smoking

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. 

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. 

Apr 30, 2009

Health Insurance Changes

NC State employees will see changes in health insurance benefits and rates for 2009-10 and 2010-11.