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Category Archives: Benefits
SMU Vaccine Update
SMU recently received approval from the state to be a COVID-19 vaccination provider for the campus community through the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center. Plans are in place to offer the vaccine to all staff, as well as their partners … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Health & Wellness, HR General, Resources, Working at SMU
Tagged Bob Smith Health Center, Covid-19, Health Center, Vaccine
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Holiday Caregiving Tips from Cariloop, an SMU Benefit Vendor
How to ensure your loved one’s well-being this holiday season During this National Family Caregivers Month, we at Cariloop are particularly mindful of the upcoming holiday season. The holidays are an important time for many caregivers as you visit loved … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, HR General, Resources
Tagged care, holiday, language, National Caregivers Month, tips
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Resources for Flu Shots for SMU Employees
During the COVID-19 pandemic getting your flu shot is more important than ever, especially if you are in a high risk group. The influenza vaccine will not prevent the coronavirus, but reducing the overall burden of respiratory illnesses is vital … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Health & Wellness, HR General, Resources, Working at SMU
Tagged flu shot, high dose flu shot, seniors
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Wellpower Launch Coming Soon – Rewards, Challenges, Recipes, and More
The new SMU Wellpower portal will launch September 1, 2020 for all benefit-eligible faculty and staff. The new portal will be available online and as an app for your mobile device. Sync with a wearable device to help with tracking … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Health & Wellness, HR General, Resources, Working at SMU
Tagged Benefits, health, launch, wellpower
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Magellan EAP Introduces BetterHealth Virtual Therapy
Magellan Healthcare’s Employee Assistance Program, (EAP) offers comprehensive virtual therapy options through BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling service. BetterHelp provides counseling for the entire family—individuals, couples and teens (with parental consent and in accordance with applicable law and clinical … Continue reading
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Tagged BetterHelp, EAP telehealth, Magellan, therapy
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SMU Benefits Available for You to Utilize!
Over the last few months, the Department of Human Resources has worked diligently with several of our vendors to offer additional benefits to our SMU benefits-eligible employees as well as extend several of our programs to allow further coverage. We … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Health & Wellness, HR General, Resources
Tagged Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield, FSA, HSA, LegalEASE, MD Live
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Submit a Tuition Benefit Request for Academic Year 2021.
A Tuition Benefit Request will need to be submitted if you, your spouse, and/or dependent(s) are a continuing student or new student for the 2021 Academic Year (Fall 2020 – Summer 2021) before the start of the Fall 2020 term. … Continue reading
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Tagged Benefits, Tuition Benefit
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Retirement Planning Help for Your Best Future
You work hard to build a strong financial future for yourself and your family, so we understand if the current market turmoil might have you rattled. Rest assured, we’re here to help you navigate these challenges. The road to retirement … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Retirement
Tagged 403(b), financial planning, retirement, Transamerica
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Coordinated Health and Wellness Benefits Programs Support SMU Employees with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Beyond
SMU has been working proactively with Blue Cross Blue Shield to establish the coordination of benefits for health care related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Testing to diagnose COVID-19, when medically necessary and consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Health & Wellness, HR General, Resources
Tagged Alight Solutions, BCBS TX, caregiving, CDC, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Employee Assistance Program, MDLive, Spending accounts
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Enrolled in the SMU Medical Plan? MDLIVE is Now Available!
Getting sick is never convenient and finding time to get to the doctor can be difficult. MDLIVE enables you and your enrolled family members to visit independently contracted, board-certified doctors when you need care. Â Access to MDLIVE doctors is available … Continue reading
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Tagged doctor medical car, MD Live, prescriptions
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