Group Health Insurance and Wellness
our services
Superior health and wellness benefits

Financial Well-Being Webinar
Topics include:
- How to budget
- Understanding your credit
- Keys to home ownership
...and much more!
With the Senate’s approval of the GESC’s board’s proposed Health Insurance Contract, new health insurance premiums and supplemental life insurance rates will go into effect on October 1, 2021, with the Government absorbing the corresponding medical and dental increases. Active Government employees and retirees are still responsible for increases in life insurance rates, which will also go into effect on October 1. Please click below for the approved rates for:
Semi-Monthly Payroll Deductions for Medical and Dental
Please contact the Group Health Insurance Unit at 774-8588 or 718-8588 with any questions.
Disaster Preparedness Webinar
Hosted by VIDOP's Wellness Team and the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, and the GESC Health Insurance Board of Directors.
VIDOP's complimentary Disaster Preparedness Webinar and Scavenger Hunt offered active Government employees and Cigna retirees the chance learn first-hand the most effective disaster preparedness strategies from VITEMA's response experts, along with tips and best practices. A stress and coping workshop with Assistant Health Commissioner Dr. Nicole Syms also underscored the importance of self-care and making sure to deal with trauma head-on.
Click here for Dr. Sym's presentation
Click Here for an update from our GVI Wellness Team
Please contact the Group Health Insurance Unit at 774-8588 or 718-8588 with any questions.
Additional Information
The office electronically collaborates client-related information with the insurance provider in the following areas:
- Maintenance of Enrollment Roster
- Beneficiary Changes
- Increases & Decreases of Coverage
- Student Verification
- Addition & Removal of Dependents
- Payment of Death Benefits
- Receipt of Self-Contribution Payments
- Distribution of Informational Booklets
- Employee Orientation to the Plan
- Employee Benefit Education
Retirees
The Government of the US Virgin Islands provides superior health benefits to our retirees. Retirees under 65 years of age are covered by CIGNA Healthcare and retirees over 65 years of age are covered by United Healthcare.
Documents and Forms
Blank Physician Form
Blank Family Questionnaire
Health & Life Insurance Benefits Enrollment and/or Change Form
Out of Network Vision Services Claim Form
Request for Address Change
Medical History Statement (To provide evidence of insurability or proof of good health)
Our Team
Need to make benefits changes?
Valerie Daley
Chief, Group Health Insurance
340-774-8588 ext. 5144
valerie.daley@dop.vi.gov
Ladee Shanna Martin
Wellness Program Coordinator340-774-8588 ext. 5252
ladeeshanna.martin@dop.vi.gov
Elyssa Henderson
GHI Accounting Officer340-774-8588 ext. 5148
elyssa.henderson@dop.vi.gov
Sparkle Estrill
Administrative Client Service Assistant
340-774-8588 ext. 5137
sparkle.estrill@dop.vi.gov
Ahzullah Nibbs
Senior Insurance Officer
340-774-8588 ext. 5136
ahzullah.nibbs@dop.vi.gov
Marie Vanterpool
Insurance Officer
340-774-8588 ext. 5138
marie.vanterpool@dop.vi.gov
Denise Parker
Insurance Officer340-774-8588 ext. 5123
denise.parker@dop.vi.gov
Nakisha Young
Insurance Officer340-718-8588 ext. 4040
nakisha.young@dop.vi.gov
Kristal Francis
Insurance Officer340-718-8588 ext. 4027
kristal.francis@dop.vi.gov