2010 Health Plan Open Enrollment

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Open Enrollment will end November 24 at Noon.

• October 19 - Instruction booklets & TRS-ActiveCare booklets delivered to each location
• November 9 - Enrollment period begins
• November 16-20 & 23 - Benefits staff available from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Sockwell Center to assist employees
• November 24 - DEADLINE AT 12:00 NOON
• December 8 - Confirmation letters will be sent. You must sign and return your letter to the Benefits office by 12/31/09.

Enrollment Links

• PISD Online Enrollment - Health Plan - ends November 24 at Noon

• Disability Insurance - Online Enrollment Request

Plan Information

• 2010 Plan Descriptions & Costs

• 2010 Plan Changes:

  • Medical Plan Change to TRS-ActiveCare - If you are currently enrolled in a medical plan, your coverage will not automatically roll-over to 2010.  If you do not make a TRS-ActiveCare selection, you will not have medical coverage.
  • Non-Medical Alternate Plan – Cost Increase - Starting January 1, 2010, the Non-Medical Alternate Plan will cost $10 per month.  As explained earlier this year in the “Special Notice to Employees Regarding 2010 Health Plan,” the funding towards the Alternate Plan has been reduced, resulting in the need to begin charging a fee to employees enrolled in this plan.  The benefits of the Non-Medical Alternate Plan are not changing. 
  • Dental Plans – New Company, Lower Cost - Both of the current dental plans will still be available and provide the same coverage as before, with slightly lower premiums.  However, these plans will be administered by Delta Dental, starting January 1, 2010.  The Delta Dental plans will include a PPO network and a Premier network of dentists.  The PPO network will provide a greater price discount on services than the Premier network.  By using these networks, the dentist will file your claims for you, and you will not be balance-billed, which means the dentist will not charge you any amount that exceeds the Delta network approved cost.  You can search the networks of dentists at www.deltadentalins.com.  In addition, both Delta dental plans will provide discounts on non-covered services, such as adult orthodontia and teeth whitening.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – New Company - These services, currently offered by CIGNA, will be provided by Horizon Health, starting January 1, 2010.  The new Horizon EAP will provide the same services that are currently available, including 6 free face-to-face counseling sessions, unlimited telephonic consultation, assistance with finding community resources and work/life services, and legal and financial consultations and services.  The EAP services are available to all full-time employees and members of their households, even if not covered by any other PISD benefit plan.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – New Company - Flexible Benefit Administrators will manage the flex accounts, starting January 1, 2010.  The flex debit card will still be available, if you choose to use it.  Additional web-based tools will be available to help with documentation of debit card transactions.
  • Disability Insurance – Lower Cost - UNUM will continue to provide our disability insurance plan, and the prices will decrease slightly effective January 1, 2010.  There are no changes to the coverage of the disability plan.

Contact the Benefits Office for Assistance

E-mail benefits@pisd.edu
Phone (469) 752-8138

Benefits and Risk Management Department
Sockwell Center
6301 Chapel Hill Blvd
Plano, Texas 75093

The language of the official plan documents and policies will prevail over the language of any communications vehicle.