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Benefits Administration
Wellness Toolkit
Mental Health
Take care of your mind. Explore resources to help you manage stress, build resilience, and support emotional health.
The Claremont Colleges Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to support you and your family through life’s challenges—big or small. You have 24/7 access to master’s-level specialists who offer confidential, solution-focused consultations, along with a nationwide network of over 150,000 providers.
EAP WorkLife Services connect you directly with experts in:
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Childcare and parenting
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Adult and elder care
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Everyday convenience services
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Lifelong learning resources
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Chronic condition support
Getting started is easy. Call 800-234-5465 or visit www.liveandworkwell.com and enter access code: claremontcolleges.
Calm App – Give your wellbeing a boost with Calm, the top-rated wellness app. Your Optum EAP program provides you with access to the premium subscription providing access to a vast library of content, including guided meditations, sleep stories, and masterclasses.
Headspace for Kaiser Members – Get help with sleep, stress, focus and more. With hundreds of self-guided resources along with one-on-one coaching, Headspace can help you create healthy habits that support emotional wellness.
Headspace for Blue Shield Members – We could all use a little calm in our busy schedules. Join the Headspace team for monthly live meditations and quarterly workshops designed to support your mental health and well-being.
Taking a Break Matters – Taking time away from your daily routine isn’t just enjoyable, it’s important for your mental well-being. A short Spring Break getaway can help reduce stress, restore energy, and improve overall focus and balance. Explore exclusive travel savings available through Funex and make it easier to step away, recharge, and return refreshed.
Toolkit Topics
Mental Health
Physical Wellness
Financial Literacy
Retirement Savings
Physical Wellness
Support your body with programs and benefits designed to keep you feeling your best.
Available to Members and Non-Members
- February – Be Heart Smart: Millennials to Baby Boomers
- March – Thrive Kids: Your Parenting Game Plan
- April – Wellness Unfiltered. Hype or Health?
Most people have heard that healthy eating is important. But it can be hard to know what healthy eating means. Browse Kaiser’s resources here.
Maintaining a healthy weight isn’t just about what’s on your plate. To find the best approach for you, your doctor can help you identify your needs, goals and challenges – and build a personalized plan for success.
The plate method can help you portion your food in a healthier way and make meal planning easier.
Add More Vegetables to Your Day
Eating vegetables is important because they provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Here are 10 tips to help.
Eating healthy can be easy and delicious. Get recipes from Kaiser’s doctors, nurses and dietitians.
For Kaiser Permanente Members Only
ClassPass for Kaiser Permanente members – ClassPass makes it easier for you to book any type of workout, anywhere you are. You can access thousands of fitness studios and gyms and book a variety of classes, including yoga, boxing, cycling, and more.
When you register at kp.org, you get the most out of your membership – and can manage your health anytime, anywhere.
Choose Healthy Discount Programs
Kaiser members can access a variety of complementary and alternative care resources to help you get active and stay healthy.
Mental Health and Self Care Apps
Adult members can download 2 popular apps, Calm and myStrength to tap into the power of self-care.
Wellness Coaching – You can schedule a wellness coaching phone appointment online or call 866-251-4514. Appointments are available Monday to Friday 7 am – 7 pm, and Saturdays 8:30 am to 5 pm. There’s no additional cost to members.
Cigna Healthy Rewards – Get discounts on the health products and programs you use every day for nutritional meal delivery service, fitness memberships and devices, yoga products and virtual workouts, and more!
Wellvolution – Take control of your health with Wellvolution – the digital platform that guides you in your health journey. Get lifestyle-based tools and support to lose weight, treat diabetes, support mental health and more.
Financial Wellness
Financial information can be complicated, and most of us don’t learn the basics in school. So let’s explore some financial essentials: saving for retirement, investing and budgeting.
Starting or increasing your retirement plan contributions by 1% may help you reach your long-term goals.
The sooner you start to save, the more time money has to potentially grow through the power of compounding interest.
Retirement Calculators & Financial Tools
Want help creating a budget? Calculating your needs for retirement? Savings for your children’s education? TIAA’s online tools can help you answer many important financial questions.
How to manage bills and expenses. Think of it as the heads-up you need to stay on top of bills and expenses – a budget, done 3 ways.
Tips for Managing and Reducing Your Debt
If you’re looking for a better way to manage your debt, with the goal of eliminating most or all of it, you’ve already taken a step in the right direction. Here are 6 steps to more effectively manage your debt
Paying Down Credit Card Debt
Retirement Savings
Plan your financial future with confidence. Find tools and guidance.
Questions about retirement? TIAA financial consultants have answers. They are dedicated to helping you to and through retirement. That’s why they offer personalized advice and education from a TIAA financial consultant at no additional cost.
Schedule an appointment today by visiting TIAA.org/schedulenow, or by calling 800-732-8353, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (ET).
TIAA Essentials – Essentials by TIAA gives you the tools, tips, and confidence to make everyday money decisions with lasting impact. Explore this site to find topics and resources that fit your goals and help you make smarter money moves.
TIAA’s YouTube Channel – Explore TIAA’s YouTube channel for financial education and retirement planning content — from foundational investing and budgeting guidance to real participant stories and insights on saving for the future.
TIAA Live Webinars (March)
- Your Guide to Living Well in Retirement | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8 a.m. (PT) | Register Here
- Understanding Required Minimum Distributions | Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Register Here
TIAA Recorded Webinars – Select from several titles to learn how to save, manage, and protect your money. You, your family and friends can register to view.
TIAA Wealth Management – Let TIAA’s financial advisors help you make better informed decisions today to prepare you for tomorrow. Whatever you need, whenever you need it—they can work with you online, in person or remotely.
Step by Step: How to change Your Retirement Contributions in Workday
Paying Yourself: Income Options in Retirement
You’ve spent many years putting away money so that, one day, you’ll be able to retire. When that moment finally arrives, do you know where your income will come from?
After-Tax Roth vs. Pre-Tax Plan Contributions
More investment choices for your retirement.
How To Set Your Retirement Date with Confidence | TIAA
Social Security Administration – The Social Security Administration is the federal agency that oversees Social Security benefits, offering financial support to eligible individuals and families. To learn more about Social Security programs, eligibility and hot to apply, visit this site.
Medicare is a U.S. government health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older, but also for some younger people with disabilities or specific conditions like end-stage renal disease. It helps cover the cost of healthcare, including hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs, though it doesn’t cover all medical expenses or long-term care. Visit this site to learn more about your eligibility and benefit amounts.
SGIA Medicare Consulting – Employees of The Claremont Colleges consortium can access SGIA Medicare Consulting for individualized assistance with Medicare. At no cost, this service offers expert guidance on eligibility, enrollment, and other Medicare-related questions to help you make informed decisions.
- Email: info@sgiamedicare.com
- Phone: (888) 284-3314
- Website: https://www.sgiamedicare.com/