We manage the district's employee benefit programs, aiming to enhance the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Additionally, the department supports various areas, including Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, 403(b) and 457 plans, and TRS Retirement Counseling.
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Everything you need to learn about your options and build a benefits package that fits your budget and your life is presented here on this site. District benefits are on a calendar year basis, running from January 1st to December 31st.
First, check the eligibility requirements to make sure you’re eligible. This page also explains how to verify dependents and how our plan meets the guidelines of the Affordable Care Act.
For a personal tour of your plan options, click here. The Compare Your Options page provides you with documents to compare plans with highlights and prices.
Note: Your benefits are effective the first of the month after a 30-day waiting period. For example, if you were hired on 01/15/2023, your benefits would be effective 03/01/2023.
Check your confirmation statement, available online. If it’s incorrect, call the HISD Benefits Service Center immediately at 877-780-HISD (4473).
Ready to enroll? Click here.
HISD Benefits is excited to offer virtual sessions of Navigating the Healthcare Roadmap. Healthcare representatives will discuss the appropriate sites of care for specific health needs, lower cost options, in-network providers and important services available through your medical/pharmacy plan.
Teladoc (Livongo) has open slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Teladoc program for HISD is capped at 500 participants. Teladoc offers support for diabetes, including unlimited test strips at no cost; the Teladoc connected meter that provides real-time tips & uploads readings; and access to health coaches who are certified diabetes educators and may assist with nutrition planning and lifestyle management.
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