ASHEVILLE, NC —Vaya Health is partnering with GED Testing Service’s GEDWorks program to offer Vaya Total Care members the opportunity to earn a GED credential at no cost. Vaya began offering the GEDWorks benefit to members on July 1. The GED credential, a high school equivalency diploma or certificate for individuals who did not complete high school, is earned by taking and passing four GED test subjects.
Starting this month, Vaya Total Care members will have access to a comprehensive suite of resources to help them earn a GED credential. Resources include a bilingual personal advisor, online GED study materials in English and Spanish, practice tests, one-on-one tutoring, and free GED tests.
Eligible Vaya Total Care members can start the GEDWorks program process on the GEDWorks website.
“We are thrilled to offer members the opportunity to earn their GED credentials through the GEDWorks program. This initiative reflects our commitment to enhancing members’ well-being by providing them with valuable educational resources and support,” said Tracy Hayes, Area Director and Chief Executive Officer at Vaya. “By helping members achieve their educational goals, we are investing in their futures and empowering them to pursue new career opportunities and personal growth.”
Personal advisors are a cornerstone of the GEDWorks program. They serve as coaches and motivators, helping students stay accountable and on track to earn their GED credentials. In addition, the program offers students access to a bilingual (Spanish) advisors, practice tests, and online study tools, helping them build a brighter future.
“The success of this partnership with Vaya Health is an example of the positive impact a health plan can have by investing in its members through education and increased opportunities,” said Vicki Greene, President of GED Testing Service and SVP of Americas Pearson’s Workforce Skills Division. “We are proud of each of the Vaya Health members, future GED learners, who have taken this important step in improving their lives while inspiring others throughout their journeys.”
Vaya Total Care is the plan name for Medicaid-funded beneficiaries in NC Medicaid’s Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Tailored Plan offered in the 32 counties Vaya serves.
For more information on Vaya Health, visit vayahealth.com.
For more information about GED Testing Service and the GEDWorks program, visit https://www.ged.com/gedworks/
