Print Archive: December, 1999
Maximize Your Back-to-School Benefits
School is (almost) back in session! From tutoring and test prep to 100% coverage on preventive care exams, we offer a variety of benefits to help you and your family head into the school year confidently.
- Save on Back-To-School Supplies
Did you know you can use the money in your Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to cover eligible back-to-school items, such as hand sanitizer, sunscreen, over-the-counter medicines—such as pain relivers, fever reducers or allergy medicines—and first aid supplies? Just make sure you keep your receipts!
Learn More about What’s Covered - Schedule Doctor Appointments
After a relaxing summer, the last thing you want is for a virus to be brought home from school. If you’re enrolled in a Rockwell Automation medical plan, you receive 100% coverage on preventive care exams for you and your covered dependents, even before you’ve met your deductible.
Learn More about Preventive Care Exams (UnitedHealthcare)
Learn More about Preventive Care Exams (Centivo) - Ace Tests with Tutoring and Test Prep
Through Bright Horizons, you have access to discounted tutoring resources for SATs/ACTs, standardized tests, Common Core subjects and more. One-on-one virtual tutoring of up to four hours is available for only $15 per session.
Learn More about Tutoring and Test Prep - Achieve Your Professional Goals
Continued learning doesn’t have to end after you graduate. If you’re looking to launch your career at Rockwell or achieve an academic goal, our Educational Assistance program offers tuition reimbursement to help you reach your learning goals and get prepared for future roles.
Learn More about the Educational Assistance Program
We Want to Hear from You!
We want to know how you kick-started your health goals this summer and share any positive outcomes you’ve seen so far. Click the link below to share your story.
August 2024
Access Calm through Microsoft Teams
Calm, our mindfulness partner, can now integrate with Microsoft Teams at work! Add Calm to your Teams workspace to:
- Access 3,000+ articles directly within Microsoft Teams
- Kick-start team meetings with a group meditation and sharing articles via chat
- Schedule reminders to take mindfulness breaks throughout the workday
Calm Premium subscription is available at no cost to full-time Rockwell Automation employees. If you’re a part-time or contract employee, you can still create a free Calm account and link it to your Teams.
July 2024
Take Control of your Financial Fitness
Join our financial webinars to learn how to invest in your future—whether you’re early in your career, at the retirement planning stage or anywhere in between!
Once you’re signed into your Fidelity account, select one or both of the below links to register.
Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings
Aug. 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. Central Time
Aug. 6, 2024 at 1 p.m. Central Time
- See the importance of investing.
- Learn how to grow your savings.
- Identify different retirement account types.
Understanding Your Retirement Plan and All It Has to Offer
Aug. 8, 2024 at 11 a.m. Central Time
Aug. 8, 2024 at 1 p.m. Central Time
- Learn how your retirement plan works.
- Discover how Fidelity can help you plan for the future.
- Take advantage of Fidelity’s free tools and resources.
Five Hot Tips to Beat the Heat
As the days get longer (and hotter), it’s important to take care of yourself. Whether you’re spending this summer exploring the outdoors, experimenting with new recipes or improving your mental and physical wellbeing, these five tips can help you have fun and stay safe during the warmer months.
- Share Your Story
You don’t have to run a marathon or climb a mountain to improve your overall well-being (but if you have, we’d love to hear about that, too)! Whether you started playing pickleball after work or are making more plant-based meals for your family, we want to know how you kickstarted your health goals this summer and share any positive outcomes you’ve seen so far. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Tell Us! - Use SPF 30
Did you know you don’t need to use the highest SPF possible to better protect your skin? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, products with SPF 30 protect against 97% of the sun’s rays, while SPF 50 protects just 98%. Sunscreen is also eligible for reimbursement if you’re enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA). So, before you head out the door and enjoy the sunshine, consider grabbing sun protection with SPF 30 to take with you—and be sure to apply generously and often!
Learn More - Expand Your Grill Menu
It’s grilling season! While traditional grilling focuses on meats, there are a variety of plant-based alternatives that are in-season, sustainable and packed with flavor. You can grill “firm” vegetables like zucchini, carrots and corn to add flavor and versatility to any dish. If you’re making a salad, consider adding grilled fruits, such as watermelon and peach halves, to get an extra boost of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that benefit your health.
Learn More - Protect Your Eyes from Harmful UV Rays
Sunglasses look fun and stylish, but they serve a critical job in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays. When shopping for sunglasses, look for lenses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays and are made from polycarbonate material—which make them lightweight, durable and scratch-resistant! If you’re enrolled in the Rockwell Vision Plan, polycarbonate lenses are free for covered dependents under age 18 and only $33 for covered dependents age 19 or older (19+).
Learn More - Give Back with the ROK in Action Program
ROK in Action is our global volunteer program with a convenient online portal that allows you to participate in local volunteer opportunities, make monetary contributions and help build a volunteer-focused employee community. You can take up to 24 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer with an approved non-governmental organization (NGO) of your choice.
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All Kinds of Support for All Kinds of People
Rockwell Automation supports all employees in being their whole selves at work and at home—which is one of the many reasons we recognize Pride Month each June. Pride Month serves as a time to promote equality, and advocate for the freedoms of all to live life authentically. In addition to the LGBTQ+ community we celebrate this month, we also celebrate diversity in all of its forms, including age, gender, neurological conditions and beyond. Whoever you are and however you identify, we have benefits and resources to support you and your family.
- Coverage for Neurodivergent Support
If you’re having difficulty navigating your everyday tasks with your disorder, all of our medical options cover behavioral services for autism spectrum disorder, including intensive behavioral therapies like applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Learn More - Inclusive Child Backup Care
We recognize the responsibility to model inclusion for young learners to make a real difference for the next generation. When you need backup care for your child, our Bright Horizons centers provide curriculum and culturally authentic learning environments that celebrate all cultures and experiences.
Learn More - Stronger Self-Esteem with the Calm Mobile App
Pride Month is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the intertwined journey of mental health and self-acceptance. Calm has curated content to support the mental well-being of LGBTQ+ employees and family members. From sleep stories to guided meditations, Calm’s Belonging and Acceptance collection supports individuality, inspires the creation of a stronger self and encourages vulnerability.
Learn More - Family-Forming Benefits
We support all employees who want to have a family. If you’re enrolled in a Rockwell Automation medical plan, your coverage includes services like in vitro fertilization (IVF), artificial insemination (AI), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and more. You do not need to be diagnosed with infertility to receive care.
Learn More - Gender-Affirming Care Coverage
Having a medical plan that meets you where you’re at matters. If you’re enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare (UHC) medical plan, your coverage includes an LGBTQ+ provider search, gender-affirming care and more.
Learn More - Establish Healthier Habits
If you’re enrolled in a UHC medical plan, you may be eligible to use Real Appeal, a healthy lifestyle and weight management program designed to help you build and maintain better habits with nutrition, fitness, sleep and stress.
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June 2024
Feel Financially Secure
At no cost to you, we offer one-on-one virtual financial consultations with a licensed Fidelity representative who will:
- Get to know you and your financial goals
- Use Fidelity’s planning tools to analyze your situation
- Help you identify next steps to stay on track for retirement
Mental Health Matters
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re encouraging you to put your emotional health first. Take a minute to check in on how you’re feeling. If you could use support to feel better, take advantage of these seven emotional health resources to get right side up.
- Count on the EAP.
When something‘s on your mind or you’re not feeling like yourself, the Carelon Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has you covered. EAP Talkspace offers convenient online therapy through text, audio and video sessions. You have access to a licensed provider anytime, anywhere via web, iOS or Android app. You and members of your household can use the EAP 24/7 (with code: automation) to help you:
• Reduce stress at work
• Help your child(ren) build resilience at school
• Teach you ways to improve your mental health by being outdoors
• Create a relaxing home environment to improve your overall well-being
• And more
Learn More - Try Virtual Visits.
It’s normal to feel worried or sad sometimes. But if these feelings start to interfere with your everyday life, there may be something more going on. If you’re enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare medical plan, you have access to a wide range of treatments and therapies, including Virtual Behavioral Health Care, Virtual Primary Care, and 24/7 Virtual Visits. Follow the link to learn which virtual care options can help you in times of need.
Learn More - Find the Best Therapist for You.
We want to help you find the right support for your mental health. If you’re enrolled in the High-Performance medical plan with Centivo, use Mind and Match to speak to a licensed psychologist in less than 10 minutes. You’ll be immediately connected with a curated list of therapists to meet your exact needs.
Learn More - Get a Second Opinion with Teladoc Medical Experts.
Already have an emotional health diagnosis or treatment plan but want a second opinion? Teladoc Medical Experts is a great employee health benefit that’s free and confidential for you and your family. A leading specialist will review your records, consult with you by phone, and provide information and options to help you and your doctor make informed decisions.
Learn More - Prioritize Oral Health.
Stress, depression and anxiety can impact your physical well-being in the form of oral health issues, including canker sores, dry mouth and gingivitis. To mitigate mental health’s impact on oral health, make sure you maintain regular dental checkups, brush twice a day and floss daily. If you’re enrolled in the Delta Dental plan, visit deltadentalwi.com to learn more.
Learn More - Cultivate Your Calm with the Free Mobile App.
Get free access to Calm, a mobile app designed for meditation and sleep assistance. Enjoy guided meditation sessions, sleep aids and relaxation techniques. Register with your work email address through a web or mobile browser.
Learn More - Find Your Work/Life Balance with Paid Time Off.
We value you and your life outside of work. We offer paid vacation and floating holidays to help you relax, recover and take time for the things that matter most.
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