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SchoolCare was founded in 1995 as the New Hampshire School Health Care Coalition by bringing together associations representing public entity management and labor groups in the state. The Coalition was formed in response to issues of providing employee health care, including quality, choice, cost control and service that public entities were facing. Today, over twenty-five years later, SchoolCare is still a well-regarded resource for public entities facing these same issues.
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SchoolCare has partnered with Cigna for many years to deliver comprehensive health care service and claims administration. Our health plans put you in control. We give you the tools to be an informed consumer and find the care options that work best for you.
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SchoolCare has partnered with Cigna to bring you quality dental plans at affordable rates. SchoolCare's dental plans match your existing plan summary of benefits, so there's no compromising on coverage in the name of price. There are six standard coverage plans to choose from, offering a variety of costs and coverage options.
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Good For You! is SchoolCare and your employers' commitment to your health and wellness. SchoolCare has collaborated with Cigna to offer best practice, evidence-based, achievable, and fun wellness programs.
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As your trusted expert in high quality, cost effective health benefits, SchoolCare knows that life can be uncertain. Ancillary benefits are now available to Members to provide savings, top rated coverage and the kind of high-quality service Members are used to.
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As your dedicated provider for health and well-being, SchoolCare recognizes that managing work and life can be difficult. Everyone experiences change and challenges from time to time that can lead to added stress. A large part of managing these life stressors is getting the support you need. SchoolCare has partnered with Cigna to offer the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a resource to help you live a well-balanced life.
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The Pulse of SchoolCare, March 2022
Jumpstart a Healthier Diet During National Nutrition Month
Published March 11, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control reports that 30% of adults over the age of 18 are obese, and more than 35% are diagnosed as overweight based on data from 2020. March is National Nutrition Month – a time to underscore the importance of eating a balanced diet that is robust in fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meat. For some, eating a balanced diet comes naturally, but if you need help planning healthy meals or find yourself grabbing fast food or snacks to fuel you when your life gets busy, there are great resources at nutrition.gov to help you learn more. We like the MyPlate plan and the MyPlate Kitchen options to help you determine what to eat and how much, with easy-to-follow healthy recipes.
Get Nutrition Support From Your SchoolCare Benefits
There’s no time like the present to get started. Use this month as an opportunity to jumpstart a healthier eating plan. From one-on-one support to virtual healthy eating challenges, and specialized programs to make a major lifestyle change, your SchoolCare benefits can meet you where you are to provide extra support.
- Talk to a nutritionist – Your SchoolCare health insurance covers visits with a nutritionist like a visit to your doctor. Find an in-network provider by logging in to your MyCigna account and clicking on Find Care and Costs.
- Sign up for Omada – If you are at-risk for diabetes, heart disease or hypertension, you could qualify to participate in the Omada program. Get a plan created specially for you with one-on-one support that helps you build and maintain healthy routines. As part of SchoolCare’s Good For You! Well-Being program, you can earn incentive rewards for participating.
- Start an Apps and Activities Challenge – Try something new this month. Challenge yourself to cook healthy meals at home, commit to starting the day with a healthy breakfast or packing a healthy lunch at least three days a week. Set your goal, commit and earn a $50 incentive upon completion. Learn more.
Healthy Eating for the Whole Family
It might be easy to change up your menu and try new flavors when preparing food for adventurous eaters, but balanced nutrition is important even for the youngest (and sometimes pickiest) eaters. If you’re looking for some help ensuring your children are getting a balanced diet, check out the on-demand replay of Cigna’s “Nutrition for Children” or "A Fresh Look at Healthy Eating" EAP Webcasts.
Follow SchoolCare on Social Media for More
Follow SchoolCare on Facebook and its new Instagram account for #WellnessWednesday nutrition-related posts throughout the month of March.
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SchoolCare partners with Cigna to offer high-quality medical, prescription drug and dental coverage to school districts, towns and other public entities at affordable rates. Together with Cigna, SchoolCare also offers the Good For You! Well-Being program to help participants engage in and achieve a healthy lifestyle.
