Important Things To Remember for 2009-2010

1. Mass Group Marketing, (MGM) continues as the Third Party Administrator (TPA) for Texarkana ISD’s Cafeteria Plan for the Plan year the runs from September 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010. A Debit Card known as the Benny Mastercard is included for the Medical Reimbursement Accounts and there is a $1.50 montly fee. Additional information on this plan is available under the Benefits and Forms link.



2. ALL EMPLOYEESare required to complete the online enrollment process to continue benefit elections. Due to a new Federal update, social security numbers are required if any dependent health coverages are elected. The time period for your open enrollment is August 1 – 31st.



3. Texarkana ISD’s Cafeteria plan year is September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010. All new coverage is effective September 1, 2009.



4. The Dental carrier continues to be Dental Select for the plan year beginning September 1, 2009. There is a High Option that pays up to $1000/year and a Low Option that pays up to $500/year. See plan information under the Benefits and Forms link for details on plan options.



5. The Cancer insurance coverage is being offered through American Public Life (APL) for the coming year. There are two options available and an Optional ICU Rider. See plan information under the Benefits and Forms link.



6. The District is again offering a Vision plan with Superior Vision. There is a $10 Exam Co-pay and a $25 Materials co-pay when a Superior Vision provider is selected. See more information and monthly premiums under the Benefits and Forms link.



7. The District continues to offer the Long Term Disability for all eligible employees at no cost. The new carrier for the LTD and Short Term Disability is MetLife. Anyone who wishes to add this coverage will need to complete the Evidence of Insurability form and be approved for coverage. See the benefits and forms link for additional information.



8. SunLife will be the NEW group term life carrier this year. New employees may insure themselves up to 7 times salary or $150,000; spouses up to $50,000 and children up to $10,000 without completing a health application. All new amounts of coverage are subject to health underwriting and an application must be completed. See the benefit plan summary for more information on cost and coverage.