Print Archive: February, 2025

Five Tips for a Healthy Heart

February is recognized as Heart Health Month. This month is an opportunity for us to focus on improving our heart health and minimize the risk of heart disease—the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn the five tips that you can start doing today. Even one small change can make a big difference.

Keep in mind: It’s important to talk with your doctor before making any significant changes to your health, routines, or lifestyle.

  1. Move Your Body
    It’s recommended that we get 30 minutes of exercise, like walking and gardening, at least five times a week. If you aren’t able to carve out 30 minutes in your day, try moving your body for just five minutes a few times a day. Consistent, low-impact physical exercises, like taking the stairs or stretching on your work break, are much better than none. Don’t forget to log your activity in the OnTrack platform at login.personifyhealth.com to earn points!
    Did you know? If you’re enrolled in a UHC medical plan, you can get free grocery delivery and access to over 22,000 fitness centers through One Pass Select. This fitness subscription service offers five membership tiers starting at only $10/month. Visit onepassselect.com and use your Health Safe ID to learn more.
  2. Eat Healthy Foods
    You can lower your risk of heart disease by eating a mix of healthy foods across all food groups, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, and nuts. Be sure to limit foods and beverages higher in saturated fats, added sugars, alcohol, and excess sodium. Keep in mind, the amount of calories you need to eat depends on your age, height, weight, activity, and other factors. You can also track calories in the OnTrack platform at login.personifyhealth.com to earn points!
    Did you know? People tend to eat like their friends and family. If you make healthy choices, the people around you may be inspired to make those same choices.
  3. Know Your Numbers
    During your next annual health checkup, ask your doctor about your blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, and blood glucose (BG). These numbers can give you a snapshot of your health, show risks for things like heart disease, and allow you to have more informed conversations with your doctor.
    Did you know? An in-network preventive health screening, like an annual health checkup, is 100% covered by your Rockwell medical plan. You can earn points when you complete a biometric screening and submit it on the OnTrack platform at login.personifyhealth.com.
  4. Establish a Self-Care Routine
    Chronic stress can cause high blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels, and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Committing to a self-care routine that works for you can help you be better equipped to manage stress. Getting at least seven hours of sleep, drinking eight glasses of water, meditating, doing yoga, taking a warm bath, reading, calling a friend, taking your medications as prescribed, and achieving and maintaining a healthy weight are a few examples of healthy activities you may consider adding to your daily self-care routine.
    Did you know? You have access to guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and other mindfulness techniques at no cost to you with the Calm mobile app. To register, visit calm.com/b2b/rockwell-automation/subscribe using your Rockwell Automation email address.
  5. Have Health Data at Your Fingertips
    From recipe apps that keep your diet balanced to fitness apps that track your workouts—you can use a variety of mobile apps to keep your heart health in check. These apps often connect to wearable devices, like a smartwatch or smart ring, so you can automatically measure your steps, heart rate, and sleep to share with your doctor. As a Rockwell employee, you also have free access to the OnTrack platform at login.personifyhealth.com with many of these great resources. Depending on your health status, you may also consider talking to your doctor about using an at-home blood pressure, blood sugar, or heart rate monitor to capture your health data.

February 2025

Stay tuned for more updates next month!

Benefits for a Happy, Healthy New Year

Check out some new benefits (and some enhancements) to keep you and your family happy and healthy in 2025.

  1. 24/7 Support for Fertility, Perimenopause, and Menopause
    You and your adult dependents enrolled in a Rockwell medical plan have access to Maven—at no cost to you. In addition to virtual support for pregnancy, postpartum, and returning to work after parental leave, discover unlimited education and coaching from a network of 1,700+ reproductive and family health experts (across 35 specialties), 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 post menopause, 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.

    Get started by visiting mavenclinic.com or by downloading the Maven Clinic mobile app.

  2. Expert Medical Second Opinion
    2nd.MD has replaced Teladoc Health to provide you and your dependents enrolled in a Rockwell medical plan expert medical advice and second opinions—at no cost to you. With the help of 2nd.MD Medical Experts, you can work with a network of doctors across hundreds of subspecialties and thousands of conditions, including back, knee, shoulder and hip conditions, cancer, heart disease, stroke, digestive programs, immunological disorders, women’s and men’s health, mental health concerns, and more.

    Get started by visiting start.2nd.MD/rockwell or call 1.866.269.3534.
  3. OnTrack Health Management Program
    As announced last year, our health management program, OnTrack underwent a vendor change to Personify Health (formerly Virgin Pulse). Be sure to bookmark the new OnTrack login at login.personifyhealth.com and download the Personify Health mobile app.

    Engagement is key with OnTrack and unlocking levels and incentives! You can earn up to $500 in incentives, which will be applied as a discount to your Rockwell Automation medical contributions in the following calendar year. While some point values can change annually, the program remains core to its intent: holistic well-being engagement throughout the year. We’ve even made some levels easier to achieve and will continue to offer double point campaigns throughout the year. Watch for announcements on these great opportunities to earn extra points.

    For more information or if you have questions, visit the our SharePoint page or contact OnTrack at 1.888.671.9395. If you’re not enrolled in a Rockwell Automation medical plan, you can still participate and earn entries in OnTrack for a chance to win Bravo points.

  4. New EAP Partner
    ComPsych has replaced Carelon/Workplace Options as our new global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) vendor-partner. You and your dependents still receive 24/7 confidential support from licensed clinical professionals that can help you with personal, financial, mental health, work-related, and well-being questions or challenges you may be facing. With ComPsych, you’ll also receive eight free counseling sessions with a highly trained clinician at no cost to you—even if you’re not enrolled in a Rockwell medical plan!

    Get started by visiting guidanceresources.com/groWeb/login/login.xhtml (code: automation) or call 1.844.206.1068.

January 2025

Financial Wellness Month

Every step toward progress, no matter how small, should be celebrated. Maybe you’re trying to set aside more for those ‘what-if’ moments or thinking longer term by bumping up your retirement savings contributions. Each little win brings you closer to your money goals so you can live the life you want.

Check out Fidelity’s Financial Wellness Month campaign, where you can find hands-on tools and other resources related to must-know money topics, such as:

  • Ways to balance spending and saving priorities
  • How much to save for the unexpected (think medical bills, home, or car repairs)
  • How to stretch your paycheck further

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 DCFSA 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.

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.

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.