Minnesota Star Tribune Benefits

In February, our EAP (Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solutions) highlights resources on how a healthy relationship with food fuels your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. This month the focus is on how to strengthen that connection and ways to improve overall mental health for adults and youth.

Check out the toolkit here: https://optumwellbeing.com/newthismonth/en-US

Sign up for “I’m Too Busy to Eat Healthily” training being offered live in February: https://optumwellbeing.com/newthismonth/en-US or watch it on demand now: https://optum.webex.com/webappng/sites/optum/recording/df3539c67b35103cbfff005056815555/playback

As a reminder, you and your family members are eligible for free and confidential services through our EAP. Call Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solutions at the toll-free number 1-866-248-4096 anytime 24/7 to reach a professional consultant.

You can also connect to care and resources on liveandworkwell.com, company access code: StarTrib.

More EAP information is available here: https://stribnet.startribune.com/index.php/benefits/employee-assistance-program/.

The first workshop of the Met Life Financial Education Series is open for registration!

Learn how to avoid the ten common estate planning mistakes in this financial education workshop offered by the Star Tribune.

When: February 15, 2024 at 12 PM to 1 PM CST

This is an all virtual workshop. Log in instructions will be sent to your email once registered.

Scan the QR code below to get registered for the workshop!

If you were not able to attend the 2024 Benefits Information virtual session, here is a recorded version.

2024 Benefits Information Recording

Please start at the 14:00 minute mark.

Need a second opinion or medical advice? Our Star Tribune medical plans include access to second opinion services at no cost to you.

PPO and HSA Plan Participants: Teladoc Medical Experts will:

• Provide a second opinion if you are unsure about a diagnosis or need help deciding on a treatment option.
• Consult with you on critical trauma, ICU, and NICU cases.
• Provide personalized responses to medical questions.
• Provide education and guidance when you are evaluating treatment options.
• Provide guidance on treating mental health conditions.

Contact Teladoc at 1-800-TELADOC (835-2362), visit teladoc.com/MedicalExperts or download the Teladoc app.

Teladoc Expert Medical Service

Surest Plan Participants: 2nd.MD will:

• Obtain helpful second opinions.
• Provide medical decision guidance.
• Provide treatment reviews.

Use 2nd.MD whenever you receive a new diagnosis, are considering surgery, have medication changes, or experience chronic conditions.

Contact 2nd.MD at 1-866-841-2575 or visit 2nd.md/activate/step1/surest.

UMR has a smarter, simpler, faster way to manage your health care benefits, right from the palm of your hand.

With just a tap, you can:

• Access your digital ID card
• View your plan details on-demand – anytime, anywhere
• Find out if there is a copay for your upcoming appointment
• Call, chat or message UMR’s member support team
• Stay connect to your health care and download the UMR app today!

Simply scan the QR code or visit your app store to get started.