Employee Assistance Program

Emotional Health Support

Get referrals to dedicated, licensed counselors. You will have access to 3 counseling sessions per issue, per year, with counselor in your area. Connect by phone, in virtual session or face-to-face for support on a range of topics such as:

• Mental Health
• Relationships
• Parenting
• Management of anxiety, depression, and stress
• Substance Use

To schedule an appointment online for face-to-face or video session login to your mycigna.com account and search for an in-network counselor. You will want to make sure you get your EAP code. You’ll need this code to give to your network provider.

Home Life Support

EAP is able to help with issues that impact your work-life balance including:

• Senior Care
• Back to school resources
• Home Repairs
• Moving
• Pet Care

Child Care and Parenting Support

Whether you’re a parent now or have hopes of being one someday, you have access to confidential resources, information and referrals for every age and stage. Receive advice and support regarding these and other topics:

• Adoption
• Pregnancy and infertility
• Special needs
• Nursing your infant
• Child care, back-up care, and sick child care
• Resources for all education and developmental stages

Financial Support

Whether you need help with budgeting strategies, home refinancing, Medicare, or if you should buy vs. lease a car, EAP can connect you with professional assistance. You will receive a no-cost 30-minute consultation by phone with a qualified specialist. for issues like:

• Student Loan Repayment
• How to establish credit
• Understanding annuities and bonds
• Social Security benefits

Legal Support

For support with legal issues, you can receive a referral to a licensed network attorney for a free 30-minute consultation, over the phone or face-to-face. You can also take advantage of:

• 25% discount on most legal services
• Legal support is extended to other members of your household

Identity Theft Support

If you’ve become victim of identity theft, EAP can help listen and connect you with experts and information you need. You will receive a 60-minute consultation with a fraud resolution specialist to who can help you with:

• Who to notify and how
• Forms or letters to help you report and itemize fraudulent activity
• Obtaining and monitoring your credit report every four months
• Taking future preventive actions

Job and Career Support

Connect with EAP for resources and referrals in areas including:

• Work-related stress
• Time Management
• Professional Development

Phone Number: 1-877-622-4327

Calling the number listed above is the fastest way to speak with an advocate from EAP.

Web Address to create your online account: mycigna.com

By creating your online account you can chat with an EAP representative about providers, available resources, and schedule a call for emotional health, family, job, and career support. You will also have access to articles, videos

Employer ID:  macalester (needed for initial registration)

EAP webcasts are one hour in length including a Q&A at the close of each session. Registration information, live seminars, and on-demand replays can be accessed directly on their seminar portal:www.cigna.com/EAPwebcasts

Employees also have access to Wellness Webcasts through Cigna. Review the 2024 EAP Wellness Webcast Calendar to see the wide array of topics they plan to cover in the upcoming year.

November 2024

November 6th, 2024 – Emotional Fitness: Dealing with Difficult Emotions

November 20th, 2024 – Caregiving 101

 

• Macalester’s EAP Overview Flyer
• EAP Brochure
• Financial Services Support Flyer
• Legal and Identity Theft Support Flyer
• Child Care and Parenting Support Flyer
• Pet Care Support Flyer
• Talkspace