What's New

June 27, 2025

July 2025 TELUS Health (Employee Assistance Program) Information

COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR (Available on the TELUS Health One):

Our minds and bodies need rest and recovery breaks to allow us to relax and reduce the effects of stress. While everyone has days that are hectic and unfocused, consistently feeling stressed out, rushed, or on the go can have a detrimental impact on a person, increasing their risk of experiencing serious physical concern, such as heart disease or stroke. This seminar will show you how to make time to calm down and reduce stress, using both proactive and reactive relaxation techniques.

To access, please login at one.telushealth.com or download the Mobile app (TELUS Health One). Username: msu Password: msu

ORIENTATION SESSIONS

These sessions provide an overview of the TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program, equipping both employees and managers with tools and resources to support mental well-being, resilience, and overall self-care. Upcoming orientations:

• Employees:  July 16th at 1 PM EST:  Register Here
• Managers:  July 9th at 1 PM EST:  Register Here

Short promotional orientation videos:

• US Employees: TELUS Health EAP - Employee Orientation video - ENG
• US Managers: TELUS Health EAP - Managers Orientation video - US - ENG

MENTAL HEALTH INDEX

TELUS Mental Health Index : The 2025 report shows that at least one in four workers are feeling anxious and isolated and do not have emergency savings to cover basic needs; one in four say their mental health is negatively impacting work productivity. Almost one in three workers are overwhelmed by their responsibilities, with concern disproportionately amongst younger workers and parents.

Don't forget!  TELUS Health EAP benefits are available to you and your household members--don't hesitate to contact them if you need assistance.

April 3, 2025

Retirement Announcement

House Bill 1 was recently signed into law.  The bill made no changes to the benefits of current members or retirees of PERS.

The bill established Tier 5, which means a new benefit structure for future employees. The new benefit provisions only apply to PERS-covered employees hired March 1, 2026, and later. HRM will provided additional information to affected employees.

The bill also contained modifications to the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).  Specifically, it proposes that each participant in the ORP will contribute 9% of their total earned compensation monthly. The employer's contribution will be reallocated as follows:

• For employees hired before July 1, 2025, 14.9% of the participant's total earned compensation will be applied to the participant's retirement account.
• For employees hired on or after July 1, 2025, 9% of the participant's total earned compensation will be applied to the participant's retirement account.

April 2, 2025

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - April 2025 Update from TELUS Health

PUBLIC ORIENTATION SESSIONS 📅

These sessions provide an overview of the TELUS Health EAP program for employees and managers. Upcoming in the US:

Employees: April 9th at 1 PM EST, Register: Link Here

Managers: April 23rd at 1 PM EST, Register: Link Here

Short promotional orientation videos: 👀

• US Employees: TELUS Health EAP - Employee Orientation video - ENG
• US Managers: TELUS Health EAP - Managers Orientation video - US - ENG

Check out some featured resources for this month:🌟

• International Day of Happiness (Article)
• Dealing with the Stress of Infertility While Working (Article)
• Juggling Responsibilities – Episode 1: Prioritize (Video)
• Feeling Happier in Work and Life: With Vanessa King (Audio – 41 minutes)

HEARTBEAT NEWSLETTER💚

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MENTAL HEALTH INDEX 🧠

TELUS Mental Health Index : Recent data paints a concerning picture of workplace mental health: one in four workers faces high mental health risk, with anxiety and isolation persisting as critical challenges for the third consecutive year. Plus, social connection proves vital—those with limited social interaction score 20 points below their socially engaged peers. Subscribe to TH MHI

📅 Don't Forget!

Your TELUS Health EAP benefits are available to you and your household members—don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.

March 14, 2025

ActiveHealth March 2025 Wellness Webinar

Join ActiveHealth for their monthly wellness webinar "Balance your diet and your life"

Topic:  Balance your diet and your life*- You know your body needs energy.  But where do you get it?  In this session you'll learn that, and more.  They will cover six ways to eat healthy and how to set goals that can help you change your eating habits for good.

Date:  Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Times:  9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. CST

Register Now

*The wellness webinars are not offered in Spanish.

Check out future topics, register for webinars and register for Group Coaching series by visiting:  http://www.myactivehealth.com/mississippi