DMMI – Wednesday, March 25: DMMI Response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Pay & Operations Announcement
Final decisions were made late today about DENSO’s approach to pay and operations following this week’s shutdown. We know you are eager for details, but our first responsibility is to make sure we provide clear, accurate information. This means we need to ask for your continued patience. We will communicate these details soon.

Building Access Restrictions
Due to the Governor’s Executive Order, associates that are not on the DMMI list of essential workers no longer have badge access to DMMI facilities.  Security personnel is available to support emergency circumstances. If you are unsure if you have been designated essential, please contact your leader.

Essential Employee Documentation
The Governor’s Executive Order requires essential employees to have written or electronic documentation to prove why they are traveling to and from work before March 31. Associates will receive this documentation from their leader this week.

Work From Home Support
Thanks to our IT team for diligently working through associate issues with getting up and running from home. We appreciate you! Here is a web link to submit a service desk ticket: https://densoamerica.sdpondemand.manageengine.com/ Or you may call the help desk at: 269-565-8301

Supporting Each Other
These are difficult times for all of us both personally and professionally. DENSO and our community partners are here to help you, and your friends and family who may be struggling. Our Associate Relations and Community Affairs team has compiled a list of resources and support services for you to review and share. Thank you for your efforts to help our community stay safe and healthy during this time.

DENSO Benefits

• MEDICAL
  If you have DENSO medical insurance, you or anyone on your plan can access virtual health care visits!
• If your primary care physician is at the DENSO Family Health Center: download the app (“My Premise Health”) or visit mypremisehealth.com
  o If your primary care physician is elsewhere,  visit bcbsmonlinevisits.com or call 1-844-606-1608
  Standard co-pays apply.
• MENTAL HEALTH
  If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, your BHS Care Coordinator can assist you with finding a BHS provider. The call and treatment are confidential. Call BHS at 800-245-1150 to speak with your Care Coordinator.
• BENEFIT QUESTIONS
  Contact us at DMMI_TotalRewardsandSystems@DENSO-DIAM.COM
  Benefits – Jan Gaskell (269) 565 1562
  Leave Management – Jenny Brettin (269) 565 1552

Community Resources

• AT&T will offer free internet access to new customers for two months and low-income households can continue to subscribe for $10/month. All public WiFi hotspots are open to anyone. AT&T will not terminate service of any customer due to an inability to pay and all late payment fees will be waived. https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html
• Essential workers (police officers, firefighters, health care workers, postal workers, sanititation workers, etc.,) in need of child carecan get assistance finding help.  https://www.helpmegrow-mi.org/essential
• Comcast and Charter Communicationswill offer free internet access to low-income families. Internet and cable will not be suspended.  https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
• 2-1-1— Call 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected to a list of statewide resources for everything from food and diapers to rental assistance and bus fare.  https://www.mi211.org/
• Alzheimer’s Association of Michiganhas freeonline support groups to offer caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with social interaction, educational information and support.  Dial-in support groups are 6 to 7 p.m. March 25, 10  to 11 a.m. April 15 and 6 to 7 p.m. April 22. The dial-in number is 312-757-3121 and the access code is 294-847-693.
• American Red Crossis in desperate need of blood donations.  https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html
• Freddie Mac
  Offering mortgage relief options for those who are unable to make their mortgage payments due to a decline in income, including forbearance for up to 12 months, waiving penalties and fees, halting foreclosure sales/evictions of borrowers in Freddie Mac-owned homes until May 17, and more. https://myhome.freddiemac.com/own/getting-help-disaster.html
• Fannie Mae
  Homeowners who are adversely impacted by this national emergency may request mortgage assistance by contacting their mortgage servicer. Foreclosure sales and evictions of borrowers are suspended for 60 days. Homeowners impacted by this national emergency are eligible for a forbearance plan to reduce or suspend their mortgage payments for up to 12 months.
  https://www.fanniemae.com/portal/media/corporate-news/2020/covid-homeowner-assistance-options-7000.html