As a staff or faculty member, your wellness is vitally important to our organization! Wellpower includes a wide range of benefits, programs, and services aimed at helping you enjoy greater wellness everyday.

Wellness Information
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The following wellness information and resources are provided to SMU employees through its wellness partners. The content will be updated monthly on this page and shared with benefits-eligible faculty and staff through the monthly HR newsletters.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
SMU's Health and Wellness Plan is administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
2025
Cariloop provides support services for those whom may be taking care of a loved one, whether a relative, friend or neighbor! Cariloop allows you to never feel alone again when navigating through the caregiving journey by providing excellent service through their Care Coaching. Enrollment into Cariloop is as simple as dialing 972-325-5836 or visiting the site at as SMU covers this benefit for full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
2025
2024
June 2024: New Cariloop Benefit: UrbanSitter
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) managed by Magellan Healthcare
The EAP is a confidential program designed to help you with your personal or workplace issues. The services offered under SMU’s employee assistance program are provided by Magellan Health Services to help you find an early resolution for your concerns.
2025
2024
Alight Monthly Bulletins
To assist you in finding the most affordable care options, SMU has partnered with Alight. From finding doctors to getting cost estimates, Alight is here to help at no additional cost. Alight serves as your personal health care advisor. So rely on your Health Pro to make you an empowered health care consumer that takes control of health care costs. Their service is simple to use and available to you and your family.
2025
April 2025: Help When You Need it Most
March 2025: Lifestyle Habits for Better Health