Changes coming in mental health benefits

This summer, employers will have an option to not offer mental health benefits as part of their overall health benefit package. Ask about North Idaho Health Network’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP.)

Each year, one out of every five Americans suffers from some form of emotional or mental condition.  Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and stress-related conditions, just to name a few, touch nearly every family.  And although these conditions can feel devastating, the good news is they are very treatable with professional help.

When an employee or a family member needs help, where do they turn?  An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers help to employees and family members who are in need of assistance.  EAP offers counseling services for a wide range of needs.  The employer determines how many visits are allowed per year and whether EAP is extended to family members.

It is important to assure strict confidentiality in providing for employees’ EAP needs. That is why companies contract with the North Idaho Health Network to administer the EAP. 

North Idaho Health Network assures the quality of EAP providers through a credentialing process.  It contracts with these providers to deliver EAP services to area employers. This arrangement assures confidentiality.  

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