MONTHLY FEATURES
The New Benefits Plan Year is Here: Explore What’s New
Are you prepared to take full advantage of your HII benefits this plan year? Check out what’s new and get tips on how to make sure you are setting yourself up for success, and utilizing your new benefits and resources this plan year.
- Look for important benefits information in the mail. If you and/or your dependents enrolled in new coverage, you may receive new insurance cards and dependent verification instructions.
- Review your payroll deductions after July 1 to ensure everything is correct.
- Review in-network care in your area. Log in to Alight Worklife through hiibenefits.com to use the “Find Your Provider” tool, or download and search for providers on Anthem’s Sydney Health app. If you live in Virginia and enrolled in an Anthem PPO plan, coverage will be administered through Anthem HealthKeepers. See your 2026-2027 Benefit Guide for details.
- Don’t forget your FSA or HSA. Check the balance of your health savings account, commuter benefits account, and your health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- View Your Total Rewards statement* to ensure that you are taking full advantage of your HII benefits, and to see what other benefits you can utilize in the new plan year. View your statement by logging in to your Alight Worklife account through hiibenefits.com
Color Health Virtual Cancer Clinic
Access Color’s Virtual Cancer Clinic for no-cost cancer screening support, earlier detection, and dedicated, oncologist-led care—from prevention through treatment and survivorship.
Carrum Health Centers of Excellence
If you’re facing certain surgeries, cancer care or substance-use treatment, the Carrum Health Centers of Excellence offers access to high-quality providers. You can receive care from select specialized providers, including those who can support and guide you through your treatment. Approved care through Carrum Centers of Excellence is covered at no cost to you.
Zerigo Health at-home treatment for psoriasis and eczema
Your prescription benefits provide access to Zerigo Health’s easy, safe and effective at-home treatments for psoriasis and eczema. With a portable handheld light therapy device and guidance from a Care Guide, you can treat your skin from the comfort of your home or on the go.
EXPANDED!
QuadMed Everywhere virtual care
As of April 1, 2026, employees and covered family members enrolled in an HII Anthem medical plan or the HII Family Health Center Access plan can access no-cost virtual primary care nationwide, with same- or next-day visits.
HERO appointment search assistance
HERO now offers help finding available appointments, including locating behavioral health providers and identifying appointment availability. This service is part of your confidential EAP benefit. HERO representatives are available 24 hours a day to support you.
SoFi at Work
Available through Alight Financial Path, the SoFi at Work platform provides access to financial education, student lending and banking products, and other mutually agreed upon services from SoFi and its affiliates. Through the dashboard, you can explore and engage with offerings including
- Emergency savings
- Student loan refinancing
- Student loan debt navigator
- 529 savings and selection
Some services may have associated costs.
Learn about all these new and expanded HII benefits in your Annual Enrollment Newsletter and Benefits Guide, on hiibenefits.com.
*Total Rewards Statement not available to Mission Technologies at this time.
Staying Safe in the Sun: How HII Your Benefits Keep your Family Protected
Long days in the summer sun can take a real toll on your skin. Luckily, your HII benefits make it easy to protect you and your family by offering both dermatology resources and savings on suncare products. July is recognized as UV safety awareness month, and as we reach mid-summer, the temperature and UV are at their peak, making it especially important to keep your skin healthy.
Your HII benefits make it easy for you and your family to access the dermatology care you need:
Teladoc Dermatology
Get expert attention and care from anywhere. Just request a consult online or through the app, upload images of the problem area, and within 24 hours you’ll receive a diagnosis and if needed, a treatment plan.
The HII Family Health Center
Dermatology concerns like a spot on your skin, a rash on your child’s arm, or wondering when you should get certain screenings? The HII Family Health Center makes it easy to care for your entire family—right in one place. QuadMed providers care for patients of all ages, so you can simplify your schedule and keep everyone’s health on track this summer.
New! Color Health
Through your new benefit Color Health, you can access virtual cancer clinics for no-cost screening support, earlier skin cancer detection, and additional resources.
Use your HSA or FSA funds for Sun care
Use your HSA or FSA to purchase eligible suncare products helping you save money while keeping your skin protected throughout the summer.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
Retirement Evaluations are Here
Ensure that you are on track to retire! HII has partnered with Alight Financial Advisors (AFA) to provide employees personalized retirement evaluations to make sure their 401(k) plans are on track. Be on the lookout for your retirement evaluation to arrive in the mail in the upcoming weeks, along with additional communications from AFA.
Prefer email? Review and update your communications preferences on Alight Worklife to receive your evaluation via email.
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 July 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 understanding dependent verification.
THE KNOW YOUR NUMBERS PROGRAM
The new Benefits Plan Year has begun, and with it the 2026–2027 cycle of the Know Your Numbers Program.
The Know Your Numbers program provides awareness into your health numbers, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, to help you better understand your health and potentially stop disease before it starts. Plus, you may be eligible to save $600 annually on your medical insurance premium, or you may be entered into a quarterly wellness prize drawing.
The program runs annually from July 1 through March 31. Eligible employees must complete the program by March 31, 2027 to secure $600 in savings on their 2027–2028 HII Anthem medical insurance premium. The program consists of a Health Check Survey and a Biometric Health Screening.
Learn more and get started by visiting myquadmed.com/hii/kyn.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PRESENTED BY THE NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING WELLBEING COMMITTEE: HERO WEBINAR: MANAGING YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE THERE’S NEVER ENOUGH TIME
Virtual | Wednesday, July 15 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Time management strategies aren’t enough to juggle all the balls that need to be juggled. Join HERO: HII Employees Reach Out and the Newport News Shipbuilding Wellbeing Committee to learn to manage the ebb and flow of your personal energy with strategies that help you accomplish the important stuff while replenishing your resilience.
SMARTPATH WEBINAR: UNTANGLING SOCIAL SECURITY: EXPERT ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Virtual | Wednesday, July 15 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Get your Social Security questions answered by a financial expert. Join SmartPath to learn why you don’t need to worry about the stability of the Social Security program, how to claim your ex-spouse’s benefit, the best age to file for your benefit, common reasons applications get denied, and how taxes on your benefits work.
HERO WEBINAR: EMBRACING HAPPINESS
Virtual | Tuesday, July 21 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Join HERO to explore the true meaning of happiness while discussing insights on how to live a fulfilling life through the ideas of historical figures who have shaped how we think.
COLOR HEALTH WEBINAR: AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEWEST HII BENEFIT
Virtual | Wednesday, July 22 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Join your new HII benefit Color for a webinar to learn about all that it has to offer. Whether you’re focused on prevention, navigating a current diagnosis, or caring for a loved one with cancer, Color is here to help every step of the way. Color brings together cancer risk experts, care coordinators, oncologists, and primary care physicians to make sure you and your family stay ahead of cancer.
PRESENTED BY THE MISSION TECHNOLOGIES WELLBEING COMMITTEE: SMARTPATH WEBINAR: IN CASE OF (AN EXPENSIVE) EMERGENCY
Virtual | Wednesday, Aug. 12 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Most experts recommend having three to six months of living expenses set aside in case of an unexpected financial occurrence. While this may seem daunting, the best thing to do is get started. Starting with one week of savings, then two, and eventually a month and so on. Join SmartPath and the Mission Technologies Wellbeing Committee to learn how you can create a plan and start making changes now to save for the unexpected.
Look for an invitation in your inbox in July.
WEIGH BEYOND
Virtual | Wednesdays, June 17 – Aug. 19, | 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
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 OR a 3-piece butcher’s knife set.
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.
*NEW* BeWell Stretch Breaks
8:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. CT Tuesdays and Thursdays
Start your morning off right with this 10-minute total body stretch class.
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 yoga to get you 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.
*NEW* Stretch and Restore Thursdays:
5:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CT
Slow-paced stretch class 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.
