Table of Contents
- COVID-19 Test Results
- Employee COVID-19 Resources
- Voluntary Self-Isolation
- Benefits
- What type of leave should be used if an employee is diagnosed with COVID–19?
- What happens to an employee’s benefits while on Leave without Pay (LWOP)?
- How does an employee contact insurance providers if needed?
- If an employee has never used MDLive before, how can he/she get started?
- What services are available to an employee through the Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)?
- How can employees get assistance with stress, anxiety, finances, and health?
COVID-19 Test Results
Am I required to report my test results or contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19?
No, there is no longer any required reporting.
Individuals who are ill will be asked to adhere to best practices in public health such as masking, handwashing, and social distancing to help reduce the spread of illness across campus.
What is the isolation/quarantine period?
Individuals who test positive for COVID can use the CDC Isolation & Exposure Calculator to help determine if they need to isolate or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19. A positive COVID diagnosis will be treated like any other illness.
Employees who self-isolate will be responsible for coordinating the leave with their supervisor.
Employee COVID-19 Resources
Where can I get a vaccine for COVID-19?
For those who cannot access the services on campus, you can find additional vaccine locations at www.vaccine.gov.
Voluntary Self-Isolation
What options are available if an employee wants to voluntarily self-isolate to minimize their exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace?
Employees who have chosen to self-isolate because of personal concerns, but are not ill, will be required to use accrued vacation time. If vacation time has not yet accrued or has been exhausted, the employee must use Unpaid Time Off (if less than 30 days). For time greater than 30 days, a Leave of Absence Without Pay (LWOP) must be requested. LWOP requires approval by the President.
Benefits
What type of leave should be used if an employee is diagnosed with COVID–19?
If an employee is officially diagnosed with COVID-19, the employee should take sick leave in accordance with System Regulation 31.03.02 Sick Leave.
What happens to an employee’s benefits while on Leave without Pay (LWOP)?
Employees on LWOP will remain benefits-eligible; however, they are required to pay the total medical premium as they are not eligible for the State Group Insurance Premium (SGIP). In addition, employees do not accrue vacation or sick leave while on LWOP. LWOP requires approval by the President.
How does an employee contact insurance providers if needed?
Helpful numbers:
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) customer service: 1-866-295-1212.
- Group #039993
- Express Scripts (Pharmacy A&M Plans): 1-866-544-6970
- Group: TAMUSRX
- BIN: 610014
- MDLive: 1-888-680-8646
- Work/Life Solutions by Guidance Resources: 1-866-301-9623
- *Academic Health Plans (Graduate Assistant Employee provider): 1-855-267-0214
If an employee has never used MDLive before, how can he/she get started?
Register to connect with MDLive by using any of the following ways:
- Click on the link: www.mdlive.com/coronavirus
- Click on the “MyEvive” link from Single Sign-On (sso.tamus.edu)
- Call the MDLive customer service line at 1-888-680-8646
- Download the MDLive App: www.mdlive.com/sign-in
What services are available to an employee through the Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)?
- Work/Life Solutions by Guidance Resources, your EAP provider, is available 24/7 to provide confidential solutions for a multitude of issues managing stress, anxiety, bereavement, and workplace challenges, including those related to COVID 19.
- Follow the steps below to register with Work/Life Solutions and utilize it at no cost:
- Go to Work/Life Solutions at http://www.guidanceresources.com
- First-time users click the “Register” tab and supply TAMUS as the Organization Web ID
- Select Prairie View A&M University
- Complete registration profile
- Utilize the resources at no cost
How can employees get assistance with stress, anxiety, finances, and health?
ComPsych Guidance Resources, our Employee Assistance Program provider, is ready to help at https://www.guidanceresources.com/. If you have not registered for an account, click the register tab and use the web ID TAMUS to create an account. Once registered, employees can take advantage of digital toolkits, webinars, guides, and available discounts. Please direct questions to benefitsteam@pvamu.edu or call 936-261-1730.