Minnesota Star Tribune Benefits

You will need to make your benefit selections in the Star Tribune UKG  by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17th.

You should review your benefit selections, even if no changes are desired.

To access Open Enrollment, go through UKG or go to myinfo.startribune.com to access UKG  outside Star Tribune.

Once you are logged in to Ultipro click on  Myself > Open Enrollment to enroll.

Important Reminders:

• You must make the desired 2022 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) elections in the Open Enrollment system for 2022. They 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 2021 Star Tribune Wellness Program requirements by September 30, 2021, to receive preferred benefits in 2022. 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 is correct in UKG. Your medical ID card and other important benefits information will be mailed to your home address on file.

More about 2022 Benefits:

We encourage you to learn more about your 2022 benefit choices by reviewing the 2022 Benefits Enrollment Guide and informational video.

 Voluntary Benefits

Voluntary benefits offer you additional choices to round out your benefits package while taking advantage of group rates.

• Vision – We are offering vision coverage for you and your family through EyeMed. EyeMed’s vision care benefits include coverage for eye exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses. You pay 100% of the cost for vision coverage through pre-tax payroll deductions. Eligibility for vision coverage will be the same as eligibility for dental coverage. Vision Plan Summary.

Contact benefits@startribune.com  if you have any questions or call the Benefits Hotline at (612) 673-7458.

We have a NEW option for completing your One (1) Additional Activity towards the Wellness Program this year! See below for additional details.

How to Access Wellbeats
1. Download the Wellbeats app or visit the website portal: portal.wellbeats.com
2. Select “Register Via Code” and enter your invitation code: bf803a54
3. Select Challenges from the main menu and select the Show Your Pride Challenge to get started OR additional videos!

How to Receive Credit

1. Each time you complete a portion of the challenge OR an additional workout video/activity through Wellbeats you will self-report your participation on the Wellness Portal

1. Simply navigate to your Wellness Portal>MENU>ResultsNow>One (1) Additional Activity

2. Click the event labeled +Wellbeats Week 1

3. Select Confirm Participation

4. Enter in the Date of Completion and click Confirm

5. Enter participation for all six (6) weeks

Click the attachment here to learn more today!

Please Note: Wellbeats access is only available until July 31, 2021.

You will need to make your benefit selections in the Star Tribune UltiPro system by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18th.

You should review your benefit selections, even if no changes are desired.

To access Open Enrollment, go through UltiPro or go to myinfo.startribune.com to access UltiPro outside Star Tribune.

Once you are logged in to Ultipro click on  Myself > Open Enrollment to enroll.

Important Reminders:

• You must make the desired 2021 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) elections in the Open Enrollment system for 2021. They 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 2021 Star Tribune Wellness Program requirements by September 30, 2020, to receive preferred benefits in 2021. 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 is correct in UltiPro. Your medical ID card and other important benefits information will be mailed to your home address on file.

We encourage you to learn more about your 2021 benefit choices by reviewing 2021 Benefits Enrollment Guide and informational video.

While you are in UltiPro please make sure that we have your most current information. Is your email address uploaded and correct?

NEW Voluntary Benefits in 2021

We are adding two new voluntary benefits for 2021. Voluntary benefits offer you additional choices to round out your benefits package while taking advantage of group rates.

• Vision – We are offering vision coverage for you and your family through EyeMed. EyeMed’s vision care benefits include coverage for eye exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses. You pay 100% of the cost for vision coverage through pre-tax payroll deductions. Eligibility for vision coverage will be the same as eligibility for dental coverage. Vision Plan Summary.
• Pet Care Insurance – We are partnering with Companion Protect to provide a coverage option for our furry family members. Contact Companion Protect at any time in 2021 to set up coverage for your dog or cat. You will work directly with Companion Protect to enroll and pay for coverage.  Companion Protect

Contact benefits@startribune.com  if you have any questions or call the Benefits Hotline at (612) 673-7458.