Print Archive: December, 1999

August 2026

Fidelity One-on-One Consultation Sessions

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  • Meet with an experienced Fidelity representative to create a personalized retirement and investment plan tailored to your financial goals. You’re welcome to attend the session with your spouse, planning partner, or family members!

2nd.MD Webinar: Multiple Sclerosis—Understanding Your Options

  • August 20 at 12 p.m. CT Register >
  • Join our webinar with 2nd.MD specialist and neurologist, Ulrike W. Kaunzner, MD, PhD, for an informative presentation on multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Kaunzner will cover what experts currently understand about its causes, how it is diagnosed, and the latest treatment options; including the value of seeking a second opinion, whether at the time of initial diagnosis or to confirm you are still on the best treatment plan.

Maven Webinar: Screen Time and Your Kids

  • August 25 at 11 a.m. CT Register >
  • Wondering how much is too much—or what to do about it? Join a live event with a Maven provider to get the latest on how screen time affects child development, plus practical tools for building healthier habits at home. You’ll leave with age-by-age guidance you can actually use and strategies for setting limits without the battle.

Start Off the School Year Strong With Rockwell Benefits

All parents know that back-to-school season brings busier days—from early morning carpools and late nights helping with homework to extra school supply runs and doctor’s office visits. Lighten your load this back-to-school season with Rockwell benefits for you and your family.

1. Manage Your Care Needs More Easily

When life throws you a curveball, you need a back-up plan you can count on—and that’s where Bright Horizons can help. Through Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can access up to two weeks of back-up care for your children and elderly loved ones. Bright Horizons has both in-home and center-based care options available, so you can choose what works best for you.

Are your weeknights bogging you down? Bright Horizons offers discounts on virtual tutoring and homework help, too, so you can free up your schedule for more family time.

To learn more and get the back-up support you need, visit clients.brighthorizons.com/rockwell.

2. Get 24/7 Access to Parenting and Family Support

Parenting problems don’t have a set schedule. Luckily, you can access 24/7 support with the ComPsych Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP offers eight free counseling sessions per year to both you and your household members for free, confidential assistance to help you through many of life’s challenges—both big and small—including:

  • Managing difficult back-to-school transitions
  • Supporting a child through trouble at school
  • Adjusting to an empty nest when a child leaves for college
  • Dealing with grief or loss
  • Navigating co-parenting challenges
  • Budgeting for school-year expenses
  • And so much more

To learn more or talk with a counselor, visit guidanceresources.com/groWeb/login/login.xhtml (code: automation).

3. Stay Healthy and Spend Less on Preventive Care

On average, school-age children and adolescents experience 5–6 illnesses each year.1 Save yourself an extra trip to the doctor’s office this school year by staying on top of your and your family’s preventive care.

All Rockwell Automation medical plan options cover 100% of in-network preventive care services without having to meet your deductible—which means you save money and stay healthier. Covered preventive care services include:

  • Annual physicals and well-child visits
  • Flu shots and other routine vaccinations
  • Vision and hearing checks
  • Cancer screenings

See page 9 in the 2026 Benefits Guide for more information about your medical plan coverage. You can also call the number on the back of your medical plan ID card to find an in-network Primary Care Provider (PCP) near you.

4. Save on Your Kids’ Vision Care Expenses

Kids come with many unexpected costs, and buying new glasses or contact lenses each year is one of them. That’s why Rockwell provides coverage for annual eye exams, frames, lenses, and contacts.

If you’re enrolled in the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Vision Plan, you’ll pay just a $20 copay for most in-network eye-care services every 12 months (every 24 months for new frames). And if you have a tax-advantaged account—including a Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA), or Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA)—you can use those funds to cover qualified vision expenses.

If you’re not enrolled in the vision plan, you and your family can still use the MetLife VisionAccess Discount program to get discounted prices on eye exams, lenses, frames, nonprescription sunglasses, and laser vision correction—at no cost to you.

See page 19 in the 2026 Benefits Guide to learn more about your vision coverage.

5. Earn Money Toward Your Continuing Education

Back-to-school season isn’t just for your kids; Rockwell offers tuition reimbursements for your continuing education, too. Through the Educational Assistance program, you can receive up to $12,000 to support your future and lifelong learning goals.

To learn more, see the Educational Assistance policy by visiting the Epoch intranet > Policies & Procedures.

1 According to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

Make the Most of Your Summer With Rockwell Benefits

Summer is here, and you know what that means—longer days, warmer weather, and endless fun! Take advantage of all this season has to offer by using Rockwell benefits designed to help you stay healthy, save money, and spend more time with your loved ones.

1. Soak Up the Sun While Supporting a Good Cause

Summertime is for soaking up the sunshine, but why not give back to the community while you’re at it?

Through ROK in Action, Rockwell gives you 24 hours of paid volunteer time off each year to contribute to causes that you care about. With more than two million vetted non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to choose from, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and volunteer in your local community.

Visit rockwell.benevity.org to learn more and sign up for volunteer opportunities.

2. Turn Your Sweat Into Savings

If you’re enrolled in a Rockwell medical plan, you can earn a $500 well-being credit by completing healthy activities throughout the year. There are lots of different ways to earn—from completing a weight loss program, walking challenge, or group exercise class, to logging a daily health tip (like stretching or reducing screen time) before bed. If you fulfill all the program requirements by December 31, you’ll receive $500 off your medical plan contributions for next year.

Ready, set, sweat! There’s no better time to get outside and move your way. To learn more about the program requirements and log your activities, visit login.personifyhealth.com.

3. Clock Out and Recharge

All Rockwell employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for paid vacation. So, take time to kick back and relax this summer—you’ve earned it! Not sure how to maximize your time off? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Book a vacation
  • Take a road trip
  • Visit the beach
  • Relax by the pool
  • Read a book
  • Complete a home project
  • Host a backyard barbeque
  • Start a new craft or hobby

To learn more about paid vacation, see page 36 in the 2026 Benefits Guide. 

4. Fund Your Summer Fun With DCFSA Dollars

If you’re a parent, you know how difficult (and expensive) it can be to entertain the kids and organize childcare when school’s out for the summer. Luckily, your Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) can help. Here are a few qualified expenses you can use your DCFSA funds for this summer:

  • Day camp (overnight camps don’t qualify)
  • Childcare services—including nannies, au pairs, and babysitters (in-home or outside the home)
  • Nursery school or preschool

Keep in mind that DCFSA funds can only be used to cover qualifying expenses for children up to age 13 or an adult dependent who lives with you. And don’t forget—you lose any unused DCFSA funds in your account at the end of the year.

To learn more about your DCFSA and manage your account, go to YourBenefitsTM.

July 2026

Fidelity One-on-One Consultation Sessions

  • Meet with an experienced Fidelity representative to create a personalized retirement and investment plan tailored to your financial goals. You’re welcome to attend the session with your spouse, planning partner, or family members!
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Secure 2.0: Catch-up Contributions Now Require a Roth Election

  • Starting January 1, 2026, employees who are age 50+ and earned more than $150,000 in 2025 FICA wages (W-2 Box 3) from Rockwell Automation must make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis instead of pre-tax. If this applies to you, log in to NetBenefits at 401k.com to submit your Roth catch-up election, or call Fidelity at 1.877.765.4015 with questions.

OnTrack Challenge: That’s a Wrap!

  • A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Goal Getters Challenge—together, we walked over 88,000 miles in just 15 days! Stay tuned for our next global challenge, ROK Our World 4.0, a habit-based challenge coming in November. More details ahead!

Support for Employees of Every Age, Every Stage, and Every Background

At Rockwell Automation, we celebrate diversity in all forms and believe every employee deserves to feel supported, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. So, in honor of Pride Month this June, we’re highlighting a few inclusive benefits and resources you can use all year long—regardless of your age, identity, background, neurodiversity status, or life stage.

1. Find a Provider That Fits Your Needs

When it comes to your care, finding the right doctor can make all the difference. Luckily, UHC makes it easy to explore in-network providers that fit your unique needs. If you’re enrolled in a UHC medical plan, you can filter your search by a variety of criteria, like:

  • Gender
  • Ethnicity
  • Language
  • Accessibility
  • Area of expertise (e.g., “LGBTQ identified” or “LGBTQ supportive”)

To get started, log in to your account at myuhc.com and select “Find a Provider.”

2. Get Help Growing Your Family

It takes a village to raise a child. It can take a village to grow your family, too. That’s why Rockwell provides resources to help families of all shapes and sizes get the support they need, no matter what that journey looks like. Take a look at what’s available:

  • Legal services for reproductive assistance — Access up to 20 hours of legal services for reproductive assistance matters (such as surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, gamete donation, embryo donation, and embryo adoption) through the MetLife Legal Plan. To learn more, visit legalplans.com/why-enroll.
  • Infertility services — Receive up to $25,000 for medical expenses and up to $10,000 for prescription drug expenses for fertility care through your Rockwell medical plan. To get help understanding your coverage, read about UnitedHealthcare’s fertility treatments or call 1.844.234.7924, or if you’re a Centivo medical plan member, visit my.centivo.com or call 1.833.502.2403.

3. Receive Support for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is among the most common neurodivergent conditions. Like the name suggests, ASD reflects a wide range of symptoms and severity. Because of that, it affects everyone differently. Through your Rockwell medical plan, you and your family can get the support you need.

No matter which plan you’re enrolled in, you have coverage for intensive behavioral health services such as applied behavior analysis, which can help with:

  • Reinforcing adaptive behaviors
  • Reducing maladaptive behaviors
  • Improving age-appropriate skills

To better understand your coverage, call UnitedHealthcare at 1.844.234.7924, or Centivo at 1.833.502.2403.

June 2026

Fidelity One-on-One Consultation Sessions
Meet with an experienced Fidelity representative to create a personalized retirement and investment plan tailored to your financial goals. You’re welcome to attend the session with your spouse/domestic partner, planning partner, or family members!

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Kick Off June With Goal Getters: A Global Soccer Trek!
Lace up and get moving! From June 1–15, employees across the globe are invited to join this month’s company-wide challenge on the OnTrack platform—a virtual journey through the world’s most iconic soccer stadiums, players, and fan cultures.
Prizes are up for grabs for lucky teams worldwide. U.S.-based participants can win big, with 5 randomly selected teams taking home 2,000 OnTrack points per member and another 5 teams winning 1,000 OnTrack points per member. Log in to OnTrack to register and start your trek. The beautiful game awaits!

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Take Charge of Your Mental Well-being This May

More than one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.1 That’s why this Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re taking the opportunity to provide extra education and resources for your emotional well-being. Whether you’re struggling yourself or want to be a better support system for those around you, Rockwell is here to help.

1. Confide in Someone

When life feels overwhelming, it’s important to talk to someone—including a mental health professional, mentor, friend, or even a stranger. Sharing the burden can help you find the clarity, validation, and support you need to feel better.

No matter what you’re dealing with—life changes, relationship challenges, financial concerns, or something else—the ComPsych Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help. The EAP provides free, confidential support to you and your household members whenever you need it.

If you’re enrolled in the High-Performance medical plan option through Centivo, you can also get help finding an in-network therapist with Rula. This online mental health clinic connects you with covered providers that fit your unique needs and your budget.

2. Stress Less and Sleep More

Everyone gets “busy brain” from time to time—those racing thoughts that can make it difficult to focus, unwind, and fall asleep. Find peace in your day-to-day life with the Calm mobile app. You can reduce your stress, improve sleep, and increase relaxation through free content like:

  • Workshops
  • Guided meditations
  • Music
  • Sleep Stories
  • Masterclasses
  • Quick movement sessions

The Calm Premium membership is free for you and up to five of your dependents. Get started by visiting calm.com/b2b/rockwell-automation/subscribe.

3. Build Better Work-Life Balance

Being your best self starts outside of the office. When you have a healthy work-life balance, you’re able to feel more focused, productive, and energized both at work and at home. That’s why Rockwell offers a variety of time off and leave of absence options—including paid vacation days, paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and volunteer time off—to help you make time for what matters most.

Eligible employees can also receive up to 14 holidays per calendar year.

To learn more about your time off options, see page 36 in the 2026 Benefits Guide.

4. Make Time for Movement

Staying active in your daily life can be a fast, free, and easy way to improve not only your physical health but also your mental
well-being. Exercise—including running, biking, weightlifting, fitness classes, or even short walks—releases feel-good endorphins that can help you reduce stress and improve your mood. Not to mention, physical activity can get you out of your usual environment and provide a healthy distraction from negative thoughts.

If you’re enrolled in a Rockwell medical plan option, you can also earn money while you move! Through OnTrack, you can earn a $500 well-being credit towards your medical plan contributions by completing healthy activities throughout the year.

To learn more about OnTrack and log your activities, visit login.personifyhealth.com.

5. Notice Burnout Before It Happens

Burnout, or severe mental and physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged stress, is one of the most common mental health concerns in the workplace. The best way to protect your emotional well-being—and the well-being of those around you—is to recognize the signs before it becomes unmanageable.

Here are a few things to look out for:

  • Chronic fatigue or exhaustion
  • Changes in mood—like feeling more irritable, anxious, or overwhelmed than usual
  • Frequent physical symptoms like headaches, loss of appetite, or muscle tension
  • Difficulty focusing and reduced performance
  • Alienation and lack of enthusiasm for usual daily activities

Remember that help is available whenever you need it. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, refer back to these resources for support. If you or someone you know is at risk of harming themselves, call or text the Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 for 24/7 free, confidential support.

1 According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

May 2026

Fidelity One-on-One Consultation Sessions

  • Meet with an experienced Fidelity representative to create a personalized retirement and investment plan tailored to your financial goals. You’re welcome to attend the session with your spouse, planning partner, or family members!
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Fidelity: Set Goals and Save for What You Want Webinar

  • May 19 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. CT
    Learn about financial planning for your future, how to prioritize and manage saving for multiple goals, and review some tips and potential next steps you can take to start budgeting and saving.
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Infertility and Planning for a Family Webinar

  • May 21 at 12 p.m. CT
    Join our upcoming webinar with reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, Dr. Patricia Jimenez, as she explores common causes, diagnostic testing and the latest treatment options for infertility—helping you better understand your options and make confident, informed decisions about your next steps.
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