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| Last Revision: | 05/08/2008 |
| Posted to Website: | 03/15/2008 |
Health and Wellness Programs
UNC-Chapel Hill offers a comprehensive health benefit package with a variety of options to meet your unique needs.
Indemnity Plan
This program is sponsored by the State Health Plan of North Carolina. This plan offers comprehensive major medical coverage and prescription drug benefits. The State Health Plan will terminate this plan effective June 30, 2008. No NEW Enrollments are being accepted into this plan. Please see the Preferred Provider Organization for health care coverage.
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
This program is sponsored by the State Health Plan of North Carolina. The Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans offer freedom of choice among in-network providers, lower out of pocket costs, prescription drug benefits and a strong emphasis on preventive health.
Postdoc Health Coverage
This program is sponsoed by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The Postdoc Medical Insurance Plan is administered by Hill, Chesson and Woody and is underwritten by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. A waiver form must be signed if the postdoctoral scholar decides he/she does not want to enroll for health coverage benefits.
NC Health Choice
Families who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford rising health insurance premiums can get free or reduced-price comprehensive health care for their children through the North Carolina Health Choice for Children program.
NC Health Info
NC Health Info offers access to Web sites of health and medical information and local health services serving North Carolina residents. NC Health Info enables users to find information about medical conditions, diseases and wellness, and find Web sites of local health services, programs and providers throughout North Carolina.
Global Health & Safety Insurance
The UNC Preferred Health Plan for Study & Travel Abroad was developed to protect our employees while studying or traveling.
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
The Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit for reimbursing employees for out-of-pocket medical expenses. This program is designed to supplement other medical coverage by providing reimbursement for services not covered (or partially covered) by a comprehensive plan. The reimbursement amount is based solely on the employee's contributions to the spending account.
Dental Insurance
The University offers employees a choice of dental plans (Assurant Dental or United Concordia). Both plans cover preventive, basic and major services, but they differ in how they pay for covered services. Under each plan, participants can visit any dental provider.
Vision Insurance
While the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans provide coverage for annual eye exams, the University is pleased to offer a nationwide vision care plan to manage the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as eye examinations.
Cancer Insurance
The Cancer Insurance plan provides benefits to pay for expenses related to cancer and 29 other specified diseases, including muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis. Covered benefits may include reimbursement for lodging, transportation, home recovery/hospice and transplant costs.
Workers' Compensation
The Workers' Compensation program provides benefits to any employee who suffers disability through accident or occupational disease arising out of, and in the course of, his or her employment, according to the provisions of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. This act applies to all University employees, whether full-time, part-time or temporary.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is a service the University provides to all employees. The goal of Ergonomics is to design the workplace to accommodate the worker, in order to prevent and/or alleviate possible discomfort experienced at work.
University Employee Occupational Health Clinic
The University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (UEOHC) provides occupational health care services to all part-time, full-time and temporary employees of the University. The UEOHC is located on the first floor of the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC). The UEOHC directs medical care for all workplace injuries/illnesses. The UEOHC also provides pre-employment screening, annual immunization reviews, and medical surveillance for healthcare and non-healthcare workers.
Employee Assistance Program
The University offers an Employee Assistance Program to help employees resolve personal problems that may adversely affect job performance. The program seeks to restore individual health and productivity, improve efficiency, and retain experienced employees.
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