- Kyrene School District
- Benefits
2023-24 Benefit Plans
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Benefits **Enrollment Portal**
Visit the Employee Access Page and click "Employee Access Sign In" to begin your online benefit enrollment.
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2023-24 Benefits Plan Resources & Guides
On Demand Presentation...Your step-by-step guide to employee benefits open enrollment.
Benefit Resource Center - Understanding your options, deciding which plan is best for you, coordination of benefits, case management and more. Call the Benefit Resource Center at 1-855-874-0110Benefit Plan Information:
Benefit Plans Guide - 2023/24
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Benefits Eligibility
Kyrene School District offers competitive benefit plans and a wide variety of additional benefits to all employees who work 30 hours or more per week.
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Medical Benefits
MEDICAL COVERAGE - AmeriBen/BCBS Statewide
Provider Search
To check to see if your medical provider is currently contracted in the BCBS network, you can click on the link above. Since providers can move in and out of networks at any time, it is recommended that you return to this link to check your providers during the spring open enrollment and again when the plan becomes effective on July 1, 2023PHCS - Out of Area Network Search (including out of state) In-Network Provider Listing
To search for out-of-area, in-network providers, please visit www.multiplan.com/search or call 1-800-678-742AmerBen Mobile App & Portal - Get Started
Health Management Flyer - Individual and coordinated care for you and your family. An AmeriBen registered nurse or health coach is always available to answer questions about your conditions, medications or health.
Wellness Portal Flyer - The Wellness Portal is available to you 24/7 via smartphone, tablet, or computer, and can be accessed as an app.
MyAmeriBen 2 Factor Authentication - Member Two Factor Authentication Required effective September 1, 2023
>> Medical Premium Costs Rate Sheet 2023/24
HSA Plan Summary Benefit Coverage (SBC)
HSA Plan SBC - 2023/24
Health Savings Account (HSA) - Frequently asked questions
PPO Summary Benefit Coverage (SBC)
PPO Plan SBC - 2023/24
Pharmacy Benefits
MedOne Rx- Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PMB) has a help desk team who are available to assist you with your prescription drug benefit needs. Visit the MedOn Rx website (www.medone-rx.com/), email memberadvocates@medone-rx.com, or call 1-866-335-9057.
Welcome to MedOne - Your key to better pharmacy benefits
Workforce Mental Health
Lyra Health - Workforce Mental Health Provider; an employer-sponsored benefit that connects employees and their loved ones with effective and convenient care for their mental and emotional well-being. For immediate access to high-quality mental healthcare, please visit Lyra's website (kyrene.lyrahealth.com) or call 1-877-203-9680.
Lyra Learn
Visit Lyra's e-learning platform (learn.lyrahealth.com/learn), where you will find on-demand courses and lively discussions around mental health topics in the workplace. For registration, please use code: #kyrene228
Lyra 101 - A quick video overview of the Lyra benefit (Lyra Video Tutorial)
Meet Lyra - Your mental health benefit
Optum Financial (HSA / FSA)
Flex Spending Account (FSA) - Quick Guide
- Healthcare benefits FSA overview
- How to file and FSA claim
- How to upload a receipt
- FSA Eligible and Ineligible Expenses
- Qualified FSA Medical Expense Tool
- FSA Dependent Claim Form
- FSA Reimbursement Tips and Reminders
Dependent Care FSA - Quick Guide
- Dependent Care Claim Form - Submit completed form along with receipt/documentation for reimbursement.
Limited Purpose FSA - Quick Guide
Health Savings Account (HSA) - Quick Guide
- HSA Qualified Medical Expenses
- HSA Qualified Medial Expense Eligibility Tool - interactive tool to search and filter qualified medical expenses
- How to Use an HSA - Video presentation to help you get started
- HSA Contribution Calculator
- Optum Bank Mobile App - Access your HSA account details on-the-go
Direct Deposit Setup - Salary Reduction Agreement Form
Optum HealthSafe ID Registration Info
HSA / FSA Comparison - Which plan is right for you?
Telemedicine and Virtual Health Care
Teledoc - Telehealth connects you to the right care when you need it most.
- Teledoc - Expert advice when you need it most
- Get Started with Teledoc
- Available Teledoc Services
- Teledoc Mobile App
- Healthcare benefits FSA overview
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Dental Benefits
DENTAL COVERAGE - Cigna Dental
Cigna Dental Annual Premium Costs - 2023/24
- Cigna - PPO Benefit Summary - 2023/24
- Cigna - DHMO Benefit Summary/Patient Charge Schedule (Fee Schedule)
- Cigna Dental Plan Comparison - Which plan is right for you?
- Cigna - DHMO Find a Network Dentist or Specialist
- Cigna - DPPO Find at Network Dentist of Specialist
Call 1-800-CIGNA24 (800-244-6224) for assistance locating a Cigna network dentist or specialist.
Additional Dental Information and Programs- Oral Health Integration Program (OHIP)
- Preventative Dental Care
- Oral Health for Kids
- Dental Anxiety
- Better Oral Habits
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Vision Benefits
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Additional Benefits
Basic Life Insurance - 2023/24
Short Term Disability - Ochs Summary Plan Description 2023/24
Evidence of Insurability Enrollment Form (EOI)
Short Term Disability Claims Packet*Forms may be required if short term disability is elected. Contact Benefits Department with any questions
Additional Life Insurance - The Hartford Life Insurance
Evidence of Insurability Enrollment Form (EOI)- Beneficiary Designation Form
- Beneficiary Assistance
- Estate Guidance Brochure
- Funeral Planning Brochure
*If additional life insurance is elected over the Guaranteed Issue (GI) amount, forms will be requested from The Hartford. Please check your email if you elect additional life insurance during enrollment.Critical Illness - The Hartford
Accidental Injury - The Hartford
- ONLINE Claims Submission - Critical Illness/Accidental Injury
- Health Screening Claims Form
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Why is Vivio Specialty Pharmacy calling?
This is one call you don't want to miss.
Vivio (specialty pharmacy) may be calling regarding health programs and prescription medication services available to you.
Additional Plan Information & Programs
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Mandatory Plan Notices
AmeriBen/BCBS Medical Plan Documents:NEW Revised Medical Summary Plan Document effective July 1, 2023Kyrene Employee Benefit Trust Plan effective July 1, 2023Cafeteria Plan Document -Amendment effective July 1, 2018Universal Availability Notice 403(b)
COBRA Continuation of Coverage Rights - Visit the U.S. Department of Labor for more informationHepatitis B Notice
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in accordance with "bloodborne pathogens standard" requires employers to offer three injection Hepatitis B vaccination (HBV) series to all employees who could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials daily as part of their job duties. Questions may be referred to the Employee Benefits Department at 480-541-1302.Social Security Number Disclosure
Disclosure of your Social Security number is permitted under Section 7 of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974. For health insurance and other employee benefit plans; our vendors indicate that SSN’s are mandatory to identify individuals enrolling for coverage. Further, a new Mandatory Insurer Reporting law, Section 111 of Public Law 110-173, requires group health plan insurers to report SSN’s in order for Medicare to coordinate payments with other insurance benefits. The SSN’s for you and those of your family may be requested for these purposes. If you have questions about when or why a particular plan requires your social security number, please contact the vendor directly. -
403-B / 457 Plans - Corebridge Financial
End of School Year Tools & Resources
Corebridge Financial Advisor: Contact Tim Wise, 480-625-8194 or timothy.wise@corebridgefinancial.com for one to one appointments for 403b/457/Roth
Corebridge Financial Enrollment Instructions
Corebridge Financial Retirement Manager (Rollovers & Transfer Requests guide)
Corebridge Financial Retirement Services Workshop Webinars
NOTIFICATION: The coronavirus-relief bill known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act allows 403b optional retirement plan participants greater access to their 403b investments if they are facing financial hardship. Participant questions regarding hardship withdrawals and loans can be directed to AIG Retirement Services at 1-800-569-7055.
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Health & Wellness Programs and Services
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COBRA (Notices & Premium Rates)
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
COBRA is a health insurance continuation option that is available to employees who leave Kyrene School District and had coverage while employed. Kyrene uses a third party vendor for COBRA Services.Vendor Contact: AmeriBenCustomer Service# 866-525-1740- COBRA Premium Costs - 2023/24
- COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights - Visit the U.S. Department of Labor to learn more about your rights.
COBRA InformationCOBRA gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan for limited periods of time under certain circumstances such as voluntary or involuntary job loss, reduction in the hours worked, transition between jobs, death, divorce, and other life events. Qualified individuals may be required to pay the entire premium for coverage up to 102 percent of the cost of the plan.COBRA elections are available only on the benefits that an employee had elected prior to terminating employment.COBRA coverage can only be elected for medical, dental, vision or medical flexible spending accounts, if they were carried by the employee prior to termination.
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Life Event
An IRS qualifying life event is a requirement for access to special enrollment periods. For questions about qualifying events and enrollment, please contact the Benefits office at 480-541-1302.
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Leave of Absence
Medical and Maternity Leave of Absence Information & Forms- Leave FAQ's
- Leave Request Packet - printable version
- FMLA Employer's Guide - PDF
Workplace accommodations due to high risk may apply. Please contact Benefits at benefits@kyrene.org for assistance.
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Workers Comp
What to do if you have an on-the-job injury...
- The Alliance
- The Alliance Nurse Triage
- Significant Exposures Act
- Significant Exposures Reporting Form
Benefits Staff
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Deb Spurgin – Chief Benefits Officer
dspurgin@kyrene.orgNancy Bran – Talent Management Specialist
Leave of Absence, Workers Comp
nbran@kyrene.org
480-541-1307Michelle Hughes – Benefits Specialist
mhughes@kyrene.org
480-541-1317Benefits Specialist
benefits@kyrene.org
480-541-1302Bre Moro – Health Coach
bre@welcoaz.org
bmoro@kyrene.org
480-242-8276Benefits Fax: 480-541-1813
Meetings: Agendas & Minutes
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KEBT - Kyrene Employee Benefit Trust
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Tempe Tri-District (403B/457)
403B Agenda - 8/21/2023
403B Minutes - 5/8/2023
NOTIFICATIONS:
The coronavirus-relief bill known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act allows 403b optional retirement plan participants greater access to their 403b investments if they are facing a financial hardship. Participant questions regarding hardship withdrawals and loans can be directed to AIG representative, Tim Wise, Timothy.Wise@aig.com
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Insurance Committee
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Benefits Open Enrollment ~ Coming Spring 2024
What is it? Open Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to change your benefit elections or enroll in new coverage (outside of qualifying life events such as marriage, birth, divorce, etc.) for the 24/25 school year. Your new elections will be effective July 1, 2024.
When is it? Dates to be announced
How do I enroll? Online enrollment through Employee Access will begin Spring 2024. Communications will be shared via email and US post with Spring enrollment details and instructions.
Where can I learn more? Please review the Benefits Plan details below for what's new this plan year, premium rates and more.
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Questions about Open Enrollment, Coverage and Benefits? Contact the Benefit Resource Center.
BRCSouthwest@usi.com | Toll Free: 855-874-0110Benefits Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 6am-6pm.
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*Current employees may access additional benefit info and forms by clicking the EMPLOYEES link on the Talent Management home page.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER DISCLOSURE
Disclosure of your Social Security number is permitted under Section 7 of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974. For health insurance and other employee benefit plans; our vendors indicate that SSN’s are mandatory to identify individuals enrolling for coverage. Further, a new Mandatory Insurer Reporting law, Section 111 of Public Law 110-173, requires group health plan insurers to report SSN’s in order for Medicare to coordinate payments with other insurance benefits. The SSN’s for you and those of your family may be requested for these purposes. If you have questions about when or why a particular plan requires your social security number, please contact the vendor directly.
