OPEN ENROLLMENT | Early Retirees (Under 65)
RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS
Open Enrollment August 19, 2019 - August 30, 2019
Plan Year Effective October 1, 2019
Welcome to Inglewood Unified School District’s 2019 Health Benefits Open Enrollment, which begins August 19, 2019 and runs through August 30, 2019! During this time period, all eligible early retirees (under 65) will be required to log into our new Online Benefits Portal (PlanSource) to select their coverage for the upcoming plan year effective October 1, 2019.
Effective August 31, 2019—No further changes can be made for the upcoming plan year unless you experience a qualifying change in family status as defined by the IRS.
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All eligible early retirees must complete the online enrollment process during the Open Enrollment period. You can make changes to your plan selections and add or remove dependents from your coverage through the final day— Friday, August 30, 2019.
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Early Retirees (Under 65) who fail to complete the online enrollment for medical, dental, and/or vision benefits, will be terminated from coverage effective September 30, 2019. |
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS/CHANGES
Plan Year Effective October 1, 2019
ONLINE ENROLLMENT: IUSD will be utilizing a new Online Employee Benefits Portal (PlanSource).
- Login instructions will be posted on this web page and distributed at sites on August 19, 2019
- All plan selections must be made through the Online Employee Benefits Portal (PlanSource)
- If you need assistance enrolling online, please visit us at District Office, Bungalow 7 during any Open Enrollment Event (see EVENTS)
MEDICAL BENEFITS: Kaiser → Two HMO Plans
- Larger network of physicians and providers through Anthem Blue Cross than our current comparable plans
- Improved dental coverage at 100% versus current 70-100% tiered plan
- Increased allowance for contacts $140 versus current $120
- Retiree benefits eligibility subject to all of the following conditions: Retiree completed twenty (20) years of credited service with the District immediately prior to retirement: enrolled in a district approved medical plan at time of retirement; retired in accordance with STRS/PERS regulations; at least 55 years of age and receiving STRS/PERS.
- Eligible unit members who retire prior to January 1, 2016, shall be eligible for a District annual contribution toward District medical insurance equal to active employees.
- Eligible full time unit members who retire after January 1, 2016, shall be eligible for a District contribution for employee only medical coverage equal to active employees.
- Any out of pocket costs will be reimbursed to the district by the retiree as a condition of continued eligibility.
- Payments should be made to Inglewood USD by the first of the month in no less than one month increments.
- Early retirees should make payments to Inglewood USD for any premium amounts exceeding the District Contribution by the first of each month effective October 1, 2019. Advance payments for multiple months accepted.
- If you wish to save a stamp or a trip to District Office, you might consider setting up automatic payments through your financial institutions online banking service. Add Inglewood USD as a "Payee" utilizing the below mailing address. For further instructions, please contact your bank directly.
- Payment Address: Inglewood USD Benefits Department, 401 S. Inglewood Avenue, B4, Inglewood, CA 90301
OPEN ENROLLMENT EMPLOYEE EVENTS
Benefits Eligible Retirees
(Under 65)
Informational Meetings
District Office, Board Room
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Wednesday, August 21st
UNDER 65
9AM - 10AM
OVER 65
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Open Enrollment Fairs
District Office, Board Room
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Thursday, August 22nd
12PM - 5:30PM
Monday, August 26th
12PM - 5:30PM
Online Enrollment Assistance
District Office, Bungalow 7
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Wednesday, August 21st
9AM - 5PM
Thursday, August 22nd
12PM - 5:30PM
Monday, August 26th
12PM - 5:30PM
*Insurance Representatives will be on-site to assist with questions!