MONTHLY FEATURES
HII Recognized for Excellence in Employee Health, Well-Being and Value
HII has once again earned the “Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being” award for 2026 from Business Group on Health. This year, HII also received the 2026 Excellence in Health & Well-being: Mental Health distinction, recognizing its commitment to supporting mental health in the workplace. In addition, HII is the sole recipient of the 2026 “Excellence in Health Care Value” award—the first time the company has received this recognition. These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting your health, well-being and financial security.
Read more on MyHII.
Your Mental Health Matters—Your HII Benefits are Here to Help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect reminder that your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical health. How you feel affects everything—how you manage stress, connect with others, care for your family and show up for yourself.
Whether you’re coping with grief, working through a major life change, or simply looking for guidance on your mindfulness journey, your HII benefits are here to support you.
Need to talk to someone?
HERO
HERO: HII Employees Reach Out Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Whether you’re looking for child care, pet care or dealing with stress, HERO is here. HERO offers access to free in-person and virtual counseling to support a variety of needs, from grief and marital counseling to anxiety and stress. Call HERO’s 24/7/365 phone line to talk to a trained representative for referrals, resources and support for life’s ups, downs and major changes. HERO can also help you find available appointments, including locating providers and identifying appointment availability. HERO is available to everyone, regardless of whether you are enrolled in HII medical coverage.
Teladoc
When you enroll in an Anthem medical plan, you can connect with mental health professionals seven days a week through Teladoc. Fill out a quick survey to see if a counselor, therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist is right for you. Then, schedule a no-cost appointment for a phone conference or video chat—all from the comfort and privacy of home. Teladoc clinicians can evaluate and treat general mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. They can also provide therapy and prescribe medications if needed (per state telehealth rules and regulations). You’ll chat with trusted and vetted psychiatrists and therapists who are part of Teladoc’s behavioral health network.
Adolescent mental health care through Teladoc provides access to licensed therapists and mental health professionals experienced in addressing the unique challenges teenagers face. Whether your child needs help managing stress, navigating relationships, coping with anxiety or depression, or simply having someone to talk to, services are confidential and designed to meet your family’s needs.
Working through anxiety?
Persistent feelings of worry and anxiety can be hard to cope with. But there are simple, effective strategies that can help you recognize and change the patterns that are holding you back. Daylight is a science-backed app built by leading mental health experts that can help you gain control over your worry and anxiety.
Having issues sleeping?
Sleepio is an online sleep improvement benefit proven to help you clear your mind, improve your sleep and have better days in just six weeks. Whether you need a few basic tips or require more detailed guidance on how to improve your sleep, Sleepio can help by working with you on falling asleep faster, spending less time awake at night and functioning better the next day.
In search of behavioral support for your child?
RethinkCare is your free online and mobile benefit designed to help parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges or developmental disabilities. Parents can consult virtually with board-certified behavior experts and use RethinkCare’s library of more than 1,500 videos, exercise sheets and resources to teach children new skills, address problem behaviors and more. Plus, the online platform gives you the ability to collaborate with teachers, doctors and other caregivers.
Learn more about your HII mental health benefits and get started on hiibenefits.com.
Celebrating every path to parenthood this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to honor all the ways mothers care, lead and love—at home, at work and everywhere in between. We understand that the journey to parenthood isn’t always straightforward, and every path is unique. That’s why HII offers access to Maven, a comprehensive 24/7 support system for every stage of family-building.
Whether you’re exploring preconception support, navigating fertility treatment, preparing for pregnancy, adjusting to postpartum life, pursuing adoption or surrogacy, or guiding a growing family through early childhood, Maven is here for you and your partner.
With on-demand virtual care from more than 30 provider specialties — including OB-GYNs, doulas, mental health providers, lactation consultants, sleep coaches, adoption and surrogacy coaches, developmental psychologists and more—Maven gives you personalized care whenever and wherever you need it. Best of all, it’s available at no cost to you.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
Care for the Whole Crew—All in One Place from the HII Family Health Center
From routine checkups to unexpected illnesses, 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.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
The Virtual Benefits Fair is Open Until May 29
Continue to learn about your 2026–2027 HII benefit options through a fun, online experience—available anytime, day or night. Visit provider booths and watch recordings of live presentations to learn how you can make the most out of your benefits elections for the new plan year.
Learn more and get started on hii.vfairs.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 May 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 all your HII mental health benefits.
WELLBEING SPOTLIGHT
The HII Family Health Center Visit That Saved Howard’s Life
When HII employees say our benefits make a difference, they mean it—and sometimes, that difference is life‑saving.
Just ask Howard McCane. He walked into the HII Family Health Center one morning for knee pain—but thanks to the quick actions of the QuadMed care team, he received urgent care for dangerously high blood pressure and life‑threatening heart blockages just in time.
Watch the video and see how your HII benefits can protect your health when it matters most.
Learning, Connecting, Thriving: Highlights from the Charleston Benefits Fair
Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations was buzzing with energy during its first-ever Benefits Fair, where employees turned out in great numbers to connect with more than 20 of HII’s benefit partners. The event offered a one‑stop opportunity for team members to explore the many programs and resources available to support their health, wellbeing and financial goals.
The strong participation reflected just how invested the Charleston team is in learning about—and taking advantage of—the HII benefits available to them. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions and helped make the event a success!
Thrive Together: How Your HII Benefits Can Help You Care for Your Family
This spring, HII continued its Thrive Together series with a panel focused on whole-family well-being—supporting employees and their loved ones in mind, body and balance. Held in person at Ingalls Shipbuilding and streamed virtually, the session brought employees together to explore common challenges families face and the benefits available to help.
Moderated by Kim Csan, HII’s corporate director of benefits strategy and engagement, the discussion featured experts from QuadMed, RethinkCare, HERO: HII Employees Reach Out, and SmartPath. Panelists shared guidance on adolescent health care, behavioral and learning support for children, mental health needs, and building healthier family finances.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this Thrive Together session a success! Stay tuned for future events in the series, which will explore topics like men’s health.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAVEN WEBINAR: HABITS TO IMPROVE SLEEP FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Virtual | Tuesday, May 12 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
No matter what stage of life someone is in, their sleep quality makes a big impact on their ability to show up as their best, both at work and at home. Join a Maven Sleep Coach to learn practical strategies to improve sleep habits for the whole family. Whether you are expecting a child, raising a newborn, toddler, or teen, or navigating midlife sleep challenges, there are strategies that can help everyone sleep more soundly and wake up feeling refreshed.
HERO WEBINAR: HOW TO BOOST YOUR SELF CONFIDENCE
Virtual | Tuesday, May 19 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
In today’s turbulent world, strong leadership demands unshakable self-confidence and the ability to tackle challenges head-on. Join HERO to dive into the transformative power of self-confidence, exploring how it fuels success and resilience. Participants will discover why true strength and empowerment are forged from within and learn the key traits of highly confident leaders.
SMARTPATH WEBINAR: NAVIGATING MEDICARE ENROLLMENT
Virtual | Wednesday, May 20 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Untangle the options and choose the right plan for you. Join SmartPath to uncomplicate Medicare talk. Learn about different options and which one is right for you. Understand what you need and how to enroll in Medicare, how to address coverage gaps and what you should reasonably budget for Medicare.
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.
PRESENTED BY THE NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING WELLBEING COMMITTEE: WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES
In-person | Wednesday, May 20 | 11 a.m. ET | Applebees B227
In-person | Wednesday, May 20 | 8 p.m. ET | BC
Join the NNS Wellbeing Committee for a lunch and learn event to learn more about your HII benefits. Sessions are 15 minutes long. No registration required.
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.
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.
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.
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