Wellness

Well Wisconsin Incentive Deadline is October 19, 2018

Incentive

Have you earned your $150 incentive yet?  Employees and their spouses enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance program are eligible to participate, and you have until Friday, October 19, 2018.

1. Log into the StayWell website (https://wellwisconsin.staywell.com/).

2. Click on My Progress in the middle of the menu bar.  This will show the three steps needed to get your $150 incentive and your progress.  (Please note that it may take up to three business days for activities to show as completed.)

3. Health Screening: If you haven’t yet completed your health screening, you can ask you doctor to complete a Health Care Provider form during your annual physical, but you must have it completed and submitted by October 19, 2018.  If you completed your health screening at UW-Green Bay on April 25, 2018 or September 21, 2018, you have completed the Health Screening step.

4. Health Assessment: Click “Go Here” in the Health Assessment box and complete the questionnaire (it takes about 10 minutes).

5. Well-Being Activity: Click “Go Here” in the Well-Being Activity box to see your options.  The easiest and quickest option is to complete the Health Benefits and Preventative Care Quiz.  Another option is to complete 20 daily challenges found in Daily Dash emails that you receive each morning – the challenges will help improve your fitness, sleep, stress level, and nutrition.

After you have completed all three steps, you will get an email asking you to make your gift card selection on the StayWell website.  Please note that it may take up to three business days for activities to show as completed.  Please follow the steps in your email to select the way you want to receive your $150 incentive, and make sure to complete this step by October 31, 2018. You’ll have the option to have the gift card mailed to you or you can choose to have it instantly sent to you via an email code and then download the gift card to your phone or computer to be used for online purchases and at some local retailers.

Both you and your spouse can earn the $150 incentive if you are enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance.  The $150 gift cards are taxable income.  Make sure to use your gift card before it expires.  If you need help with logging into the StayWell website, please contact them at 1-800-821-6591 or wellwisconsin@staywell.com.  The deadline is Friday, October 19, 2018.

Annual Benefits Enrollment: October 1 – 26, 2018

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The Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period, October 1 – 26, is the only annual opportunity you have to make changes to most of your benefits unless you have an eligible life event (family status or employment change) during the year.  Changes made during ABE are effective January 1, 2019.

Watch for emails regarding benefits changes and your enrollment opportunities. The emails will be sent beginning in mid-September from the address: UWSystemHR@uwsa.edu.  You will also receive benefits-related emails from our office before and during ABE.

There are several things you can do now to prepare for ABE:

  1. Review your current benefits and visit the ABE website (wisconsin.edu/abe) for a preview of 2019 benefits changes.
  2. Plan to attend your Benefits Fair on Tuesday, October 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at UW-Green Bay University Union Phoenix room to meet with health plan representatives and other benefits vendors.  For a list of fairs throughout the UW System, see: UW System Benefits Fairs.
  3. Plan ahead if you currently participate in a plan that requires re-enrollment each year to continue participation.  Plans include:
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) including Health Care FSA, Dependent Day Care FSA and Limited Purpose FSA
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) requires that you enroll every year you are enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
    • State Group Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentive
  4. Talk to ALEX, an online personalized benefits counselor designed to simplify your ABE benefits election process. Through a series of easy, intuitive questions, ALEX will walk you through benefits options and suggest appropriate plans based on your answers. You can access ALEX here: http://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/alex.

Stop in to a Benefit Open Lab to have your Annual Benefit Enrollment (October 1 – 26) questions answered or to get help with your eBenefits online election process from one of our Benefits Specialists.

UW-Green Bay Open Labs: Instructional Services building, Room 1004

  • Thursday, October 4: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 11: 8:00 – 9:00 am
  • Wednesday, October 17: 10:00 – 11:00 am
  • Monday, October 22: 9:00 – 10:00 am
  • Thursday, October 25: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Friday, October 26: 9:00 – 11:00 am

UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus Open Labs:

  • Wednesday, October 3: 9:00 – 11:00 am, Room F201
  • Thursday, October 18: 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Room F139

UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus Open Labs:

  • Thursday, October 4: 9:00 – 11:00 am, Room L-121
  • Wednesday, October 24: 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Room L-121

UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus Open Labs:

  • Wednesday, October 3: 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Room 3103
  • Thursday, October 18: 9:00 – 11:00 am, Room 1207

If you have questions, please contact payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.

Ciabatta Pizza

Ciabatta, the Italian flat bread popular in paninis (toasted sandwiches), makes a handy pizza base. You can reduce the carbs and calories slightly by pulling out some of the soft interior of the bread.

IngredientsCiabattaPizza

  • 1 loaf ciabatta, about 12 by 6 inches (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups tomato sauce (no salt added)
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced in 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons basil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut ciabatta lengthwise and remove some interior bread if desired.
  3. Place each half crust-side-down on a cookie sheet.
  4. Spread sauce evenly on both pieces.
  5. Layer zucchini and mushrooms as desired—mixed or half and half.
  6. Top with mozzarella and sprinkle with basil.
  7. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Makes 8 slices
Each slice contains about 263 calories, 13 g protein, 8 g fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 36.5 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, and 554 mg sodium.

This recipe is gout-friendly because it contains food moderate in purines.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC

Flu Shot Clinic

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Fight the flu this season by getting your annual flu shot!  StayWell is offering a flu shot clinic during our Benefits & Wellness Fair. Flu shots are free and voluntary for all employees and spouses who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: University Union, Phoenix Rooms

The shot will vaccinate against the four most likely causes of flu illness during the upcoming season, including the H1N1- strain of influenza.

The vaccine is not preservative free and is not recommended for the following individuals:

  • Those allergic to eggs or egg products
  • Those who are sensitive to the mercury-based preservative thimerosal
  • Those who have an active neurological disorder
  • Those with a fever, acute respiratory or other active infection or illness

If you are pregnant, you should receive the vaccine directly from your physician.

Pre-registration required. No walk-ins, cash payments or insurance payments accepted. To register for your flu shot appointment, log into the StayWell wellness portal at wellwisconsin.staywell.com and click on Programs, then Learn More on the Flu Shot Clinics box, and then Register Now.  Scroll through the list of available clinics and look for the October 9th clinic at UWGB and click Register.  Then select your preferred time, and complete the registration process.  You will receive a confirmation email.

What if I am not eligible or available to make the flu shot clinic offered by StayWell?  The UW-Green Bay Counseling and Health Center offers flu shots to employees at a cost of $25, which can be paid by cash or check.  You can call them at ext. 2380 to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and you should have your Campus ID card ready when you call to schedule your appointment.

For more information about the flu shot, visit: cdc.gov/flu.

Please contact us at wellness@uwgb.edu or ext. 2203 if you have any questions about the Flu Shot clinic.

Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair

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Mark your calendar to attend the Annual UW-Green Bay Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair!

When: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where: University Union Phoenix Rooms

Please stop by to talk with vendors about your benefits and wellness, help yourself to some refreshments and goodies, and get helpful information as you consider options for the annual It’s Your Choice benefit enrollment period.  This year’s annual benefits enrollment period is October 1st – 26th.  There will also be a flu shot clinic during the fair.

Representatives from the following organizations will be looking forward to talking with you during the fair: Aging & Disability Resource Center, Aurora, Chartwells, Cornerstone Chiropractic, UWGB Counseling & Health Services, Curative Connections, Dean Health, Delta Dental, Edvest College Savings Plan, Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF), Fidelity, Foundation Chiropractic, Green Bay Custom Health, Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense, Kress Events Center, Massage Envy, Navitus, Network Health, UWGB Public Safety, Rediscover Yourself Energy Sound Healing, Reflexology, Robin with HealthPartners, Securian Life Insurance, Social Security, StayWell, T. Rowe Price, TASC, TIAA-CREF, United Health Care, Unity Hospice, UW-Credit Union, VSP, WEA Trust, UWGB Wellness Committee, Wisconsin Deferred Compensation, YMCA Green Bay, and Zurich.

Questions? Please contact us at payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.

Fruity Nutty Spinach

Including nuts in your diet can provide a host of health benefits. The list includes lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk for heart disease and stroke, better weight control, and lower insulin needs for people with diabetes.

IngredientsSpinichWalnut

  • 2 tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 9-oz. bag of fresh spinach (about 4 cups raw)
  • 2 tbsp. golden raisins

Directions

  1. Heat a frying pan and add chopped walnuts. Shake the pan to turn the nuts. When you start to smell them toasting, turn off the heat. Transfer toasted nuts to a bowl.
  2. Remove stems from spinach. Rinse and drain in a colander and pat with a paper towel.
  3. Heat oil in the frying pan and sauté spinach until soft and bright green.
  4. Add raisins and nuts and stir until hot. Serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings
Each serving contains 110 calories, 7 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 49 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrates.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

ThreeOfficers Military IMG_7511 IMG_7510 IMG_7509 IMG_7507 IMG_7501Thanks to all who helped and participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Tuesday, September 11th.  About 35 students, employees, community members, area protective services representatives, and members of the military walked the stairs from the 2nd to 8th floor of the Cofrin Library.

Thank you to Tony Decker and Dave Jones of Public Safety, as well as representatives of UWGB ROTC and Vets 4 Vets for sharing military and protective services items for display, being on hand during the event, and putting up the posters on each level which served as a poignant reminder.  Thank you also to Elaina Koltz and Lisa Schmelzer for handing out flag pins and providing encouragement to walkers, and to the Wellness Committee for providing refreshments.

Fitness Bootcamp at Kress this Saturday

PeterKrausUW-Green Bay welcomes Peter Kraus, from the Bachelorette, to campus for an exciting 50 minute, full-body, fat burning, fun workout designed to be challenging yet manageable for people of all abilities. With over 8 years of teaching experience, he has created a fitness bootcamp where you use your own body weight to get stronger, leaner and more toned. He’ll be sure to bring the good music, motivation and energy to keep you moving the entire time. IMPORTANT: Be SURE to bring a YOGA MAT (some mats will be provided), WATER BOTTLE, and gym appropriate shoes.

What: Peter Kraus Fitness Bootcamp

Where: Kress Events Center

When: Saturday, September 15 @ 10:00 am 

Tickets are on sale through the University Ticketing & Information Center through Friday, 9/14 (link to buy tickets).  Available at the door at the Kress Events Center on Saturday morning.  UWGB Student tickets are $12, General Public tickets are $22.  Appropriate for ages 18+.

 

Switch it up with plank jacks today

If you want to train your core, there’s arguably no better move than the plank. Simply holding this full-body pose forces your deepest abdominal muscles to engage. This variation, the plank jack, adds an action element to it that ups the challenge. It’s a little like doing a jumping jack on the ground.

Start by lying on the ground facedown, hands next to your shoulders, feet under your hips. Push up onto your hands and toes; you’ll feel your core muscles engage to hold you in place. Keeping your upper body still and your body in a straight line from shoulders to toes, jump your feet out a few inches and then jump them back under your hips. Do this 20 times for a quick all-over strengthener that will get your heart rate up as well!

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

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