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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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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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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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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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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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SchoolCare Announces Strategic Partnership with Harvard Pilgrim to Support NH Public Entities Amid NHIT Closure
Published April 14, 2025
News Release:
Carolyn Cote, Marketing & Communications Specialist
Phone: 603-506-7642
Email: ccote@schoolcare.org
MANCHESTER, NH – In response to the upcoming closure of the New Hampshire Interlocal Trust (NHIT), SchoolCare is proud to announce a new partnership with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, effective July 1, 2025, to ensure continuity of coverage for affected public entities across New Hampshire.
The unexpected announcement of NHIT’s dissolution has left many municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions urgently seeking replacement health coverage – with several under tight timelines and within the bounds of collective bargaining agreements. Since 1996, SchoolCare has served as a trusted, non-profit provider of comprehensive employee benefits to public entities throughout the state. This new collaboration with Harvard Pilgrim will help meet the evolving needs of these groups by offering continuity in provider access and continued support they have come to expect through risk pool membership.
“This partnership is rooted in our mission to support New Hampshire’s public entities through dependable coverage, transparent pricing, and high-touch service,” said Lisa Duquette, executive director of SchoolCare. “We’re pleased to offer a path forward for NHIT members that preserves both provider continuity and the many administrative advantages of a risk pool.”
Key benefits of the partnership include:
- Continued access to the Harvard Pilgrim provider network
- Risk pool services such as COBRA administration and retiree billing at no additional cost
- Financial stewardship and rate-setting approach to help stabilize costs over time
“We’re committed to providing New Hampshire’s cities, towns, and schools with a stable option during this time of uncertainty,” Duquette said. “For those NHIT members who choose to join SchoolCare, we will work hard to earn and keep their trust.”
About SchoolCare
Founded in 1996, SchoolCare is a public entity risk pool providing health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits to New Hampshire’s political subdivisions. With a mission grounded in education, service, and financial sustainability, SchoolCare proudly supports the well-being of public employees and their families across the state.
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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.
