Benefits

If you have any questions, please contact, Benefits Coordinator, Portia DeCuir, at (225) 778-2485.

The City of Baker School System knows how important it is to provide quality employee benefits at a competitive price for ourselves and our family members. We always strive to craft a total benefits package that meets your needs and that of the district.

You may enroll in several benefit plans during the initial eligibility period of 1st of the month following 30 days from your date of hire. Choosing not to enroll yourself and/or your eligible dependents during this time period will require you to wait until the next annual enrollment period, or a special enrollment period, if one occurs. If a special enrollment event occurs, you then have 30 days from the event to enroll in the plan(s).

A special enrollment event or family status change involves any of the following:

Marriage or divorce;
Birth, adoption or change in legal custody of a child;
A child attaining age 26;
Death of spouse or child;
Spouse obtaining new employment or insurance through their work; losing their employment; or losing their insurance NON-VOLUNTARILY.

NOTE: If you experience a Family status Change, it is YOUR responsibility to advise the Benefits Office within 30 days of the event in order to request a change.

Changes, additions or voluntary cancellations cannot be made at any time during the year except during the open enrollment period.

IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE REFORM NOTICES
PLEASE READ

EXTENSION OF DEPENDENT COVERAGE TO AGE 26

Individuals whose coverage ended, or who were denied coverage (or were not eligible for coverage), because the availability of dependent coverage of children ended before attainment of age 26 are eligible to enroll in the medical plan. Individuals may request enrollment for such children for 30 days from the date of this notice. Enrollment will be effective September 1, 2014. For more information contact your Benefits Administrator.

HEALTH CARE REFORM MODEL NOTICE

Please be advised that City of Baker School System is In compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) whereby Employers who offer medical coverage to full-time eligible employees must maintain a benefit plan that is both affordable and adequate, as defined by the Affordable Care Act. Therefore, employees who decide to enroll in medical benefits offered through the "Marketplace" may NOT BE ELIGIBLE for a government subsidy.

Medical:

Blue Cross Blue Shield

1-800-599-2583

www.bcbsla.com

Dental:

Ameritas

1-800-745-1112

www.ameritas.com

Vision:

Ameritas

1-800-745-1112

www.vsp.com