tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56191689767204395052024-03-05T17:36:39.478-05:00Northwell Health Total RewardsA forum for Northwell Health EmployeesCarol B., Benefits Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16631486338125172905noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-70911924343636875532016-09-15T16:18:00.003-04:002016-09-15T16:18:22.682-04:00The New Blog is Here!Categorized in five key areas, the new Total Rewards Blog will offer pertinent Northwell Health work/life information in a friendly voice to view, follow, and comment on. Here's what you need to do to login to this new mobile-friendly information tool.
1. Visit the new Total Rewards Blog at Northwell.edu/mytotalrewards
2. Scroll down and type in your email address to follow the Blog
3. Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-87144214609323280312016-04-26T21:22:00.001-04:002016-05-02T08:55:03.764-04:00AbsenceOne Becomes New Disability/Leave CarrierAs of May 1, 2016 employees who are eligible for Short- and Long-Term disability coverage will now have a new carrier to file their claim. Known for their customer service, consistent communications and state-of-art filing systems, AbsenceOne will be a reliable new partner should you request a leave of absence (LOA). Although your coverage has not changed, the process of reporting a leave has Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-90922893818601350592016-04-05T18:51:00.000-04:002016-04-06T22:53:01.019-04:00Clarifying the 1095-C Tax FormBy now eligible Northwell Health employees (those who are offered health coverage through their employer or union in 2015) should have received the new 1095-C Tax Form in the mail. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), this form contains information about the offer of health insurance coverage to you and your dependents in 2015.
There is no necessary action needed on on your part at Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-26236025744114983712016-02-25T16:53:00.002-05:002016-03-01T14:13:21.531-05:00New Tax Form(s) Under ACAA new form (1095-C) will be arriving to your home address early April, from Northwell Health. The purpose of the form is to show the months in which you and your dependents were offered, or covered by, an employer sponsored health insurance plan. This information is reported to the IRS by your employer (Northwell Health). The 1095-C is for your records. This form states that you were covered (or Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-54393122504060279642016-02-23T15:41:00.002-05:002016-04-27T16:25:06.165-04:00Changes in the Annual Wellness Pledge Program
Each year the Wellness Pledge Program becomes a bit more robust, offering new options and resources to get you well, and keep you well.
The Health Assessment Pledge for You and Your Covered Spouse: As the gateway pledge, this pledge is the most important pledge of all. The health assessment (which is now called the Rally Health Survey on the United Healthcare portal) is a fun Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-42828830704224143502016-02-07T10:10:00.000-05:002016-02-07T10:10:38.722-05:00How to Retrieve Your W-2 Form/Statement from Northwell HealthIt's tax time -- and while you are busy gathering your receipts and checking in with your accountant, Northwell Health's payroll team assures you easy access to your W-2 Tax Statement. For the third year in row, Northwell has offered online access to your statement as early as January 15. All you have to do is:
Log in to Employee Self Service (use browser, Windows Internet Explorer on a Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-80462850400301908842016-02-04T10:53:00.000-05:002016-02-04T11:14:43.976-05:00New Tax FormIf you did not have any health insurance coverage in 2015 - for the entire year, or at any point during the year - you will need to submit a 1095-C Form, when filing your 2015 taxes. Your 1095-C Tax Form will arrive in your home mailbox, from Northwell Health, on or around March 31, 2016. If this pertains to you, you will have to wait to file your taxes until you receive the form.
Note: Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-21678173842099458192015-12-04T16:32:00.001-05:002016-03-01T13:46:52.880-05:00Understanding the CareConnect DifferenceWhat is CareConnect?
North Shore-LIJ CareConnect Insurance Company, Inc. (or CareConnect for short) is your plan administrator. It is fully-owned by Northwell Health, and is the first provider-owned commercial health insurance company in New York State. It was launched to make it easier for people to get and stay healthy, so it does things a little differently than most insurance companies.
In Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-63540045552814978732015-11-27T13:30:00.000-05:002015-11-27T21:30:56.289-05:00Final Deadline for 2015 Wellness Pledges: Dec 31
Northwell Health believes in taking care of you, so you can better care of our patients!
North Shore-LIJ (soon to be Northwell Health) wants you to be aware of your preventive care routine all year long. By providing you with an excellent package of benefits, the Wellness Pledge Program was designed to keep you on track with a regular, annual, preventive care routine.
What You Need to Know Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-48036052730709585622015-11-11T20:50:00.001-05:002015-11-11T20:56:31.621-05:002016 Benefits Open Enrollment is November 30Let's Make It Easy!
Consider Where You Live
North Shore-LIJ is offering a a new medical plan option through our own insurance company, CareConnect. CareConnect offers coverage only through their own network, but their network is BIG - 20,000 providers and growing: Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester and Eastern Long Island . Look here
Consider Childcare and Elder Care Expenses
Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-32763566232457562682015-10-24T19:53:00.000-04:002015-11-10T15:35:13.049-05:00North Shore-LIJ (soon to be Northwell Health) is getting ready for YOU!There is a reason the word "well" was added to our name!
As we begin to share, in the anticipation of, and exposure to, our new name and brand promise — what better time to reflect, and be thankful for, the many rewards the health system offers us.
2016 Benefit Offerings
Open Enrollment for your 2016 benefits package begins Monday, November 30, and runs through Friday, December 11. Other than a Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-64788107658564422602015-09-23T14:00:00.000-04:002015-11-10T15:36:33.264-05:00Compliance Facts: Wellness Pledge ProgramIf you are currently enrolled in the Value or Buy-Up medical plan you have still have the opportunity to earn $1,040 in 2016 paycheck credits. Complete four healthy actions prior to the soft deadline of October 31, 2015 and your paycheck credits will begin with the first pay cycle in 2016.
Those who completed their pledges in November/December will still receive credits, they will just be delayedNorthwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-14837678150865295812015-08-17T09:12:00.003-04:002015-08-17T12:07:42.295-04:00Nursing Scholarship WinnersJust this past spring the Debbie Tascone Nursing Scholarship was awarded to six nursing students who are either employed by the health system or who qualify as a child or adult dependent of a North Shore-LIJ employee. This award honors those like Debbie, who will dedicate themselves to the field of nursing through their life-long devotion and excellence in service.
The winners include:
Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-22164820594427500372015-07-07T13:34:00.001-04:002015-07-07T13:34:42.711-04:00More Ways to Get Your Total Rewards InformationThe Internal Communications team, along with IT have been busy designing a fresh new look and navigation for the employee intranet. Set to launch on July 14, the updated employee website (currently known as HealthPort) will now house a dedicated section for Total Rewards. No more multiple clicks, hunting down information about your health benefits, employee discounts, retirement plans. The new Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-6858593804031235032015-06-11T10:37:00.000-04:002015-06-11T15:13:34.548-04:00Retirement Planning in the Palm of Your HandTransamerica Retirement Solutions recently launched a major update to its mobile application. The My TRSRetire app has been enhanced with new features that gives comprehensive access to your retirement accounts from any of your mobile devices. If you have not downloaded the app yet - it's easy - just go to your App Store and search My TRSRetire.
The user-friendly interface of this free app makesNorthwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-40812114607389682532015-05-21T17:20:00.000-04:002015-05-21T17:20:53.240-04:00Managing Your Direct Deposit AccountsGet the most out of your paycheck by setting up multiple accounts through direct deposit. Here's how it works:
Sarah's entire paycheck (after taxes and deductions) currently goes into her checking account with Bank of America. Sarah wants to help her son save for a car, so she sets up an additional account through payroll's direct deposit option and elects to contribute a set amount ofNorthwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-62690384864129526072015-05-18T15:28:00.002-04:002015-05-18T15:28:23.804-04:00Retirement Ready Class - June 23If you have started to think about your retirement, you may want to take advantage of the health system's educational seminar hosted by Transamerica Retirement Solutions on June 23. This interactive presentation will address some of your concerns, as you and other employees plan the next chapter of your lives.
When and Where
Tuesday, June 23, Transamerica representative, Diane Aurelio will be Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-51691783187433578382015-05-11T12:25:00.000-04:002015-05-11T12:25:26.202-04:00Financial Wellness Video is Live!Ten minutes - that's all it takes to gain valuable information about your retirement planning options and $260 in 2016 paycheck credits.
Pledge Option
Your ninth pledge option for 2015 is referred to as the Financial Wellness Video. Although it is a bit different from your other pledge options - it is just as important. After all, a big part of your future health and wellness is your Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-52975348347072404932015-04-27T16:57:00.002-04:002015-04-28T11:41:44.600-04:00Wellness Pledge Program Requires a Health AssessmentAs the we approach the halfway mark in the calendar year, now might be a good time to complete your online health assessment (HA) on myuhc.com. As the gateway pledge to the Annual Wellness Pledge Program, the health assessment will help to summarize your overall health and wellness in about 15 minutes. Although the assessment should not be a replacement for your visit to doctor, it will assist inNorthwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-38166345269776197722015-04-01T16:29:00.000-04:002015-04-01T16:29:30.744-04:00Celebrate Your BenefitsApril 2 is National Employee Benefits Day! In honor of this year's theme, which is dedicated to improving employee health and well-being, get out and do something healthy for yourself. When you do something positive to better your physical and mental state, your energy will naturally flow over to your customers, family and friends.
Schedule a Visit
Whether or not you are participating in the Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-86096772548368689782015-03-30T17:37:00.000-04:002015-03-30T17:37:10.518-04:00Thinking About Retiring?There's so much to think about when you are preparing for your retirement. Social Security and Medicare are the obvious, but some very basic questions can become overwhelming.
Can I afford to retire?
What will my budget be?
How will I receive my pension?
These are all great questions and really not so basic. If you are considering retirement in the next couple of years start doing your Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-30007084806309507312015-03-17T13:09:00.000-04:002015-03-30T15:28:14.900-04:00Sleep WellSleep well. Just one of the many solutions our friends from North Shore-LIJ's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offer when your schedule seems out of control. "It's true. most of us can get by with occasional sleep loss, but regular sleep loss leads to attention and memory problems, learning difficulties and increased tension," says Dr. Curtis Reisinger, Corporate Director, Employee Assistance Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-8240395557441550332015-03-09T14:16:00.000-04:002015-03-09T14:16:13.152-04:00Education: A Big Part of Your Total RewardsThe health system is hard at work improving and broadening your chance to grow professionally, with access to an expanding platform of educational opportunities. Below are just two of the many programs the health system offers you.
Debbie Tascone Nursing Scholarship
Entering its second year, this annual program awards academic scholarships of $5,000 to six nursing students who are either Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-45425373947780403972015-02-12T12:04:00.000-05:002015-02-12T12:04:11.939-05:00Time for Your Annual ExamWhy not start off the new year by scheduling your annual physical with your primary care physician. Each calendar year United Healthcare covers your preventive care visit free of charge, as long as you stay in-system and/or in-network.
Choose In-System and Save
Think carefully when choosing your healthcare providers and the facilities you visit. Your physician may be an in-system doc, but his Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5619168976720439505.post-24345429320710921012015-01-20T12:39:00.000-05:002015-01-23T11:48:07.787-05:00Wellness Pledge Program - All Year LongIt's back! Well it never really left ...
The Annual Wellness Pledge Program, designed to heighten the level of awareness of your preventive care health routine, now enters its second year. The program offers eligible* employees the opportunity to act on four wellness pledges in 2015 in exchange for four paycheck credits in 2016. The pledges in 2015 are the same as in 2014 with one exception: the Northwell Health People Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481912042053366952noreply@blogger.com4