Well-being

To help you make decisions about your financial planning and retirement investments, JHU partners with Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), an independent investment advisor.

• Prosper Wise is a digital platform and one-stop hub for all things financial planning including budgeting, managing debt, creating an emergency fund, saving for goals, helpful habits, paying for school, and more. Through Prosper Wise, you can access educational videos and courses, live and on-demand webinars, news articles, financial calculators and more. Click here to sign up for the financial well-being portal.
• Schedule a consultation to speak to a financial professional from Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) regarding any questions specific to your individual financial needs. Meetings occur in Zoom and last for 15-25 minutes. Discuss various topics including your JHU 403(b) retirement savings plan, debt & budgeting, retirement income projection, general investment questions, employee benefits like HSA and insurance, social security, and Prosper Wise tools. MMA is available to assist Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm EST.
• Frequently asked questions: 1:1 Financial Coaching
• Watch a short video series: Everything you need to know about MMA’s financial well-being resources

• Discounts can help you save on a host of products and services like new and used cars, hotel rooms, restaurants, car rentals, and tickets to your favorite theme parks, and more. Additional savings are available through a community solar energy program and JH Libraries.
• Family and Caregiving Programs offer several caregiving subsidies to help make child and elder care more affordable.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care help you save money by allowing you to deduct tax-free dollars from your pay to cover eligible health and dependent care expenses.
• Live Near Your Work offers grants of up to $17,000 toward a down payment and closing costs associated with buying a house in designated Baltimore City neighborhoods.
• Tuition Assistance is available for employees, dependent children, spouses and domestic partners.
• Voluntary Benefits can help you save money and prepare for life’s unexpected challenges through a variety of voluntary insurance packages and plans.

JHEAP offers 24/7 free and confidential counseling to all JHU affiliates and their household members. Through JHEAP you have access to 6 free counseling sessions per issue, per year.

• Visit the BeWell member platform to access JHEAP services and resources.
• Get a free legal phone consultation and expert, specific legal advice.
• Get a free financial phone consultation on a variety of issues from a financial expert.
• Visit the JHEAP webpage to learn more.

Calm is a wellness app designed to help manage stress, improve sleep, and cultivate mindfulness. The app includes guided mediations, sleep stories, soundscapes, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. Follow these step-by-step instructions to add up to 5 dependents (ages 16+).

To access the Calm app for free follow these steps:

1. Visit go.calm.com/jhu to create your account.
2. Sign up with your JH email address or log in to an existing Calm account.
3. Validate your work email address.
4. Download the Calm app from your mobile phone’s app store or from Calm.com.
5. Log in with the email you used to create your account you should now have access to Calm Premium for free.

On Campus Discounts: Faculty, staff, and bargaining unit members are able to purchase memberships at our on-site fitness centers. The Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center is located on the Homewood campus and the Cooley Center on the East Baltimore campus. Contact the center to join.

On Campus Fitness Centers: University employees who work in the following buildings can use on-site fitness centers with badge access:

• Keswick, located at 3910 Keswick Rd. Learn more.
• Mount Washington, located at 5801 Smith Ave, McAuley Hall. Learn more.
• DC, located at 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Learn more.

Off Campus Discounts: Through your free JHU LifeMart account,  you have access to GlobalFit and other portals that offer gym discounts, resources for staying active at home, workout gear and more.

Naviance is a free benefit program available to all Johns Hopkins employees. It provides comprehensive educational information and Nurse Navigator support to help all those impacted by cancer — whether personally, as a caregiver, or as a manager. For more information, visit gonaviance.com/jh. Or to reach out to a Nurse Navigator directly, call 844-446-6229 or email [email protected]

Monthly Virtual Naviance Support Groups

Are you currently undergoing cancer treatment or taking care of a loved one with cancer? You’re invited to attend a monthly Naviance Support Group. Hosted by Nurse Navigator Rose Wolfe, these virtual sessions provide a supportive space to share, learn and receive personalized answers to your cancer-related questions.

For Employees Undergoing Cancer Treatment:

• Support group sessions are held the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. EST. All sessions are virtual. Join via Zoom.

For Caregivers:

• Support group sessions are held the third Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. EST. All sessions are virtual. Join via Zoom.

For adults (18+) enrolled in a JHU CareFirst health plan, Vida Health offers free, virtual support and resources to help you lose weight, and/or to manage or prevent conditions like prediabetes, diabetes or hypertension.

When you sign up with Vida, you will have access to a care team to help you make realistic plans to meet your goals – and to stick with them. You will be able to schedule 1:1 virtual coaching sessions or contact members of your care team through chat in Vida’s app. Your coach and you will tailor a program, including eating and exercise plans, to help you meet your health goals – and then help you stick with your plan.

Your access includes helpful resources like videos, lessons, recipes, and more, plus easy progress tracking. For seamless goal tracking, you can connect fitness trackers or health devices to Vida.

Watch the webinar to learn more using passcode: e8#^0w.8

Get started with Vida

Privacy Statement for Vida Health

Any personal information you share through the Vida Health app is confidential and stored securely using encrypted systems. Vida Health complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable privacy laws.

Individual-level health information is not shared with Johns Hopkins University (JHU). JHU receives only aggregated, de-identified reports about overall program participation and general feedback to help evaluate and improve the benefit.

Weight Watchers (WW) is a weight management program that provides a structured and supportive approach to weight loss and maintenance.

• The app and digital tools to make it easy to access to recipes, meal planning tools, and a community forum. 
• JHU affiliates and retirees have access to WW at a discounted rate of $9.75 per month for Core and $19.11 per month for Premium. Please note this is a taxable benefit.
• For JHU Police Department or Unite Here employees, please click here to access your unique WW account.

Access your discounted WW account.

Are you looking for a peers and a safe space to share experiences and resources? We host several employee virtual networking groups to provide an opportunity for you to connect with others navigating similar life experiences. See current groups and register to join.

Employee Resource Groups, commonly referred to as ERGs, allow individuals with shared backgrounds or interests to voluntarily connect and learn from each other. They create an inclusive work environment that encourages the engagement of diverse views and experiences. Learn more about JHU ERGs.

Lead boldly, build meaningful connections, and intentionally shape your personal and professional journeys at Hopkins with the Life Design Vanguard Mentoring Program. For more information about the program, or to get involved in future cohorts, visit the Center for Staff Life Design website.

Get to know people and departments with whom you may not have day-to-day interactions through Coffee with Colleagues on the Homewood campus. Learn more and sign up.

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