Mental and Financial Wellbeing

Mental Health Program

Sometimes life can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why BPU has partnered with Mindful Blue KC to provide a Mental Health Program, company-provided. From day-to-day challenges to a sudden critical event, their Mindful Advocates compassionately help BPU associates with personal, family and work-related concerns, so they feel more supported and able to perform at their best, 24/7.

Sometimes life can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why BPU has partnered with Mindful Blue KC to provide a Mental Health Program, company-provided. From day-to-day challenges to a sudden critical event, their Mindful Advocates compassionately help BPU associates with personal, family and work-related concerns, so they feel more supported and able to perform at their best, 24/7.

Mindful by Blue KC Services

Access licensed professionals for help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more.

Expert care navigators assist with scheduling appointments, coordinating care, and connecting you with specialized providers. 

Utilize online therapy, mental health assessments, self-care apps, and mindfulness techniques. 

Access workshops, webinars, articles, videos and wellness challenges on stress management, resilience and mindfulness. 

Receive immediate and ongoing assistance for workplace critical incidents or traumatic events. 

Convenient mental health consultations and therapy sessions from home. 

Contact a Mindful Advocate

Blue KC members can talk with a Mindful Advocate by calling 833-302-MIND (6463), or the behavioral health number on your member ID card.
The National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline provides free, 24/7, confidential support for people in distress. For help, call or text 988.

Financial Wellness – BPU Pension

BPU recognizes how important it is to invest in your future, which is why we sponsor a pension plan for employees who spend their careers at BPU. The pension benefit is designed, in combination with Social Security and personal savings, to replace a portion of the income that stops when you stop working. To help fund your future monthly pension benefit, 8.5% of your salary is deducted from each check. BPU also contributes 8.5% to the pension fund.

KPERS457 Plan – Empower

KPERS offers additional pre-tax retirement savings. Enroll in your plan today for a better retirement tomorrow.

KPERS457 Enrollment Codes

To learn more about how you qualify for this benefit, please contact Tom Willenborg, local Empower Retirement Plan Counselor at 913.660.4541 or email Tom at thomas.willenborg@empower.com