Employee Benefits

Important Benefit Updates

Open Enrollment for 2010-2011
Open enrollment will be for employees to make changes to current benefit coverage or to enroll into coverage. If you do not wish to make any changes, it is not necessary to re-enroll into any benefit at this time with the exception of FSA accounts.

Spring open enrollment is May 3rd - May 14th, 2010. Fall open enrollment is August 1st - August 31st, 2010.

403(b) Plan Update
Please read the annual plan notice from our plan administrator, which informs you of the changes in the administration of the optional 403(b) plans. All plans will now be administered by a third party company called JEM Resourse Partners. Take time to familiarize yourself with how these changes will affect you.

Change for Spectera Vision
Spectera Vision is now called UnitedHealthcare Vision. There is no change in your benefits, no change in your provider network, and no disruption to your service or benefit administration. Please refer to this welcome letter and member question and answer sheet for more information.

Benefit Highlights

Our Dedication to Employees
Galena Park ISD provides added benefits for our employees.

• 25,000 in Basic Life Insurance

Retirement Plan Updates

403b and 457 Retirement Plans
Did you know that all TRS eligible employees can enroll in a 403b or a 457 Plan?

Here are some valuable links to the TRS website to our Annuity Vendors:
TRS - Certified Companies
TRS - Products for New Deductions

403b Retirement Plans
The POWER of Starting Early!
The key to enjoying your retirement is to begin contributing to your retirement savings plan now and continue to contribute on a regular basis. If you are interested in increasing your retirement potential read this informative brochure.

403b Plan Distribution and Rollover
In order to process a plan distribution or rollover request, the following change form must be completed and forwarded to Jem Resource Partners.

Featured Health Tip

Whether you are trying to improve your health or reach the next level of wellness, Blue Care Connection can help you
and covered family members reach your goals – whatever your health status is. Use these Blue Care Connection resources to customize your own wellness action plan, make smarter health care choices and help manage your health care.

Important Quick Links

2010-11 Benefit Plan Rates
2010-11 Open Enrollment
2010-11 Employee Benefits
2010-11 TRS ActiveCare Highlights

2009-10 Benefit Plan Rates
2009-10 Benefit Rates
ActiveCare Benefit Highlights

2009-10 Medical Links
TRS ActiveCare Website
Find a Doctor with BlueCross/BlueShield
TRS ActiveCare Benefits Booklet
TRS ActiveCare Enrollement Guide
MEDCO Website
MEDCO Prescription Drug List
BlueCross BlueShield 24/7 Nurse Line
1-800-581-0368

Dental Links
Find a Dentist
PPO Dental Plan Coverage Info
DHMO Dental Plan Coverage Info
DHMO Fee Schedule

Vision Links
United Healthcare Vision
UHC Vision Information Brochure

Flexible Spending Account
TASC Online Website

Teacher Retirement System
TRS Website

Benefit Change Form
Change Form

"Galena Park ISD is dedicated to promoting wellness"

Welcome to your Employee Benefits home. Here you will find the essential tools to help support your healthcare needs.

Employees will find wellness tips, links to your carrier, informative messages from your benefits office and any important benefit plan updates.

Benefits offerred through GPISD:

• TRS ActiveCare Medical PPO
• United Healthcare Dental PPO
• United Healthcare Dental DHMO
• United Healthcare Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability