Benefiting You

MAY 2024 EDITION

SAVE THE DATE!

2024-25 MANDATORY Annual Employee Insurance Enrollment

The upcoming enrollment period will be open for employees to enroll in, change, or decline insurance plans between Monday, July 22, 2024 - Friday, August 16, 2024.

*This is a mandatory enrollment, which means employees must enroll or decline all insurance plans offered.

*NEW* Pearland ISD will be offering a ROTH 403(b) plan to employees, in addition to the 403(b) and 457 plans!

*NEW* Pearland ISD will also be offering voluntary unlimited virtual health options such as: telehealth, behavioral health, and dermatology for employees and their households for a low monthly premium!

To view the 2024-25 Insurance Enrollment Plan details, see Benefit Plans Page

To access your current benefits, you can login to the Beacon to view your current insurance elections at The Beacon.

Login EID: Employee ID Number or social security #

PIN: 6-digit number (last four of your ss# plus last two of your birth year)

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END OF YEAR REMINDERS!

As you prepare to clear your room for the summer, remember these tips to avoid unnecessary injuries before your summer break. 🏖

Do not stand on tables or chairs to remove posters, borders, decorations, etc.
Lift boxes with caution, keep your back straight and shoulders back.
Do not move heavy furniture, speak with your Administrative Assistant to assist you in putting in a work order to have someone who is trained and equipped to help you.
When moving things around your classroom, avoid wearing open toe shoes/sandals in order to avoid something falling and injuring your feet/toes.
If you spill something, please clean or ask for a wet floor sign, to avoid future incidents.

Get Your Cash Benefit!

Are you currently enrolled in the Accident, Critical Illness, and/or Cancer Insurance Plans?

We don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to receive your cash benefit for yourself or any covered family members!

Did you know that part of these plans offer a Health Assessment Benefit, so if you have not submitted your claim to receive this benefit, here are the form links and contact information for each plan policy:

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Plans

Lincoln Health Assessment Form

Plan Summary
Accident Certificate
Group #: 405004192
Critical Illness Certificate
Group #: 405004192

Lincoln Financial Group

Email: fileclaim@lfg.com
www.lfg.com
(800) 423-2765
Fax: (888) 735-7636

Cancer Insurance Plan

Wellness Claim Form

Cancer Certificate
Low Option Certificate
High Option Certificate
Group #: E4628020

Colonial Life Insurance

https://www.coloniallife.com/
(800) 325-4368

LET'S FINISH THE SCHOOL YEAR STRONG!

DID YOU KNOW?

According to the district policy, an employee must be on an approved leave of absence, if they need to be out more than five consecutive workdays, or intermittently due to a medical and non-medical reason.

The Benefits Team is able to check FMLA eligibility and assist employees with their leave request for each unique situation. Additional details can be found in the links below:

What happens if an employee uses all their paid leave days?

Employees earn five state and five local days at the beginning of each fiscal year(pro-rated) to use throughout the entire year. Should an employee exhaust all days, and is not on an approved leave of absence, there could be adverse action by their supervisor.

So use your days wisely.

Returning back to work after surgery or medical procedure?

For safety reasons, informing the Benefits Team of a surgery or procedure is ideal. You can bring the doctor's note to us in Human Resources, in case there are restrictions.

Examples of restrictions include but are not limited to: cannot lift, bend, stand, carry, push pull more than a certain amount of weight; needing to wear a boot, cast, sling, use crutches, walker, scooter, etc.

Do I use state or local days first?

Payment of Leave at Retirement Full-time employees who retire under the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) guidelines shall be paid for unused local leave in accordance with Board Policy. An example spreadsheet of the Local Leave Pay calculation is available on the district’s intranet, under Business Office Internal Documents.

Local Leave Retirement Payoff Estimate

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Exclusive Discounts for Employees on TRS ActiveCare-BCBS Medical Plans!

Employees enrolled in the TRS ActiveCare-BCBS medical plans are able to join Blue Cross Blue Shield's - Blue365 Program for discounts!

A free program from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, offers exclusive health and wellness deals to make maintaining a healthy lifestyle simple and affordable.

Blue365 works with top national and local retailers to bring you unbeatable discounts on fitness gear, gym memberships, vision care, healthy eating options and much more. Save on leading brands like Fitbit®, SKECHERS®, Garmin® and more. Getting started is quick and easy. Plus, after registering, you will receive deals and wellness tips straight to your inbox. Sign up today!

Register now for free at www.Blue365Deals.com

How it Works | Blue365 Deals

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FSA: Flexible Spending Account - Medical & Dependent

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HSA: Health Savings Account

Calendar Year 2024: Maximum Contribution Limits for FSA & HSA

FSA-Flexible Spending Account: For 2024, there is a $150 increase to the contribution limit for these accounts. An employee who chooses to participate in an FSA can contribute up to $3,200 through payroll deductions during the 2024 plan year. Amounts contributed are not subject to federal income tax, Social Security tax or Medicare tax. Employees can make a change to their FSA contribution during the annual enrollment period.

HSA-Health Savings Account: The HSA contribution limits for 2024 are $4,150 for individuals and $8,300 for families. Those aged 55 and older can contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution. Employees can make changes to their HSA contributions throughout the year, but contacting the Benefits Office or emailing their change request to benefits@pearlandisd.org.