, or make modifications to Voluntary Life Insurance coverage at any time.
Voluntary Life Insurance is available for up to four (4xs) your base salary rounded to the nearest $1,000 not to exceed a combined Basic Life & Voluntary Life maximum of
It is important to complete and file a Final Paycheck Beneficary Form with the City of Houston’s HR Benefits Division. Filing a Final Paycheck Beneficary Form with the City will ensure that In the unfortunate event of your death, the right individual or individuals are able to claim unpaid compensations
To ensure the successful transition into Benefitplace, our new benefits enrollment platform, we need you to do your part by checking the accuracy of the information within your Benefitplace profile.
All employees, retirees and survivors will gain access to Benefitplace on Feb. 27, 2023.
We’re in the final weeks of the 2022-2023 Wellness Program! Make sure you complete your health assessment on myCigna.com before the March 10, 2023 deadline. Use your biometric numbers from your annual physical to complete the survey in about 15 minutes. Finishing the health assessment, along with the
March 7, 2023 @ 2:00-3:00pm
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Wellness on Wheels is a monthly health education event provided virtually via Zoom. The program raises awareness about prevention, medical conditions and lifestyle management needs of City of Houston employees.
The Wellness Team presents a new Wellness on Wheels health topic each month, which helps
February 7th, 2023 @ 2:00pm
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Meeting ID: 239 899 230 768
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It’s important to know how Medicare works with other kinds of health or drug coverage plans and who should pay your bills first. The term Coordination of Benefits applies to a person(s) who is covered
Previously, employees submitted Evidence of Insurability forms to HR Benefits to send to the insurance carrier for processing. To expedite and streamline the process, employees are now required to submit EOI forms directly to the insurance carrier.
When you need immediate advice or care but can’t wait for an in-person doctor’s visit, you have several options to assist you.
