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Benefits+Perks

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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
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SAVE THE DATES
Looking ahead to annual benefits enrollment
Published Aug 12, 2020
The Benefits & Worklife Fair goes virtual as a lead-up to the sign-up period, which opens on Oct. 14
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COVID-19
Your JHU health plan covers video visits with a doctor
Published Aug 12, 2020
In addition to addressing symptoms of illness, virtual visits can be used for therapy/psychiatry, diet/nutrition, or breastfeeding support
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SEPT. 2
Webinar: Investing Your HSA
Published Aug 12, 2020
Your money can work for you while paying for your qualified medical expenses
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WORKLIFE
Caregiving benefits to support your family this summer
Published July 16, 2020
A roundup of child care and elder care services available to JHU employees
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BENEFITS
Did you know you can get discounts on hearing aids?
Published July 15, 2020
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S.—and most loss can be easily treated