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Coeur d'Alene School District Insurance
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT:Monday, July 24, 2023 to Thursday, August 10, 2023
Open Enrollment is the one time each year that you can make changes to your benefits without experiencing a qualifying life event. Employees are using an on-line benefit portal, known as Employee Navigator for your benefit needs.
Open Enrollment will be active from Monday, July 24th through Thursday, August 10th 2023. Returning employees are asked to login and verify all personal and dependent information and take action to continue coverage starting on September 1, 2023. If asked for employer identifier, use: CDASD If you wish to waive coverage, you must enter a valid waiver reason.
Your Options During Open Enrollment
- Change between medical plans
- Change between dental plans
- Enroll in or terminate individual and/or dependent coverage in the medical, dental, or vision plans.
- Enroll in the Health and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for this next year.
- Enroll in or make changes to the voluntary life and AD&D plan, long term disability.
- Enroll in Colonial Life group coverage
(Staff members who have never logged in to their portal, please see instructions on this page under "Employee Navigator" or email Shelley Hanzen for further assistance.)
Shelley HanzenHR Benefit Specialistshanzen@cdaschools.org208-664-8241 ext 10032
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- Health insurance plans-Benefited staff will be eligible for insurance effective the first day of the month after the contract start date.
- Medical and/or Dental- Once enrolled in a medical or dental plan, you will remain on that plan during the benefit year from 9/1 to 8/31 unless you have a qualifying event. (There is a 30 day window to complete a "Life Event" or you will have to wait until the next Open Enrollment period.)
- Vision- Once enrolled in a vision plan, you will remain on that plan during the benefit year from 9/1 to 8/31 unless you have a qualifying event. (There is a 30 day window to complete a "Life Event" or you will have to wait until the next Open Enrollment period.) The District pays the employee vision premium of $6.06/mo.
- Group Life Insurance is offered to all benefit eligible employees at no cost to you. Even if it is your intent to waive medical insurance coverage, complete the election portion for these benefits.
- District Premium Contribution- In FY 23/24, the District contributes up to $1230.26/mo towards employee medical/dental premiums. All employees who choose to enroll in Plan 1 and whose monthly premiums are lower than the monthly district contribution will pay the difference in premiums from Plan 2. The District Contribution is based on 68% of the family Plan 2 premium.
- PERSI-The PERSI Base Plan is a Defined Benefit Plan where membership is mandatory for employees working at least 20 hours per week for at least 5 months at a public employer. PERSI is a method for public employees to ensure their own retirement security with contributions made by both their employer and personal account contributions that earn interest. Starting 7/1/23, the mandatory employee contribution for General PERSI members (classified staff, except bus drivers) is 6.71% of gross pay with a mandatory employer contribution of 11.18%. Certified staff and bus drivers will be 7.62% of gross pay with 12.69% employer contribution.
Insurance Plans and Premiums
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The Murray Group
The Murray Group, our Insurance Broker, provides a detailed insurance website containing the most up-to-date information on the District's health, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
330 Lakeside Ave. Suite 301Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814208-765-2620Kaia Barnes, Employee ConciergeNellie Armstrong, Account Manager
nellie@murraygr.com
Medical Insurance Policy
Dental Insurance Policy
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Northwest Dental Benefits
You would utilize one of the four local offices in Kootenai County. Avondale Dental, Element Dental, Selkirk Dental and Legacy Dental. Their pediatric and orthodontia partners are: Dr. Dance-Dentistry for Kids, Riverstone Orthodontics and Peach Orthodontics.You are not able to utilize dentists outside of these clinics.Contact: 208-618-NWDB (6932)
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Dental Blue Connect (Willamette)
Dental Blue Connect (Willamette) is an alternative dental option to our traditional incentive dental plan. Under this plan you visit the Willamette clinic and pay a copay for all services. This plan offers orthodontic coverage!You are not able to utilize dentists outside of the clinic.Appointments Emergencies: 800-603-1738Customer Service: 877-329-7965 -
Blue Cross Dental
Blue Cross Dental is a PPO provider network. District employees receiving services from non-PPO dental providers will be responsible for their illustrated benefit percentage, as well as any amount over Blue Cross of Idaho’s out-of-network maximum allowance.Customer Service 800-627-1030
Vision Insurance Policy
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VSP
Vision coverage is provided by VSP-Group Vision Policy Plan B GV-2058A, see coverage summary below. You have the option of visiting a preferred provider or non-preferred provider for varied discounts. The provider will verify your eligibility via your name and social security number (id cards are not provided).To submit a claim for a non-preferred provider, you must send the receipt and claim form to VSP directly for reimbursment (see Insurance Rates and Forms for claim form).
Life Insurance Policy
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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FSA Mobile Pay
The District offers Healthcare and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts in partnership with Peak1 Administration. Flexible spending accounts provide you with an important tax advantage that can help you pay for eligible expenses on a pretax basis.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP (Employee Assistance Program), which is run by ComPsych Disability Guidance, provides support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. This program is provided at no cost to you and your dependents. EAP services are always confidential.
Clink link below to access EAP contact details.
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Please find all important insurance notices in your employee benefits portal under "Document Library".