state health plan

May 4, 2011

Annual Enrollment Requires Action

Don't miss annual enrollment beginning May 9. For the first time, members must attest that they (and their dependents) have a body mass index under 40 or join an approved weight program. Use our handy BMI calculator. 

Apr 21, 2011

Latest on Health Plan Changes

In an update posted April 20, the Benefits Office said it might have to move quickly to initiate open enrollment if the Senate and Gov. Perdue do not resolve their differences and come to agreement on proposed changes to the State Health Plan (SHP). 

Apr 19, 2011

Health Plan Issues Unresolved

The Benefits Office is tracking proposed changes to the State Health Plan. 

Apr 14, 2011

Health Plan Changes Vetoed

Gov. Perdue vetoed a bill that would have increased premiums, co-pays and out-of-pocket maximums for members of the State Health Plan. 

Sep 15, 2010

Flu Shots Available on Campus

Eight free flu shot clinics for State Health Plan and Blue Cross/Blue Shield members will be offered on campus from Wednesday, Sept. 29, through Tuesday, Nov. 9. 

Aug 10, 2010

How to Keep Your Family Covered

To maintain insurance for dependents (spouse and children), you'll have to submit legal documents verifying that they're eligible for coverage. If you miss the Oct. 15 deadline, insurance for your dependents will be canceled retroactively to July 1, and you’ll be responsible for repaying any claims since that date. 

May 26, 2010

Insurance for College-Age Children

The State Health Plan has some advice for parents who’ve been insuring college-age sons and daughters: Keep those newly minted graduates on your insurance a little longer. 

Apr 8, 2010

Benefits Blitz

Benefits specialists are wrapping up a final blitz, contacting employees who have not visited the online portal to fill out a tobacco attestation – a new requirement this year. 

Mar 4, 2010

Breaking the Habit

Changes to the State Health Plan have given employees like Blake Kannarr new reasons to break the smoking habit. 

Jan 21, 2010

Healthy New Year

Boost your chances of keeping your New Year's resolutions by taking advantage of expert advice and nutrition information tailored for NC State employees. 

Oct 29, 2009

New Fitness Program

NC State employees are showing what can be done, on their own, to improve their health and fitness. 

Oct 22, 2009

More Response to SHP Changes

More letters from Bulletin readers on the upcoming changes to the State Health Plan. 

Oct 15, 2009

Response to SHP Changes

In our Oct. 8 issue, we ran an article on changes to the State Health Plan that may reduce coverage for people who smoke or have a high body mass index. Readers responded with questions and comments about the new regulations and their personal experiences with the health plan. Here’s a sample of the letters… 

Oct 8, 2009

Smoke and Mirrors

The Bulletin takes an in-depth look at the changes to the State Health Plan that could result in reduced coverage for some employees. 

Aug 20, 2009

Rx for Savings

Looking to save money on your regular prescriptions? Order generic prescription drugs by mail through the State Health Plan.