AG HR News
February 2018
Announcing an Employee Assistance Program!
Our Long Term Disability provider, The Hartford, now offers counseling services to employees who are covered by Long Term Disability Insurance. This includes the following groups:
All employees covered by the Avon Grove Education Association Contract
Full-Time employees covered by the Avon Grove Educational Support Professional Association Contract
All employees covered by the Confidential Employee Agreement
All employees covered by the Act 93 Agreement
Hartford’s Ability Assist Counseling Service provides support for the everyday issues like job pressures, relationships, or the impact of grief, loss or a disability. Eligible employees and their spouse and dependents can access Ability Assist at any time. One simple call starts the process at 1-800-96-HELPS (1-800-964-3577.)
For more information about this new benefit, please click on the box below.
On Line Resources
Those who are covered by the new Employee Assistance Program will also have access to GuidanceResources Online. This award-winning resource provides trusted information, resources, referrals, and answers to everyday questions from your desktop or the privacy of your home. It includes chat sessions with professional moderators and access to hundreds of personal health topics and resources for child care, elder care, attorneys or financial planners.
For more information on how to access this service, please click on the box below.
Foundations for Your Future Program Scheduled
The Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) will hold a Foundations for Your Future (FFYF) program presentation at the Berks County Intermediate Unit #14, 1111 Commons Boulevard, Reading, on March 5, 2018 promptly at 4:30 PM. These FFYF presentations provide active members with information about PSERS benefits and services. A PSERS Retirement Counselor will cover topics such as benefit options, withdrawal of contributions, rollovers, taxes, and legislative actions affecting PSERS. PSERS recommends that all active members attend an FFYF program meeting, particularly those who are planning to retire within the year.
Advance registration is not required to attend any of these large group presentations. Please contact the Southcentral Regional Office at 717.720.6335 if you require an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate.
Wellness Resources
Our Benefits Broker, the Reschini Group, publishes monthly newsletters featuring health and wellness tips. This month's Live Well, Work Well Newsletter features information on the health benefits of avocados and includes a spicy chicken soup recipe. There is also information about office safety during flu season and an explanation of what your health "numbers" mean.
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For questions concerning benefits contact Danielle Crawford at dcrawford@avongrove.org
For questions regarding personnel or contractual issues, employment and certification, contact Dr. Wendi Lee Kraft at wkraft@avongrove.org
Email: aghrdept@avongrove.org
Website: www.avongrove.org
Phone: (610) 869-2441