New Employee Resources | NC State Health Plan

Welcome Aboard!

As a new employee, we’re here to help you navigate through your State Health Plan options. This page includes resources to help you understand your plan options and how to enroll in benefits.

New Employee Enrollment Guide

This guide contains everything you need to know regarding your State Health Plan options. See inside for an introduction to the Plan and important information about benefits, plan comparisons and how to enroll.

New Employee Benefits Overview Video

About Us

The mission of the State Health Plan is to improve the health and health care of North Carolina teachers, state employees, retirees, and their dependents. Click to learn more!

New Employee Presentation

This narrated presentation will walk you through your State Health Plan options. This great tool makes it easy for you! Just sit back and listen!

Step-by-Step Enrollment Instructions

eBenefits is the enrollment system in which you will enroll in your health benefits. Once your Health Benefits Representative has created a personal record for you in the system, you are ready to enroll!

Plan Options for Active Employees

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Employee Benefits

As an active employee, you have two health plan options, the Base PPO Plan (70/30) and Enhanced PPO Plan (80/20). Find an overview of these plan benefits and additional resources in the Employee Benefits section.

Plan Options for Non-Permanent Employees

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

The North Carolina General Assembly approved legislation to create a new health benefit to comply with the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). The High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) benefit option is available only to employees eligible for coverage under G.S. §135 48.40(e). Please check with your HR department to confirm your eligibility.

Notices for Employers

Generally, employers are required to provide these notices to their employees on an annual basis prior to the start of the plan year or within specified times after their initial hire date. These notices may be sent to employees along with new hire health plan enrollment packets and/or along with annual Open Enrollment materials. If you have questions about these notice requirements, please consult with your agency’s in-house legal counsel.

COBRA Continuation Coverage General Notice Instructions

Premium Assistance Under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage
(For Groups that Offer a Health Plan to Some or All Employees)

New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage
(For Groups that Do NOT Offer a Health Plan)