Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) – Spring 2020

TAP applications for SPRING Semester 2020 are due November 15th. – Follow this link to download and complete the NEW TAP Application Send through: E-mail: TAP@highlands.edu OR Interoffice original copy to: Damaris Mendoza – HR dept. – Floyd Location Please note: Employee ID number is your OneUSG number not your BANNER ID. You can locate your Employee ID number […]

Open Enrollment Ends Today!

Open enrollment for active employees will be held October 28 – November 8, 2019. Enrollment in benefits for the 2020 plan year will take place in the OneUSG Connect – Benefits system. Action Needed! It is an active enrollment and will require certifications. Employees who do not certify will be defaulted pay the surcharge(s).  

Prescription Drug Coinsurance Changes Effective January 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, enrollees in the Comprehensive Care and BlueChoice HMO plans* will pay coinsurance for preferred brand-name drugs. Previously, these were paid with a $40 copay. The nonpreferred brand prescription drug coinsurance is increasing from 20% to 35%. Remember, It is an active enrollment and will require certifications. Open Enrollment ends Friday, November 8, […]

Pecan Pickup Days

Pecans will be ready to be picked up in the Library on the Floyd Campus Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 14 from 9:00-3:00. Please be sure to come during these hours if you ordered pecans.  We usually have a few extras if you forgot to order.  I have to buy by the case. Brenda […]

Pet Insurance Available to USG Employees

New for 2020, the USG will offer voluntary pet insurance through Nationwide Insurance, My Pet Protection plan. This plan provides up to $7,500 annually in insurance coverage to help defray the cost of veterinary and hospital care. Enroll during open enrollment or anytime in 2020 online through oneusgconnect-benefts@usg.edu. Avion and exotic pet coverage offered by […]

Prescription Drug Coinsurance Changes Effective January 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, enrollees in the Comprehensive Care and BlueChoice HMO plans* will pay coinsurance for preferred brand-name drugs. Previously, these were paid with a $40 copay. The nonpreferred brand prescription drug coinsurance is increasing from 20% to 35%. Remember, It is an active enrollment and will require certifications. Open Enrollment ends Friday, November 8, 2019.

Academic Affairs Restructure

Over the coming months, Academic Affairs will begin preparing for a significant structural reorganization that will be effective July 1, 2020. We will grow from Divisions into Schools. Throughout GHC’s history, our Divisions have evolved based on the needs of the College and resources available at the time of those needs. For example, Business was […]