Step-by-Step Instructions for Benefits Enrollment

Summary of Benefits: This screen is giving you an opportunity to download the Summary of Benefits for the Medical insurance plans, as required. To access the documents, click on the Plan Resources link in the upper right. You must acknowledge that you have access to the Summary of Benefits. 

This screen will allow you to CHANGE how your premiums are deducted. The DEFAULT is to withhold any premiums due on a Pre-TAX basis. If you wish to change this, indicate here, and complete and submit a PREMIUM CLASS CHANGE FORM available by clicking on the PLAN RESOURCES link at the top of the page. 

• Note: Just clicking on the Deduct premium post-tax button will not make the change. You must also complete and return the PREMIUM CLASS CHANGE FORM. 

This screen will allow you to elect or waive a medical plan for you and your dependents. The four plans are listed. Exapand the plan you choose to select the coverage level you wish (Employee, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Employee + Family). View EXISTING ELECTIONS via the link shown. Please Note: Plans are in alphabetical order, not in order by premium price. 

This screen is simply asking you to acknowledge coverage by the NICE plan, IF you have elected an AETNA Medical Plan. If you have WAIVED the medical options, you will not be eligible for coverage by the NICE plan. Expand the drop down and select the option that matches your medical plan election. 

This screen is where you will select to either enroll in or waive AETNA Dental insurance. To select or waive coverage, expand the option by clicking the drop down. View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

This screen is where you will select to either enroll in or waive EYEMED VISION insurance. To select or waive coverage, expand the option by clicking on the drop down. View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

This screen is where you will select to either enroll in or waive the 100% District paid LIFE insurance. Valued at the lesser of two times (2x) your annual salary, or $100,000. To select or waive coverage, expand the option by clicking the drop down. View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

When electing the DISTRICT PAID LIFE INSURANCE, you must select one or more beneficiaries. Both Primary and Secondary Beneficiary amounts must total 100%, or the system will not let you move forward. If you do not have any beneficiaries listed, you may add one by clicking ADD BENEFICIARY. 

This screen is where you can enroll in a PRETAX deduction for DEPENDENT CARE. To participate, select the drop-down, and enter an ANNUAL amount you wish to contribute. If you do not wish to participate, click the DECLINE option. View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

This screen is where you can enroll in a HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT. This account is only valid if you are selected one of the HIGH DEDUCTIBLE AETNA MEDICAL plans. To participate, select the drop-down, and enter an ANNUAL amount you wish to contribute. View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

This screen is where you can enroll in a HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT. This account is only valid if you selected on of the HIGH DEDUCTIBLE AETNA MEDICAL plans. To participate, select the drop-down, and enter an ANNUAL  amount you wish to contribute. View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

This screen is where you can enroll in a HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT COMPATIBLE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT. This account is only valid if you selected one of the HIGH DEDUCTIBLE AETNA MEDICAL plans. This plan can only be used for VISION and DENTAL expenses. You may not use this account for Medical expenses. 

To participate, select the drop-down, and enter an ANNUAL amount you wish to contribute. 

View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

This screen is where you can enroll in AETNA ACCIDENT PLAN COVERAGE. To participate, select the drop-down for the plan you want and select coverage level. Specific Plan coverage information can be viewed in the PLAN RESOURCES. View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

This screen is where you can enroll in AETNA HOSPITAL INDEMNITY PLAN. To participate, select the drop-down, and enter an ANNUAL amount you wish to contribute. Specific Plan coverage information can be viewed in the PLAN RESOURCES. View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

This screen is where you can enroll in additional EMPLOYEE PAID life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren). To participate, select the drop-down, and enter an ANNUAL amount you wish to contribute. Specific Plan coverage information can be viewed in the PLAN RESOURCES. 

View the PLAN RESOURCES and EXISTING ELECTIONS via the links shown. 

Please Note: At age 65, your life voluntary insurance benefit reduces by 35%, then reduces by 50% of the benefit when you reach age 70. 

When Do I Need Evidence Insurability

• Any increase in coverage from last year will require the completion of an Evidence of Insurability form. 
• If you were eligible to enroll last year but chose not to enroll, any election of coverage will require you to complete an Evidence of Insurability form. 
• If you are a new hire or just became eligible, you may elect up to the Guaranteed Issue amount without completing an Evidence of Insurability form; any amount over the Guaranteed Issue amount will require you to complete an Evidence of Insurability form. 
• After enrollment is complete, the form will be emailed. 

When electing the ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE, you must select one or more beneficiaries. Both Primary AND Secondary Beneficiary amounts must total 100%, or the system will not let you move forward. 

If you do not have any beneficiaries listed, you may add one by clicking ADD BENEFICIARY. 

You may elect additional life insurance for yourself in increments of $10,000 for your Spouse, in increments of $5,000, and for your child(ren), a flat $10,000 for each child. 

This screen only applies if you are a Classified 9 month employee. It is an acknowledgement of your Summer Billing Insurance program. 

You will not see this screen if you are not a Classified 9 month employee. 

Once you have completed elections to your satisfaction, scroll to the bottom of the screen. Here you can select the REVIEW & SUBMIT button. This will take you to a screen that will allow you a last look before Confirming and Submitting. 

After your final review coverage and Employee and Employer cost, click the CONFIRM & SUBMIT button. 

Once submitted, an image of a "THUMBS UP" will appear on screen, which confirms enrollment is complete. 

Note: Please click on the Print button to print a confirmation statement of your elections.