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Complete Your Biometric Screening at Home!

Eligible health plan members can now complete a virtual health checkup from the comfort of home. This convenient option helps you stay proactive about your health while also fulfilling one of the required steps toward earning your annual health plan incentives.

Biometric Screenings

Catapult Health VirtualCheckup Home Kits

At Bloomin Brands, your health and well-being are our top priorities. That’s why we’re partnering with Catapult Health to bring you VirtualCheckup, a simple and secure way to complete your annual biometric screening from the comfort of your home (or anywhere you choose) as part of the Health Rewards program.*

*Any enrolled dependent 18 years or older can complete a Catapult Health VirtualCheckup. Participation in the Health Rewards program is limited to employees and spouses enrolled in a Bloomin’ Brands medical plan.

Complete your VirtualCheckup at home to fulfill your biometric screening wellness activity and earn up to $900 in medical premium reductions!

  • You and your enrolled spouse can each earn up to $450 in medical premium reductions for the following plan year. Complete an online Health Risk Assessment, get either an annual physical with your PCP or an at-home biometric screening with Catapult Health, and participate in wellness activities to reach 200 points.
  • You’ll get a clear picture of your heart, metabolism, nutrition, and mental well-being, plus a private consultation with a licensed Nurse Practitioner to help you stay on track all year.

I didn’t have time to go to the doctor, but with the VirtualCheckup Home Kit, it was like the doctor came to me.

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How It Works

  1. To get started, click here to order your VirtualCheckup Home Kit.
  2. You’ll receive a package in the mail with everything you need to collect your samples for your biometric screening.
  3. Once your results are ready, you’ll complete a brief online health questionnaire and have a private video consultation with a licensed Catapult Health Nurse Practitioner who will review your results and help you create a personalized action plan to stay healthy and strong.

The VirtualCheckup biometric screening measures over 100 key health markers — including cholesterol, blood sugar, and more — giving you a clear picture of your health today, and how to protect it for tomorrow.

Your confidential results are never shared with Bloomin’ Brands. They’re yours alone, stored securely and accessible only to you and your Nurse Practitioner.

Why You'll Love VirtualCheckup

  • No appointment, waiting room, or time off work required.
  • Connect virtually with a licensed medical professional.
  • Fast, accurate results mailed directly to your home.
  • Secure and confidential — always.
  • Earn up to $900 in medical premium reductions for you and your enrolled spouse!

Questions?

Support is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT. Email support@virtualcheckup.com or call 855-509-1211.

Home Kit contents

Take command of your health with an at-home biometric screening. Register for your VirtualCheckup today.

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Biometric Screenings

Contact Information

Phone: 855-509-1211 (Available M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT)

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Using Your Health Savings Account (HSA)

How Your HSA Works & How to Contribute Funds
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Health Savings Account (HSA)

The Choice HSA medical plan has a health savings account (HSA) administered by AccrueHealth.

Opening an HSA

By opening an HSA, you can:

  • Set aside money pretax to pay for qualified expenses.
  • Earn tax-free interest over time.
  • Make tax-free withdrawals to pay for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
  • Use it as a retirement savings tool. Invest part of your HSA in mutual funds to save for the future.

Contributing Your Own Funds to Your HSA

You can elect to deposit your own money into your HSA from each paycheck before your pay is taxed. The maximum amount you can contribute to your HSA is the annual limit set by the IRS, plus any catch-up contributions if you are eligible.

2026 IRS contribution limits:

  • $4,400 if you only cover yourself.
  • $8,750 if you cover family members.
  • If you are age 55 or older, you can contribute an additional $1,000.

How Medical Expenses Are Paid

When you incur eligible health care expenses, it’s your choice how you pay. You can choose to pay using funds from the HSA or pay another way (e.g., cash or card).

As a reminder, in-network preventive care services are covered 100% throughout the plan year and do not affect your HSA funds.

The Choice HSA medical plan has a deductible, which is the total amount you must pay for non-preventive services before coinsurance takes effect.

Coinsurance is when the medical plan shares in the cost of eligible healthcare expenses. This takes effect after you have paid the plan deductible.

For example, if the plan pays 80% of the cost for services after the deductible is met, you will pay the remaining 20% of the cost.

Note: If any dependents are enrolled in your coverage, you must meet the family deductible before the plan shares the cost of eligible expenses.

Once your deductible and coinsurance payments add up to the plan’s out-of-pocket maximum, the plan will pay 100% of all eligible healthcare expenses for the rest of the plan year.

More Resources

AccrueHealth

AccrueHealth

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-844-643-3099

Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET.

Quick Links

Using Your HRA through Dec. 31, 2025

If you had a health reimbursement account (HRA) for the 2025 plan year, follow the link below for information about using your HRA and submitting claims for reimbursement.

Using Your Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Commuter Benefits

Use Pretax Dollars for Eligible Commuting Expenses
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What Are Commuter Benefits?

Commuter Benefits are a convenient way for employees to save money on their daily travel to and from work. These benefits allow you to use pretax dollars to pay for eligible commuting expenses, such as public transit fares, ride shares, and parking costs. By enrolling in a commuter benefits program, you can reduce your taxable income and keep more of your paycheck – all while making your commute more affordable and manageable. It’s a simple, tax-smart way to support your daily travel needs.

Eligibility & Covered Expenses

  • Who is Eligible? Any employee who works in an eligible state
  • Eligible States: California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
  • 2025 Pretax Contribution Limit: $325 per month
  • 2026 Pretax Contribution Limit: $340 per month
  • Eligible Expenses: Work-related mass transit and parking expenses only. Follow the link below to access and search a list of eligible expenses
Search for Eligible Expenses

How to Enroll

To enroll in Commuter Benefits, you’ll need to log in to Workday and submit a Change Benefits life event.

Additional Information

Program Overview Flyer: English | Spanish

Wex Benefits

Wex Benefits

Commuter Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and COBRA Continuation Coverage

Contact Information

Available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT.

Phone: 1-866-451-3399
Fax: 1-866-451-3245

Open Enrollment Resources

Your Guide to Benefits Enrollment for the 2026 Plan Year
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Open Enrollment for 2026 is closed. You will not be able to make any changes to your benefit elections until the next Open Enrollment period unless you experience a qualifying life event. You can use this website and the Benefits Guidebook to review your benefits and coverage information all year long.

Benefits-eligible employees should have received a postcard in the mail with details about what’s new for 2026. View an electronic version of the mailer: English | Spanish.

New to Bloomin’ Brands? Visit the New Hires page to get started.

Benefits-eligible employees should have received a postcard in the mail with details about what’s new for 2026. View an electronic version of the mailer: English | Spanish.

Financial Wellness

Manage Your Money Effectively
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Support Your Financial Well-Being

The Bloomin’ Brands EAP includes a Financial Wellness program, which provides you with a Money Coach and other resources to help you manage your money effectively. You can be confident about your finances when you make a budget, avoid or reduce debt, buy a home, grow your family, save for retirement and more.

Program Overview

Money Coach Consultations

  • Each year you’ll get three 30-minute phone consultations per topic, led by certified professional Money Coaches, to teach you new habits to resolve your financial challenges and achieve your goals.
  • Support is available for debt and credit, spending and saving, college and student loans, home buying and estate planning, getting married and growing your family, saving for retirement, and more.
  • Money Coaches have an average of 22 years of relevant professional experience and several certifications.
  • Coaches do not sell products: they provide confidential, unbiased guidance to help you get into good financial shape.
  • Money Coaches are available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. ET.

Take Action Today

To get started with the Financial Wellness program, log in to the Magellan Ascend Member Portal or call 1-800-327-6754 (TTY 711).

In the portal, you can schedule a Money Coach consultation, take an assessment to learn how money affects your health and wealth, and access premium financial content such as events, videos, articles, and calculators.

Provider

Magellan Healthcare

Magellan Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-327-6754

HR Resource Center

Communications Archive & Other Resources for HR Leaders
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News

Quarterly Benefit Newsletters

Benefits Updates

Email Communications

Team Member Handbook

Hourly Team Members
Salaried Team Members

What is a Break in Service?

If you have no hours of service for 14 weeks or longer, you will be considered as having a break in service. When you return to work, you will be treated like a new Team Member for benefits and will be subject to the initial eligibility review as described in Initial Eligibility & Enrollment.

  • If you return or are rehired and begin accruing hours of service within 14 weeks of your last day of service or your termination date, you will not be considered as having had a break in service and your eligibility will not be reset.
  • If you are benefits-eligible upon your return, you will have the opportunity to re-elect benefits effective the first of the month following or coinciding with your rehire date. You will have 45 days from your benefits effective date to enroll in coverage. For example, if you can join the benefits plan starting on June 1, you will have until July 15 to enroll.

If you are benefit-eligible and your break in services lasts less than 30 days, your previous benefit elections will be automatically reinstated with no gap in coverage.

Breaks in Service

Resuming Your Benefits After Returning to Work
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What is a Break in Service?

If you have no hours of service for 14 weeks or longer, you will be considered as having a break in service. When you return to work, you will be treated like a new Team Member for benefits and will be subject to the initial eligibility review as described in Initial Eligibility & Enrollment.

  • If you return or are rehired and begin accruing hours of service within 14 weeks of your last day of service or your termination date, you will not be considered as having had a break in service and your eligibility will not be reset.
  • If you are benefits-eligible upon your return, you will have the opportunity to re-elect benefits effective the first of the month following or coinciding with your rehire date. You will have 45 days from your benefits effective date to enroll in coverage. For example, if you can join the benefits plan starting on June 1, you will have until July 15 to enroll.

If you are benefit-eligible and your break in services lasts less than 30 days, your previous benefit elections will be automatically reinstated with no gap in coverage.

Benefits Guidebook

A Downloadable & Print-Ready Benefits Guide
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Salaried Benefits Guidebook

Your Benefits Guidebook offers a comprehensive overview of all Bloomin’ Brands benefits and resources in a downloadable, print-ready format.

2026 Plan Year

2025 Plan Year

Hourly Benefits Guidebook

Your Benefits Guidebook offers a comprehensive overview of all Bloomin’ Brands benefits and resources in a downloadable, print-ready format.

2026 Plan Year

2025 Plan Year

Use the navigation menu to learn more about the benefit options you can elect and what they’ll cost. You’ll also find additional resources to support you in all areas of life. Make sure your employment type is reflected at the top of the page to ensure that you are accessing the correct information.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

No-Cost Resources for You & Your Family
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The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided at no cost to all team members and their household family members – even those not enrolled in any other Bloomin’ Brands benefits.

Heads up! This information reflects the current 2025 plan year, which ends Dec. 31.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What is the EAP?

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered by Magellan Ascend, offers a variety of free, confidential resources to help you cope with the challenges life throws your way. This program can support you through everything from simple daily tasks to more complex issues.

EAP at a Glance

Program Highlights

  • Up to four free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year to deal with life’s challenges – refer to the next section for more information about counseling services.
  • 24/7 online information.
  • Unlimited access to coaches who will assist you in achieving your goals by helping you create a plan of action and stay on track.
  • Online self-guided, interactive programs to improve your emotional well-being.
  • A well-being app, powered by Neuroflow.
  • Monthly webinars on a variety topics.

Counseling Services

In-Person Counseling Services

Confidential counseling, information, and referrals are available through the EAP on a wide variety of topics, including:

  • Managing relationship issues.
  • Managing parenting issues – for new parents and parents of teenagers.
  • Dealing with the challenges of aging loved ones.
  • Quitting tobacco, alcohol, or drug use.
  • Managing depression, anxiety, and grief.
  • Dealing with holiday stress – financial and family.
  • Dealing with back-to-school and back-to-work stress.
  • Strategies for financial setbacks.
  • Building resiliency.
  • Getting organized.
  • Focusing on your well-being.
  • Legal services.
  • Hurricane resource information.
  • Keeping a healthy relationship with social media.
  • Building a thriving life.

Virtual Therapy from BetterHelp

Sometimes, things may feel as if they’re falling apart in our work lives, personal lives, and/or relationships. In addition to in-person counseling, Bloomin’ Brands offers virtual therapy from BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform.

Let help come to you and members of your household from the comfort of your home: sessions can be offered via text message, phone, video, or live chat.

Magellan Healthcare

Magellan Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-327-6754

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What is the EAP?

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered by Magellan Healthcare, offers free, confidential resources to help you cope with the challenges life throws your way. This program can support you through everything from simple daily tasks to more complex issues.

EAP at a Glance

Program Highlights

  • Up to six (6) free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year to deal with life’s challenges – refer to the next section for more information about counseling services.
  • 24/7 online information.
  • Unlimited access to coaches who will assist you in achieving your goals by helping you create a plan of action and stay on track.
  • Online self-guided, interactive programs to improve your emotional well-being.
  • A well-being app, powered by Neuroflow.
  • Monthly webinars on a variety topics.

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Counseling Services

Confidential counseling, information, and referrals are available through the EAP on a wide variety of topics, including:

  • Coping with a big life transition.
  • Improving career prospects.
  • Developing parenting skills.
  • Managing mood swings.
  • Processing grief and trauma.
  • Working on marital issues.

Counseling is available in-person and via text message, live chat, phone, and video conference.

Virtual Therapy from BetterHelp

Sometimes, things may feel as if they’re falling apart in our work lives, personal lives, and/or relationships. In addition to in-person counseling, Bloomin’ Brands offers virtual therapy from BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform.

Let help come to you and members of your household from the comfort of your home: sessions can be offered via text message, phone, video, or live chat.

Magellan Healthcare

Magellan Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-327-6754