Employee
Assistance Program (EAP)
The
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides a valuable resource for support and
information during difficult times. The EAP is a free, voluntary and
confidential program that provides problem identification, counseling and
referral services for employees and their covered dependents regardless of the
health plan chosen Employees will be directed to counseling services to assist
them with a variety of concerns All calls and counseling sessions are
confidential except as required by law No information will be disclosed unless
written consent is given Management consultation ;s available when an
employee's personal problems are causing a decline in work performance.
Critical Incident Stress Management is also available through the EAP For further
information regarding the EAP, refer to the Benefits Handbook
Who is eligible to participate?
> Active employees and
their eligible dependents participating in the State Employees Group Insurance
Program may access this benefit.
> Active employees,
full time and part‑time (50% or greater), who have elected not to
participate in the health, dental and vision coverage of the State Employees
Group Insurance Program may access this benefit
What number do I call for services?
There
are two separate Employee Assistance Programs for active employees, the EAP
through the Behavioral Health Administrator and the Personal Support Program
(PSP) through AFSCME Council 31
Active
employees no/represented by the collective bargaining agreement between the
State and AFSCME must contact the EAP Behavioral Health Administrator Getting
help is easy, convenient and available 24 hours a day seven days a week .
Call:
866-659-3848 or view benefits at www.magellanhealth.com
Bargaining
unit employees represented by AFSCME Council 31 and covered under the master
contract agreement between the State of
Call:
800-647-8776 or view benefits at www.afscme31.org