2013 - 2014 Employee Handbook - San Felipe Del Rio CISD

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Health, Dental and Life Insurance Policy CRD Group health insurance coverage is available to all full-time and part-time (at least 20 work hours per week) employees. The district’s contribution to its employee self-funded health care plan premiums is determined annually by the board of trustees. Detailed descriptions of the health care plan, cost, and eligibility requirements are provided to all employees in a separate booklet entitled Medical Benefits Booklet available from the Employee Benefits/Support Services Coordinator’s Office. The health care insurance plan year is from September 1 through August 31. New employees must complete enrollment forms within the first 30 days of employment. Current employees can make changes in their health care plan coverage during the open enrollment period which is usually held in the month of August. Retired employees who are enrolled in TRS-Care are not eligible to participate in TRS-ActiveCare. Changes to the health care plan coverage can also be made when a qualifying event occurs, such as, birth of a child, divorce, loss of other health coverage, etc. However, the change must be made within 30 days of the date of the qualifying event. Employees should contact Mrs. Laura English, Employee Benefits/Support Services Coordinator at (830) 778-4100. Supplemental Insurance Benefits Policy CRD At their own expense, employees may enroll in supplemental insurance programs, as available. First Financial Group of America has been approved by the School Board as the Third Party Administrator (TPA) for district employee supplemental insurances. Premiums can be paid by payroll deduction. Employees should contact Mrs. Laura English, Employee Benefits/Support Services Coordinator at 830-778-4100 for more information. Cafeteria Plan Benefits (Section 125) Employees may be eligible to participate in the Cafeteria Plan (Section 125) and, under IRS regulations must either accept or reject this benefit. This plan enables eligible employees to pay certain insurance premiums on a pretax basis (i.e., disability, accidental death and dismemberment, cancer and dread disease, dental and vision care. A thirdparty administrator handles employee claims made on these accounts. New employees must accept or reject this benefit during their first month of employment. All employees must accept or reject this benefit on an annual basis and during the specified time period. Premiums carried under Section 125 cannot be dropped except during the employee benefits open enrollment period. 13
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy CRE The district, in accordance with state law, provides workers’ compensation benefits to employees who suffer a work-related illness or are injured on the job. The district has workers’ compensation coverage from Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), effective September 1, 2003. Benefits help pay for medical treatment and make up for part of the income lost while recovering. Specific benefits are prescribed by law depending on the circumstances of each case. All work related accidents or injuries should be reported immediately to the campus/work location supervisor. Employees who are unable to work due to a work-related injury will be notified of their rights and responsibilities under the Texas Labor Code. See Workers’ Compensation benefits, page 15 for information on use of paid leave for such absences. At this time the District does not offer a return to work light duty program for employees. Unemployment Compensation Insurance Policy CRF Employees who have been laid off or terminated through no fault of their own may be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. Employees are not eligible to collect unemployment benefits during regularly scheduled breaks in the school year or the summer months if they have employment contracts or reasonable assurance of returning to service. Employees with questions about unemployment benefits should contact Mrs. Laura English, Employee Benefits/Support Services Coordinator at 830- 778-4100. Teacher Retirement Policy DEG All personnel employed on a regular basis for at least four and one-half months are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). Substitute’s not receiving TRS service retirement benefits who work at least 90 days a year are also eligible for TRS membership and to purchase a year of creditable service. TRS provides members with an annual statement of their account showing all deposits and the total account balance for the year ending August 31, as well as an estimate of their retirement benefits. Employees who plan to retire under TRS should notify TRS as soon as possible. Information on the application procedures for TRS benefits is available from TRS at Teacher Retirement System of Texas, 1000 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701-2698, or call 800-223-8778 or 512-542-6400. TRS information is also available on the Web (www.trs.state.tx.us). 14
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