Employee Assistance Program

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Whether you are facing a stressful personal situation, or perhaps dealing with a more serious concern such as depression or substance abuse, your Employee Assistance Program is here to help you.

As a State of California employee, you and your eligible dependents have access to statewide EAP. This program is provided by the State of California as part of the State's commitment to promoting employee health and well-being. Offered at no charge to you, the EAP provides a valuable resource for support and information during difficult times, as well as consultation on day-to-day concerns.

The EAP is provided by Managed Health Network (MHN). With counselors available throughout the State, MHN is here to provide you with the assistance you need.

YOUR EAP SERVICES

Services Covered

Counselors at MHN are experts in providing support, understanding and guidance for a broad range of situations, including:

Alcohol abuse
Drug abuse
Marital and family issues
Emotional, personal, and stress concerns
Legal matters
Financial and credit problems
Dependent care

Services Not Covered

Impatient or outpatient treatment for any medically treated illness
Prescription drugs
Treatment or services for mental retardation or autism
Counseling services beyond the number of sessions covered under EAP
Services by counselors who are not MHN counselors
Counseling required by law or a court, or paid for by Workers Compensation
Formal psychological evaluations and fitness-for-duty opinions

ABOUT YOUR COVERAGE

You, your lawful spouse, and your unmarried, dependent children are eligible to receive assistance and counseling services through MHN for as long as you are employed by the State of California. Children are defined as natural, adopted or step-children who are age 23 or under. Also eligible are children of any age who are incapable of self-sustaining employment due to a mental or physical disability. Dependent children in the military are not eligible.

Your coverage cannot be canceled, nor can you be denied renewed coverage because of your health status or your use of the EAP. If you think you have been denied coverage for one of these reasons, you may request a review by the California Commissioner of Corporations and/or call MHN at 1-866-EAP-4SOC (1-866-327-4762).

TDD callers, please dial (800) 327-0801, or visit the website at http://eap4soc.mhn.com, and register with the access code "soc."

You will not be eligible for the EAP if any one of the following events occur:

Your employment with the State of California ends (Two exceptions. Check with your EAP Coordinator)
Services are used in a fraudulent or deceptive manner

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Managed Health Network, Inc.:	Nationwide - 1-866-EAP-4SOC (1-866-327-4762) TDD 1-800-327-0801 http://eap4soc.mhn.com Access Code: "soc"

DWR's EAP Coordinator	Karina Kugel 1416 9th Street, Rm. 320 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-653-8806 E-mail kugel@water.ca.gov TDD 916-653-6934

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