EBU028-Need a Financial Coach? PAS Can Help!
Esse Health Benefits U
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 ! How to Connect with PAS: Contact PAS 24/7 via phone at (800)...
info_outline
EBU027-Doing Well: Caring for Our Community with the St. Patrick Center
Esse Health Benefits U
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...
info_outline
EBU026-Introducing MetLife Pet Insurance
Esse Health Benefits U
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: For more...
info_outline
EBU025-Wellness Wisdom: Dave Kearney, CEO
Esse Health Benefits U
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...
info_outline
EBU024-A Case for the MetLife Legal Plan
Esse Health Benefits U
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...
info_outline
EBU023-Protect Your Information, Finances, & Digital Devices with Aura
Esse Health Benefits U
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...
info_outline
EBU022-Wellness Wisdom: Carla Beckerle, VP of Clinical Programs
Esse Health Benefits U
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...
info_outline
EBU021-Doing Well: Wellness Hustle - Karen Hoff
Esse Health Benefits U
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...
info_outline
View1095C_bswift.pdf
Esse Health Benefits U
info_outline
EBU020- Get to Know Your Medical FSA with WEX
Esse Health Benefits U
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...
info_outlineLearn the basics of High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and how to make a decision if they are right for you!
Additional Resources:
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/