COVID-19 RESOURCES

Welcome to the Benefits Services Division COVID-19 resources page. This is an archive of all the information that the Benefits Services Division has sent out, as well as information and resources for your health and well being. 
 

COVID-19 BENEFIT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

COVID-19 Tests and Vaccines are Readily Available Statewide


Letter For Provider If You Are Charged a Copay
We have received a few reports of State medical plan members being charged a copay for COVID-19 testing. If this happens, here’s what you can do:

  • If the provider attempts to collect payment from you, please use this link to find a letter explaining our benefit.
  • If you have already paid a copay, contact your medical carrier for assistance on receiving a refund.

 

 

  • Using telehealth can limit your exposure to respiratory diseases like COVID-19.
  • Options for a virtual doctor visit like video chat are available with your state employee health care benefits plan.
  • Find out how to access your carrier’s telehealth services here.


Letter for Medical Provider Explaining No Cost Treatment | Link

 

 

Sick Leave and FMLA

  • In light of the situation created by the Coronavirus/COVID-19, a new law entitled "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" was enacted on April 1, 2020. In effect until December 31, 2020, it provides two types of paid leave to employees who are impacted in certain ways due to COVID-19.
  • Pertinent information and forms related to the handling of COVID-19 related human resources issues can be found on hr.az.gov/content/covid-19 and hr.az.gov/yes
  • For questions, please call your agency HR representative, or contact ADOA HR at 602-542-5482, or [email protected].

 

 

 

 

The Department of Labor has issued rules on extending deadlines for certain benefits.

 

 

 

The Employee Assistance Program

  • You may feel anxiety or stress about COVID-19, and we want to remind you of the services of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) called ComPsych.
  • You and your family members can access counseling at no cost by calling 1-877-327-2362 or visiting guidanceresources.com.
  • Enter Web ID: HN8876C to register. 

 

 

 

 

Coping & Relaxation

  • There's a full array of coping tips and wellbeing information for you and your family on our wellness.az.gov website.
     

The Employee Assistance Program - ComPsych

  • You may feel anxiety or stress about COVID-19, and we want to remind you of the services of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) called ComPsych.
  • You and your family members can access counseling at no cost by calling 1-877-327-2362 or visiting guidanceresources.com.
  • Enter company code HN8876C to register. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We're in this together. Visit arizonatogether.org to find critical assistance for you and your family during the COVID-19 outbreak as well as ways to help our communities.

Topics include:

  • Employment and financial assistance
  • Homeowner, renter and homeless support
  • Food and meals
  • Healthcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

Learn more on the FEMA website.