Employee Benefits

The following information is provided to assist our associates with information about McKinney Independent School District sponsored employee benefit procedures and coverage. We hope this information is helpful, and your use and recommendations are encouraged. Contact benefits office by e-mail, call Carolin Causey 469-302-4102, Angela Rose 469-302-4029 or Benefits Fax 469-302-4104.

Employee Self Service (ESS)

https://ess.mckinneyisd.net/mss

Benefits Information

01. 2013-2014 Open Enrollment

The information listed in this section will assist employees with enrollment or continuation of benefit plan coverage for the 2013-2014 plan year. Current ActiveCare 1 participants must select a new plan for the 2013-2014 plan year. Enrollment or continuation of a Flexible Reimbursement Account will require an annual enrollment form. All 2013-2014 voluntary enrollment information is listed under each individual tab below. Forms for voluntary plan coverages are only required if the employee wants to enroll in new coverage or make changes to current coverage for the 2013-2014 plan year. All current plan coverages will roll over as they are for the 2013-2014 plan year if no changes are made, with the exception of ActiveCare 1 participates and Flexible Reimbursement Account participants.
2013-2016 NBS - Flexible Reimbursement Account Enrollment Form
2013-2016 NBS - Flexible Reimbursement Account Brochure
2013-2014 TRS ActiveCare Enrollment and Change Form
2013-2014 TRS ActiveCare Rate Increase
2013-2014 TRS ActiveCare Plan Highlights
2013-2014 UNUM Disability Cancellation Form
2013-2014 Benefits Campus Visit Calendar
2013-2014 Open Enrollment Procedures

02. New Hire Required Forms

The forms listed in this SECTION are mandatory forms required for every district employee regardless of enrollment in benefit plan coverage. All other coverage plans listed on this WEBSITE are voluntary plans and only require enrollment forms when enrolling in plan coverage. Please bring the three (3) mandatory forms with you to your new hire orientation. All mandatory forms are due to the Benefits office within 31 days of the employee's date of hire. If you need additional information or rate information for TRS ActiveCare or UNUM Life Insurance please locate the information needed under the appropriate benefit heading below.
TRS ActiveCare Enrollment Application and Change Form
UNUM Life Insurance Enrollment Form
Employee Acknowledgment Of The Alliance Direct Contracting Program

03. Flexible Reimbursement Accounts

04. Health Insurance

2013-2014 TRS ActiveCare Enrollment Application and Change Form
2013-2014 Plan Highlights
2012-2013 TRS ActiveCare Enrollment Application and Change Form
2012-2013 TRS ActiveCare Employee Contribution
2012-2013 Plan Highlights
2012-2013 Enrollment Guide
2012-2013 Benefits Booklet
TRS ActiveCare Split Premium Application
Medco By Mail Order Form
Helpful prescription information at:
https://www.express-scripts.com/
Blue Access for Members Check your deductible, EOB's, etc.
http://www.bcbstx.com/trs/

05. Dental Insurance

06. Vision Insurance

07. Life Insurance

08. Disability Insurance

09. Savings Plans for Employees Covered by Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

457(b) Savings Plan Summary
403(b) Savings Plan Summary
401(a) Savings Plan Summary - MISD Matching Plan TERRP
457(b), 403(b) and 401(a) Information and forms may be obtained through the Region 10/JEM website at:
http://www.region10rams.org

10. FICA Alternative Savings Plan for Employees Not Covered by Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) (Substitutes, Crossing Guards, Club 360)

Please know that distribution of these funds is only available upon terminiation and must be processed by Region 10/JEM. Information about the plan and the distribution process may be obtained through the Region 10/JEM website at:
http://www.region10rams.org/services-fica-about

11. Aflac Cancer/Critical Illness/Accident/Intensive Care

For enrollment information contact Donna Polser; Phone: 214-726-6406 donna_polser@us.aflac.com
AFLAC Cancer Care - Classic
AFLAC Critical Care and Recovery
AFLAC Accident Indemnity Advantage Plan 1
AFLAC Accident Indemnity Advantage Plan 2
AFLAC Short Term Disability
AFLAC Hospital Advantage Preferred
AFLAC Hospital Intensive Care Protection Plan 1
2012-2013 AFLAC Premiums
AFLAC FAQS

12. Employee Assistance Program

The program is confidential, available to all full-time employees and their dependents, and provides up to three free counseling sessions through CCA or HMCC.
CCA Informational Letter
HMCC Informational Letter
http://www.ccanorthtexas.com/index.html

13. Legal Shield

14. TRS /Genworth Long Term Care Insurance

FAQS & Contact Information Flyer

15. Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation Insurance provided through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund. Effective September 1, 2007 the TASB Risk Management Fund is utilizing the Political Subdivision Workers' Compensation Alliance ("The Alliance") to provide medical treatment to injured workers.
Employee Notice of Alliance Requirements
Employee Acknowledgment of the Alliance Direct Contracting Program
Main Website:
http://www.tasbrmf.org
Provider Locater:
http://www.pswca.org

Privacy Practice and Required Notices

Please refer to the links below to review all required notices, for Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions, Notice of Privacy Practices, Notice of Continuation of Coverage Rights under COBRA, Notice regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other required notifications
Notice of Privacy Practices
Required Notices