Author: Kylee Holtman

Beginning Oct. 1, the 2023 State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) will open enrollment portals throughout the day. All benefit-eligible employees should have access to their benefits open enrollment portal by close of business on Oct. 1. Open Enrollment will end Oct. 31.

As in the past, this is an active enrollment, meaning that all covered state employees must participate, or be enrolled in a default plan.

Please take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For more information, visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any other questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In September, there are five events currently scheduled worth up to 27 credits.

• Sept. 6, on-campus Biometric Screening 266 Rhatigan Student Center RSC. Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Worth up to 23 credits)
• Sept. 6, on-campus Health Coaching. Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (one credit)
• 1 p.m. Sept. 7, EAP Webinar “Tools to Handle Stress.” (One credit)
• 11 a.m. Sept. 8, HealthQuest Wellness Webinar “Musculoskeletal Health: Back and Neck.” (One credit)
• 1 p.m. Sept. 21, EAP Webinar “Being Accountable in Work and Life.” (One credit)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
• 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
• KPERS Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In August, there are five events currently scheduled worth up to 37 credits.

• Schedule a Health Coaching appointment between Aug. 1-31 and receive two credits instead of one. (two credits)
• 1 p.m. Aug. 3, EAP Webinar “Understanding Depression” (one credit)
• Aug. 10, on-campus Biometric Screening in 266 Rhatigan Student Center. Schedule an appointment today at the HealthQuest portal, or call 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Up to 23 credits)
• Aug. 15, Wondr (Formerly Naturally Slim) session 4 kick-off. Registration ends July 31. Visit the Wondr website to register. (10 points)
• 1 p.m. Aug. 17, Wellness Webinar “Emotional Eating, The Connection Between Mood and Food” (one credit)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
• 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
• KPERS Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module.

We’ll be publishing upcoming events each month, but if you’d like to plan in advance, check out all currently scheduled HealthQuest events.

Access the HealthQuest portal at https://healthquest.phsstofks.wellness.us.healtheintent.com/onboarding.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In July, there are four events currently scheduled worth up to 13 credits.

• 1 p.m. July 6, EAP Webinar “Bringing Out the Best in Others” (one credit)
• 11 a.m. July 13, Wellness Webinar “Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health: From the Ground Up” (one credit)
• 1 p.m. July 20, EAP Webinar “Drinking Responsibly” (one credit)
• July 18, Wondr (Formerly Naturally Slim) session 4 registration opens. Registration ends July 31. (10 points)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
• 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
• KPERS Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In June, there are three events currently scheduled worth up to 12 credits.

• 1 p.m. June 8, EAP Webinar “Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life”
• June 20, Wondr (Formerly Naturally Slim) session 3 kick-off. Registration ends June 5. (10 points)
• June 22, 1:00 PM, EAP Webinar “Connecting Mind and Body for Healthy Living” (one credit)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• •  Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
  • 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
  •  Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions.You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
  • Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
  • EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
  • Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module

The HR Total Rewards team is reminding students, faculty and staff that the deadline for fall 2022 tuition assistance applications is Friday, July 1. Tuition assistance is available for eligible Wichita State University employees and their dependents and spouse who wish to further their education through classes in a qualifying program at the University.

All tuition assistance applications for fall 2022 will submitted through the online application form.

Due to the volume of applications received each semester, requests to submit late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.

Full program details can be found at Wichita State’s Tuition Assistance website.

For more information, contact TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In May, there are six events currently scheduled worth up to 40 credits.

• May 1–June 4, Hydration Challenge. Register through May 6. (four credits)
• 1 p.m. May 4, EAP Webinar “Mental Health Awareness” (one credit)
• May 17, on-campus Biometric Screening in Rhatigan Student Center 266. Schedule your appointment at the HealthQuest portal, or call 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (23 credits)
• May 17, on-campus health coaching. Schedule an appointment at the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3 (one credit)
• 1 p.m. May 18 EAP Webinar “Languishing, Flourishing, and your Mental Health.” (one credit)
• May 23–June 5, registration is open for the third Wondr (formerly Naturally Slim) class of 2022 (10 credits)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• •  Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
  • 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
  •  Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
  • Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
  • EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
  • Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module

Tuition assistance applications for Fall 2022 are now being accepted through the online application form. The online application will be available through July 1 and will close at the end of the application period.

Due to the volume of applications received each semester, requests to submit late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.

Full program details can be found at Wichita State’s Tuition Assistance website.

For more information, contact TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In April, there are six events currently scheduled worth up to 40 credits.

• April 4 – April 22, Register for Power Down and Sleep Well challenge by April 8. (four credits)
• 1 p.m. April 6, EAP Webinar “Balancing Work and Life.” (one credit)
• April 8, Wondr (Formerly Naturally Slim) session to kick-off. Registration ends April 3. (10 points)
• April 12, on-campus Biometric Screening at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 266). Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or contact 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Up to 23 credits)
• April 12, on-campus Health Coaching. Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by contact 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (one credit)
•  April 20, EAP Webinar “Sleep: An Essential Component of Health and Well-Being.”  (one credit)

Take advantage of some of the On-Demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

•  Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
• 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
•  Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module.

Join the Kansas Treasurer’s Office virtually as they discuss the Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Plan 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 29. The plan is a tax-advantaged investment option to help cover the increasing costs of college or trade school.

Registration is required  for this event and to receive the link via email. A recording of the webinar will also be available within seven days of the original broadcast. The webinar is worth on HealthQuest credit.