About
Pages in this Section
SchoolCare was founded in 1995 as the New Hampshire School Health Care Coalition by bringing together associations representing public entity management and labor groups in the state. The Coalition was formed in response to issues of providing employee health care, including quality, choice, cost control and service that public entities were facing. Today, over twenty-five years later, SchoolCare is still a well-regarded resource for public entities facing these same issues.
Read more »
Medical
Pages in this Section
SchoolCare has partnered with Cigna for many years to deliver comprehensive health care service and claims administration. Our health plans put you in control. We give you the tools to be an informed consumer and find the care options that work best for you.
Read more »
Dental
Pages in this Section
SchoolCare has partnered with Cigna to bring you quality dental plans at affordable rates. SchoolCare's dental plans match your existing plan summary of benefits, so there's no compromising on coverage in the name of price. There are six standard coverage plans to choose from, offering a variety of costs and coverage options.
Read more »
Wellness
Pages in this Section
Good For You! is SchoolCare and your employers' commitment to your health and wellness. SchoolCare has collaborated with Cigna to offer best practice, evidence-based, achievable, and fun wellness programs.
Read more »
Ancillary Benefits
Pages in this Section
As your trusted expert in high quality, cost effective health benefits, SchoolCare knows that life can be uncertain. Ancillary benefits are now available to Members to provide savings, top rated coverage and the kind of high-quality service Members are used to.
Read more »
EAP
Pages in this Section
As your dedicated provider for health and well-being, SchoolCare recognizes that managing work and life can be difficult. Everyone experiences change and challenges from time to time that can lead to added stress. A large part of managing these life stressors is getting the support you need. SchoolCare has partnered with Cigna to offer the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a resource to help you live a well-balanced life.
Read more »
Resources
Pages in this Section
SchoolCare offers many value added resources and benefits for its Member Groups. Here you will find more information on those resources as well as helpful webinars, training and dates to remember. Also included in this section are plan documents and enrollment packets for Member Group use.
Employers
Contact
The Pulse of SchoolCare, June 2022
Prevention for the Whole Body: Don’t Forget the Dentist!
Published June 2, 2022
If you have dental coverage through your employer and you haven’t been for a visit yet this year, you may still have time to get on your dentist’s schedule before the plan year ends. However, even if you can’t, your dental coverage through SchoolCare/Cigna offers at least one preventive dental exam and at least two cleanings each year, so your benefit will reset on July 1st. Making an appointment now can help you kick off the plan year to a healthy start.
Routine Care for Prevention
There are numerous benefits to seeing your dentist for routine exams and cleanings, including early detection of cavities, gum disease and oral cancers and treatment of bad breath, among others. Did you know your dental health can impact your physical health and, conversely, your physical health also can impact your dental health?
In addition to regular trips to the dentist, daily dental hygiene is important. Brush up on these tips from Cigna.
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. It is recommended to brush your teeth for two minutes each time.
- Brush gently. The tips of the bristles do the cleaning. Don’t squash them.
- Change the position of the brush frequently. Move slowly across all the surfaces of every tooth.
- Floss daily to remove plaque from between your teeth and under your gum line, where your toothbrush may not reach. That’s where gum disease often begins.
Additional Benefits for Dental Care.
All SchoolCare/Cigna subscribers can self-report one annual cleaning or exam as part of the Good For You! Well-Being Program. Even if you don’t have dental care through SchoolCare, if you visit the dentist for a preventive appointment, you can earn $25 per year.
Further, SchoolCare/Cigna participants with dental coverage also have access to the Oral Health Integration Program, which offers additional cleanings and services for people with certain medical conditions. Read more here.
Looking for a Dental Provider?
You can locate in-network adult and pediatric dentists by logging into your myCigna.com account and clicking on the Find Care & Costs menu. To learn more about your dental plan coverage, choose dental from the dropdown “Coverage” menu.
© 2024 SchoolCare - Health Benefit Plans of the NH School Health Care Coalition
SchoolCare partners with Cigna to offer high-quality medical, prescription drug and dental coverage to school districts, towns and other public entities at affordable rates. Together with Cigna, SchoolCare also offers the Good For You! Well-Being program to help participants engage in and achieve a healthy lifestyle.
