January 23, 2024

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In This Edition

RN License Renewals Due by Feb. 29
Hawaiian Vibes on Aloha Day
Aspirus Photography Contest: Round 2 Winners
Jan. 30 Deadline: Annual Wellness Payment Through Voya
Redeem Your Holiday Gift by Jan. 31
Cervical Cancer Prevention
Fit for Life: Q1 Wellness Challenge
Well-Being Spotlight: Increasing Motivation
Aspirus Riverview Therapy Team Helps Patient Take Big Steps
Hidden Danger: Puffy Coats & Car Seats
Loss of Medicaid/State Benefits: Adding Aspirus Benefit Coverage
EAP Front Line Newsletter

RN License Renewals Due by Feb. 29

Registered Nurse (RN) credentials in Wisconsin* are required to be renewed by February 29, 2024. The renewal period opened January 10 and renewals will be valid until February 28, 2026.

If you currently hold an RN license in Wisconsin, you should receive email communication directly from the state and an account should be created for you in Wisconsin’s new LicensE platform. Do not register for a new account.

Once your RN License is updated, Aspirus Human Resources will automatically monitor and retrieve it from the website. Please do not send a copy.

First-Time Logging into LicensE:

From the landing page, click “Forgot/Change Password?”
Enter your username. Your username is: username
Complete the process by clicking the “Change or Reset Password” button. The password reset information will be sent to your account’s email address.
Reset your password.

Returning LicensE Users:

If you have logged into LicensE before, log in with your username and password.

For more information, please see the LicensE Renewal Instructions.

*Michigan RN licenses renew every two years and communication comes from the state of Michigan based on the expiration date of your previous license.

Hawaiian Vibes on Aloha Day

Thank you to everyone who dressed up for Aloha Day on January 19. Below are photos of tropical fun and celebrations from throughout the Aspirus system.

Next up: “National Wear Red Day” is Friday, February 2. Watch for details soon.

Aspirus Photography Contest: Round 2 Winners

Congratulations to the 2nd round winners of the Aspirus Photography Contest! All will be permanently displayed in an Aspirus facility.

Pictured: 1st Place – Water Lily, Bobidash Lake, Lac du Flambeau, Wis.

Click here to see the rest of the winners!

We invite you to submit photos that are contextual to the communities we serve in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. We're looking for photos and digital artwork that showcase the special aspects of our communities.

Round 3 – Jan. 22 - March 22
Round 4 – March 25 - June 20

Visit aspirus.org/photo-contest for criteria and the submission form.

Time is Running Out!

End-of-January Deadlines

Annual Wellness Payment Through Voya:

Submit your Wellness claims by Jan. 30

If you were enrolled in any of the voluntary benefits through Voya (Hospital Confinement, Critical Illness, and/or Accident insurance) in 2023 and completed a qualified health screening test, you are eligible for an annual Wellness Benefit payment. 2023 Wellness claims must be submitted by January 30, 2024.

Examples of the types of tests or screenings eligible for a wellness benefit include:

HDL & LDL serum cholesterol test
Mammogram
Immunizations
Colonoscopy
Routine dental exams
And many more!

The annual benefit amount is $100 for you, $100 for your spouse, and $50 per child (maximum of $200 for all children).

Submit your claim electronically – no paperwork required – and the benefit can be combined to double or triple your annual benefit payment amount when all three Voluntary Benefits are elected.

How to Submit for the Wellness Benefit

Redeem Your Holiday Gift by Jan. 31

Don't forget to redeem your $30 digital gift card (see list of participating vendors) – by the January 31 deadline! Look for a “Happy Holidays!” email from aspirus@isrewardvouchers.com that was sent to your Aspirus email address on December 15. This email includes your unique invitation number and directions for selecting your gift card.

If you lost or deleted the original email, watch for reminder emails from aspirus@isrewardvouchers.com to be sent 1/23/24 and 1/30/24. You can also reach out to the HR Solutions Center or your HRBP if you have questions or concerns.

Important Tips in Cervical Cancer Prevention

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Aspirus Family Medicine Resident Physician Dr. Natalie Weeks talks about the significance of early detection through regular screenings.

Visit the Aspirus Media Center for other recent stories featuring Aspirus experts.

Quarter 1 Wellness Challenge

Open to all employees!

Click image above to view as a PDF.

Well-Being Spotlight

Increasing Motivation

At Aspirus Health, we have a genuine interest in your well-being. We encourage you to take advantage of the platinum-award-winning offerings and resources available to support you as a valuable member of our Aspirus team.

Click the images below to open a clickable PDF featuring ways to improve your motivation for well-being.

Aspirus Riverview Therapy Team Helps Patient Take Big Steps

Discover Brian Ortner's incredible journey of recovery at Aspirus Riverview Therapies. For over four years, he has used a robotic exoskeleton, controlled by a watch, to re-learn standing and walking.

Check out the South WI Region News to learn more about Brian's story and view the WAOW News 9 report.

Hidden Danger:

Puffy Coats & Car Seats

Say no to puffy coats and yes to safer winter rides. Dr. Jaime Oswald, Aspirus Family Medicine Physician, offers alternatives for keeping your little ones warm and secure in car seats.

Visit the Aspirus Media Center for other recent stories featuring Aspirus experts.

Loss of Medicaid/State Benefits

Adding Aspirus Benefit Coverage

The Medicaid renewal period is now underway and will continue through May 2024. State agencies are sending letters outlining the actions that must be taken to renew eligibility and avoid a loss in Medicaid coverage.

If you carry health, dental and/or vision insurance (for yourself and/or your dependents) through a Medicaid State program, such as BadgerCare Plus or the Healthy Michigan Plan, you may need to go through the renewal process. This is to determine if you are still eligible to participate in the program.

No longer eligible for coverage?

Any employee (and/or dependents) determined ineligible to participate in their state Medicaid program can request to enroll in Aspirus coverage via the “Life Event” module in GHR.

Click the button below for enrollment deadlines, information on how to enroll, and more.

Enrollment Deadlines, Info & More

EAP Front Line Newsletter

Check out the January edition of Front Line, Aspirus Employee Assistance’s monthly newsletter.

Topics include:

Master persistence and stick with your resolutions
Could you benefit from a stand-up desk?
Get a post-holiday financial rehab strategy
Embracing diversity to enhance workplace wellness
Overcoming an unwanted habit
Conduct a workday stress audit
Would you use a self-help group?
The 101% mindset: Elevating your career

Read Front Line

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