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FAMILY SUPPORT
Komae Cooperative Care app available to all Hopkins families
Published Sept 11, 2020
New option allows JHU employees with similar parenting styles to share child care responsibilities at no cost
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BENEFITS 2021
JHU's Annual Enrollment is coming soon
Published Sept 11, 2020
Here's what you should be thinking about before sign-up period opens in October
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BENEFITS 2021
Is your medical option right for you?
Published Sept 11, 2020
Take a look at all the available plans—and then ask ALEX to recommend what will suit you best
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BENEFITS 2021
Annual Enrollment tips and resources
Published Sept 11, 2020
Before you make your choices, explore all the online materials available to you
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BENEFITS
Care@Work programs expanded
Published Sept 11, 2020
Services now include Expert Assistance as well as tutors, nanny and learning pod shares, and caregivers who can help with online learning
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LOOKING AHEAD
Thinking about retirement?
Published Sept 11, 2020
Check out the Learn and Plan section of Benefits & Worklife's website, and sign up now for the upcoming Pre-Retirement Program
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RETIREMENT
Check in with your 403(b) investment provider for some end-of-year planning
Published Sept 11, 2020
Fidelity, TIAA, and Vanguard offer free one-on-one appointments by phone
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SAVE NOW
Ready for a fresh start this fall? Hit reset on your weight loss
Published Sept 11, 2020
JHU employees get a 50% discount on WW membership—plus a free starter kit
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FAMILY SUPPORT
Enhanced Johns Hopkins caregiving resources announced
Published Aug 14, 2020
More options are now available to employees who face challenges balancing work with child care and elder care responsibilities
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BENEFITS
New eligible expenses for your health care FSA
Published Aug 12, 2020
Check out the updated list: Tylenol, first aid products, sunscreen, and more are now covered