Health Benefits and COVID-19

The GIC provides several resources to help members cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic.

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

The COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are available at doctors’ offices, pharmacies, hospitals, federally qualified health centers and other sites designated by state and local officials. The COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are covered under the GIC's pharmacy benefit at no cost to GIC members.

• You can find a nearby location where you can get vaccinated using the CDC’s interactive website.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Public Health website.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19 and the vaccine, please visit:

COVID-19 Vaccination Program | Mass.gov

COVID-19 Vaccine in Massachusetts | Mass.gov

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC

COVID-19 Testing

If you suspect you have contracted COVID-19 that you first call your medical provider or medical facility to ensure they are capable of safely receiving, assessing, testing and treating you without risking further exposure and transmission. You can also check with a physician through your telehealth benefit to determine whether you need to be tested.

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

The Mass4YOU Employee Assistance Program (powered by Optum) offers a toll-free, emotional support help line, available to all GIC-eligible public employees and their dependents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

1-866-342-6892

This support is provided through GIC’s Mass4YOU Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This help line is available at no cost.  You do not have to be enrolled in a GIC Health Insurance plan to use it. All calls are confidential in accordance with the law.

COVID-19 Related Insurance Claims

The GIC has directed all its health carriers to waive:

1. Co-pays and deductibles associated with COVID-19 testing
2. Co-pays for claims associated with COVID-19 treatment

Medical providers will enter specific codes for testing and treatment related to COVID-19, and those claims will be subject to automated processes for waiver or reimbursement. Always check with your health carrier, as there are instances in which charges may occur.