Benefits & Resources
February REACH Newsletter
Riverside’s New Leave of Absence/FMLA Administrator is The Standard as of 1/1/2024
In order to provide improved communication and approvals of FMLA/Leave of Absence management for Riverside employees, we are transitioning from Prudential to The Standard for all FMLA/Leave of Absence coordination effective Jan. 1, 2024. The Standard has been in business for over a century with a focus on employee benefits (life and disability).
I am an employee wanting to request a leave of absence or have questions/absences to report for an approved Leave of Absence. What do I do?
Call The Standard’s Leave of Absence Management Service Center at
888-895-0381. They are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. Or you can log in in at standard.com/absence. NOTE: You will need to create your account as a first-time user and there are directions on the site to guide you. See the attached document for more information.
I’m on a leave of absence now that was approved by Prudential. Do I need to do anything?
Current employees approved for a Leave of Absence/FMLA are receiving letters sent to their homes by The Standard explaining the process. Prudential has provided recently requested/approved/current Leave of Absence information to The Standard on Jan. 2, 2024. You will not need to do anything beyond directing questions to The Standard on/ after Jan. 2, 2024. Please refer to the Leave of Absence Policy in PolicyStat for more detailed information. If you have questions for Riverside staff, please feel free to email:
[email protected].
Employee Wellness Department Key Dates
Riverside Senior Life Communities
Caregiver Support Group – Kankakee
Date: Feb. 13, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Location: 100 Westwood Oaks Ct.
Kankakee, IL 60901
Riverside Senior Life Communities
Caregiver Support Group – Bourbonnais
Date: Feb. 13, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 85 E Burns Rd. Bourbonnais,
IL 60914
Build a support system with people who understand Alzheimer’s. Caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs, and concerns, and learn about community resources.Call to register:800-272-3900
REACH Portal Spotlight
- Complete your 2024 REACH Consent Form
- Complete your REACH lab visit
- Schedule your wellness visit
Visit RiversideHealthcare.org/REACH on your desktop or mobile device to get started today!
Noom Weight Loss Program
As a reminder, you have complimentary access to Noom through Riverside Healthcare-an invaluable health support at no cost to you. The program is available to all benefit eligible employees and spouses insured on the Riverside Health plan.
Noom is also recognized as a Reasonable Alternative for the 2024 REACH Wellness Program. This means that should you fall short or not show improvement in at least 3 out of 5 key health measures, participating in the Noom program will earn you a Level 2 credit!Sign up here to get started today.
Well in Mind Self Care Tip of the Week
Setting goals, and the time aside to complete them, is not always enough! We often have to protect our time and resources to reach our goals through setting boundaries.
Riverside’s new Leave of Absence/FMLA Administrator is The Standard as of 1/1/2024
In order to provide improved communication and approvals of FMLA/Leave of Absence management for Riverside employees, we are transitioning from Prudential to The Standard for all FMLA/Leave of Absence coordination effective 1/1/2024. The Standard has been in business for over a century with a focus on employee benefits (life and disability).
I am an employee wanting to request a leave of absence, or have questions/absences to report for an approved Leave of Absence. What do I do?
Call The Standard’s Leave of Absence Management Service Center at 888.895.0381. They are open 7AM to 7PM CST, Monday through Friday. Or you can log in in at standard.com/absence. NOTE: You will need to create your account as a first-time user and there are directions on the site to guide you. See the attached document for more information.
I’m on a leave of absence now that was approved by Prudential. Do I need to do anything?
Current employees approved for a Leave of Absence/FMLA are receiving letters sent to their homes by The Standard explaining the process. Prudential has provided recently requested/approved/current Leave of Absence information to The Standard on 1/2/2024. You will not need to do anything beyond directing questions to The Standard on/after 1/2/2024.
Please refer to the Leave of Absence Policy in PolicyStat for more detailed information. If you have questions for Riverside staff, please feel free to email: [email protected].
Welcome to Your 2024 REACH Wellness Portal!
2024 REACH Program Design
The REACH portal not only offers the chance to improve your health, but also helps you earn your 2025 Incentive. Employees and spouses may participate in all three levels.
Level 1 – Due Aug. 31
Benefit eligible employee and insured spouse must complete the following:
- 2024 Participant Consent Form
- Online Health Risk Assessment
- Upload Primary Care Well Visit Form with REACH lab measures
- Note: REACH Labs must be completed at least 24 hours prior to your PCP wellness visit.
Health Insurance Premium Credit
- $780 Employee
- $520 Spouse*
*Employee must complete Level 1 for spouse to be eligible for spousal credit. All credits are applied to the employee health plan premium.
Employee Financial Incentive $100
Level 2 – Due Dec. 15
Benefit eligible employee and insured spouse must complete the following:
- New in 2024, meet 3 out of 5 Key Health Targets
OR - Make a 5% improvement from 2023 in Key Target
OR - Complete an Alternative Standard for the missed Key Target
2024 Key Health Targets
- BP ≤ 130/85
- Triglycerides < 150
- HDL Cholesterol – Men > 40, Women > 50
- A1C < 5.7
- BMI ≤25 or Men’s Waist less than 40″ – Women less than 35″
Additional Employee Financial Incentive: $300
Additional Spouse Incentive: Raffle entry for a chance to win an Apple Watch
(Winner will be chosen in Dec. 2024)
Level 3 – Due Dec. 15
Benefit eligible employee and insured spouse must complete the following:
- Self-report 120 Healthy Habit Points in 2024
- Mammogram is required as part of these points for women 40 years and older
Additional Employee Financial Incentive: $120
Additional Spouse Incentive: Raffle entry for a chance to win a $50 gift card (Winner will be chosen in Dec. 2024)
Total REACH Wellbeing Incentives AvailableEmployee and Spouse: Health Premium Credit $1300 / Financial Incentive $520
Employee: Health Premium Credit $780 / Financial Incentive $520
Already Have a REACH Account?
Employees who have set up an account in 2023 can use their existing credentials to log in or use single sign-on (SSO) by clicking on the REACH icon found on Rivernet or the Employee Self Service Portal.
Still Need to Create Your REACH Account?
Visit RiversideHealthcare.org/REACH on your desktop or mobile device.
Employees may also set up their REACH Account using single sign-on (SSO) by clicking on the REACH icon found on Rivernet or the Employee Self Service Portal.
Insured spouses may create their REACH Account at assethealth.com/REACH using the following login information. Employees can also use this URL to create a mobile app shortcut on their smartphone.
Username: first seven letters of last name plus first initial (like your City email)
Password: first initial and last initial plus last four digits of SSNFirst-time users: You will be asked to change your password after logging in.
Well in Mind Self-care tip of the Week
How to Tend to Your Goals: It can be easy to throw all our goals out after a day, week, or month of struggling to meet them or experiencing setbacks. Here are a few tips to help you dig deep and uncover what is keeping you stuck!
© Riverside Healthcare Connection. All Rights Reserved. Website Designed and Developed by 