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November 2024

Earn Double Points in November
For the month of November, you have the opportunity to maximize your OnTrack point-earning opportunities (aka: “multipliers”) by engaging with a health coach throughout the month of November. Multipliers reward higher points for consistency in things like steps, sleep tracking, logging healthy habits, and more.

Get Your Free Flu Shot
Flu shots are free through all medical plans—including for your dependents! Get yours through your doctor by showing your UnitedHealthcare ID card, or from CVS Caremark or another network pharmacy (Target Pharmacy, Walmart, Walgreens, etc.) by showing your CVS Caremark ID card.

Your Year-End Checklist

As 2024 wraps up, here are a few things you’ll want to check off your to-do list before the year ends.

  1. Schedule Last-Minute Health Care Appointments
    With the year wrapping up, it’s a great time to take advantage of any remaining benefits for checkups, screenings, and other preventive care. Don’t forget that if you’re due for a preventive care exam—many plans cover these 100% with no cost to you. Also, if you’ve met your deductible, you’ll pay less for care and enter 2025 happy and healthy!
  2. Use Your 2024 FSA Funds
    Be sure to use your Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds by December 31, 2024—unused funds don’t roll over from year to year. You have until March 31, 2025 to submit DCFSA claims for eligible expenses incurred in 2024. For Health Care FSA and Limited Purpose FSA funds, you lose any money over $640 left in your account at the end of the year. However, you can submit a claim through March 31 of the following calendar year for expenses incurred in the prior year. To check your FSA balance, visit Your Benefits™.
  3. Watch Your Mailbox for Your 2025 HSA/FSA Cards
    If you enrolled in the Broad Access HSA medical plan for the first time, HealthEquity will mail information in December about your Health Savings Account (HSA), including your HSA debit card you can use to pay for eligible expenses in 2025.
    If you enrolled in a HCFSA, LPFSA, or LPFSA for the first time, keep a lookout for more information in December from Alight Smart-Choice about your FSA, including your FSA debit card you can use to pay for eligible expenses in 2025.
  4. Download Your Digital Medical/Prescription and Dental ID Cards
    If you enrolled in a new medical/prescription or dental plan for 2025, you should receive a physical card in your mailbox in December. Starting in January 2025, you can download your digital ID cards by visiting your medical, prescription, or dental provider’s website. You can also access them on your phone using your provider’s mobile app.
    ID cards will list all covered dependents. If you elected coverage for just yourself, you’ll receive only one card. If you cover any dependents, you’ll receive two cards. If you need additional or replacement cards, visit your provider’s website or mobile app for help.
    Keep in mind: Your dental provider doesn’t need an ID card in order to file a claim for your care.
  5. Verify Your Dependents
    If you enrolled new dependents in medical/prescription, dental, or vision coverage for 2025, be prepared to provide proof of dependent eligibility (marriage certificates, birth certificates, etc.). Make sure to double-check your dependents’ names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth too!
  6. Earn Up to $500 in Well-Being Credits
    Complete your OnTrack requirements no later than December 31. The credits you earn in 2024 will be applied toward your 2025 medical premiums. View the program requirements here or on page 39 of the 2025 Benefits Guide.
  7. Use Your Vacation Time
    If you’ve accrued vacation time, consider taking time off to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones. Your number of paid vacation days depends on how long you’ve worked for Rockwell. To see how much vacation time you’re eligible for, go to Workday or read page 36 of the 2025 Benefits Guide.

October 2024

During October and November, join our webinars to gain a better understanding of financial markets, your investments, and contributing to a tax-advantaged account.

2025 Annual Enrollment Webinar
Oct. 22 from 12–12:45 p.m. CT:

  • See what’s new and changing for 2025.
  • Learn how to enroll in your 2025 benefits during Annual Enrollment.
  • Watch the recorded presentation by clicking on the Teams Live link (available Oct. 23).

Harness the Power of an HSA with Health Equity
Oct. 25 from 11–11:30 a.m. CT:

  • See a list of all the things you can buy with your HSA.
  • Learn the basics and how to build long-term savings.
  • Explore how to maximize the triple tax advantages of your HSA.
  •  Discover ways to contribute to your account with confidence.

Quarterly Market Update with Fidelity
Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. CT:

  • Learn what happened to financial markets in the previous quarter.
  • Discover how different asset classes performed in the previous quarter.
  • Understand investment concepts that may help you with your investment strategy.

Navigating Market Volatility with Fidelity
Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. CT:

  • Learn how to develop a financial plan.
  • Get the details on investing best practices.
  • Identify common pitfalls to avoid during volatile markets.
  • Know where to get help if you need help with your current financial plan.

What’s New in 2025

Annual Enrollment (October 26–November 17, 2024) begins next week! Each year, we take a close look at our benefits and consider what changes are necessary, while still prioritizing your health and well-being. Here’s a closer look at what’s new in 2025.

To learn more about all the benefits available to you, check out the 2025 Benefits Guide.

  1. New Automax Feature for HCFSAs
    The IRS changes the maximum amount you can contribute to your Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) at the end of each year, so you won’t see the new maximum when you enroll during Annual Enrollment. When you enroll, select “Yes” if you want your HCFSA contribution to automatically increase to the new maximum if the IRS raises it, or select “No” if you don’t want this automatic increase. You’ll be able to view your selection beginning January 2025.
  2. More Health Support for Women
    In 2025, you and your adult dependents enrolled in a Rockwell medical plan will have access to Maven. In addition to virtual care for pregnancy, postpartum, and returning to work after parental leave, you’ll have access to unlimited education and coaching from a network of reproductive and family health experts, such as OB-GYNs, doulas, reproductive endocrinologists, fertility educators, adoption/surrogacy coaches, nutritionists, mental health coaches, and career coaches. Maven also provides personalized support for perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, including managing symptoms and support in finding the right treatments. Plus, you’ll be connected to a dedicated Care Advocate who can provide 24/7 support, learning resources, and access to community forums to engage with others on the same journey.
  3. Enhanced Second Opinion
    2nd.MD will replace Teladoc Health to provide expert medical advice and second opinions for a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, digestive issues, mental health, and more. Use 2nd.MD to gain peace of mind—while saving time and money—when you need an expert second medical opinion.
  4. New EAP Partner
    ComPsych will replace Carelon as our new global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) vendor-partner. You’ll receive many of the same great benefits and resources and some enhancements including eight free counseling sessions with a highly trained clinician.
  5. New Family-Building Benefits
    If you’re enrolled in the Legal Plan through MetLife, you’ll have access to up to 20 hours of legal services with an experienced attorney—including phone consultations, court appearances, and document reviews—for reproductive assistance matters, such as surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, gamete donation, embryo donation, and embryo adoption. These services are 100% covered and the cost of the plan will continue to be $162 annually.
  6. Upgraded Vision Plan
    Good news—your vision plan just got even better! In 2025, we’re increasing the $130 allowance to $150 for frames and contact lenses. We hope this helps you find the perfect pair of frames or contact lenses to suit your style and vision.
  7. Increase in Medical Contributions
    In line with our commitment to keeping expenses as affordable as possible for you and your family, Rockwell Automation continues to pay the majority of your premium costs. However, due to the continual rise of the cost of health care, you’ll notice an increase in contributions for medical plans. This increase is still below the national average.

Get to Know Your Benefits Better

Annual Enrollment (October 26–November 17, 2024) is right around the corner—be on the lookout for more enrollment resources and information in the upcoming weeks. As you prepare to choose benefits for you and your family for 2025, test your benefits knowledge with the quick test below. If you don’t know something, don’t worry! You have time to familiarize yourself with Rockwell’s benefits to head into enrollment prepared.

  1. Which Rockwell medical plan comes with 100% covered in-network preventive care before you’ve met your deductible?
    a. The Broad Access HSA Option
    b. The Broad Access Plan Option
    c. The High-Performance Plan Option
    d. All of the above

    Answer: D, All of the above! With each Rockwell medical plan, you have access to same-day services, like doctor visits, hospital care and lab work, in-network preventive care, prescription drugs provided by CVS Caremark, virtual visits, infertility services, and more!
  2. If you cover just yourself in the Broad Access HSA option, how much money does Rockwell contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA) each year to help you pay for eligible health care expenses?
    a. $50
    b. $250
    c. $500
    d. $1,000

    Answer: C, $500! Don’t forget—the 2025 contribution limits for the HSA are increasing to $4,300 for self-only coverage. Rockwell’s contribution is included in your limit, which means you can contribute up to $3,800 for the year.
  3. What is the name of our health management program where you earn money toward your medical contributions for the following year?
    a. GetHealthy
    b. OnTrack
    c. GoYou
    d. TakeAction

    Answer: B, OnTrack! Take advantage of our voluntary health management program where you can earn up to $500 in incentives which are applied as a discount to your Rockwell Automation medical contributions in the following calendar year. All you have to do is track your healthy habits, log your steps or workouts, and complete a biometric health screening. Happy Healthing!
  4. Which of the following items would not be covered as an eligible expense under a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
    a. Perfume
    b. Massage gun
    c. Full body analysis scale
    d. Acne patches

    Answer: A, perfume! While your hygiene is important, perfume is not eligible for reimbursement with an HSA or FSA since it is considered a cosmetic expense. To learn what items are eligible for tax-free spending, visit healthequity.com/hsa-qme for HSAs and fsastore.com/fsa-eligibility-list/p for FSAs.
  5. Which of the following best explains preferred brand-name prescription drugs?
    a. Drugs that are used to treat conditions
    b. Drugs that are expensive and have cheaper alternatives
    c. Drugs that are identified for a special pricing schedule
    d. Drugs that are determined to be effective in treatment and cost less

    Answer: D, drugs that are determined to be effective in treatment and cost less! Preferred brand-name, or formulary, drugs are drugs that have been determined to provide effective treatment when used as intended and typically cost less than non-preferred brand-name drugs. If you’re written a brand-name prescription, it typically will be filled with a generic, if available.
    For specific information regarding your prescription benefit coverage and cost sharing, sign in or register on caremark.com and click Plan Summary on the Plan & Benefits menu.


We Want to Hear from You!

We want to know how you kickstarted your health goals this summer and share any positive outcomes you’ve seen so far. Click the link below to share your story.

Tell Us!

September 2024

Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Webinar on Digital Care Navigation with Amino

If you’re enrolled in a Rockwell Automation medical plan through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), join the live webinar on Sept. 19 from 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Central Time to learn how Amino’s tool enhances your health care experience:

  • Finding in-network medical care and ranking doctors by cost and quality.
  • Matching you with doctors using “Smart Match.”
  • Reminding you of your other Rockwell benefits you can use to keep costs low.

Join the Webinar.

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.

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. 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.

Tell Us!

August 2024

Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Webinar on Digital Care Navigation with Amino

If you’re enrolled in a Rockwell Automation medical plan through UnitedHealthcare, join the webinar on Aug. 29, 2024 from 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Central Time to learn how Amino’s tool enhances your health care experience:

  • Finding in-network medical care and ranking doctors by cost and quality
  • Matching you with doctors using Smart Match
  • Reminding you of other Rockwell benefits you can use to keep costs low

Join the Webinar

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.

Learn More About Redeeming Your Subscription