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Graduate Student Employees can opt for one of the free benefits below instead of the traditional Wellness Reimbursement. Postdocs can choose for one of the free benefits below in addition to their wellness reimbursement on a first come/first served basis. 

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For both Grad Employees and Postdocs, these benefits can be requested on your dashboard.

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Explore packages below from four local providers:

Central Rock Gym, The Healing ZONE, Cadence Yoga, and Adventure East!

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Central Rock Gym Prepaid Option

This is a prepaid 4 month membership at the Hadley, MA Central Rock Gym (CRG). CRG memberships are in lieu of a wellness reimbursement for Grad Student Employees, and are available to Postdocs on a first come-first served basis. Opt in by choosing "CRG" in the wellness section of the online application​

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CRG Membership Benefits
• Unlimited climbing and facility access during hours of operation
• Free rental gear (non-transferrable)
• Access to all locations, Hadley must be primary use location
• Intro to Belay Class
• Climbing Instruction Classes
• 1 Guest Pass per month (see Guest Pass policy)
• Fitness & Yoga Classes

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DISCOUNTS
• 10% off retail at Central Rock Gym
• 10% off climbing equipment at Eastern Mountain Sports in Hadley
• 15% off at Outdoor Gear Exchange using Member Discount Code at gearx.com

The Healing ZONE Prepaid Option

This is a prepaid package of (5) 30-minute therapeutic massages at The Healing ZONE in Hadley, MA. The massage package is in lieu of a wellness reimbursement for Grad Student Employees, and are available to Postdocs on a first come-first served basis. Opt in by choosing "Healing ZONE" in the wellness section of our online application.  â€‹

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Cadence Yoga Prepaid Option

This is a prepaid 20 class card at Cadence Yoga in Sunderland, MA in lieu of a wellness reimbursement for Grad Student Employees, and available to Postdocs on a first come-first served basis. Opt in by choosing "Cadence" in the wellness section of our online application

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Adventure East Prepaid Option

This is a $240 gift card that can be used by the eligible employee and their family members to purchase outdoor adventures at Adventure East (AE) in Sunderland, MA. AE memberships are in lieu of a wellness reimbursement for Grad Student Employees, and are available to Postdocs on a first come-first served basis. Opt in by choosing "AE gift card" in the wellness section of the online application.

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Questions? Connect with us.

Phone: ‪(413) 200-0423‬

Fax: (866) 795-2684

Email: uwdental@umass.edu

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Mailing Address (not physical address):

UAW/UMass Health & Welfare Trust Fund

6 University Drive

Suit 206-229

Amherst, MA 01002

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