HR Insider Newsletter Winter 2022

Winter 2022

Wellness Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 365 Blue365 is just one more advantage of being a Blue- Cross and BlueShield member. With this program, you

New Year, New Folders Records

Below are some of the ongoing deals offered to Blue365 members.

It’s 2022! Which means it’s time to start adding new 2022 folders into your records and active areas in SharePo- int. Click HERE for step-by-step instructions on creating a new folder in SharePoint.

• Fitbit - Members receive a 20% discount on Fitbit devices plus free shipping. • TruHearing, Beltone, Ame- rican Hearing Benefits – Members could get savings on hearing tests, evaluations, and hearing aids.

may save money on health and wellness products and services from top retailers not covered by insuran- ce. There are no claims to file and no referrals or preauthorization’s.

What is a SharePoint Site Owner? – A Site Owner is a user who has Full Control permissions over their given SharePoint Sites. What can a Site Owner do? – A Site Owner can create a new subsite, edit the look of a site, edit a sites navigation, manage a site’s permissions, etc. Why is a Site Owner needed? – Your Site Owner is your first point of contact when it comes to issues regarding your Active Working Sites in SharePoint. Before contacting IT or Records, please consult with your Site Owners first. Official Site Owners (by department) Executive: Sandy Haglund Board - Jennifer Wong-Esparza Administrative & Financial Services: Financial Services - Destiny Acosta, Jessica Dycus HR Services - Margaret Ross, Hilda Campos Do you know who your Site Owner is?

Once you sign up for Blue365 at blue365deals. com/bcbstx, weekly “Fea- tured Deals” will be emai- led to you. These deals offer special savings for a short period of time. Virtual Visits from BCBS Getting sick after hours or on weekends used to mean a lengthy, costly trip to the emergency room or urgent care center. But with your virtual visits benefit, provi - ded by BlueCross and BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) and powered by MDLIVE allows you to consult with a doctor without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Virtual visits allow you to consult a doctor 24/7 for non-emergency situations by phone, mobile app or online video anytime, anywhere. Speak to a doctor or schedule an appointment at a time that works best for you. Virtual visits doctors can treat a variety of health condi - tions, including allergies ear problems (age 12+) , pink eye, asthma, fever (age 3+), rash, cold/flu, nausea, or sinus infections Activate your account or schedule a virtual visit • Go to Blue Access for Members or MDLIVE.com/ bcbstx. • Download the MDLIVE app • Call MDLIVE at (888) 680-8646. • Text BCBSTX to 635-483. (MDLIVE’s online assis - tant Sophie will help you activate your account.)

• Jenny Craig, Sun Basket, Nutrisystem – Members can save on healthy meals, membership fees, nutritional products and services. Upcoming Wellness Webinars BCBS Wellness Benefits Webinar Wednesday, 02/09/2022, 10:00am - 11:00am As we are kicking off a new year, we would like to pro - vide a refresher on the many wellness perks that are offered through our medical carrier, BlueCross Blu - eShield. Wellness programs from BCBS include the Well on Target Fitness Program, the Blue 365 Discount Program, and Catapult Health Checks. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 891 4316 8161 Passcode: 180706

IT Services - Victor Hutchinson Records - Nichelle Cunningham Aquifer Management Services:

Aquifer Science - Gizelle Luevano and Brent Doty Aquifer Protection - Matthew Rogers, Thomas Marsalia Data Management - Newfel Mazari, Bryan Anderson Modeling - Brent Doty

ACI Webinar: Stress & Heart Disease Thursday, 02/17/2022, 10:00am - 11:00am

Field Inspection - Natasha Ponce, Jose Barela Intergovernmental Affairs - Javier Hernandez Permits - Omar Garcia Recharge Zone Protection – Kyle Craig Threatened & Endangered Species: Olivia Ybarra All EAA Records Sites: Nichelle Cunningham

Chronic stress can greatly increase the risk of heart disease, also known as the “silent killer.” Learn how different personalities are affected by stress and acqu - ire the skill sets necessary to reduce the risk of heart disease. Register HERE in advance for this meeting:

Communications and Development: Ann - Margaret Gonzalez, Sarah Valdez

External & Regulatory Affairs: Conservation - Isabel Martinez Compliance - Jorge Paramo

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