FAQs for Employees

No, the university does not require the COVID-19 vaccination primary series and a booster for the campus community any longer.

Any employee who needs a face covering on campus may go to Facilities Management and one will be provided. USD provides KN95 face coverings, as recommended by CDC guidelines.

COVID tests are available at the USD bookstore. Employees can find information about receiving a COVID test by visiting the County COVID-19 Testing website. They can also work with their primary care provider to address testing needs.

When a positive COVID-19 case is reported from an employee to Human Resources, instructions and guidance will be provided to the individual. Individuals who test positive are responsible to notify their close contacts. In addition, if the positive individual reports close contacts that are employees, Human Resources will send a notice to these employees.

Per the State of California, COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave expired on December 31, 2022.

If you are unable to work due to illness or other medical conditions, including COVID-19, you may use sick accruals as appropriate. Vacation accruals are available when sick accruals are depleted.

As always, if your illness lasts more than five (5) days, please contact the Benefits team in Human Resources (LOA@sandiego.edu) for information on filing for a medical leave of absence.

Kaiser

Visit kp.org for the latest updates and health and safety information. Kaiser is also offering many of its services via telehealth so you can connect with a provider from the comfort of your home.

Kaiser is also providing its members with access to two evidence-based self-care apps at no cost:

• Calm: Use meditation and mindfulness to help lower stress, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality.
• myStrength: Use personalized interactive programs to help improve awareness, change behaviors, lower stress, reduce anxiety, manage depression and insomnia, and more.

Cigna

Visit cigna.com for the latest updates and resources.

You can also call Cigna's 24-hour toll-free helpline at 1-866-912-1687 to speak with someone directly. You do not need to be enrolled in Cigna's medical coverage to use the toll-free helpline. This resource is open to anyone who has questions or needs support or guidance during this time.

SIMNSA

Visit https://simnsaprevencion.com/ for updates and information.
Visite https://simnsaprevencion.com/ para obtener actualizaciones e información.

SIMNSA is now offering telehealth services for its members.

Health Advocate

Get support with benefits questions, claims assistance, or help finding resources in the community. Call 866-695-8622 or email answers@healthadvocate.com. Health Advocate is available to USD employees and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, parents-in-law, and dependent children) even if they aren't covered on your medical plan!

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit that is designed to help employees and their families handle personal problems. This program provides confidential problem assessment, and in many cases, referral for a specific course of treatment.

To access the program directly, employees or their immediate family members may call the EAP at 1-877-622-4327 (select "2" at the prompt) and indicate that they are covered by the University of San Diego. You may also visit their online website.

Website: mycigna.com
Login ID: USD

Staying active while sheltering-at-home can be difficult, but we've got some ideas for how it can be done! Check them out below:

• USD Campus Recreation: Remote At-Home Recreation & Fitness Options
• Action for Healthy Kids

• Mindful.org offers mindfulness meditation practices and research.