Dario Health – Stress Awareness Month April 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025 by STadmin

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Dario Health

Posted on March 3, 2025 by STadmin

We are excited to announce that as an active employee on the UMR & Surest medical plans, you now have access to Dario’s free-to-you healthy living programs*. Learn to make simple changes you can stick with to improve your health and quality of life. Dario will be with you every step of the way. Whether you want to lose weight, lower your blood pressure, manage diabetes, tackle joint pain, or improve mental well-being, Dario is here for you. All you need is your smartphone to get started – Dario will give you everything else you need to succeed!

Click here to get started today

The Dario programs include:

Easy-to-use mobile apps for tools, tips, and tracking your progress
Connected devices (like a scale or a blood pressure monitor) that syncs with the app, shipped right to your door
One-on-one coaching for motivation and support
Personalized guidance on diet, exercise, managing stress, and more

Create lasting habits, reach your goals, and take control of your health. Dario can’t wait to help make better health easy for you.

Click here to get started today

*The Dario programs are available at no cost to employees and adult dependents enrolled in the UMR & Surest medical plans.

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2025 Star Tribune Mental Health Resources

Posted on February 25, 2025 by STadmin

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Time Off Summary

Posted on December 27, 2024 by STadmin

The Minnesota Star Tribune offers time off to all employees – either Paid Time Off (PTO) or Sick and Safe Time (SST). See company policies and negotiated contracts for details.

Additionally, those who are eligible for PTO are also eligible for a Volunteer Paid Time Off day annually, leaves (paid and unpaid), and bereavement. Certain employees are also eligible for health and wellness hours. Observed holidays are covered by PTO.

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For 2025, the Minnesota Star Tribune will continue to offer the PPO and HSA Plans administered by UMR and the Surest Plan.

Each year, we strive to offer benefits to you and your family that provide protection with choice and flexibility. We hope that you will see our commitment to you and your family by providing benefits that are inclusive, supportive, and responsive to your health and wellbeing.

2025 Open Enrollment Presentation

2025 Benefits Highlights – What’s new?

As announced by Steve, the good news is that there will be no increase to employee medical and dental premiums for 2025. Vision, life and LTD premiums are also the same from 2024 to 2025.
The Preferred PPO plan will be eliminated December 31, 2024. Instead of a lower deductible for completing the wellness incentive, you will receive a premium reduction on the PPO plan. See benefits guide for detail (page 9).
The deductible on the HSA medical plan will increase to $3300 single/$5600 all other tiers due to IRS requirements to allow the deductible to remain embedded.
The annual maximum for medical-related infertility services is increasing to $15,000 (originally $5,000) on all UMR and Surest medical plans.
New chronic management, Dario is coming January 2025. Whether you want to lose weight, lower your blood pressure, manage diabetes, tackle joint pain, or improve mental health, Dario will get you on the right path.
Age limit for cochlear implants will be removed, providing coverage for all members.