MPR Wellness Program

Midwest Public Risk (MPR) has a comprehensive wellness program designed to improve your health and help you experience a better quality of life.

The program includes services and resources designed to keep you and your employees informed and engaged in the health/wellness goals of MPR.

Through a mix of education seminars, campaigns, and group challenges, MPR offers a variety of ways for employees to participate in activities to improve their health.

MPR can also assist you in creating a customized health fair. Additional resources are available to our health benefits members through UMR’s professional CARE programs. Please contact the MPR Wellness Director, Jeff Aebersold, at jeff.aebersold@umr.com to coordinate all wellness engagement initiatives.

Wellness Calendar of Events 2026-2027

Reasonable Wellness Alternative

If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for a reward under this program, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means. Contact jeff.aebersold@umr.com and we will work with you to establish an alternative goal with the same reward.

Feb. 16-Mar. 13 Grimm’s Fairytale, A Step Ahead 6-week advanced challenge registration (Code DJKZHZ)

Feb. 16-Mar. 13 Into the Storm, A Step Ahead 3-week intermediate challenge registration (Code BVVKHB)

Mar. 16 Grimm’s Fairytale & Into the Storm, A Step Ahead challenges STARTS

Mar. 12 Insulin Resistance Webinar - 12pm - National Nutrition Month presented by Hy-Vee

Mar. 19 Reducing Sugar and Stopping Cravings - 12pm - National Nutrition Month presented by Hy-Vee

Mar. 26 Gut Health, Probiotics and Prebiotics - 12pm - National Nutrition Month presented by Hy-Vee

• The power of martial arts

• Creating and allergy-friendly home

• The new road risk

• It’s time to spring clean your diet

• Understanding PTSD

• Live green. Clean green. Save some green

• Life after graduation

SPRING 2026 Issue Includes:

The Real Appeal weight management program is offered at no additional cost to members as part of their benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. *Be sure to have your health insurance ID card handy when enrolling. Want to get started? Visit enroll.realappeal.com now!











GuidanceResources Huddles

Huddles are interactive online support groups focused on education, skill building and peer connection.

GuidanceResources EAP Webinars

Employee Well-being: What a Manager can do Watch Recording

Motivating Change in Others Watch Recording

Teaching Your Kids How to Manage Money Watch Recording

When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer’s Watch Recording

A Guide for Transitioning Into Retirement Watch Recording

Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life Watch Recording

Distribution Options for Retirement Plans Watch Recording

3/11/26 Languishing, Flourishing, & Your Mental Health Registration Link

All visits are confidential. Reporting is at an aggregate level, no names are ever provided to MPR or your Employer.

GuidanceResources Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For short-term counseling needs, all MPR Benefit Member Entity employees include six free visits with a professional for all covered participants. GuidanceResources EAP resources are available online and via mobile app.

GuidanceResources – EAP – Digital Toolkit

Manager Toolkit - U.S. English - Click HERE to Access the Manager's Toolkit