August Benefits News & Notices

August Benefits News & Notices

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: 

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August Wellness Calendar

August Wellness Calendar

Early Bird Incentives

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

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Explore EAP August

Explore EAP August

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.

Communicating the Tough Stuff to Your Child: Drugs, Alcohol, Sex, and Peer Pressure

August

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Upcoming walk and run events

Upcoming walk and run events

Mark your calendars for the upcoming City of Houston Walks!

9/11 Heroes Run: Saturday, September 9, 2023

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

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July Wellness Calendar

July Wellness Calendar

Early Bird Incentives

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

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June Wellness Calendar

June Wellness Calendar

Men’s Health Lunch & Learn

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

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Open Enrollment 2023

Open Enrollment 2023

LOG IN | VERIFY | NOTIFY

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.

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March Wellness Events

March Wellness Events

Health Assessment

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

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Wellness on Wheels

Wellness on Wheels

February is Healthy Heart Awareness Month

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

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New Evidence of Insurability process for life insurance

New Evidence of Insurability process for life insurance

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.

Announcing a change to the Evidence of Insurability process for Supplemental/Voluntary Life Insurance

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Your virtual care options

Your virtual care options

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. 

Telehealth/Telemedicine

  • Telemedicine or e-health and allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients using telecommunications technology.
  • Allows patients to access medical expertise quickly, efficiently and without
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