Understanding the EPC
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The Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council is a collaborative organization that consists of over 100 school districts. These services purchased through EPC help with everyday functions within your school districts and help you and your family with critical healthcare needs. Watch now to learn more about the EPC.
Get the Most out of Your Benefits
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Do you find navigating your healthcare benefits complex and confusing? Now you have more options to support you in whichever way works best for you.
Updated CDC Covid Guidelines
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Per the new CDC staff members do not need to quarantine for 5 days if they test positive for Covid. You may return to work when you are fever-free for 24 hours without medication. Please see the attached Public Health guidelines.
Master Your Heart Health
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Master your heart health with Hello Heart. Employees and adult dependents covered by your medical plan who have blood pressure readings of 130/80 mmHg or above or take blood pressure medication are eligible to enroll for free.