Employee Assistance Program offers solutions for personal and financial issues

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered by Cigna, is a free, confidential service available to employees with medical coverage* through the Board of Pensions, their families, and anyone who lives with them. Whether you’re feeling stressed about COVID-19, concerned about identity theft, or need to find child care, the EAP can connect you to resources to help you find solutions:

• Connect with licensed counselors by phone, online, or face-to-face for help with just about any issue, including relationships, parenting, stress management, and substance use.
• Get referrals for all kinds of issues that impact your life at work and at home, such as child care, home repairs, elder care, and pet care.
• Connect with a professional for financial and legal assistance with a range of issues, including debt consultation, identity theft, will preparation, and tax preparation.

Additional support for COVID-19-related stress and anxiety

Through September 30, 2020, you can get four additional sessions with a licensed clinician in Cigna’s EAP network — for a total of 10 free sessions — to help you deal with added stress and anxiety you may be feeling as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. All sessions are completely confidential, and available to anyone who lives in your home.

To access these free counseling sessions, you will need an EAP code. You can obtain a code by calling Cigna Behavioral Health at 866-640-2772 or by clicking on Visit an EAP counselor from the EAP coverage page of Cigna’s website. To take advantage of the four additional sessions, you must contact Cigna for an EAP code by September 30, 2020.

Wellness webcasts

In addition to helpful resources including articles, checklists, and videos, the EAP offers online seminars that apply to real-life concerns. You can watch live or on demand from your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Current topics include

• Managing Anxiety: Coronavirus Fears & Concerns;
• Work @ Home: Keys to Success;
• Resilience in Challenging Times, among others; and
• Less Is More: Simplifying Your Life.

To access EAP services

The EAP is available 24/7 to provide referrals and guide you to solutions:

• Call Cigna Behavioral Health at 866-640-2772 to speak with an EAP advocate; or
• log on to the Cigna website to live chat with an advocate, schedule a consultation with a clinician, and find work/life resources. (One-time registration is required; use pcusa for Employee’s Employer ID.)

*The EAP is not available to members enrolled in Triple-S, GeoBlue, or the Medicare Supplement Plan.