General 新型冠状病毒肺炎信息 for Employees

新型冠状病毒肺炎信息 和 Protocols

Please note that 新型冠状病毒肺炎 protocols are subject to change based on caseloads, 研究, 当前数据, 和 government 的指导方针 和 recommendations. 澳门葡京博彩软件 will continue to examine 和 adjust protocols based on evolving information.

室内屏蔽

  • Masking is optional 和 welcomed everyw在这里 on campus.
  • Please be supportive of those who choose to wear a mask.
  • 每 疾病预防控制中心的建议, employees who are experiencing 新型冠状病毒肺炎 症状 or who have tested positive should mask for 10 days following the onset of 症状.
  • 每 疾病预防控制中心的建议, employees identified as a close contact after being exposed to 新型冠状病毒肺炎 should mask for 10 days following the date of exposure.
  • Masks are available from department supervisor.

测试

  • Asymptomatic testing is no longer offered on campus.
  • Employees are encouraged to work with their health care providers to address their diagnostic needs.For questions related to 新型冠状病毒肺炎 coverage please contact BCBS (800-782-3675) 和/or OptumRX (888-374-8127).
  • Employees seeking PCR testing can find a local 新型冠状病毒肺炎 PCR test 在这里.

Recommendations to slow the spread of 新型冠状病毒肺炎

What to do if you test positive for 新型冠状病毒肺炎

  • Employees should let their manager know that they are sick, just as with any other illness.
  • Follow CDC isolation recommendations.
  • Enter accrued time (sick, personal, vacation) as normal to cover absence(s).
  • 电子邮件 hrbenefits@carboncool.net if additional assistance is needed.

What to do if you’re a close contact or exposed to 新型冠状病毒肺炎

  • Wear a mask for 10 days following an exposure.
  • Employees are able to attend work 和 activities as long as they are free from 症状 和 wearing a mask.
  • Self-monitor for 新型冠状病毒肺炎 related 症状.
  • If you develop 症状, begin isolating immediately 和 take a test.
  • 每 疾病预防控制中心的建议, take a rapid test on day 5 after an exposure, or sooner if you develop 症状.

常见问题

操作

Do I need to report a positive case to 人力资源?
Positive cases should be reported to your supervisor. Employee health memos are no longer being created.

If I test positive for COVID, what time should I use in Workday?
员工应该请病假. If sick time is exhausted, personal 和 vacation time would then be used.

If I test positive, do I still need to notify testing和tracing@carboncool.net?
Employees no longer need to notify the testing 和 tracing email address.

If I test positive but feel okay, can I still come to work?
Employees testing positive for COVID are expected to follow CDC 的指导方针 for isolation 和 returning to work.

招聘

Do you still require proof of vaccination for employment?
Proof of vaccination for employment is no longer required.

Do you still require a covid test prior to my first day of employment?
Negative test prior to an employee's first day is no longer required.

Do you require proof of vaccination for an on-campus interview?
Visitors to campus are no longer required to show proof of vaccination.

好处

Are tests, vaccinations 和 treatments for COVID still covered by my Smith medical insurance?
5月12日生效, 2023, in alignment with the end of the Public 健康 Emergency, coverage for 新型冠状病毒肺炎 testing 和 related services will be modified. 即:

  • The plan will no longer cover over-the-counter 新型冠状病毒肺炎 tests. 新型冠状病毒肺炎 testing by a provider 和 related services (including medications) will remain covered, 然而, cost share will be determined by plan design (e.g., deductible 和 co-insurance applies).
  • Coverage for out-of-network vaccines will be based on plan design. 新型冠状病毒肺炎 vaccines will continue to be covered at no cost to members when administered by in-network clinicians 和 pharmacies.
  • Please contact the respective benefit administrator, Blue Cross Blue Shield (medical coverage) 和/or OptumRx (pharmacy coverage), 有问题的.  Contact information is available on the Smith 网站的好处.

Can I still use Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or 健康 Savings Account (HSA) funds to purchase at-home tests?
Yes, you can follow st和ard FSA 和 HSA reimbursement practices to purchase at-home COVID test kits.

Who do I contact if I have a COVID testing or vaccination question?
Please contact the respective benefit administrator, Blue Cross Blue Shield (medical coverage) 和/or OptumRx (pharmacy coverage), 有问题的. Contact information is available on the Smith 网站的好处.

How will I get paid if I’m out of work with COVID?
Employees should use accrued time to cover any absences, including COVID related absences.