Human Resources

Allegheny employees can get a membership discount at the Wellness Extension.

Individual:  1 year $275; 6 Month $159

Family (includes 3 or more in household) – 1 year $495; 6 month $265

If you would like to try the WE facility, call for a FREE GUEST PASS or stop by at 11031 Perry Highway.

For more information contact:  Sherry Menold, Director of Marketing, 814-724-2348 or smenold@mmchs.org

You can go paperless and access your pay stub, earnings statements and W-2 forms 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.  To register for on-line access to your pay and earnings, go to https://ipay.adp.com and click on “Register Now”

 Enter the following Registration Code:   ALLEGHCOLL-IPAY 

You will then be prompted to complete a registration process during which you must enter contact and security information, answer a few security questions and create a password.  Your password must be at least eight characters long and must contain at least one letter and either one number or special character.  Also, your password is case sensitive.  You will be assigned a system generated User ID.  The security questions will be used to verify your identity if you ever forget your user ID or password. 

Upon completing the registration process, you will be able to access your pay statement at https://ipay.adp.com and register for paperless pay stubs under the “Resource Center” by clicking on “Go Paperless.”  

If you have any additional questions, please call the Payroll Manager at ext. 4792.

“Making the most of your Retirement Income Sources” is targeted at plan participants age 55 and older. The article establishes the importance of lifetime income, and discusses the various sources of income available to retirees and how they can combine them effectively into an annual income stream that will help meet their needs. The article also discusses the role of annuities in creating a retirement income stream and the importance of working with an advisor to help meet specific retirement needs.  To learn more, click here.

“Decisions on the Cusp of Retirement” is aimed at employees about to retire (age 55-64).  Some of the questions to consider are how should I be invested now?  How will I leverage my investments as sources of retirement income?  Who will make investment decisions for me if I become incapacitated?  How can I get my retirement house in order for a more enjoyable retirement?  To learn more, click here.

“Retiring with Holes in Your Safety Net” is specifically targeted at participants age 55 and older retiring with limited assets.  The article discusses how to create a retirement income stream and the role of annuities in doing so.  It also touches on budgeting, part-time jobs, asset allocation.  To learn more, click here.

Allegheny employees can get a membership discount at the YMCA. 

$10 discount for Family, Adult and Single Parent Family Memberships

$5 discount for Senior Family and Senior Memberships

The YMCA will also offer a $18.95 Young Adult Membership and a $9 Youth Membership.

For more information, view the YMCA Membership Brochure or visit their website at www.meadvilleymca.org.

Do you need help finding the right doctor…scheduling an appointment…assistance in expediting difficult appointments…transferring medical records…getting a second opinion…understanding your medical or prescription drug benefit…? 

Now, for Highmark members, getting help with these or other care-related services is as easy as dialing myCare Navigator at 1-888-BLUE-428.  There will be an option that you can choose to be connected with myCare Navigator. 

This service is free of charge to all Highmark members and their families (including spouses, parents, parents-in-law and dependent children) and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

When you call myCare Navigator, you will work with a dedicated Health Advocate who can answer your questions and help with any care related issue or concern.   Print the attached myCare Navigator informational sheet for easy reference when you need answers to your health-related questions. 

Allegheny College offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Connect, through our Lincoln Financial Life/LTD carrier as a resource to help you balance work, life and family issues.  As an Allegheny employee, you have access to telephone counseling, as well as up to four face-to-face visits with a counselor.  Counselors are available 24/7 with confidential support, guidance and resources. 

The site is easy to navigate and offers a variety of timely work/life topics such as:

1. Emotional Wellbeing (self-help tools and information are available to address concerns, such as alcohol and substance abuse, anxiety, depression, anger management, or grief and bereavement issues)
2. Family Life (resources are available to address issues concerning your family, such as pregnancy, childcare, adoption, parenting, elder care, learning disorders, or child and adolescent development)
3. Healthy Living (information to help you maintain or improve your physical and mental condition, such as nutrition, exercise, specific medical conditions, weight loss, or stress reduction)
4. Legal/Financial Resources (articles and information to help address a wide range of financial and legal questions, such as managing debt, family law, identity theft, real estate, will and estate planning, or financial calculators to assist you with buying a home or auto)

To learn more about the Lincoln Financial Employee Connect program, visit www.eapadvantage.com (password = connect) or talk with a counselor at 877-757-7587.

Whether you are a new employee, at mid-career, or nearing retirement, TIAA-CREF’s financial education Web seminars provide a convenient alternative for those who are unable to attend a live seminar or workshop.  

Tiaa-Cref’s Web seminars can provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to plan and invest wisely for the future.  The Web seminars include topics for new employees just starting out, employees approaching retirement, employees with 10 or more years before retirement, and information on staying on track in a volatile market. 

To view one of the above Tiaa-Cref Financial Education Web Seminars, click on the following link:   http://www.tiaa-cref.org/financialeducation

Personal Nutrition and/or Fitness Coaching – Free to Highmark Members

Did you know as a Highmark member, you are eligible for free personal nutrition and/or fitness coaching through the Meadville Medical Center’s Wellness Extension at the Mind-Body Wellness Center?  Please click on the attached link for more information on how to get started. 

                           PersonalNutritionFitnessCoaching

Participate in HealthMedia Balance, a weight management and physical activity program offered through your Highmark medical plan. Balance is an ideal program for individuals who want to lose weight, maintain a recent weight loss, or prevent weight gain associated with aging.

Balance is not a pre-set nutrition and exercise plan. Instead it teaches you how to make your own smart decisions about managing your weight. Balance is convenient, private, and easy to use. Simply complete and submit the Balance questionnaire to receive a Personal Plan for Weight Management built especially for you. Your plan will provide personalized strategies for making healthy food selections, increasing physical activity, and developing a positive self-image. Soon, you’ll be on your way to living a longer, healthier, happier life!

Get started on the path to success:
• Go to www.highmarkbcbs.com.
• Complete the login process, entering your user name and password.
• If you do not have a user name and password, please follow the directions and create one as instructed.
• Click the “Your Health” tab.
• Click “Improve Your Health.”
• Choose Balance to enroll.

Did you know that TIAA-CREF can evaluate your current portfolio and make recommendations to help maximize your retirement savings as part of your retirement plan benefits at no charge through a telephone consultation? You will receive a customized report with personal advice tailored to your goals and life stage.

Three types of advice are offered through Ibbotson Associates*:

1. Early- and mid-career advice (10 or more years from retirement),
2. Mid-career/Pre-retiree transition advice (2 to 10 years from retirement), and
3. Pre-Retiree/Retiree Advice (1 year from retirement)

Schedule a Consultation today

Call TIAA-CREF at 1-800-719-0988
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) or
Go to tiaa-cref.org and select Retirement Planning and Advice

* Ibbotson Associates is an independent investment authority and Registered Investment Advisor founded by Roger Ibbotson, Yale University.