Ethical Responsibilities

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) employees must conduct Company business ethically, with integrity, and according to all applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations. To accomplish this goal, we must follow the principles of our Compliance Program as well as our Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. 

Maintaining ethical standards is in everyone’s interest and it is each employee’s responsibility to be familiar with Company codes, policies and procedures. Claims of ignorance, good intentions or using poor judgment will not be accepted as excuses for non-compliance. Violations of the Code, law or Company policies and procedures (or failure to report such violations) will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Likewise, supervisors have a special responsibility to create and sustain a work environment in which employees know that ethical and legal behavior is expected of them. Each supervisor is responsible for serving as an example and making sure that their employees understand and apply ethical standards.

All suspected violations are taken seriously and investigated. The Compliance Department may enlist other areas of the Company to review the information supplied or conduct their own investigation.