IU Eldercare Plan
On this page: Introduction | Plan Description | Eligibility | Plan Contributions | Confidentiality
Introduction
The Indiana University Eldercare Plan can assist employees who are in a caregiver role for an aging parent or other loved one.
Taking care of parents is an increasingly stressful responsibility that not only affects our faculty and staff personally but also costs the University in absenteeism and increased healthcare expenses due to the stress it places on employees. As more employees balance work demands with raising a family and taking care of their aging parents, many of whom live thousands of miles away, this benefit will help faculty and staff, while also containing healthcare cost increases and other university expenses.
Plan Description
Through an agreement with My Health Care Manager, LLC, employees with senior caregiving responsibilities can privately discuss their concerns by telephone with a Health Care Manager – an experienced nurse – and receive personalized assistance. Information discussed is private between the employee and My Health Care Manager and will not be disclosed to Indiana University.
- Level 1: Employees will receive a complimentary Fact Finding Consultation. In this telephonic consultation, employees will be able to present and discuss personal caregiving situations with a Health Care Manager.
- Level 2: After the consultation, the Health Care Manager will develop a report that summarizes the caregiving issues and provides recommendations for addressing them.
- Level 3: Additional Eldercare services are available for IU employees at negotiated special group rates. Visit www.myhealthcaremanager.com/IU to learn more.
Some examples of questions and concerns for which an individual may seek Eldercare services are:
- What steps can be taken to improve safety and health management?
- Can we extend the time a family member lives independently in her home?
- How can we know if a family member is following medical advice and taking prescribed medicines?
- How can we remotely monitor a family member’s care?
- How can a caregiver support plan be developed?
- What are the alternatives to staying in the home and what are the costs?
- What resources are available for transportation to doctors’ appointments?
To learn more about the Eldercare benefit, click on www.myhealthcaremanager.com/IU or call My Health Care Manager at 1-800-970-7131.
Eligibility
All full-time Academic and Staff employees of Indiana University are eligible to use the services of the IU Eldercare Plan.
Plan Contributions
There is no cost to employees for use of Levels 1 and 2 services. Services obtained at Level 3 are charged at a reduced, negotiated rate and paid by the employee.
Confidentiality
All contacts with the IU Eldercare Plan are confidential. Names of individuals using the services are not available to Indiana University.
Benefit plan information on these web pages is in a summary format and is not intended to replace actual plan documents. Indiana University reserves the right to amend or terminate all or any part of any benefit plan.
