Employee Information and Updates
- 8.22.2022 County Executive Message re: COVID Quarantine Guidance Update
- 3.22.2022 Lifting of State of Emergency
- 2.18.2022 Updated Mask Requirements
- 1.4.2022 COVID-19 Testing
- 12.28.2021 COVID-19 Guidance Update
- 12.1.2021 Vaccine Survey
- 11.9.2021 Mobile Covid-19 Testing Bus - Update
- 9.29.2021 COVID Update
- 9.14.2021 Reminder - Mobile Covid-19 Testing Bus at the George Howard Campus
- 9.7.2021 Mobile Covid-19 Testing Bus
- 8.12.21 Face Coverings Requirement
- 7.30.2021 County Reopening Guidance
- 7.12.2021 Antibody Test Opportunity
- 06.22.2021 Employee Telework Program Agreement
- 100.20- Telework Policy
- Reopening Guidance 5.17.21
- Face Covering Update 5.4.21
- COVID Vaccine Update 5.3.21
- Employee Self Screening Form
- COVID-19 Vaccine Update 3.2.21
- Global Threat to Government Message 1.14.21
- COVID Vaccine Survey Reminder 1.14.21
- COVID Vaccine Survey Interest 1.4.21
- COVID Travel Restrictions 12.22.20
- Serology Testing Second Reminder 12.11.20
- Serology Testing Reminder 12.9.20
- Update on Quarantine Guidelines 12.7.20
- County Executive's Message to Employees on Exciting Opportunity 12.4.20
- Resources for Connecting With Loved Ones 11.23.20
- Family Video Chat Applications 11.23.20
- COVID Responses Update 11.19.20
- County Executive Ball COVID Telework Update 11.12.20
- County Executive Ball COVID update 11.5.20
- Howard County Not Participating in Suspension of Social Security Tax Withholding 9.3.20
- County Executive Ball Message on Employee Testing 8.11.20
- Employee Leave Carry Over Update 7.20.20
- Message from County Executive Ball to Employees on COVID 6.29.20
- Work Buddy Program
- COVID 19 Employee Update 5.14.2020
- Carry Over Leave from FY20 into FY21 4.21.2020
- COVID 19 Employee Update 4.16.2020
- Out of State Travel Restriction Extended 4.15.2020
- COVID -19 Response Pay 4.9.2020
- Extension of Reduction of Operations 4.6.2020
- Employee Face Coverings 4.6.2020
- Face Covering DIY Instructions 4.6.2020
- Message From County Executive Ball 4.2.2020
- Reduction in Government Operations 3.26.2020
- Reevaluation of Government Operations 3.23.2020
- Update for Employees 3.13.2020
- Coronavirus Security Awareness 3.11.2020
- Guidance on Out of State Travel 3.10.2020
- COVID-19 Update 3.10.2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- FFCRA Poster
- FFCRA Employee Announcement
- FFCRA Paid Sick Leave Request Form
- FFCRA Extended FMLA Request Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Tips and Information
Risk Management Resources
Printable Resources
- Understanding the Difference Between a Surgical Mask and an N95 Respirator
- Required Labeling of NIOSH-Approved N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators
- Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use at Home
- SDS eBinder Access Poster
- CDC Cloth Face Covering
- Voluntary Use of Filtering Facepiece Respirators (County Specific)
- Home and Virtual Office Ergonomics
Useful Links and Websites
Informative Videos
Health and Benefit Plan COVID 19 Resources
Mental Health Resources flyer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
The EAP provides 24/7 counseling and referral services to all employees and their family members Please click the link below for complete details on EAP benefits and services including COVID 19 resources
Aetna Open Access and PPO plans:
The Aetna plans require no cost share for COVID-19 testing or treatment. COVID-19 testing either in-network or out of network will be covered at 100%. In addition, the health care provider visit, urgent care visit, or emergency room visit that resulted in the request for the test will be covered at 100% as well. Please click the links below for more details on Aetna COVID 19 benefits and information.
Aetna What You Need To Know About COVID-19
CVS Health COVID-19 Resource Center
Aetna Resources For Living Hub
Aetna Teledoc telemedicine:
Telemedicine and virtual care services give patients access to health care providers without having to leave home and, therefore, limit close contact with people who are sick. In response to COVID-19, any covered telemedicine visit copays are waived until June 4, 2020.
Please click this link for details.
Kaiser HMO:
For all Kaiser Permanente plans, cost sharing (deductibles, copayments and coinsurance) will be reduced to zero dollars ($0.00) for medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19 including the visit, associated lab testing, and radiology services in a plan hospital, emergency or urgent care setting, or medical office. This cost sharing reduction will apply to all Kaiser Permanente and other plan (participating) providers. If a member is diagnosed with COVID-19, all treatment including but not limited to hospital, transportation and pharmacy services will be covered in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the coverage document for the member’s health plan.
Please click the link below for additional information
Kaiser Coronavirus Information
Kaiser COVID Surge Preparations
Kaiser Consolidation of Services
In addition Kaiser has implemented the following in response to the COVID 19 virus: Drive-up testing at 6 locations; Telehealth; Postponement of elective surgeries and procedures; Increased member communications including this video series link Coronavirus and COVID-19 informational video series
Delta Dental:
Delta Dental has provided information on the link below for members and patients.
Delta Dental Members and Patient Information
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
The CARES Act now allows for over-the-counter medications to be reimbursed through your FSA without a prescription. You can contact Flexible Benefit Administrators for more information about this change here