UNO Benefits 101: COVID-19 and Healthcare
The University of Nebraska has made adjustments to the University's health plan, including mental health, to address issues raised by COVID-19.
- published: 2020/03/18
- contact: UNO Human Resources
- phone: 402.554.3998
- email: unohr@unomaha.edu
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UPDATE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the University Health Plan
The University and our health insurers have taken actions to assist our employees and their families during this time. Some of these changes are highlighted below. Please contact UMR (1.844.659.5059) or CVS (888.202.1654) to assist with any specific questions or concerns you may have.
Mental Health Services:
Sanvello Health, Inc., a subsidary of UMR, the University of Nebraska's health care provider, and a leading provider of digital and telemental health solutions to individuals, businesses and payers, have announced free premium access to its digital care delivery platform.
To activate free premium access, anyone can download Sanvello for free from the App Store or Google Play and create an account to begin using the strategies, tools, and peer support.
Additional information about Sanvello Health, Inc., and mental health resources.
Pharmacy Services:
Relaxed Refill Restrictions: Early refill limits on 30-day prescriptions for maintenance medications at any in-network pharmacy have been temporarily removed.
See the current list of maintenance medication.
Free Home Delivery: CVS Pharmacy has waived charges for home delivery of all prescription medications.
A detailed FAQ on the free home delivery process.
Medical Services:
COVID-19 Testing: To ensure members have access to testing, there will be no member cost sharing for COVID-19 tests. Claims for COVID-19 testing will be processed without the typical deductibles and/or co-insurance rates.
100% of the testing cost will be paid by the health plan.
Telehealth Capability: We would like to remind you that our health plan does have a telehealth capability that allow you to visit a doctor while remaining in your home. Please visit www.teladoc.com to learn more about the program.
Questions?
You can contact Esther Scarpello, UNO Benefits Manager, at escarpello@unomaha.edu; or Tim Rochford, Benefits and Student Employment Specialist, at trochford@unomaha.edu.
Both can be reached by calling the main Human Resources office line: 402.554.3998.
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