MONTHLY FEATURES
Get Ready for The New Benefits Plan Year Starting July 1
Start the 2026–2027 benefits plan year off right. Make sure you’re prepared to take full advantage of your HII benefits options with these simple tips:
- 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. 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.
- Plan to Know Your Numbers, and save big. Plan ahead to complete your Health Check Survey and Biometric Health Screening for the 2026–2027 cycle of the Know Your Numbers Program to save big on your HII Anthem medical plan premium in the next plan year. Not on an Anthem plan? Complete the program anyway to learn your health numbers and enter wellness prize drawings.
New Benefits For the New Plan Year
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.
When Life Throws A Curveball Purchasing Power Is Here For You
A flat tire on the way to work. A washing machine that suddenly quits mid-cycle. Life has a way of surprising us at the most inconvenient times, and when the unexpected happens, the stress of coming up with money right away can make a tough situation feel even tougher. That’s where your HII benefit Purchasing Power can help.
Purchasing Power is an HII-sponsored purchase program that gives eligible employees a flexible way to buy what they need, when they need it. Instead of turning to high-interest credit cards or personal loans, you can shop online for brand new, name-brand products. Pay for them over time through simple, predictable payroll deductions. No credit check. No hidden fees. And you get the items right away — so you can solve the problem quickly and keep moving forward.
New to Purchasing Power? Make an account for the first time with Purchasing Power this month and get a gas gift card.
For the month of June, Purchasing Power is providing a special promotion for all HII employees who register with the Purchasing Power program for the first time to automatically win a digital $25 gas gift card. Further details about this promotion on hii.purchasingpower.com.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
Did You Declare Yourself Tobacco-Free During Annual Enrollment?
If you are tobacco-free and did not declare yourself tobacco-free during Annual Enrollment this past spring, you can still receive the preferred tobacco-free rate on your HII Anthem medical insurance starting July 1 if you update it by June 30.
To be considered a non-tobacco user and receive a preferred, tobacco-free rate, you must be tobacco free for at least 6 months or complete a tobacco cessation program.
Tobacco Cessation Support Options
We know quitting can be hard. That’s why HII’s benefits include a variety of tobacco cessation programs designed to give you the help and support you need to quit tobacco for good. Depending on your medical plan, you may be eligible to take advantage of:
HERO: HII Employees Reach Out Counseling
Licensed HERO counselors at the HII Family Health Centers and at local providers’ offices offer free face-to-face counseling for all HII employees and members of employees’ households, regardless of medical plan.
Teladoc's Smoking Cessation Program
Teladoc doctors are available through a 24/7/365 hotline for around-the-clock support and nicotine replacement prescriptions, as necessary.
Wellness Coaching
Wellness coaches at the HII Family Health Centers and through BeWell for Life offer free counseling and support. If you are eligible for the health centers, you can also meet with a medical provider to access a free 168-day prescription supply of nicotine replacement products, Nicotrol inhalers, nasal sprays and more.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
Retiring Soon? New Resources Available to Help you on Your Transition to Retirement
HII is offering new personalized, one-on-one assistance to help retirees under age 65 compare healthcare plans, understand costs and coverage, and select the right coverage that fits their and their family’s needs and budget.
Previously only available to retirees 65 and older, Via Benefits will now offer specialized resources to all retirees to help them understand their health insurance options and enroll in coverage in the marketplace.
HII will no longer offer pre-65 medical plans to salaried employees after June 30, 2026.
For more information visit the Pre-65 section of the Retiree page 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 June 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 get the most out of your 401(k).
WELLBEING SPOTLIGHT
From Aches to Action: Jason’s Experience with Hinge Health
“I’ve been a Hinge Health user for about four months, and the guided exercises I do several times a week have quickly become my primary tool for managing mild-to-moderate lower back issues. Those same exercises have noticeably improved my balance and leg strength, and I appreciate the variety that comes with the level-up system.
When pain does show up, the Enso device—which I received at no cost through the program—has been a major upgrade from the TENS units I’ve purchased in the past. It’s wireless, powerful, app-controlled, and offers several treatment options focused on common areas of pain and discomfort. My health coach and physical therapist, who are both assigned through the Hinge Health app, are responsive and helpful. They’ve customized my workout routines to focus on the areas I care about most and removed exercises that don’t work well for me.
My experience with Hinge Health has been nothing but positive. It has become one of my most valued HII benefits!”
-Jason Holden, Mission Technologies
Hinge Health is an HII benefit that focuses on back, joint and muscle care. Treatment can be done anywhere at any time — whenever it works best for your schedule. No need to drive to an appointment or worry about more copays. Plus, Hinge Health offers Enso — a small wireless device that can be applied to the body to treat musculoskeletal pain through gentle pulses to naturally calm and soothe aches, pain, or discomfort. The best part: It’s all free through HII benefits.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IN-PERSON SMARTPATH EVENTS: DESIGNING YOUR SAVINGS STRATEGY
NNS, Building 520 6th Floor Conference Room | Thursday, June 4 | 11 a.m. ET
NNS, NetCenter Suite 129 | Thursday, June 4 | 4 p.m. ET
We all know it’s important to set money aside, but how do you manage your savings plan? Should your emergency savings be separate from your new car savings? Should you save for vacation alongside your savings for home maintenance? Join SmartPath to learn the difference between emergency funds and sinking funds, so you can get organized, save with intention and meet your financial goals.
Register by emailing bewell@hii-nns.com. Badge access required to attend.
MAVEN WEBINAR: MEN’S FERTILITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR GROWING YOUR FAMILY
Virtual | Tuesday, June 9 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Join Maven for a live webinar led by a Maven provider to learn essential insights about male fertility. Our Maven expert will discuss how male fertility can impact your ability to conceive, male fertility testing and addressing male fertility challenges, and tips to help optimize your health.
HERO WEBINAR: MEN AND DEPRESSION
Virtual | Tuesday, June 16 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
While men are less likely to experience depression than women, they are also less likely to seek treatment when it occurs and face a higher risk of suicide. In this webinar, we will explore the causes and impacts of male depression, as well as learn to recognize the signs of depression, discover strategies for self-support, and understand how to assist others in need.
SMARTPATH WEBINAR: WHY GEN Z SHOULD LOVE INVESTMENT RISK
Virtual | Wednesday, June 17 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Join SmartPath to learn why investment risk is necessary in your 20s, why it’s normal to lose money while you’re investing (and how to get it back), and the strategies that will set you up for success.
ONSITE MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA
4500 Washington Ave. Newport News, VA | Thursday, June 18 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Getting your annual mammogram is fast and easy thanks to the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center’s mobile mammography unit. The mobile unit will be available on select days over the next few months to offer comfortable and discreet 2D and 3D mammograms for women aged 40 and over.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 757-312-6400 or visit ChesapeakeMammo.com.
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.
