MONTHLY FEATURES
Get ready for Annual Enrollment!
Annual Enrollment: April 20–May 1
Virtual Benefits Fair: April 13–May 29
Special Live Presentations held on April 22 and 28
Annual Enrollment is right around the corner. Set yourself up for success by taking a fresh look at your HII benefits, especially if you’ve had life changes this year.
To make the most of this opportunity, review your 2026–2027 benefits information on hiibenefits.com, which includes:
- The Annual Enrollment Newsletter to find out what’s new or changing for the 2026–2027 plan year, available the first day of the Virtual Benefits Fair.
- The HII 2026–2027 Benefits Guide for details about your specific HII benefits, available the first day of the Virtual Benefits Fair.
- Attend the Virtual Benefits Fair on vfairs.com for an overview of all HII benefits and to ask vendors questions.
- Log in to your Alight Worklife account for an overview of all HII benefits and to review your current elections.
- View Your Total Rewards statement* on your Alight Worklife account, which will tell you if you are taking full advantage of your HII benefits, and to see what other benefits you can utilize in the new plan year.
Do I Have to Enroll?
If you want to keep the benefits you have now and don’t want to make changes for the 2026–2027 plan year, most of your current benefit elections will roll over EXCEPT your tobacco-use status** and enrollment in flexible spending accounts (health care and/or dependent care FSAs), and/or health savings account (HSA).*** You must make these elections each year.
How to Enroll
- Online: Log on to your Alight Worklife account via hiibenefits.com, select “Make Your Annual Enrollment Choices” to begin.
- The Alight App: Download the Alight Mobile app and click “Make Your Annual Enrollment Choices” to begin.
- Phone: Call the HII Benefits Center: 1-877-216-3222; overseas: 1-408-916-9765 (Available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, excluding holidays)
*Your Total Rewards statement is not available to Mission Technologies employees at this time
**Does not apply to Ingalls Shipbuilding represented
*** Mission Technologies employees only
Enhance Your Family’s Financial Protection with Securian
During Annual Enrollment, you have the opportunity to increase your optional employee life insurance by 1x up to the guaranteed issue maximum without providing evidence of insurability.
Visit securian.com/hii-insurance.com to learn more about your insurance program, naming beneficiaries, applying for coverage that requires health questions, and more.
Applications for the 2026-2027 HII Scholarship Fund Close this Month
At HII, we believe education is the foundation for a brighter future. Since 2016, the HII Scholarship Fund has awarded millions in scholarships to the children of our employees. It’s one of the many ways we invest in our people—and in the communities where we live and work. Applications must be completed and submitted by Thursday, April 16.
Learn more and get started on hii.com/scholarship
Need help? Contact Scholarship America:
- Call (507) 931-1682
- HII School Readiness Scholarship Program support:
hii-readiness@scholarshipamerica.org - HII Post-Secondary Education Scholarship Program support:
hii-scholarship@scholarshipamerica.org
It’s Tax Season! SmartPath is Here to Help
Figuring out your taxes can feel overwhelming, luckily your HII financial benefit SmartPath’s tax tool is here to help you get personalized tax deduction and credit recommendations. SmartPath’s tax tool gives you a summary of the top eight deductions you might qualify for.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
QuadMed Everywhere is Now Available
The same top-quality care you’ve come to expect from the HII Family Health Center is now coming straight to your screen. With fast, free, convenient, same- or next-day virtual visits, QuadMed Everywhere is now available to all HII employees, spouses, and dependents 18 and up enrolled in an HII Anthem medical plan.
Learn more and get started on myquadmed.com/hii/everywhere.
In Need of Parenting Support? Turn to RethinkCare
When you need parenting support, you have your HII benefit RethinkCare. It provides you with resources and expert support to help you understand, teach, and better communicate with your child. Content and expert guidance are relevant to parents of all children, with a specialty in developmental disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Your child does not need a diagnosis for you to consult with RethinkCare’s Parenting Experts.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
BEWELL VOICES PODCAST
Stay up to date with all the latest HII benefits news and events through the BeWell Voices podcast! Listen to a debrief of all the monthly features that the BeWell Bulletin has to offer for April 2026, plus special topics to help you get the most out of your HII benefits.
Coming later this month: Listen in to learn more about how you can prepare for Annual Enrollment and how you can get the most out of QuadMed Everywhere.
Listen to this month’s BeWell Bulletin episode on April 13 on MyHII.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INGALLS 5K ON THE CAUSEWAY
75 USS Wisconsin Loop, Pascagoula | Saturday, April 11 | 8 a.m. CT
Join Ingalls Shipbuilding for a family-friendly day of fun at the Ingalls 5K on the Causeway. The day of fun will include the Ingalls 5K and a one-mile fun run for the kids and special Olympic athletes along with food, vendors, crafts, games and so much more. Event proceeds support the athletes of Special Olympics Mississippi.
PRESENTED BY THE NNS WELLBEING COMMITTEE: HERO WEBINAR: TODAY’S FAMILY: CHALLENGES & CHANGES
Virtual | Wednesday, April 15 | 11 a.m. ET / Noon CT
No matter the family dynamic, all families face common challenges. Join the Newport News Shipbuilding Wellbeing Committee and HERO for a webinar that will explore the evolution of family structures across different cultures and throughout history. Through interactive discussions, participants will gain valuable insights and best practices to strengthen family connections and foster engagement.
SMARTPATH WEBINAR: BENEFICIARIES 101
Virtual | Wednesday, April 15 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Naming beneficiaries on your financial accounts is super important. If you don’t, your unclaimed money will go to the government. Updating beneficiaries is easy to do, but listing them the right way is another story. Join SmartPath to learn how beneficiary listings work and how to set them up the right way.
THE HII VIRTUAL BENEFITS FAIR
April 13–May 29 | Live Presentations April 22 and 28
Attend the Virtual Benefits Fair to learn about your 2026-2027 HII benefit options through a fun, online experience—available anytime, day or night. Visit provider booths and gather the information you need to make good benefit decisions for the upcoming plan year, as well as attend live presentations to virtually interact with HII benefits vendors and learn more about your benefits. Sessions will be recorded and available until May 29. Plus, you can attend to win prizes ranging from gift cards to Apple watches.
HERO WEBINAR: SINGLE PARENTING
Virtual | Tuesday, April 21 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Join HERO to explore best practices and proven strategies to nurture and support your children while empowering yourself to carve out the personal time necessary for fulfillment and balance. Together, we’ll build a community of strength and understanding, equipping you with the tools to thrive in your parenting journey.
WEIGH BEYOND
Virtual | Wednesdays, April 15–June 17 | 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Weigh Beyond looks past the scale to give you a new outlook on the mental and physical benefits of being in control of your health. Work with QuadMed BeWell for Life wellness coaches during this 10-week program to discover effective, long-lasting skills to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Complete the program and receive an 8-pack of glass meal prep containers.
PRESENTED BY THE MISSION TECHNOLOGIES WELLBEING COMMITTEE: QUADMED LUNCH & LEARN: NUTRITION FOR 2026: CUT THROUGH THE NOISE
Virtual | Tuesday, May 19 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
In a world filled with trends, hot takes, and other conflicting advice, this session will bring nutrition back to basics. Join Rebecca Vick, MS, RDN and Emily Patterson, M.Ed, RD, CSP for a virtual Lunch & Learn that will explore practical tools and mindful ways of building meals. Look out for your invite from benefits@hii.com later this month.
ON-DEMAND WELLNESS
Get started with all BeWell For Life programs on myquadmed.com/bewell.
Sign up to receive a weekly email on the latest QuadMed BeWell for Life on-demand programs and Wellness Online challenges. By participating in the BeWell Bundle, you can also earn Wellness Online points for your chance to enter quarterly drawings*. If the bundle isn’t your thing, you can still register for individual programs.
By participating in the BeWell Bundle, you can also earn Wellness Online points for your chance to enter quarterly drawings*. If the bundle isn’t your thing, you can still register for individual programs.
Get Food for Thought With Nutrition Bytes
Sign up to get monthly nutrition tips emailed from registered dietitian nutritionists at the HII Family Health Center.
Join weekly online yoga classes to increase movement, flexibility and mindfulness.
Sun Sal Yoga Flow Mondays:
5:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CT Wednesdays: 6 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. CT
Gentle, morning yoga to start your day grounded, focused and limber.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Wednesdays:
5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT
Afternoon yoga with pose modifications to fit all ability levels.
Restorative Yoga Thursdays:
5:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CT
Gentle, slow-paced yoga to help you unwind, release tension, and reset your body and mind.
Prizes or gifts in excess of $50 value are considered compensation, and are subject to federal, state and employment tax withholding and reporting on Form W-2, unless a specific exemption applies.
View eligibility information in your Benefits Guide on hiibenefits.com.
