Welcome to the Office of Benefits. It is our goal to provide employees with comprehensive benefits service with integrity, responsiveness, and sensitivity. We are fortunate to be able to offer an excellent suite of benefits to our employees, including medical benefits, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). We’re here to answer your questions, from how to get started to when to make changes and who to contact along the way.
Open Enrollment has now ended. Health coverage and Wage Continuation cancellations are effective July 1. Wage Continuation new enrollment are effective August 16.
Lyra Health has put together some resources for promoting mental health in the Black community. Click the Lyra health page for information.
Important reminders for 2023:
- 2022 1095 forms will be available January 20, 2023 if you opted to receive the form electronically. Mailed forms will be postmarked by January 31, 2023. See https://www.philasd.org/benefits/1095-c-faqs/ for more details.
- Deductions for the 2023 flexible spending account (FSA) begin on the 1/20/2023 pay. If you did not enroll in a medical or dependent FSA at the open enrollment period in November, you can only enroll if you have experienced a qualifying life event. You can enroll in parking, public transit or bicycle benefit at anytime during the year. See https://www.philasd.org/benefits/home/programsservices/flexible-spending-accounts/ for more details.
Introducing LYRA Health
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Lyra Health to provide coaching and therapy how, when, and where you need it. Lyra gives you and your dependents access to the best care quickly and easily. No more endless searches for therapists, long wait times, or wondering how you’ll pay for mental health care. Learn more.
Questions about PSERS Pension Eligibility and Wage Continuation Program? Click here.
New Hire Benefits On-Boarding
If you are a new hire or changing positions, review the Benefits On-boarding page for everything you need to know to sign up for benefits. If you are enrolled or will be enrolling in a Keystone medical plan, you must select a primary care provider (PCP) with Independence Blue Cross . View the instructions Keystone How to Find a Primary Care Provider for more information.
View the Independence Blue Cross member site for benefits summaries and other important information.
Premium Assistance
If you are electing an HOP Medicare plan, contact the Health Options Program (HOP) at 1-800-773-7725. Retirees enrolling in District sponsored Keystone or Personal Choice or 32BJ Keystone POS coverage and also meeting PSERS Premium Assistance eligibility guidelines may be eligible for Premium Assistance. If you open an account on PSERS Member Self-Service (MSS) Portal, and elect PAPERLESS DELIVERY, your Premium Assistance election form will be sent to your account on the PORTAL and you will receive an email from PSERS stating there is a document for you to view or print. If you opt out of the PAPERLESS DELIVERY, you will receive a 2-side original Application via the USPS mail.
You should should sign and date Section D, Member Certification. Employee Benefits staff will complete Sections B and C, Plan Information and Employer Information once enrollment and payment are confirmed with Discovery Benefits.
Tele-Medicine, MD Live, is available to all employees enrolled in a School District of Philadelphia medical plan. Consult a Doctor, Dermatologist or Behavioral Health counselor from the comfort of your home with MD Live. Click here for more information on getting started. More information is available by clicking the Virtual Care Flyer .
Guidance Resources is available if you need help. Click here for more information. Virtual Counseling sessions are also available to you at no cost from Guidance Resources.
Looking for Emotional Support? Independence Blue Cross is now offering Tele-Behavioral Health and other On-Line resources. If you are enrolled in a School District of Philadelphia’s medical plan, you now have access to these services.
If your children need health insurance, either because they never had it or because your benefits have changed during the COVID crisis, our partners at PCCY can help you apply. Visit PCCY for more information.
Over the Counter (OTC) Home Covid Test Kits
Click here for information on how to get home Covid test kits with your insurance. Please be patient as we get information on this process from all of our partners.
Wage Continuation:
All employees who have enrolled in Wage Continuation coverage should check their Wage Continuation information through the Payroll Application system. Ten month based employees do not have Wage Continuation payroll deductions for July and non-contractual work days in August. Ten month based employees will see the first deduction on the September 3 pay.
How do I check my leave balance?
You can view your leave balance through the Employee Payroll Information application or by checking your paycheck. Your School District of Philadelphia email name and password are used for access. If you do not know the name and password, call the Technology Help Desk at (215) 400-5555 for assistance. Please note that the balances shown are all subject to a post separation audit. Your paycheck references this.
From the School District of Philadelphia main website (http://www.philasd.org) go to the Employee Portal. In the Employee section, enter your email name and password. Your email user name should exclude the “@philasd.org” designation.
Launch the “Payroll Information” application. Enter the last four digits of your social security number when prompted. You can then select Leave Balances tab.
Transparency in Coverage:
In compliance with federal mandate, transparency is coverage is listed at:
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