by Kathy W Bryant | May 3, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
The commonality of mental health issues throughout the United States is astronomical. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, approximately 1 in 4 adults suffer from some genre of mental disorder and about 9.5 percent of adults in the US will encounter hardships with a...
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 29, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
With busy work lives, isolation during the pandemic, and even social media, many of us struggle to connect with others in a meaningful way. This may have had the most impact in our personal lives and can leave us feeling dissatisfied with our relationships. Chances...
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 18, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
The State Health Plan put multiple temporary benefit provisions in place to assist Plan members during the COVID-19 public health emergency. In January 2023, the federal government announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023. Here’s...
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 11, 2023 | Benefits, Retirement News
When springtime rolls around each year, many feel the need for a fresh start and new beginnings. It’s a great time to start cleaning out our closets, deep-clean our homes, and freshen up our living spaces. Spring cleaning does not only apply to our living...
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 11, 2023 | Benefits, Retirement News
April is National Financial Literacy Month and is a great time to bring awareness to the importance of reviewing our finances and gradually work to improve them. It’s an opportunity to learn tips and techniques that can help them become more financially savvy to...
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 11, 2023 | Benefits, Retirement News
Realize your anxiety about finances is normal. If you worry about money, you’re not alone. In recent years, many people have experienced increased stress around finances, especially during periods of uncertainty. Practice mindfulness. Use mindfulness to slow...