A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
On Wednesday, June 24th the chat interface that is found in your ACU Gmail interface will be transitioned to the new Google Chat. This change will expand the functionality of the Gmail chat interface to match the features found at chat.google.com. For details on this transition, you can visit this Google Support article. For details on using Chat at ACU for team collaboration, see our Knowledge Base article.
Summer Sports Camps are back for July and August! Please go to ACUSPORTS.COM, select CAMPS, then choose the sport you are interested in to see camp dates. Below are the discount codes for employees of ACU.
Prior to entering campus, all employees must reference this daily Health Screening Form. If fever or any other symptom is present STAY HOME. If an employee is on campus and they appear sick, please send them home immediately. Employees should also be following the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Employees should report suspected or diagnosed COVID-19 illness by completing the COVID-19 Notification Form.
As part of our wellness program for 2020, employees are encouraged to receive a biometric screening. Completing this screening, along with an annual wellness exam, will fulfill your requirements to receive the full wellness discount on your 2021 premiums. If your spouse is on ACU’s medical plan, completing both of these steps will also get them the full discount.
We are very excited to announce a new online tool to help you make more informed choices about your healthcare providers. ELAP Services now offers online access to Guide Services – a comprehensive resource with data on more than 200k providers across the nation.
Guide Services can help you find the right healthcare provider for your needs. You can find information to help you compare doctors and facilities based on a variety of factors. It provides real-time data on:
Provider locations
Estimated costs for healthcare
Hospital quality scores
Provider’s acceptance of your plan’s payment
To access Guide Services online, log in to the GPA portal and click on the ELAP Pulse tab.
Need a little more help in finding the right provider that works well with your plan? All the information you need to help you make better decisions is just one phone call away. Call 800-827-7223 to connect with the dedicated team at GPA. (This number is also listed on your insurance ID card.) GPA will use the Guide Services platform to answer your questions and are there to make you feel more confident and educated on your healthcare choices.
For more information review this document, Guide Services.
The Cashier desk in the Finance office will continue to be open only one day per week this summer – Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If these operating hours should change, a notice will be posted in the HR newsletter. Have a great summer!
Call 325-674-2625 to schedule your annual wellness exam appointment at the ACU Medical Clinic. Our summer hours are M-Th 9-1 and we are seeing patients by appointment only.
To receive wellness credit for 2021, ACU insured employees and their spouse should have a wellness exam by September 30, 2020. Wellness exams and any associated lab work are at no cost to you if covered by our insurance.
