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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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Medical
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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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Dental
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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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Wellness
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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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Ancillary Benefits
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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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EAP
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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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Resources
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SchoolCare offers many value added resources and benefits for its Member Groups. Here you will find more information on those resources as well as helpful webinars, training and dates to remember. Also included in this section are plan documents and enrollment packets for Member Group use.
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The Pulse of SchoolCare, March 2023
Keep Your Eyes Healthy With Annual Eye Exam and Tips for Reducing Eye Strain
Published March 9, 2023
March is Save Your Vision month, and the American Optometric Association recommends the number one way to preserve your vision is to see your optometrist annually to check in on your eye health and any changes that may have occurred in the last year. It’s also important to take screen breaks throughout the day from both phones and computers. Read some tips to reduce eye strain from digital devices.
Did you know your SchoolCare Health Benefits includes an annual eye exam as part of your no-cost preventive care benefits? All SchoolCare participants, regardless of plan, have an eye exam available at the eye doctor of your choosing. There is no additional premium, nothing separate to elect during open enrollment to access this benefit. Simply provide your Cigna insurance card at your appointment to have your claim submitted.
And new this year as part of your preventive care, you can self-report completion of your vision exam to earn a $25 Good For You! Well-Being Program incentive. Check out this video on how to self-report.
What does it mean if my employer offers VSP Vision?
VSP is a vision hardware savings program. It allows you to save on prescription glasses and contact lenses as well as some additional benefits. It is a supplemental plan offered by many, but not all, employers offering SchoolCare. If your employer offers VSP, you can elect the coverage at a nominal expense (less than $13/month for a family plan and less than $4/month for a subscriber only) that comes out of your paycheck.
With open enrollment beginning next month, you can check your plan materials for the 2023-24 plan year to see if VSP Vision is offered. If you are not enrolled in VSP and would like to be, you will have the option to elect it during the open enrollment period. Enrollment materials for the next plan year will be available in mid-April. Read more here about the VSP benefit.
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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.
