On Nov. 27, employees on the EB medical plan, and their dependents over two years old, began taking advantage of the new Electric Boat Family Wellness Center located in the same building as the EB Family Pharmacy at 32 Chicago Avenue, Groton.
The center, with 13 exam rooms, a physical therapy room and a laboratory, offers a broad range of primary and acute-care services six days a week. The services will cost employees significantly less than they would pay for health care in the local community.
For example, there is a $45 flat-fee to be seen for acute ailments such as the flu, strep throat, ear infections and minor stitches (see chart for details). In comparison, medical providers in our local community will charge more than twice that amount for those office visits. The difference is even greater for physical therapy – employees will pay $25 per session; in the community, the average charge is $75 or more. Preventive and wellness care services, such as annual and well-woman physicals, are free.
Like any physician’s office, employees’ medical records at the center are protected under national HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy protections. To be clear—EB will not have access to employees’ medical records.
The center is a hub location for a variety of other EB health programs including the Pharmacy, Ascent Hearing Services, the Dimensions diabetes program, United Health Care Wellness Coaches and the VSP optical center (targeted to open in 2019).
You can make an appointment by phone or online (“Scheduling” section in chart). Same-day appointments will also be available.
