About
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
How long has SchoolCare offered health benefit plans to NH public employees?
SchoolCare was introduced in November 1995. As of July 1, 2024, there are approximately 8,300 subscribers (plus their dependents) in 89 school districts, towns, and other public entities throughout New Hampshire.
If we change from our current insurance carrier, are there any waiting periods or limitations on pre-existing conditions?
There are no waiting periods or limitations on pre-existing conditions for any benefits covered by the SchoolCare plan.
What is the relationship between SchoolCare and Cigna HealthCare?
SchoolCare is a uniquely designed program developed by the New Hampshire School Health Care Coalition, a labor/management partnership. Through a competitive bidding process, Healthsource New Hampshire, now Cigna HealthCare, was awarded the contract to administer the benefits of SchoolCare. The Coalition, on behalf of its member school districts and towns, monitors the program for service, quality, and cost.
Has the Coalition surveyed its subscribers to determine the level of satisfaction with the SchoolCare program?
Yes. A recent survey of SchoolCare subscribers showed that 99% were satisfied with the quality of their health care and 97% of respondents would recommend SchoolCare to a fellow educator in another school district. Additionally, SchoolCare and the National Education Association of New Hampshire have full-time staff members available to assist employees with any issues or problems that may arise.
Is the SchoolCare plan available at group rates to retirees?
Yes. The same SchoolCare plans are available to early retirees at group rates. With Cigna HealthCare, retirees in every state across the country can access network providers, thus reducing their out of pocket expenses. Medicare subscribers may enroll in SchoolCare 65+, a program specially designed to coordinate benefits with Medicare and provide prescription drug coverage.
Note: Prescription drug coverage may be waived when enrolling in the 65+ Plan.
What other programs and services are offered by SchoolCare?
There are a wide variety of Value Added Benefits to encourage members to stay healthy, including cash incentives for exercising regularly, Flu Vaccine Clinics at no cost to members, seminars arranged at the work site, and an Employee Assistance Program available 24/7. For employers, SchoolCare provides a full range of services, including COBRA, HIPAA, Retiree Administration, and Flexible Spending Account Administration.
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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.
