Wellness Programs and Information

NRAO Wellness

A resource for staff and their families

Welcome to Wellness!

Wellness is much more than just physical, it is your overall feeling of well-being including peace of mind, healthy relationships and work-life effectiveness.

NRAO supports employee wellness through a variety of benefits, programs, and resources. We are looking for inspiring ideas to boost wellness involvement across the Observatory. Visit our ideas form to submit your suggestions.

For more information on Wellness Reimbursements and upcoming events, please see below.

NRAO Ergonomic Self Evaluation Forms

HealthAssessment

Activate your Anthem account today! Anthem allows you to track your health, store personal information, review coverage, keep track of claims and balances, and monitor your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

Complete your health assessment to identify health risks and get personal information on how to improve your health! Log into your Anthem account. Click on the Care drop down and select Health and Wellness Center.

New Mexico	Virginia	West Virginia
Health Check-In! Please join us for this years wellness event providing an opportunity for rapid-result blood tests along with other diagnostic measurements. When: Thursday, December 5th, in the SOC Auditorium, 8:00-10:30 a.m & Thursday, December 5th, in the VLA Cafeteria, approximate time 1:30-3:00 Who: NRAO staff and their 18 or older dependents Astrophytness - New Mexico Wellness	Yoga Class will be held every Wednesday at 11:45 AM in the CV Auditorium. ACAC Premiums will be deducted once per month as part of the bi-weekly transition. This will be reflected on the first paycheck of the month.	Upcoming Events

New Mexico

Virginia

West Virginia

Health Check-In! Please join us for this years wellness event providing an opportunity for rapid-result blood tests along with other diagnostic measurements.

When: Thursday, December 5th, in the SOC Auditorium, 8:00-10:30 a.m & Thursday, December 5th, in the VLA Cafeteria, approximate time 1:30-3:00

Who: NRAO staff and their 18 or older dependents

Astrophytness - New Mexico Wellness

Yoga Class will be held every Wednesday at 11:45 AM in the CV Auditorium.
ACAC Premiums will be deducted once per month as part of the bi-weekly transition. This will be reflected on the first paycheck of the month.

Upcoming Events

Wellness Reimbursements

New Associated Universities will reimburse employees $150 on a fiscal year basis for eligible wellness expenses. These expenses include:

Gym memberships- ACAC Corporate Membership; UVA Membership; NMT Membership

YMCA memberships
Weight Watchers/Jenny Craig etc. dues
Eligible Expenses include: Gym memberships, race registration fees, training classes, wellness tracking devices (garmins, apple watch, etc.), running/hiking shoes, exercise equipment, bike parts, etc. are eligible for reimbursements.

Memberships for spouses or dependents are NOT eligible for this reimbursement.

To receive reimbursement, complete the Wellness Claim form along with a receipt and proof of payment to your local HR office. Questions about qualifying expenses should be directed to Sarah Arnold in the benefits office.

PLEASE NOTE: This reimbursement is considered taxable income and will appear on your pay stub.

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