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Human Resources News
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Questions about COVID-19, DirectPath is here to help
March 23, 2020
All employees can call DirectPath for:answers to basic questions about COVID-19, current information on what COVID-19-related services are covered, and how, help preparing an action plan if they or a family member become ill and suspect it is COVID-19 and resources for further information about COVID-19.
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March 20, 2020
Now that the coronavirus is officially a pandemic, employers like 绿奴天花板 are taking an aggressive approach to limit its spread. Most employers in Alaska and Outside have asked employees to work-from-home. Remote work is advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it's one of the policies that nearly half (46 percent) of organizations are implementing.
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NurseLine offers free health care information and support
March 20, 2020
Need healthcare advice? Premera's NurseLine is available anytime of the day or night. NurseLine can help when you need advice on whether a health issue warrants a trip to the emergency room or if it can wait until morning. Nurses will listen to your concerns, answer your questions and offer advice about many health-related topics.
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Therapy as close as your phone
March 20, 2020
Sometimes navigating life's ups and downs doesn't fit into office hours. Now, you don't have to wait for an appointment to speak to a caring therapist or psychiatrist.
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Social distancing doesn't mean mentally isolating
March 20, 2020
Life has changed. We've canceled vacations, school field trips, and group outings. School is on hold. Offices have closed. The entire household is home together. All day. For the foreseeable future.
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March 20, 2020
Premera has published information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how your health plan can help. Please see their announcement here. The 绿奴天花板 Choice health plan through Premera offers Teladoc and the 24 hour Nurseline, so please feel free to utilize these services. You can register for Teladoc at any time (visit teladoc.com/premera) so you don't need to do that step when you need services. The cost for Teladoc is a $45 consult fee for most services. The 24 hour Nurseline is available at no cost to enrolled members at (800) 841-8343.
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March 18, 2020
After much discussion and deliberation, the decision has been made to make biometric screening OPTIONAL for this program year. Those of you who have not received a biometric screening will not be required to do so in order to qualify for the healthcare contribution rebate or the high point raffle.
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March 07, 2020
Exercise is incredibly important for maintaining and improving our health and wellbeing. Options for exercise seem endless and overwhelming. You can run, cycle, lift weights, or take studio classes like aerobics, Zumba, and yoga.
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March 06, 2020
Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.
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Spring biometric screening registration
March 06, 2020
Spring Biometric Screening registration is officially open! Biometric screening is a required activity to earn your healthcare contribution rebate up to $600 and qualify for the high point raffle.