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MSB Employee Benefit: Employee Wellness Program

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At the Borough, we believe that supporting your health and well-being is just as important as the work you do. Our Employee Wellness program is designed to help you feel your best, physically, mentally, and emotionally through a mix of resources, activities, and programs tailored to fit your lifestyle. From fitness challenges and nutrition tips to mindfulness sessions and wellness education, we’re here to make healthy choices easier and more rewarding every day.

What do I qualify for?

A table comparing benefits for two groups: “Full Time Employees” and “1000 hour Employees & On Call First Responders.” Both groups receive check marks for Free MSB Trail Pass, Monthly Wellness Challenges, Free Yoga Classes, Free Lunch & Learn Sessions and Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). For “Grizzly Family Fitness Membership,” Full Time Employees receive a check mark, while 1000 hour Employees & On Call First Responders have a red X, indicating they are not eligible.

Program details and how to sign up!

Trail Pass Program

All full time and part time employees can sign up for one free Matanuska-Susitna Borough trail pass per year. To sign up, click here. Enter your information and the community development department will interoffice mail you your pass!

Monthly Wellness Challenges, Yoga and Lunch & Learns

Information about each of these programs can be found on the Wellness Program page on the intranet (you must be logged into a Borough computer or phone to reach this page).

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's):

The Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) are a confidential resource available to you at no cost. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, facing a tough situation, or just need someone to talk to, the EAP offers professional support for a wide range of personal and work-related challenges including stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, financial questions, and more. For more Information click here.

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Allied EAP
  • 5 FREE sessions per event (event means reason for call i.e. anxiety, grief, communication, etc.)

  • In person or virtual

  • licensed counselors

Go to Allied EAP

Username: matanuska

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MetLife EAP (TelusHealth)
  • 5 FREE sessions per year
  • In person or virtual
  • licensed counselors
Go to MetLife EAP

Username: metlifeeap

Password: eap

Grizzly Family Fitness Membership

Full time employees also have the option to enroll in a Grizzly Family Fitness membership. This is considered a fringe benefit with the IRS meaning you pay taxes on the cost of the membership. Check out the Grizzly gym here.

  • To sign up: Walk in or call Grizzly, let them know you're a borough employee, give them your name and they will walk you through signing up!
Unfortunately, we cannot offer the Grizzly Family Fitness membership to 1,000-hour or On-Call First Responders at this time. Due to the changing nature of these positions, we are unable to reliably track eligible employees and administer the taxable benefit in a consistent and compliant manner.

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