Who is eligible for HISD benefits?
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You can participate in HISD’s benefits plans if you’re a regular part-time or full-time employee, as defined by HISD, and a contributing member of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or, if retired from TRS, you're rehired into a benefits-eligible position. To the extent you qualify as a full-time employee as defined under Section 4980H(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, you will be treated as being in an eligible class for purposes of the benefits plan.
Eligible dependents can participate in some of the benefits plans. Eligible dependents include:
• Your legal spouse, as determined by the laws of the State of Texas
• Your dependent children
Eligible dependent children up to 26 years of age include:
• Your biological children
• Your stepchildren
• Your legally adopted children
• Your foster children, including any children placed with you for adoption
• Your child who qualifies as your dependent under the terms of a qualified medical child support order (QMSCO)
Eligible grandchildren up to 25 years of age. For additional information, contact the HISD Benefits Office at 713-556-6655.
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