A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
A consultant from TIAA will be offering individual counseling sessions on campus to discuss your personal financial situation and retirement investments on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in the Brown Library Idea Room 1. You can register for an appointment online. Appointments fill up fast and are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Register here.
The purpose of the Shared Leave Bank is to provide a safety net against salary interruption for employees who have a catastrophic health condition (for themselves or immediate family) causing them to be unable to perform their assigned job duties. Donations of sick leave hours by employees provide income to an affected employee who would otherwise be on unpaid leave. The purpose is not to provide unlimited sick leave for any medical reason. Visit the Human Resources website for more information.
As part of our wellness program for 2022, employees are encouraged to receive a biometric screening. Completing this screening, along with an annual wellness exam, will fulfill your requirements to receive the full wellness discount on your 2023 premiums. If your spouse is on ACU’s medical plan, completing both of these steps will also get them the full discount. If you or your spouse were not able to attend one of the onsite biometric screenings and you are planning to go to your primary doctor or the ACU Clinic for your annual physical and blood work, please see these instructions. This will direct you to access the necessary form that your doctor or their staff can complete in order to receive credit for your biometric screening.
Did you know that you can check your wellness credits through our wellness platform Mobile Health? You can view your information through their mobile app (Apple or Google Play) or by going to their website. To check your credits, from the home screen, click on Wellness Program and you will then see the requirements you have completed. As a reminder, employees and spouses covered on ACU medical plan must complete the wellness requirements by September 30, 2022, to receive wellness credit towards their 2023 premiums. The two requirements are to complete an annual exam with your doctor and receive a biometric screening or preventative lab work. Please email humanresources@acu.edu with questions.
Good news! Biometric Screening slots have been added to our last onsite screening event! If you are enrolled in ACU’s medical plan and want an easy way to earn your credit for receiving your biometric screening, please schedule an appointment for one of our on-site screenings in the Hunter Welcome Center, Reeves Conference Room, Sept. 7-8, 7:30 a.m. to noon. The easiest way to schedule your appointment is through the Mobile Health Consumer app (download it on the App Store or get the Android version on Google Play). On the left side of your app, under Resources, you will see “Biometric Screening.” Click “Schedule a Screening,” and pick a time that works best for you. You can also schedule your appointment through the Mobile Health Website.
The biometric screening can replace the lab work you normally have completed with your annual exam. You will be able to view your results within the Mobile Health Consumer wellness app. We encourage you to discuss your results with your doctor during your annual exam. If you cannot attend one of the onsite screenings, whether you are a remote employee or due to a schedule conflict, there is a form on the eHealth website to download to complete your screening with your physician. Follow the steps to schedule a screening to access the form. Please review this document for additional information. If you have any trouble downloading the Mobile Health app or scheduling your screening, contact HR at humanresources@acu.edu.
Do you have questions about your benefits or medical bills? Elsa Dunson, Holmes Murphy Benefit Coordinator is a great resource to help navigate all of your healthcare needs. She can also help compare service costs and help with scheduling appointments and finding providers. You can contact Elsa at 1-800-325-1174 or by email at EDunson@holmesmurphy.com.
The ACU Medical Clinic is accepting appointments for Wellness Exams for ACU insured employees and spouses. As a reminder, to earn your wellness credit you must complete an annual exam and receive biometric screening for you AND your spouse (if covered) by Sept. 30, 2022, both of which the ACU MACCC can assist you with. Please call the front office at 325-674-2625 to make your appointment today!
The ACU Medical and Counseling Center is open 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call our front office at 325-674-2625 to make an appointment, or online using the Medical Clinic Patient Portal.
To express our appreciation for you and provide opportunities for you to rest and recharge, we have arranged for you to have membership access to the nearby properties of Refuge Ranch. This organization was founded by a fifth-generation Wildcat and former employee, Jason Groves, and his wife, Amber. It is intentionally designed to make it easy to say “yes” to reconnecting with each other, ourselves and our Creator. These short videos of Refuge Ranch in Buffalo Gap and Fort Refuge in Tuscola provide a glimpse of the array of experiences you can enjoy throughout the year with others or alone. View the calendar for current experiences.
Your membership includes everyone in your household and provides these benefits:
Refuge Ranch is celebrating 2 years, and your ACU membership allows you to attend the celebration on August 27th. Details and RSVP here. Look for the fall calendar to be released soon and save the date for a private ACU event on November 3rd.
For any questions or to make a request, email info@myrefugeranch.org.
ACU is committed to your health and well-being. We offer a wellness program to not only provide you with resources to live your healthiest lifestyle, but to also give you an opportunity to decrease your medical premiums. REMINDER: To earn the wellness credit in 2023, you must complete (as well as your spouse if they are on your plan) the following two activities by Sept. 30, 2022:
1. Receive an annual exam with your physician
2. Receive biometric screening
