Employee Benefits

Important Benefit Updates

Open Enrollment Starts Nov. 3rd
Please read the latest newsletter from our Employee Benefits Department, which informs you of the changes for health insurance for the 2008-2009 school year. All school district employees will be required to enroll or waive their benefits starting on November 3 and ending on November 21, 2008 at the Administration Building.

Change for Spectera Vision
Spectera Vision is now called UnitedHealthcare Vision. There is no change in your benefits, no change in your provider network, and no disruption to your service or benefit administration. Please refer to this welcome letter and member question and answer sheet for more information.

Benefit Highlights

Our Dedication to Employees
Galena Park ISD provides added benefits for our employees.

• 25,000 in Basic Life Insurance
• Free Employee Only Vision

Retirement Plan Updates

403b and 457 Retirement Plans
Did you know that all TRS eligible employees can enroll in a 403b or a 457 Plan?

Here are some valuable links to the TRS website to our Annuity Vendors:
TRS - Certified Companies
TRS - Products for New Deductions

403B Retirement Plans
Due to new regulations for 403(b) Retirement Plans, the GPISD Employee Benefits Department will be making changes to comply with the new regulations. Be sure to read this letter to be fully prepared for the changes in the upcoming year.

Featured Health Tip

This month the employee benefits department is sharing a wonderful tip about enjoying the summer sun safely. Read some important tips on assuring you and your family are safe from the sun's harmful rays.

Important Quick Links

2009 Benefit Plan Rates
2009 Benefit Rates
ActiveCare Benefit Highlights
Open Enrollment Flyer

2009 Medical Links
TRS ActiveCare Website
Find a Doctor with BlueCross/BlueShield

2008 Benefit Plan Rates
2008 Benefit Rates

2008 Medical Links
MyUHC.com
Find a Doctor at UHC

Dental Links
Find a Dentist

Vision Links
Spectera Vision

Flexible Spending Account
TASC Online Website

Teacher Retirement System
TRS Website

Benefit Change Form
Change Form

"Galena Park ISD is dedicated to promoting wellness"

Welcome to your Employee Benefits home. Here you will find the essential tools to help support your healthcare needs.

Employees will find wellness tips, links to your carrier, informative messages from your benefits office and any important benefit plan updates.

Benefits offerred through GPISD:

• TRS ActiveCare Medical PPO
• United Healthcare Dental PPO
• United Healthcare Dental DHMO
• Spectera Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability