Minnesota Star Tribune Benefits

With summer starting, it’s a good time to learn about UV radiation and the effects that exposure has on the body, as well as ways to protect yourself and prevent sunburns, sun damage, and skin cancer.

UV radiation is a form of invisible radiation that comes from naturally from the sun’s rays. It can also be used in an artificial form such as tanning beds and sunlamps, and less commonly in certain types of lights and lasers. While UV radiation offers some benefits, such as Vitamin D, overexposure can lead to health risks to the skin and eyes, such as sunburn, skin cancer, and eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.

There are three different types of UV rays

How to protect yourself and family:

• Wear sunscreen – use one with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply frequently
• Cover up with protective clothing such as long sleeves and pants, hats and sunglasses.
• Seek shades when possible.
• Avoid tanning beds.
• Know your risk by getting regular skin screenings.

Resources:

• https://weillcornell.org/news/uv-safety-awareness-month
• https://cancer.umn.edu/mncctn/news/uv-safety-awareness-month-uv-radiation-and-skin-cancer

MARCH 6, 2023 – APRIL 16, 2023

Join your coworkers on a virtual walking tour through some of the country’s beautiful National Parks! We will begin our six (6) week journey at Canyonland National Park, making stops at Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park before finishing at the iconic Grand Canyon National Park. We do not expect you to complete the route – just use it as scenery throughout your journey!

SIGN UP TODAY!

SIGN UP
REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE
1. Log into your Wellness portal on the Wellworks for You app or online at www.wellworksforyoulogin.com.
2. Click Challenges from the portal homepage.
3. Select the Tour of National Parks Walking Challenge to view the challenge dashboard.
4. Click Join to become an active participant in the walking challenge.
5. Select how you would like to appear on the leaderboard.
*Google Chrome is the recommended browser when participating in challenges on the Wellness Portal.

PARTICIPATE
REQUIREMENTS TO EARN CREDIT
Choose one (1) of the options below to track your steps:
• Devices and Apps: Sync your device or everyday fitness app to the Wellness Portal by clicking MENU>Device/App Connect>Connect Device/App. Locate your device and follow the prompts to sync with the Wellness Portal.
• Manually Track Steps: Track your steps in the Challenge Dashboard by clicking the + Track Steps button located under the My Progress section.
• Apple Health: Apple users must sync via the Wellworks For You mobile app to transfer data from the Apple Health App and Apple Watch.
*Sync only one (1) device/app for accurate step counts. Manually entering steps will override any existing steps for that day, even if they came from a device/app.
Steps must be entered by 4/16/23 at 11:59pm EST.

EARN A REWARD
INCENTIVES FOR COMPLETION
Participants must average 6,000 steps per day throughout the six (6) week challenge to earn credit for one (1) Additional Activity toward their 2023 Wellness Program!

WELLNESS PORTAL LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS
EMPLOYEE & SPOUSE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Go to https://www.wellworksforyoulogin.com/
2. You will be asked for your Username and Password
3. Your Username is STR plus your 7-digit employee ID OR your spouse’s 7-digit employee ID number followed by sp
• Employee Example: STR0034567
• Spouse Username Example: STR0034567sp
4. Your initial password for the first-time logging into your Wellness Portal is the year you were born and the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN).
• Password Example: Birth year of 1983, and the last four digits of your SSN is
5181, your password is: 19835181
5. The first time you access your Wellness Portal you will be prompted to change your password

Please Note:
• Employee IDs are 7-digits in length, including leading zeros.
• Employee IDs are displayed on the company badge and pay statements.
• If you accessed your account already during the 2022 Wellness Program, please use the same credentials as they have not changed.

FORGOT YOUR USERNAME/PASSWORD
1. Go to www.wellworksforyoulogin.com
2. Select the Forgot Username or ForgotPassword link
3. Follow the instructions to retrieve your username or password

EASY ACCESS ON YOUR SMARTPHONE
To participate in the challenge from your smartphone, simply log into the Wellworks For You App and select Challenges>National Parks Walking Challenge. Choose to enter steps, view the live Challenge Leader Board, or update how you appear on the Leader. Download the app by searching Wellworks For You in the App Store or Google Play Store.

Participate in the Wellness Program this year to earn a lower deductible in the PPO Plan, higher HSAcontribution in the HSA Plan or a reduced monthly premium in the Surest Plan in 2024!

 Star Tribune 2023 Wellness Program Guide

Log Into Your Wellness Portal/Mobile App

For your participation in the program to be tracked, eligible participants must be registered under the Star Tribune Wellness Portal. Please follow the steps below to log into your Wellworks For You account or create an account if you do not have one. In accordance with confidentiality laws, your individual data is accessible only to you and the third-party vendor, Wellworks For You. 

1. Go to https://www.wellworksforyoulogin.com/
2. You will be asked for your Username and Password
3. Your Username is STR plus your 7-digit employee ID OR your spouse’s 7-digit employee ID number followed by sp

• Employee Example: STR0034567
• Spouse Username Example: STR0034567sp

4. Your initial password for the first-time logging into your Wellness Portal is the year you were born and the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN).

• Password Example: Birth year of 1983, and the last four digits of your SSN is

5181, your password is: 19835181

5. The first time you access your Wellness Portal you will be prompted to change your password

Please Note:

• Employee IDs are 7-digits in length, including leading zeros.
• Employee IDs are displayed on the company badge and pay statements.
• If you accessed your account already during the 2023 Wellness Program, please use the same credentials as they have not changed.

For questions, please contact Amanda Smith – a.smith@wellworksforyou.com, 1-800-425-4657

Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, November 2nd and ends at 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 16th.

We encourage you to review your benefits in the Star Tribune UKG Pro online enrollment system. For 2023 Star Tribune will continue to offer the PPO and HSA plans administered by UMR. We also have a new medical plan option for you to consider. Surest is a cutting-edge medical plan that offers an intuitive member experience. You pay co-pays for all services, with no deductible or coinsurance. Search for providers and learn more about the plan:

Join.surest.com/startribune
Access code: startribune2023

View the video of the Star Tribune/Surest Benefits Information Meeting

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Virtual Benefits Q&A Tuesday, November 15 at noon

We would like to invite you to join a virtual conversation about benefits and open enrollment that will be taking place Tuesday, November 15 at noon. During this time our benefits team will be giving an overview of the benefits offered during open enrollment and answering any lingering questions you may have.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

If you are unable to attend, click below for a video that goes over our benefits guide.

2023 Star Tribune Benefits

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If you take no action during Open Enrollment, your current benefit elections will remain in place for 2023 with the following exception: any flexible spending account (FSA) elections will expire effective December 31, 2022.

The following enrollment action will be required:

• To make changes to your benefit elections for 2023, use the UKG Pro online enrollment system through StribNet or go to myinfo.startribune.com.
• To contribute to a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (if you participate in the PPO) or contribute to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, use the UKG Pro online enrollment system. FSA elections do not carry over from year to year.

Benefit enrollment for 2023 is now available to you online through UKG Pro. To access Open Enrollment, go to UKG Pro through StribNet or go to myinfo.startribune.com to access UKG Pro outside Star Tribune.

Once you are logged in to UKG Pro, click on Myself > Open Enrollment to enroll.

Important Reminders:

• You must make the desired 2023 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) elections in the UKG Pro online enrollment system. FSA elections will not carry over from the prior year.
• You can carry over up to $550 in unused health care FSA funds into the next year.
• You must have completed the 2022 Star Tribune Wellness Program requirements by September 30, 2022, to receive preferred benefits in 2023. If you are covering your spouse in the medical plans, she/he also must have completed the requirements to earn the preferred benefits. Dependent children do not need to participate.
• Verify your home address, email address, and phone number, as well as other information such as emergency contacts and beneficiaries, are correct in UKG Pro.

More about 2023 Benefits:
We encourage you to learn more about your 2023 benefit choices by reviewing the 2023 Benefits Enrollment Guide.

Go to https://benefits.startribunecompany.com/ to review more benefits information including Summary of Benefit Coverages for the medical plans, the pharmacy formulary, and the Surest/UMR benefits meeting recording.

If you have questions, please email benefits@startribune.com or call the Benefits hotline at (612) 673-7458. Thank you.

Transparency in Coverage

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Surest and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Star Tribune.

To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided:  transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com.

ASPCA Pet insurance is now available for you to enroll. Completely customizable to your pet.

ASPCA Pet Insurance

If you were unable to attend the Open Enrollment/Benefits video meeting on Thursday, November 11 you can watch the recording here:

Open Enrollment and Benefits 101  Video

You may also be interested in these related links:

EyeMed virtual fair

Learn all about enrolling in your vision benefits with your Virtual Benefit Fair.

See available benefits, find in-network providers near you and discover how to become an EyeMed member. You can also get answers to frequently asked questions.

Access the Virtual Benefit Fair at your convenience through your computer, tablet or mobile device.

To get started, click the link below and enter password: YH7984NJ

EyeMed Virtual Benefit Fair

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Fidelity Virtual Workplace Benefits Fair

Through our partnership with Fidelity, we are launching a new Virtual Workplace Benefits Fair to bring the support right to you! This new, virtual experience makes it easy for you to explore an overview of benefits—everything from suggestions on how to handle different financial situations and manage major milestones in your life, to helpful information on how to save for retirement while balancing competing money goals.

Webcasts and Workshops

Check out articles, tools and calculators, and on-demand workshops and webcasts on topics like choosing your investments or planning for an unexpected event—all designed to help you have a more confident, knowledgeable annual enrollment experience. Watch this short video to learn more about what the Virtual Workplace Benefits Fair has to offer.

Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, November 3 and ends at 5 p.m.,  Wednesday, November 17,  2021.

Open Enrollment will take place November 3-17 this year. Watch this space for more information.