Important Benefits Resources: COVID-19 Scenarios, Telehealth Providers

COVID-10 Scenarious

List of Resources, Telehealth Providers, and COVID-19 Scenarios and Benefits

This List of Benefits Resources consists of websites and information to help you and your employees navigate through circumstances that may arise in the near future. Also below you will find information on COVID-19 Scenarios and Benefits from the NJ Department of Labor, which is helpful in knowing what type of benefits are available to workers in a variety situations.

If your business is facing temporary closure, it’s important to consult with a benefits professional before removing employees from group health insurance plans. An expert can help guide you through the process, stay compliant, and avoid financial burden down the road.

 

LIST OF BENEFITS RESOURCES

PA Unemployment
https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/Filing%20Instructions.aspx

NJ Short Term Disability
https://myleavebenefits.nj.gov/worker/tdi/

In order to have a valid claim for Temporary Disability Insurance, you need to have paid into the program through your employment and meet minimum gross earnings requirements. Temporary Disability Insurance is available to most New Jersey workers.

The only exemptions are: 

  • federal government employees
  • out-of-state employees
  • workers that are not technically employees (such as contractors).

NJ Unemployment 
https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml

 

TELEMEDICINE PROVIDERS

Many of the carriers offer Telemedicine for their subscribers and families. Below is a list of carrier links:

Horizon BCBS NJ: https://horizoncareonline.com/landing.htm

Amerihealth NJ: https://www.amerihealth.com/login

Aetna AFA NJ & PA: https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/health-insurance-through-work/health-insurance-information/telemedicine.html

Members Health Plan NJ: See attached information

Oxford Health Plan NJ: https://www.uhc.com/individual-and-family/member-resources/health-care-tools/virtual-visits

Independence Blue Cross PA: https://members.mdlive.com/ibx/landing_home

United Health Care PA: Log in to myuhc.com® to learn more• Select the “Virtual Visits” button or “Physicians and Facilities” in the top navigation.

 

COVID-19 SCENARIOS & BENEFITS

From the NJ Department of Labor

COVID-19 SCENARIOS