Work/Life Balance & Wellness

Balancing your work and personal life is a challenging task. Universtiy Human Resources has compiled information, resources, and tools to help you.

• Employee Health Benefits and Voluntary Programs
• Rutgers University Services
• Caring for Your Family
• Caring for Yourself and Your Family

Employee Health Benefits and Voluntary Programs

State Health Benefits Program

Under the State Health Benefits Program, eligible employees can participate in the NJ DIRECT 15 PPO, the Aetna HMO, or the CIGNA HMO.

Some medical plans offer coverage for the following:

• Acupuncture
• Nutritional counselors
• Discounts on home exercise equipment
• Massage therapy
• Smoking cessation
• Membership discounts for health clubs

Contact your insurance carrier for details:

• Aetna
• CIGNA
• NJ DIRECT 15

The NJ DIRECT 15 plan offers a variety of discounts and programs to stay healthy. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield's membership Wellness & Discount Programs include:

New York Sports Clubs membership discounts 212-246-6700
National Fitness Network membership discounts 800-294-1500
Discounts on vitamins and supplements through Healthyroads 877-335-2746
Discounts on alternative therapies such as yoga and massage therapy 877-335-2746

Flexible Spending Accounts

Sign up for one or both of types of available flexible spending accounts. Reimburse yourself with pretax money on eligible medical and/or daycare expenses.

• Unreimbursed Dependent Care Spending Account
• Unreimbursed Medical Spending Account

For more information and to enroll, contact Fringe Benefit Management Company at 866-440-7150.

Long Term Care Insurance

Help protect your assets and your families future by enrolling in the Long Term Care Insurance program administered by Prudental Insurance. This benefit can be uses for many types of services including:

• Hospice
• Assisted Living
• Nursing Home Care
• Adult Day Care

Commuter Tax$ave Program

Traveling to and from work? Do you use commuter parking? If so, you may be eligible to enroll in the Commuter Tax$ave Program through TransitCenter. Set aside pretax dollars for your commute. For more inforamtion and how to enroll, visit the webpage for full-time employees or the webpage for part-time employees.

RideShare Program

Conserving energy and save on commuting expenses through the Rutgers RideShare program. To find others in the Rutgers community to carpool with visit our RideShare website.

Rutgers University Services

Faculty and Staff Counseling (FSAP)

Individuals, families or departments can utilize the services of Faculty and Staff Counseling. Services include:

• Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Referral Services

All services are confidential and are at no cost to you. For more information on services and how to schedule an appoitnment, visit the FSAP website.

Sexual Assault Services and Crime Victim Assistance

Have you been a victim of crime or assault? Do you know someone who has? You can contact Seuxal Assault Services and Crime Victim Assistance located on the College Avenue Campus. Services include:

• Counseling
• Advocasy
• Educational Training
• Special Events

If you would like more information on services or need to get help immediately, visit the Sexual Assault Services and Crime Victim Assistance website.

Disability Accomodations

Assistance with disability accomodations and counseling on disability matters can be obtained from a variety of sources depending on your role here at the university. For more information, visit the contact page for disability accomodation.

Health Services

Health Services can be helpful resource on information for faculty and staff on each campus. To get more information on blood pressure screenings, flu shots and contact information visit the website.

Educational Oppurtunities

The Professional Development Program offers both professional and personal development classes to Rutgers employees. Programs range from benefit seminars on first time home buying to effective communication techniques. To register for classes, visit the Professional Development website.

Cultural and Recreational Oppurtunities in the Community

For events located on Rutgers campuses, visit the following sites:

• Mason Gross School of the Arts
• The Department of Fine Arts (Camden Campus)
• The Arts at Rutgers (Newark Campus)

For information on all types of events universitywide, visit the calendar of events.

For information on arts and entertainment across the state, visit the State of NJ's website.

Recreational Services

Employees and thier family members can take advantage of many offerings through Rutgers Recreation. Below are some of the classes being offered. For information on the New Brunswick Campus visit the website, or check out the websites for Newark and Camden.

• Nutritional Counseling

• YogaFirst Aid/CPR Training

• Body Composition Analysis

• Personal Trainer

• Tai Chi

• Smokng cessation

• Aerobic Courses

To submit a comment or to report any problems with this site, please email us. For questions about University Human Resources programs and services, please email our Operations Team.

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Last Updated: 03/12/2008