Bee-Informed! MDCPS Employee Benefits Open Enrollment 2024

Full-time and Part-time Food Service employees must enroll!

If you do not enroll, your benefits will terminate on:

December 31, 2023

Part-time (BEFL) Employee

All benefits-eligible part-time employees are provided the opportunity to enroll in our benefits program. In this program, you may select the benefits you need for yourself and your eligible dependents. The premium for these benefits WILL NOT be deducted from your paycheck.

We are here to support, guide and assist you with your enrollment: therefore, we are providing face-to-face, telephonic and virtual enrollment assistance with a Benefits Representative. To schedule an appointment with a Benefits Representative and to select what type of enrollment assistance you would like, use one of the options below.

For general questions regarding the 2024 open enrollment, please call the FBMC Service Center at 1 (855) 632-7748, Monday – Friday, 7 am to 7 pm.

 

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All benefits-eligible part-time employees are provided the opportunity to enroll in our benefits program. In this program, you may select the benefits you need for yourself and your eligible dependents. The premium for these benefits WILL NOT be deducted from your paycheck.

For questions regarding these benefits or to obtain an enrollment package, please contact FBMC Benefits Management at 1-855-MDC-PS4U (1-855-632-7748), Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., ET.

What You Need to Know:

Enrollment Information:

The current Cigna healthcare plans (OAP High, OAP Standard and SureFit) will continue to be offered to eligible part-time employees and their dependents. There are rate increases on all three healthcare plans for the 2024 plan year.

If you are currently enrolled in healthcare, your benefit will continue for the 2024 plan year. The cost of this benefit WILL NOT be deducted from your paycheck. FBMC Benefits Management will send a monthly invoice for your healthcare benefit.

If you wish to make changes to your current benefits or enroll for benefits effective January 1, 2024, you will need to complete your online enrollment through FBMC’s online self-service benefits enrollment platform. Visit TransAmerica.BenSelect.com/MDCPS and have your employee ID and your confidential PIN ready. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your SSN + the last 2 digits of your birth year.

Should you want to receive an enrollment form via mail, contact the FBMC Service Center at 1 (855) 632-7748, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., ET, before the enrollment deadline of November 3, 2023. 

NOTE:  There is no Board contribution towards the employee’s and dependents’ coverage. Part-time employees are responsible for the full monthly cost of the Board-approved healthcare plans. The cost of these benefits will not be deducted from your paycheck.

 

Healthcare

You and your eligible dependent(s) are eligible to enroll in any of offered Cigna Healthcare plans. Please note, there is no Board contribution towards the employee’s and dependents’ coverage. Part-time employees are responsible for the full monthly cost of the Board-approved healthcare plans.

Flexible Benefits:

The School Board offers a broad range of high-quality flexible benefits to eligible part-time employees. You are eligible to enroll in any of the following flexible benefits plans:

  • Dental:
    • Delta Dental (DHMO & PPO)
    • UnitedHealthcare Dental (DHMO & PPO)
  • Vision: EyeMed
  • Identity Theft Protection: ID Watchdog
  • Short-Term Disability: The Standard
  • Long-Term Disability: The Standard
  • Legal:
    • ARAG
    • Hyatt (MetLaw) NOTE: NOT available to employees represented by United Teachers of Dade (UTD)
  • Hospital Indemnity Coverage (HIC): Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)
  • Voluntary Life: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D): Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)  NOTE: NOT available to employees represented by AFSCME

Dependent Coverage:

When enrolling your eligible dependent(s), you must have a valid Social Security Number for each dependent. You must also submit proof of eligibility documentation (i.e., marriage certificate for spouse, birth certificate for natural children) upon request. If you do not provide the required documentation, coverage will be terminated.

Termination of Employment:

If you are no longer employed by the School Board, you will be provided the opportunity to continue your benefits in accordance with the Federal COBRA Law. You will be provided the ability to continue your medical, dental and/or vision plan if active and paid up to date at the time of termination.  

FAQs

Getting
Started

What is the Open Enrollment Period?
The Open Enrollment period is a period of time, determined by your employer, during which you are allowed to make any changes to your current benefits.
When are the benefits effective and for how long?
The benefits are effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Do I need to enroll?

If you are currently enrolled in a Cigna (OAP High, OAP Standard or SureFit) healthcare plan and/or Flexible Benefits and you would like to continue your benefit for the 2024 plan year, you DO NOT need to re-enroll. Your current coverage and your dependent(s)’ coverage will continue. Plan design and premiums changes will automatically be applied, as applicable.

Getting
Started

What is a new employee and when do benefits become effective?
A new employee is defined as an employee without active benefits. If you are a Part-time employee with a pay code of B, E, F, or L, you are eligible to participate.
Benefits will be effective the first of the following month your eligibility. The cost of these benefits will NOT be deducted from your paycheck

Eligibility

What changes can I make during this enrollment period?
You could change your current medical and/or flexible benefits plan(s), add an eligible dependent or delete a currently covered dependent.

Coverage

How do I Enroll?

You must have your employee ID and your confidential PIN. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your SSN + the last 2 digits of your birth year. Visit https://transamerica.benselect.com/MDCPS to complete your online enrollment.

Should you want to receive an enrollment form this year via mail, contact the FBMC Service Center at 1 (855) 632-7748, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., ET, before the enrollment deadline of November 3, 2023.

Coverage

How do I Enroll?

To obtain a Healthcare and/or Flexible Benefits enrollment form, contact FBMC Service Center at 1-855-MDC-PS4U (1-855-632-7748), Monday – Friday, 7 am – 7 pm ET.

Mail your completed enrollment form (s), with your first month premium, payable to FBMC to:

FBMC Benefits Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 12241
Miami, Florida 33101

 

NOTE: There is no Board contribution towards the employee’s nor the dependent’s healthcare coverage. Part-Time employees are responsible for the full, monthly cost of the Board-approved healthcare plan.

Can I enroll in Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage?

Yes, unless you are represented by the AFSCME labor union.  AFSCME employees CAN NOT enroll in this benefit.

The School Board offers a broad range of high-quality flexible benefits to eligible part-time employees. You are eligible to enroll in any of the following flexible benefits plans: