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 Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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New Fiscal Year, Plenty to Celebrate
Maricopa County's Board of Supervisors recently approved pay-for-performance raises.
Classified, unclassified, or contract employees, with a current performance evaluation rated “successful” or above, and who have been at the County for a year, are eligible for a pay raise in FY 2025.
Pay increases will be effective on July 8 and will start showing up on paychecks on July 31.
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We Want You!
Maricopa County needs Poll Station Workers on Election Night for the July 30 Primary.
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Volunteers can earn an additional $75 stipend for certain Election Night positions |
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Volunteers can earn Elections Pay and may be eligible for Paid Civic Duty Leave |
If you're primed and ready to perform your civic duty, click here to learn how to apply now.
Need more information before committing?
Join us for a free and informative Lunch 'n' Learn session! Ask questions and find out how you can help.
When: Thursday, July 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: County Administration Building, 301 W Jefferson St, 2nd Floor Conference Room
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Congrats, Maricopa County!
The National Association of Counties (NACo) awards programs across the nation that make a meaningful, measurable, and positive impact on the community. This year's award count for Maricopa County – 75 awards! – far surpasses last year's record breaking 58. Ten of those National Achievement Awards were in the category of Personnel Mangement, Employment, and Training, and include a win for our Human Resources Benefits and Wellness Division for: Investing in Employee Wellbeing.
Congratulations, Maricopa County, for pushing the limits of what we can do for our residents and County employees, and for another year of innovation and success!
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Skin Cancer Awareness
With summer now in full swing, your skin is more vulnerable than ever to sun burn, damage, and skin cancer. Check out this month's Wellness Works Monthly Activities page to learn how you can protect your skin this summer.
Remember, early detection is key when it comes to skin cancer - if you notice anything unusual on your skin, please get it checked out.
Wellness Works Webinar
Now You Know Your ABCDE's
Join this webinar and learn more about skin health and how to spot skin cancer.
Date: July 11 and July 24
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Did You Know?
About 1 in 5 Americans will get some type of skin cancer in their lifetime. Yet, early diagnosis and treatment improves outcomes.
The county-sponsored healthcare plans offer coverage for seeing a Dermatologist. You and your covered dependents are eligible for an annual skin cancer screening.
Here is a quick summary of the benefits available:
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Cigna Network
Visit your assigned in-network Primary Care Physician (PCP) first. Your copay is $30. Obtain a referral to schedule an appointment with an in-network Dermatologist. A $45 or $70 copay will apply. Look for a Tier 1 provider for a lower copay.
Important: This plan has no out-of-network benefits.
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UnitedHealthcare PPO
Schedule an appointment with an in-network Dermatologist. A $55 or $70 copay will apply. Look for the Tier 1 blue dot provider for a lower copay. No referral is required.
Out-of-network benefits are available; however, your out-of-pocket expenses are higher. For a Dermatologist appointment, there is a 50% coinsurance after your out-of-network deductible, $1,500 per individual or $3,000 per family.
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Cigna and UnitedHealthcare HDHP
See an in-network Dermatologist. After you have met your deductible of $1,600 for an individual or $3,200 for a family, you will pay a 15% coinsurance. No referral is required.
An out-of-network Dermatologist appointment is also available at a higher cost to you. A 50% coinsurance after your out-of-network deductible of $3,200 for an individual and $6,400 for a family will apply.
Quick Fact: Dermatology can be a virtual visit nowadays too!
Do not delay. Schedule your appointment today!
Questions? We’re here to help. Contact the Benefits and Wellness Division at 602-506-1010 or benefits@maricopa.gov
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If you or someone you care about is experiencing some form of crisis – or if you just need someone to talk to – Maricopa County has an abundance of resources available to help you and your family.
Now, you can find all those resources in one central place! Explore the new Mental Health Resources page on MyMC...and remember, you're not alone. Help is right at your fingertips.
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 Stress: A Way of Life or a Fact of Life
Everyone experiences some level of stress. Learn ways to identify and cope it.
Tuesday, July 16
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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 Autonomy: Strengthening Your Ability to Work Independently
Explore the characteristics of individuals who demonstrate autonomy.
Thursday, July 18
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Virtual Healthy Habit Series
Need some help developing healthy habits and sticking to them? Then this 4-week virtual series is for you!
Wednesdays, August 7 - 28, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Even better, sign up by July 26 and attend 3 out of 4 sessions and you can receive credit for one "Your Choice" Activity.
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You've Only Got One Heart. Protect It.
Need to improve your heart health?
Try Hello Heart. It's FREE.
Hello Heart is a NEW, no-cost program available to
benefits-eligible Maricopa County employees who have high blood pressure or are taking blood pressure medication.
Use the Hello Heart App to track your blood pressure, share the information with your doctor, receive tips, and more!
Plus, eligible County employees who track and log their blood pressure for 10 calendar days by November 30, 2024 can earn credit for one "Your Choice" Activity.
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Get the Best Cost for You and Your Family's Prescription Drugs
Maricopa County's healthcare plans include pharmacy coverage with a Prescription Drug List (PDL) that makes drugs affordable and provides employees and covered dependents effective medication choices.
Get started by exploring your healthcare plan's Pharmacy Plan Summary here.
Additionally, both mycigna.com and myuhc.com offer an online tool that you can access to find and compare drugs’ costs.
But wait – there may be a way to save even more money!
Have you heard about GoodRx or WellRx?
These are free websites that help you save money by finding you the lowest prescription prices in your neighborhood and help you find the best out-of-pocket price on prescriptions that are not part of the PDL.
Important: Anytime you choose not to use your pharmacy plan to purchase your medications, the out-of-pocket cost is not applied to your annual deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.
Questions? We’re here to help. Contact the Benefits and Wellness Division at 602-506-1010 or benefits@maricopa.gov.
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A candidate's perception about the recruiting and hiring process, can be just as important as actually selecting the right candidate!
Communicating where candidates stand during the process, and making sure they feel good about the overall experience can lead to positive word-of-mouth and may inspire others to explore professional opportunities with the County.
Preparing for Retirement
Retirement is going to be different for everyone.
For some it will involve traveling the world, for others it's going to be relaxing on the back porch watching the grandbabies.
No matter what retirement looks like for you, we want you to be prepared for it...and it's never too soon to start planning.
Join our informative, virtual Preparing for Retirement webinar to learn more!
Date: Thursday, July 25
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Need Help with Your Investment Decisions?
Consider signing up for Nationwide's ProAccount, and get help from money experts who can help you manage your investments.
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Still deciding on summer travel or a staycation?
Check out some fun perks you can apply to your summer adventures.
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Are you thinking of going back to school for that advanced degree you been putting off? Don't let cost be one of the things keeping you from doing so.
With Grand Canyon University (GCU), you'll have access to over 275 online programs, in a variety of areas. Whether your interest is in business, nursing and health care, or teaching, there's surely something that will fit your personal and professional needs.
Normally, through the County's Employee Discount Program, employees receive a 10% discount from GCU.
However, starting this August, GCU is offering cohorts of 10 or more County employees who start a program together the opportunity to receive a scholarship of up to 25% off tuition!
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Be on the lookout for these upcoming events! ↓
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Mobile Onsite Mammography (MOM)
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