HR Insider Winter 2026 edition

Winter 2026

RECORDS

WELLNESS Start Your Year on a Strong Note Earn Rewards with BCBS Well OnTarget A new year is the perfect time to focus on your health—and Well On earn points for completing lessons.Immediately report lost or stolen badges to Hu man Resources. • Personalized wellness recom mendations based on your Health Assessment

Open Records Requests In-Person Form T he Texas Public Infor mation Act (PIA) (Texas Government Code Chap

request form) to a governmental body, such as the EAA. Requests can be submitted through the EAA Open Records Center , but any written request is considered official. If you have an in-person meet ing, you may use this printed or PDF-fillable form to complete an information request. Once finished, please forward both the completed form and your re sponse to the Records Coordina tor.

ter 552) and the Freedom of In formation Act (FOIA) provide the public with the right to access government information. Un less a specific exception applies, all government information is presumed open. As public infor mation officers and providers, we cannot ask requesters why they are seeking information. Infor mation may exist in any format, including paper, audio, micro film, video, or email. However, the Act does not require the EAA

Target makes it rewarding! By participating in wellness activi ties, you can earn points that add up to real rewards, including $25 gift cards to places like Cracker Barrel, Cheddar’s, Outback, and retailers such as Bass Pro. How Rewards Works: • 5.000 points = $25 gift card • 8,772 points = $50 gift card • 17.544 points = $100 gift card • 35.088 points = $200 gift card Points can be earned throughout the year by completing simple wellness activities. Easy Ways to Earn Points • Health Assessment – 2,500 points. Available if you ha ven’t completed one in the last 6 months. • Self-Management Programs – 1,000 points per quarter. Learn at your own pace and

Featured Wellness Programs • Improving Your Cholesterol – 1,000 points per quarter • Managing Your Stress – 1,000 points per quarter. A self-gui ded, six-week program with practical tools and tips. Start Your Wellness Journey Today Access the BCBSTX Well OnTar get program by logging into Blue Access for Members (BAM) or via the BCBSTX App. Navigate to the “My Health” tab and select “Wellness” to reach the Well On Target portal. New users should register their account, while existing users can immediately access tools like the Health As sessment and Fitness Program. Take the first step, earn points, and turn healthy choices into rewards in 2026!

• Fitness Enroll ment – 2,500 points per year Enroll through BAM under MyHealth → Wellness, or call 1-888-313-5643 (Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. CST). Fitness & Activity Tracking • Connect a fitness device or download the AlwaysOn Well ness mobile app – 2,675 points per year. The app powered by Onlife Health is available in both Apple and Google Play. • Daily activity tracking – 55 points per day • Weekly tracking entries – 10 points per entry (up to 7 per week) • Fitness center visits: - 100 points for your first visit each week Ongoing Progress • Monthly Progress Check-In – 250 points Program

to create new information, con duct research, or answer ques tions. The Act is triggered when a per son submits a written request (such as an email or open records

New Year, New Folders Happy 2026! As we kick off the new year, it’s time to add 2026 folders to your records and active areas in SharePoint. Creating new folders at the start of the year helps keep records organized, easy to locate, and compliant with retention requirements.

To get started, follow the step-by-step in structions for creating new folders in Share Point: New Folders Guide If you receive or manage public information requests, remember to use the tools below:

EAA Open Records Center

Open Records Request Form (printable or fillable PDF)

Thank you for helping keep our records ac curate, organized, and up to date as we start the new year!

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