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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 14, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Massachusetts, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Updates and Information website, COVID-19 State of Emergency resources or MassTrac's list of bills related to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Description of Program and Relief

Optum® Emotional Support Help Line for State Employees

The toll-free emotional support help line is available to all public employees who are eligible for health insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), and their dependents. The line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This line is available at no cost and the employee does not need to be enrolled in a GIC health insurance plan to use it. All calls are confidential in accordance with applicable law.

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Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Available to public employees who are eligible for a GIC-health insurance plan, and their dependents.

List of Additional Information

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/what-you-should-know-about-gic-health-benefits-and-the-covid-19-outbreak


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