Effective September 27, 2024, we will no longer be using the employee KIOSK for absences. Absence Management (Frontline) will be the new platform we are transitioning to for all leave requests. Click Here for more details.

2025 Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment Process

Open Enrollment is a 2 step process that must be completed by all eligible employees. This includes waiving coverage with the ESC. These steps do not need to be completed in order, but both must be completed.

  1. Complete Open Enrollment elections on Benelogic. When you log in, click on the Green Go Button. You have the option of a Quick Enroll or Step-by-Step enrollment. 
    • Verify Correct Personal Information for yourself and any dependents (address, spelling of names, SSN, etc).
    • Make any necessary changes to your coverages.
    • Verify and/or update your Beneficiary for Board Provided Life Insurance.
  2. Complete Virtual or In-Person Meeting with American Fidelity. Appointments will be available multiple times and days during Open Enrollment.
    • Please watch your email for more information on scheduling an appointment with American Fidelity or 
    • Appointments will be held both in-person and virtually this year. If you are participating in a virtual appointment, please have access to a laptop or computer.
    • Click here to schedule your appointment with American Fidelity

New Premium Rates

This year there is an increase in the monthly premium rates.

Please refer to the Insurance Rates Sheet for the updated rates.

Increase of Voluntary Life Policies

Employees who are currently enrolled in a voluntary life insurance policy may increase their policy provided through the EPC without completing the Evidence of Insurability (EOI) by $20,000.

Employees enrolling for the first time or adjusting above the $20,000 will be required to complete the EOI before their voluntary life insurance is approved.

CVS Caremark- 90 Day Prescription Options

With our prescription benefit, you can obtain a 90-day supply of maintenance medications for conditions like high blood pressure, heart issues, or diabetes. These medications can be filled for 90 days through the Caremark mail-order pharmacy or at a CVS retail pharmacy. New this year, you can now get a 90-day supply at Kroger and Costco.

Hinge Health

Hinge Health offers personalized care for chronic back, knee, hip, neck, and shoulder pain. Through the convenience of a mobile app, you’ll have access to:

  • Personalized Exercise Therapy: Tailored exercise programs to improve strength and flexibility.
  • 1-on-1 Coaching: Support from a dedicated health coach to guide and motivate you.
  • Digital Programs: Evidence-based content and education to help you understand and manage your pain.
  • Technology: Motion-tracking technology that provides real-time feedback on your exercises, ensuring you’re performing them correctly.

Why Hinge Health?

Musculoskeletal issues are one of the leading causes of discomfort and missed workdays. Hinge Health provides a proven solution that is convenient, flexible, and effective in managing and alleviating pain without the need for surgery or prescription medications.  It’s personalized pain care that gets you moving!

How to Get Started:

  1. Enroll: hinge.health/epcschools. Simply follow the instructions to create your account.  No physician treatment or referral is required.
  2. Complete a Short Survey: This will help Hinge Health tailor the program to your specific needs.
  3. Start Your Program: Once enrolled, you’ll be matched with a personalized program and a health coach who will guide you every step of the way.

Additional Information:

  • Cost: This program is provided at NO COST to all eligible employees.
  • Confidentiality: All your interactions with Hinge Health are confidential and secure.
  • Eligibility: Hinge Health is available to all employees, spouses, and adult dependents.  Each participant MUST be enrolled in an EPC Schools Health Plan.
  • Mental Health & Movement Webinar
    • In recognition of World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10/10, Hinge Health Coaches will be hosting a webinar to share information on what pain is, why it occurs, and how movement can simultaneously improve your physical and emotional well-being.

Support

Human Resources
human.resources@mcesc.org

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