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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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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 2021
Mental Health: Building your well-being toolbox
Published March 1, 2021
Being mentally healthy doesn’t mean you don’t experience emotional challenges or behavioral health concerns. Emotional health can be measured by how we respond to these inevitable life stressors. Anyone can suffer from emotional turmoil– and throughout life’s changes, most of us will. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in every 5 adults has a mental health condition. You aren’t alone and it’s never too late to develop a personal well-being toolbox.
What is a well-being toolbox?
A well-being toolbox contains action items to help yourself stay mentally well. It can include things you have done in the past or even what you want to try adding to your health care routine. Here are some ways to get started:
- Utilize your Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Your EAP program provides work/life services for you, and everyone in your household that support total health such as:
- Elder care
- Financial
- Legal
- Family/relationship and more!
With your EAP program, you can access these resources at myCigna.com or schedule a phone consultation with a licensed professional by calling 877-622-4327 (use the Employer ID SchoolCare). We also highly recommend checking out the available free EAP on-demand and live wellness webcasts. Upcoming webcast topics include rebuilding your finances and stress relief.
- Consider what helps you feel stronger and more hopeful. Are you someone who likes to journal? Or do you enjoy stress reduction exercises like meditation and yoga? Any activities/hobbies that help you simply feel good are a wonderful addition to your toolbox.
- Make healthy activity part of your day. Building healthy eating, sleeping, and exercise habits is key when it comes to mental resilience. If it seems overwhelming to focus on all three at once, remember that small obtainable changes are all you need to get started. You also have access to free telephonic and online health coaching with your Good For You! Wellness programs (Psst...don’t forget you can also earn cash incentives for this).
- Know that you can always talk to someone. Social connection is a powerful resource to add to your toolbox. Whether it’s calling up a loved one or reaching out to a licensed therapist, embracing open conversation can make a big difference in the way we feel. Visit myCigna.com for details on your mental health coverage and/or find a provider.
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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.
