Author: Tianna Gosch

Employees enrolled in 2021 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and HSA/HRA rewards dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

Four events are scheduled for August worth up to 20 points.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug: 4, “Running on E: Adding Energy and Passion to Your Work and Life”, EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)
•  Aug. 17: On-campus Biometric Screening at the Rhatigan Student Center (266 Pike Room). Schedule your appointment at the HealthQuest portal, or call 1-888-275-1205, option 3. Limited appointments available. (Up to 23 points)
• July 26- Aug. 20: Inaugural HealthQuest Fun Run: Virtual 10k/5k/1 mile available at the HealthQuest portal. (Up to five points)
• Aug. 16: Wondr Health (formerly Naturally Slim) Session 4. (10 points)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

• Virtual health coaching sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max one health coaching per day, one point each) by scheduling health coaching sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse, a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning modules: You can earn up to five points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are 18 different topics to choose from.
• EAP on-demand trainings: You can earn up to eight points (max one point per day) by completing on-demand training and webinars that you can access through the HealthQuest portal. There are 32 different topics to choose from.
• HealthQuest financial wellness learning module: You can earn five points by completing this four-week learning module.
• Health assessment questionnaire: You can earn 10 points for completing this assessment.
• HealthQuest Program overview video and quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.

The State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) will host the annual Health Insurance Open Enrollment period for benefits-eligible employees from Oct. 1-31. All Open Enrollment materials, including the Open Enrollment Guide, videos, and informational flyers will be available online as we approach Oct. 1 with more communications to come.

Should you wish to receive a printed copy of the Open Enrollment Guide, you must submit your request by Aug. 6.

Click here to request a printed copy of the 2022 Open Enrollment Guide.

Employees enrolled in 2021 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and HSA/HRA rewards dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

Four events are scheduled for July worth up to 20 points.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 7, “Communication Skills for Families”, EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)
• June 21 – July 2,  Virtual Race Training Challenge registration available at the HealthQuest portal. (Up to four points)
• June 21 – July 25, Virtual HealthQuest Fun Run registration available at the HealthQuest portal. (Up to five points)
• July 19, Session 4 of Wondr Health (formerly Naturally Slim) registration opens. Register online. (10 points)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max one health coaching per day, one point each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse, a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to five points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are 18 different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to eight points (max one point per day) by completing on-demand training and webinars that you can access through the HealthQuest portal. There are 32 different topics to choose from.
• HealthQuest Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn five points by completing this four-week learning module.
• Health Assessment Questionnaire: You can earn 10 points for completing this assessment.
• HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.

We’ll be publishing upcoming events each month, but if you’d like to plan in advance, check out all currently scheduled HealthQuest events.

Access the HealthQuest portal at https://healthquest.phsstofks.wellness.us.healtheintent.com/onboarding.

The Human Resources Total Rewards team is reminding staff and faculty that the deadline for fall 2021 Tuition Assistance applications is Thursday, July 1. Tuition Assistance applications for fall 2021 are submitted through the Online Application Form.

The fillable PDF form will no longer be accepted. Due to the volume of applications received each semester, requests to submit late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions. Questions may be directed to TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.

Employees enrolled in the 2021 State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and HSA/HRA rewards dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

Four events are scheduled for June worth up to 11 points:

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 2, “Civility in the Workplace,” EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)
• 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 16, “Sleep: An Essential Component of Health and Well-Being,” EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)
• June 7-18, Virtual Race Training Challenge registration available at the HealthQuest portal. (Up to four points)
• June 7- July 9, Virtual HealthQuest Fun Run registration available at the HealthQuest portal. (Up to five points)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max one health coaching per day, one point each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse, a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to five points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are 18 different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to eight points (max one point per day) by completing on-demand training and webinars that you can access through the HealthQuest portal. There are 32 different topics to choose from.
• HealthQuest Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn five points by completing this four-week learning module.
• Health Assessment Questionnaire: You can earn 10 points for completing this assessment.
• HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.

Check the current schedule for Healthquest events here.

Effective May 29, 2021, State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) medical benefits will cover COVID-19 related services according to the regular provisions of an employee’s medical coverage. COVID-19 related services will be subject to all copays, deductibles and coinsurance provisions when received from network or non-network providers.

The SEHP will continue to cover the following related to COVID-19:

• COVID-19 tests are available at no cost for all state employees, all employees of active non-state employers and all spouses and dependents over 10 years of age covered by the SEHP at the HealthQuest Health Center in Topeka. Curbside testing is available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 785-783-4080.
• COVID-19 tests are also available at no cost through the public health response effort. Statewide locations for testing are available here.
• COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be 100% covered as a preventive care service.

For any questions, please email SEHPBenefits@ks.gov.

For all up to date information regarding COVID-19 and the WSU campus please visit the official website.

Employees enrolled in 2021 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and HSA/HRA rewards dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In May, there are three events currently scheduled worth up to 25 points.

• 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5: “Being Adaptive in Order to Thrive in Our Ever-Changing World,” EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)
• Tuesday, May 18: on-campus Biometric Screening in RSC 266 Pike Room. Check for available appointments today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option three! (Up to 23 points)
• 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 19: “Mental Health Awareness for Leaders,” EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max one health coaching per day, one point each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions.  You can choose a health coach who is a registered nurse, a dietitian, or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to five points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal.  There are 18 different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to eight points (max 1 point per day) by completing EAP On-Demand training and webinars that you can access through the HealthQuest portal.  There are 32 topics to choose from.
• HealthQuest Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn five points by completing this four-week learning module.
• Health Assessment Questionnaire: You can earn 10 points for completing this assessment.
• HealthQuest Program Overview Video & Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.

We’ll be publishing upcoming events each month, but if you’d like to plan in advance, check out all currently scheduled HealthQuest events.