Getting Started: The Importance of Preventive Care
If you are unsure how to begin, we recommend starting with preventive care. All preventive care services are covered at 100% under your health plan, making it an accessible and effective way to take charge of your health. Establishing a relationship with a primary care provider is an important step. Regular preventive health screenings not only help you establish a baseline for your health, but also serve as an early alert system if any changes occur over time.
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If you have any questions about the resources or information on this site, please contact Human Resources for support.
Learn To Live
Sholom Community Alliance is committed to your mental and emotional well-being by providing access to Learn to Live’s online support.
A confidential, online mental health resource at no cost to you and your family members 13 years of age or older as part of our commitment to supporting your overall wellbeing. Click the link below to learn more and begin your journey toward feeling your best.
What Is Learn to Live?
Learn to Live offers evidence-based programs designed to help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and more—anytime, anywhere. These self-paced modules are grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and tailored to your unique needs through a brief assessment. You’ll also have access to live coaching support, interactive tools, and resources to help you build resilience and thrive both personally and professionally.
Why Use Learn to Live?
Whether you're navigating a tough time or simply looking to strengthen your mental health, Learn to Live is here for you—free of charge and completely confidential.
How it Works
A quick online assessment determines which programs would benefit you the most. Eight interactive lessons then help you explore situations that trigger negative emotions and give you tips, tricks and strategies to work through them and it is completely confidential. Learn to Live can help you get a handle on stress, depression, social anxiety, insomnia and substance use so you’re in control — not your emotions.
How to Get Started
Click the link above. Enter your access code SHOLOM and answer some questions. We’ll recommend a program for you to achieve a healthier, more balanced you.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven, practical approach to mental health that focuses on the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The idea is simple but powerful: the way we think about a situation affects how we feel and what we do. Clink the link to Learn more on CBT.
Employee Assistant Program
Administered by Sun Life
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. It doesn’t have to. These programs provide confidential counseling, expert guidance and valuable resources to help you handle any of life’s challenges, big or small. That is why these services are available to ALL employees and their families. Click on the links below to learn more.
Sun Life Health Navigator Help Line
As part of your Sun Life benefit, Health Navigator Help Line provides guidance for a health situation you’re facing. Contact the Health Navigator Help Line when you or a covered family member are looking for help on a health-related need.
Our goal is to support you by being your advisor, helping you navigate the complicated healthcare system and achieve the best possible outcomes including but not limited to:
- Helping you understand your medical benefits
- Providing physician referrals, or assessing current providers
- Guidance for local and medical resources
- Expert guidance on claims and billing issues
- Education on negotiating claims, and the appeals process
Retirement Savings Plan
Administered by Principal
403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA)
Helping you grow a secure financial future so you can enjoy your retirement years.
For eligible employees, who normally work 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in this plan upon hire.
Employee Contribution Limits
You may elect to contribute a minimum of 1% of pay up to the maximum allowed by the IRS, which is $24,500 for 2026. You may make an additional $8,000 catch-up contribution if you are age 50 or over by the end of the current calendar year.
Employer Match
Sholom will match 50% of the first 6% of pay that an employee contributes. The matching contributions begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
If an employee changes their status to Internal Pool, they remain eligible to participate in the 403(b) plan; however, they will lose access to the company matching contributions.
Enrollment
Instructions are located on the Sholom SharePoint page, at both HR department Resource Centers at the West and East Campuses.
Questions
Employees may contact the following if they have questions:
Principal’s Client Services at, visit www.principal.com.
Financial Advisor can provide investment advice at no cost to you. Call or email
Peter Schmitz, CFA, CFP® Investment Advisor 763-450-1806 | peter.schmitz@nfp.com.
Investment Changes
You may change your payroll deduction amount at any time. The change will be reflected the 1st of the month following the change. If stopping deductions for any period of time it will stop the following Tuesday after the change is submitted.
Withdrawal Provisions
You may withdraw money from the plan for the following reasons:
- Retirement
- Separation from service
- You are deemed disabled according to the Social Security Administration definition
- Financial Hardship, as defined by the IRS, including death, disability, foreclosure, eviction, medical expense or tuition
Omada
Discover how to build healthy habits that last
Omada is an online program that can help you lose weight, feel great and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
This program is available at no cost to you and adult family members if you qualify. Find out by answering a few quick questions — it just takes a minute! Click the links below to learn more.
Blue Care Advisor
Blue Care Advisor connects you to everything you need to easily manage your healthcare, meet your goals and live healthier.
Let Blue Care Advisor guide you through your healthcare journey every step of the way. Click on the links below to learn more.
Additional Resources
Find More Ways to Live Well! Click on the links below for further information.
Wellness with BCBSMN
Once a BCBS member, log into www.bluecrossmnonline.com and click on the Live Healthy tab. BCBS offers a full spectrum of solutions to drive better health. In addition, Sholom has provided access to the following programs to improve the health of you and your dependents.
Medical Bill Saver
Help you maximize your benefit dollars
Address questions or concerns related to your medical bills
Get help negotiating discounts on medical or dental bills over $400 not covered by insurance
Call 866.799.2725 (available 24/7)
Wellness with Delta Dental
Oral Health is Connected to Overall Health. Click on the link below to learn more about your oral health on Delta Dental of Minnesota's website.
Wellness with EyeMed
Eye exams benefit more than just vision. To learn more about your eye health, visit Eyes On Wellenes website link below.
Quitting Tobacco and Vaping
Get help quitting tobacco or vaping products with BlueCross BlueShield. Sholom's medical benefits comes with free wellness coaching to help you drop the habit. Get started by visiting the BCBS website or calling 1-888-662-2583. Click here to learn more about quitting or visit the link below
Quit smoking or vaping with our tobacco support program | Blue Cross MN
In Person Diabetes Prevention Program
A lifestyle change program to help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. A in person options for those who best learn that way and facilitates the support from a group going through change together. For additional information, please contact BCBS to get more information or Find a DPP provider here: https://dprp.cdc.gov/Registry
Blue365
This BlueCross BlueShield program offers access to premier health and wellness discounts and is free to join if you are enrolled in Sholom’s medical benefits. Visit Blue 365 website and start saving today!
Contact Us
As you consider your benefit options, please be sure to review all available information: Employee Benefits Guide, Sholom's SharePoint, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Enrollment Guide and other videos and flyers found on this webpage. If you don't understand your benefits or need any assistance enrolling in ADP, please contact:
Nicole Maalis
Specialist, Compensation & Benefits
(952) 939-1517
Wesley Abrego
HR Benefits Specialist
(952) 939-1517