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April Benefits and Wellness Newsletter

Spring is around the corner and so are your benefits! 

World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, is a United Nations recognized day designed to promote autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion worldwide. It highlights the rights of autistic individuals, focusing on neurodiversity, better support systems and creating an equitable society. For more information on World Autism Awareness Day, Please visit United Nations.

Lyra

Raising Kids on the Autism Spectrum – Webinar 

Being a parent is never easy, but being a parent to a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis comes with an even steeper learning curve. Parents of children with ASD can feel overwhelmed as they balance everyday parenting with the advocacy necessary for their child’s well-being. 

Although it can feel like it, you’re not alone. Join this gathering to connect with a community of parents who understand the challenges and joys of raising a child with ASD in honor of Autism awareness Day. 

Title: Raising Kids on the Autism Spectrum

Date: April 7, 2026 – Tuesday 

Time: 12pm PDT / 3pm EDT

Speaker: Rita Phetmixay and Stacey Jackson

National Financial Literacy Month

April has a few spot lights one of them being National Financial Literacy Month! Having an understanding and the knowledge of financial education, smart money management, budgeting, saving and avoiding debt is the start to it all. If you are interested and want to take charge of your finances please join us on some of the upcoming webinars listed below.

Charles Schwab – 401(k)

Smart Saving: Building a strong Financial Foundation – Aristocrat Special Webinar 

Be the boss of your finances. Discover how to maximize your money’s potential for the future you have in mind while balancing your savings goals. Mark your calendar and get ready!

Title: Smart Saving: Building a Strong Financial Foundation 

Date: April 14, 2026 – Tuesday 

Time: 10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT

Speaker: Jeffrey Chatman – Education Specialist, Schwab Retirement Plan 

*Participation is voluntary but recommended 

HSA Bank

How to Manage your Health Saving Account –  Aristocrat Special Webinar 

Join HSA Bank for an HSA educational webinar. Learn the basics of HSAs, how you can take full advantage of the tax benefits they offer, how to best manage your online account, understanding qualified medical expenses, IRS limits, funding and distributions. We’ll walk through the calculators, resources, and the new investment platform and demonstrate how your HSA is a valuable addition to your retirement portfolio. 

Title: How to Manage your Health Saving Account

Date: April 21, 2026 – Tuesday 

Time: 10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT

Speaker: Ruth Pedroni and James Arriens

*Participation is voluntary but recommended 

VOYA

Spring Cleaning your Finances – Webinar 

This webinar highlights six essential tips for organizing and improving financial health. It covers creating a budget, trimming expenses, paying down debt, establishing an emergency fund, saving for the future, and setting other financial goals. Voya aims to provide key steps to help achieve financial wellness. 

Title: Spring Cleaning your Finances 

Date: April 28, 2026 – Tuesday 

Time: 9:00am PDT / 12:00pm EDT

April is also recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring the attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage your stress and what causes that stress is essential as well knowing that you are not alone and you have support close by. 

Things to keep in mind:

  • Sometimes the stress in our lives is not something we have the power to change. Only the way we react to them. 
  • Put yourself first, in order to handle what comes your way.
  • It’s okay, to talk about what is going on. Make sure you get it out of your system to move forward. 
  • Have a positive mindset and know it’s not going to last forever.

For additional resources: Check out Lyra or Wellthy

Wellthy

Beyond Burnout: Finding Connection and Purpose in Caregiving – Webinar 

Caregiving can sometimes feel isolating, even though millions of others share the same journey. Building community and rediscovering purpose can help caregivers feel less isolated and more fulfilled especially during the most demanding seasons. 

In this webinar, Wellthy’s care team will share practical ways to connect with other caregivers, tap into local and online communities and find meaning in your daily care routine.

Title: Beyond Burnout: Finding Connection and Purpose in Caregiving

Date: April 15, 2026 – Wednesday

Time:  9:00am PDT / 12pm EDT

Custom Code: arisocrat23

Lyra

Steady Striving for Sustainable Success – Webinar

If you want to succeed at work, having a high-performance mindset is key. But so is balance: chasing success at the expense of everything else can lead to excess stress, harming performance and well-being. 

In this webinar, you’ll learn why some high-performance mindsets can create unsustainable expectations, as well as how to start optimizing your effort instead of overdoing it to create the conditions needed for real, lasting success. 

Title: Steady Striving for Sustainable Success

Date: April 30, 2026 – Thursday 

Time: 12pm PDT / 3pm EDT

Speaker: Sheva Assar – Clinical Psychologist

Did you Know? 

  • Last day to file taxes: April 15, 2026 – Wednesday 
  • World Health Day: April 7, 2026 – Tuesday (Don’t forget to get a yearly physical)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month – April 

Have a questions on your benefits? Email us: Atus.benefits@aristocrat.com