Employee Assistance Program

Life Happens. Stress Less. Live More.
You’ve got a lot on your plate. Balancing work and family can be tough. And you probably have projects you want to spend time on, too. Sometimes it can feel like you have to do it all, all by yourself. Your EAP is a power tool you’ve already got in your life toolbox. You don’t have to wait until things break to call us. Getting help with issues you’re facing can save you time and stress. 

Meet face-to-face, online by video stream or get in-the-moment support by phone. Or visit the website. You’ll find video resources, articles, assessments, webinars and more.

Here are just a few of the reasons people use the EAP: 

  • Managing stress
  • Improving your finances
  • Working through conflicts
  • Dealing with illness
  • Grieving a loss
  • Caring for elderly family members
  • Meeting your goals
  • Getting the life you want

Save with LifeMart
LifeMart is an employee discount program through the EAP. You can get exclusive discounts on a wide range of products including gym memberships, travel services, electronics and more! Visit www.resourcesforliving.com to learn more.

Care.com

Care.com is the world’s largest network for finding and managing care. You have unlimited access to a subsidized Premium Care.com membership, where you can find regular, part-time, or ongoing care including:

  • Nannies and babysitters
  • Senior caregivers
  • Pet sitters and groomers
  • Tutors and distance learning facilitators
  • Special needs caregivers
  • Housekeepers and more

You can use Care.com to access resources in the Care.com Community, including articles, pay rate calculators, and step-by-step guides for childcare, adult care, pet care and more.

Visit www.care.com to get started or download the Care.com App on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

MetLife Legal Plans

Legal and Financial Help at Your Fingertips 
MetLife makes legal, tax, insurance and financial services accessible at little to no cost to members, including domestic partners and dependents. Talk to a professional about your needs in any number of areas, tap into online resources and get qualified, affordable help when you need it.  

Legal Services 
Access a library of over 160 forms and agreements and speak to an independent attorney. Discuss legal questions or address family matters, from adoption to prenuptial agreements and financial matters from repossession and bankruptcy to real estate purchases and beyond. 

Financial Planning 
Work with a network of Certified Financial Planners and tax accountants and plan your retirement. 

Asset Protection 
Get help protecting and restoring your identity or develop a complete estate plan. Also work with an insurance professional for help choosing the coverage that’s right for you.  

Learn more at www.legalplans.com.

Commuter Benefits

All Brookfield employees are eligible for Parking and Transit benefits through PayFlex. You can participate in either or both of these benefits on a pre-tax and post-tax basis.

You can review more options available through PayFlex by logging on to their website at www.payflex.com. You will first need to register as a new user.

TRANSIT

This benefit can be used to pay for public transit — including train, subway, bus, ferry or vanpool — as part of your daily commute to and from work. It’s a great way to put extra money in your pocket each month and make your commute more convenient and affordable.

PARKING

You can use this benefit to pay for your daily, weekly or monthly parking. Additional information about the PayFlex parking benefit can be found at www.payflex.com, or call 888-678-8242. 

The IRS maximum pre-tax contributions in 2023 are: 

  • Transit: $300 per month 
  • Parking: $300 per month 

Gympass

With Gympass, you can visit a variety of gyms and studios to discover new and fun ways to exercise — some from the comfort of home — with a single membership. And, with help from Brookfield, the price is affordable, up to 75% off normal membership prices.

Just go to gympass.com/us/brookfield-us or download the app. Create a free account using your corporate email. Search for gyms, studios and classes near you. There are thousands to choose from. 

Next, choose a plan. Different kinds of plans will give you access to different kinds of gyms. From basic to premium. Just choose what suits you best. Then, follow the prompts to activate your account and payment via payroll deduction. Gympass offers Brookfield employees a seven-day free trial. Employees with an active membership can also add up to five family members!

Enjoy flexibility, freedom and fitness, all from one gympass. 

Pet Insurance

Take care of your furry friends with pet insurance. The My Pet Protection suite of pet insurance plans from Nationwide is an exclusive benefit for Brookfield employees that gives you superior protection for your pets at an unbeatable price. It features:

  • 70% and 50% reimbursement plans on vet bills
  • One set price, regardless of the pet’s age
  • An average savings of 40% over similar plans from other pet insurers
  • 24/7 access to veterinary experts by phone, chat or email for help for everything from general pet questions to urgent care needs
  • PetRxExpress – save time and money on pet prescriptions at participating retail pharmacies

Visit benefits.petinsurance.com/brookfield and provide your pet’s species and ZIP code to get started.

NortonLifeLock Identity Theft Services

Everyday things like online shopping, banking and even browsing can expose personal information and make you vulnerable to cybercriminals and identity theft. You can live your digital life safely with these services from LifeLock:

Device Security: Anti-virus software and multi-layered, advanced security helps protect devices against existing and emerging threats, including malware and ransomware.

Online Privacy: Norton Secure VPN protects devices and helps keep online activity and browsing history private. Privacy Monitor scans common public websites to help you opt out. And SafeCam alerts you and blocks any attempts to access your webcam.

Identity: Fraudulent use of personal information is monitored, and alerts are sent when there is a potential threat.

Home and Family: Monitor your child’s online activity with easy-to-use tools to set screen-time limits, block unsuitable sites and monitor search terms and activity history.

For more information visit my.norton.com.

Voluntary Benefits

Voluntary insurance plans allow you to personalize your benefits to meet you and your family’s needs and lifestyle. The three Aetna plan options help to supplement the basic health care coverage offered by Brookfield and assist with additional financial support when you are sick or injured. All of the Aetna plans are portable should you ever leave Brookfield. For complete details, visit www.myaetnasupplemental.com.

Group Accident Insurance
Group Accident coverage provides cash benefits for out-of-pocket expenses associated with an accidental injury and can help protect hard-earned savings should an off-the-job injury occur.

Group Critical Illness
Group Critical Illness coverage pays a lump-sum cash benefit to help you cover the out-of-pocket expenses associated with critical illness such as heart attack, Alzheimer’s Disease and cancer. This plan includes an annual $100 wellness benefit.

Group Hospital Indemnity
Pays lump-sum benefit amounts based on the number of days spent in a hospital, critical care unit or rehabilitation facility. This benefit can be used to offset lost wages, child care, travel or home health care costs associated with a hospital stay.