Part-Time (B,E,F,L) Employee
The Cigna healthcare plan for currently enrolled employees and dependents will terminate on December 31, 2024; therefore, you must enroll by the December 16, 2024 enrollment deadline.
If you are currently enrolled in Flexible Benefits, you do not need to re-enroll. Your current benefits will continue for the 2025 plan year. There will be no plan design changes for the 2025 plan year. There will be slight rate increases; therefore, premium increases will automatically be applied.
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. Visit https://mdcpsbenefits.com/scheduler/ to schedule an appointment with a Benefits Representative and to select what type of enrollment assistance you would like or by calling 1 (833) 632-7782, Monday- Friday, 7 am. – 7 pm EST.
For general questions regarding the 2025 open enrollment, please call the FBMC Service Center at 1 (855) 632-7748, Monday – Friday, 7 am to 7 pm EST.
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:
Healthcare
Effective January 1, 2025, the School Board will be introducing two new Cigna healthcare plans, the OAP Extended Network and the LocalPlus Focused Network, which will be replacing the OAP High and OAP Standard plans. We will continue to offer the SureFit Network plan*. These three healthcare plans include providers across all specialties, with the primary distinction being the range of providers available within each network. For more information regarding the Cigna plans click the button below.
*NOTE: Selection of a Primary Care Physician (PCP) is required at the time of enrollment and you must reside in the tri-county (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach) service area. If a PCP is not selected, Cigna will assign you a participating provider based on your zip code.
If you are currently enrolled in healthcare, your benefit will terminate December 31, 2024. In order to continue your and your eligible dependent’s participation in a School Board offered healthcare plan, you must enroll by the enrollment deadline.
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 enroll for healthcare benefits effective January 1, 2025, you will need to complete the online enrollment through FBMC’s online self-service benefits enrollment platform. Visit https://transamerica.benselect.com/MDCPS to complete your online enrollment. 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.
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.
Flexible Benefits:
If you are currently enrolled in Flexible Benefits (i.e. dental, vision, HIC, legal, etc.), those benefits will continue for the 2025 plan year. If you do not want to make any changes to your current Flexible Benefits, you do not need to re-enroll. Your current benefits will continue for the 2025 plan year. There will be no plan design changes for the 2025 plan year. There will be slight rate increases; therefore, premium increases will automatically be applied.
If you wish to make changes to your current benefits or enroll for benefits effective January 1, 2025, you will need to complete your online enrollment through FBMC’s online self-service benefits enrollment platform. Visit https://transamerica.benselect.com/MDCPS to complete your online enrollment. 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.
- 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) (This benefit is NOT available to employees represented by AFSCME).
NOTE: The cost of those benefits WILL NOT be deducted from your paycheck. FBMC Benefits Management will send a monthly invoice for your healthcare benefit.
Dependent Coverage:
When enrolling your eligible dependent(s), you must have a valid Social Security Number at the time of enrollment 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.
You can terminate your dependent’s coverage throughout the year, but you will not be able to re-enroll the dependent until the next Open Enrollment. You can add a dependent throughout the year if experiencing a qualifying change in status event.
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, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
Do I need to enroll?
Cigna healthcare
Yes. This is a mandatory enrollment for Cigna healthcare, therefore in order to continue your participation in a School Board offered plan you must complete your enrollment by the enrollment deadline.
Flexible Benefits
No. This is a changes only enrollment for Flexible benefits, therefore your current Flexible Benefits will continue for the 2025 plan year.
Getting
Started
What is a new employee and when do benefits become effective?
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?
If you wish to enroll for benefits effective January 1, 2025, you will need to complete the online enrollment through FBMC’s online self-service benefits enrollment platform. Visit https://transamerica.benselect.com/MDCPS to complete your online enrollment. 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.
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: