Accomack County cares about the health and wellness of employees and their families. A healthy employee is better able to perform daily work tasks and engage with coworkers. The following resources are available for employees and their families:

Accomack County offers employees health and dental insurance through Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Employees can choose from Key Care 15 Plus PPO or Key Care 20 Plus PPO and/or basic and major dental coverage. To view county plans and rates, click here.

Visit https://www.anthem.com/ or call the number behind you insurance card if you have questions concerning your coverage or services.

The EAP offers employees and members of their household free and confidential counseling services that are separate from an employee’s mental health or substance abuse benefits. EAP's services include but are not limited to:

• Stress
• Depression or Anxiety
• Eldercare questions
• Alcoholism & Substance Abuse
• Family Planning & Parenting

You can use the EAP as often as you need. There are no limitations on how often you can use EAP benefits and all information is kept confidential. To learn more about the EAP click here or:

• Call 1-800-346-5484.
• Visit Anthem's EAP login webpage at: Anthem.com, for login use company code: Accomack County

Mental Health includes emotional, psychological and social well-being. Awareness, intervention, and prevention are crucial issues as mental health problems can happen at all stages of life including recurring through an individual’s life. The following links provide further help and information:

• Mental Health: https://www.mentalhealth.gov 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration:  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
• Wellbeing:  https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu
• Wellbeing (Free Course):  https://www.drlauriesantos.com/science-well-being

The County provides basic group term life insurance to employees through the Virginia Retirement System and underwritten by Securian Life Insurance Company. This coverage is provided at no cost to the employee. For a natural death, the benefit is equal to the employee's pay (rounded to the next $1,000), and then doubled. For accidental death, the benefit is four times the employee's pay. There is no maximum limitation on this benefit. To learn more visit:  Securian.com

Additional life insurance coverage is optional and is at the employee’s own expense, if interested, please contact the HR department (757)787-7505 or AskHR@co.accomack.va.us

The MLA lists top credible health websites that are evaluated on specific criteria including credibility.

http://www.mlanet.org/page/top-health-websites

 VA Corp Hybrid Disability Plan

VA Corp Hybrid Disability Plan provides some income protection if you can’t work because of a covered physical disease, mental disorder, injury or pregnancy. Benefits include:

• Short term & long-term disability coverage for total/partial disabilities.
• Transitional rehabilitation plans to help you return to work if you are able.
• Free advocacy series to assist you in applying
• Additional benefit for severely disabled individuals.

 Visit:  http://www.vacorp.org/hybrid-disability/

For questions related to claims or generic claims, email: hybriddisability@standard.com or for specific claim questions call: 1-800-426-4332

For questions related to billing, email: Billing-hybiddisability@riskprograms.com or call: 1-844-986-2705.

Refer to the table below for further information on VACORP Hybrid Disability Plan Coverage.

Please contact the Human Resources department if you have any questions or concerns at (757)787-5705 or email us at AskHR@co.accomack.va.us.