Returning to “Normal” – Discontinuation of COVID pay
As communicated last month, public health agencies are adjusting their strategies for managing COVID over the long term. One of the more significant adjustments was the CDC changing its policy on masking in healthcare settings. As you are aware, BHG aligned with the CDC and is no longer requiring masking unless certain conditions are present. Another adjustment made by BHG in response to recent CDC recommendations was decreasing the number of days a team member must be off work upon testing positive for COVID.
As we begin to return to a “normal”, pre-COVID lifestyle, we will continue to evolve our policies. One additional change in policy is effective November 1, we will discontinue providing COVID pay for instances where a team member tests positive. Like other illnesses, team members can use accrued Paid Time Off to cover any missed workdays. BHG will comply with any state and local requirements related to COVID pay.
The COVID pandemic was unprecedented and challenging for all of us. It is encouraging that we are returning to some level of normalcy. We will continue to review our policies to ensure that they reflect the current setting.
