# Live Well, Be Well: Benefits 101 with Krista Hammer

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Published: 2026-04-15T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Employee benefits can sometimes feel complicated or easy to overlook, but they play an important role in overall well being. In this episode of Live Well. Be Well., hosts Kacie Schumann and Bailey Dingfield are joined by Krista Hammer, HR Officer for the City of Ames, to talk about understanding and making the most of employee benefits. Episode Highlights Krista’s Path into Human ResourcesKrista shares how she began her career in HR and what led her to work with employee benefits at the City of Ames. Managing Benefits for City EmployeesA look at how benefits programs are managed and how HR supports employees in understanding their options. Navigating Your BenefitsTips for employees on how to better understand and use the benefits available to them. Lesser Known BenefitsA discussion about benefits that employees sometimes overlook but could be taking advantage of. Common MisconceptionsThe hosts talk about misunderstandings people often have about employee benefits and how to approach them with better information. Benefits and Well BeingHow employee benefits contribute to overall health, stability, and well being for employees and their families. Have a question, topic idea, or someone you would like to hear on the podcast?Send suggestions to Kacie.Schumann@CityofAmes.org.

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