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105 S Florence
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-882-7359 phone
972-882-7774 fax
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday
Summer Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
RELATED LINKS:
Benefits Intranet The Benefits Intranet contains information about the MISD insurance products, links to the providers, and forms (i.e. claim forms). Your User name is your full email address. Your password is your network password.
In-roll Online Benefits Enrollment System - www.in-roll.com
Online enrollment instructions
Attention New Hires
New employees to the district must enroll in insurance within 31 days of his/her hire date. Please drop by the Benefits Office to pick up your new hire benefits packet.
If you do not want to participate in the district's health insurance, TRS/BCBS requires that you complete a TRS declination certification form.
New Hire TRS Declination Certification Form (PDF)
Health Insurance
MISD participates in the State health plan with TRS ActiveCare which is administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS) and Medco. The district contributes $1800 and $2664 (depending on which plan you are enrolled in), and the State contributes $900 per year to your health insurance.
Visit the Teacher Retirement System website at www.trs.state.tx.us to link directly to TRS ActiveCare information (Click on “Active Members,” then “TRS ActiveCare”). The Customer Service phone number for BCBS of Texas and Medco Health Customer Service is 1-866-355-5999.
For Mesquite ISD health plan participants, we are excited to promote the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) at 300 West Kearney in Mesquite for all your primary physician care and prescription needs. For more information, visit the MEHC website.
On January 1, 2011, the Mesquite ISD began using TRS ActiveCare as our medical plan provider. You may call Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS) Customer Service for information about the TRS ActiveCare plans: 1-866-355-5999.
Links
BlueAccess for Members:
Log in to view your medical claims, print temporary ID cards, compare treatment costs, etc.
Medco:
Log in to view your prescription history, mail-order status, find local pharmacies, etc.
Doctor's & Hospitals – Provider Finder:
Search the PPO list for TRS-ActiveCare.
Preferred Drug List:
Search Medco for the preferred brand name drugs and prescription benefits information.
TRS-ActiveCare Web Site
Medicaid Subsidy (HIPP) Notice
General Notice of Special Enrollment Rights and Preexisting Condition Exclusion
Blue Care Connection: Member Guide to Health and Wellness Resources
Special Beginnings Maternity Program
TRS ActiveCare Notice of Privacy Practices
2011-2012 Information About TRS-ActiveCare Plans
2011-2012 MISD ActiveCare Rates
2011-2012 Plan Year PPO Rates and Benefits
2011-2012 ActiveCare Plan Highlights
2011-2012 List of Covered Preventive Care Services
2011–2012 Enrollment Guide
2011–2012 Guía de Inscripción
2011-2012 Enrollment Presentation
2011-2012 TRS ActiveCare Benefits Booklet
2010-2011 Information About TRS-ActiveCare Plans
2010 – 2011 MISD ActiveCare Rates
2010–2011 TRS ActiveCare Benefits Booklet
2010–2011 TRS ActiveCare Folleto de Beneficios
Forms
Application to Split Premium:
Use this form ONLY if you and your spouse work for different school districts and you qualify to split the family premium. Do not use this form if you and your spouse both work for MISD.
Dependent Child's Statement of Disability:
Use this form if you will be requesting TRS-ActiveCare medical coverage for a disabled child over age 25.
Transitional Care Request Form:
Use this form if you will be using a non-network doctor under TRS-ActiveCare. The criteria to qualify for transitional care are explained in the TRS Benefits Booklet on page 38.
BCBS Claim Form:
Use this form to file a claim for reimbursement. The claim form is used to pay insured/subscriber. Important: Do not file this form if your Provider of Service is submitting these charges to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
BCBS HIPAA Authorization Form
TRS ActiveCare MISD Declination Form:
Use this form to decline health insurance for you and/or your legal spouse and/or legal dependents. This form should be completed as a NEW HIRE and/or during every ANNUAL ENROLLMENT if you are declining the health insurance.
Other Benefits/Insurance Programs
AUTO/HOME INSURANCE is offered through Liberty Mutual Advantage. Mesquite ISD employees are eligible for discounts on premiums through this program and they are payroll deductable. The agents are Steven R. Wyatt at 972-867-3499 ext 58903 and Christine Richardson at 972-867-3499 ext 58903. You can enroll at any time.
CANCER INSURANCE is offered through Loyal American Life Insurance Company. The agents are David Crook, Tom Crook or Joe Milligan at 972-288-3700. You can reach Loyal American’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-366-8354.
DENTAL INSURANCE You may use your own dentist or use a dentist from the Voluntary Preferred Dentist Program (PDP) with the MetLife dental plan. The agents are David Crook, Tom Crook or Joe Milligan at 972-288-3700. For additional information and to locate a dentist, visit the MetLife website at www.metlife.com or call at 1-800-438-6388.
DISABILITY INSURANCE Sometimes called salary continuation insurance. This benefit is administered by TheStandard. The agents are David Crook, Tom Crook or Joe Milligan at 972-288-3700. TheStandard’s customer service department can be reached at 1-800-368-1135.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) is a free service available for all Mesquite ISD employees and their legal dependents. Call MHNet at 1-800-492-4357 for family/marital concerns, job related issues, legal/financial resources, depression/anxiety, or alcohol/substance abuse. For additional information, visit www.mhneteap.com (user name: misd, password: 8004924357).
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES AND/OR DEPENDENT CARE can be set up for payroll deduction before taxes. Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) administers this program. For more information, visit www.tasconline.com or call 1-800-422-4661.
GAP INSURANCE is available through American Fidelity/First Financial Group. The coverage is limited and coordinates with most group health coverage to provide reimbursement to you for medical expenses incurred. The number is 1-800-654-8489. For more information, visit www.afadvantage.com.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE and ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE are both available through MetLife and the agents are Tom Crook, David Crook or Joe Milligan at 972-288-3700. Visit the MetLife website at www.metlife.com or call customer service at 1-877-638-4671.
LEGAL INSURANCE is available with Pre-Paid Legal Services. The agent is Jim Roberts, and the phone number is 1-888-607-4575. You can enroll at any time.
LIFETIME BENEFIT TERM W/LONG TERM CARE is offered through Fidelity Life Assn. For additional information, contact Tom Crook, David Crook or Joe Milligan at 972-288-3700 or visit www.FidelityLife.com.
LONE STAR 529 PLAN is available through payroll deduction to save money for Higher Education. For additional information, please contact Tom Crook, David Crook or Joe Milligan at 972-288-3700. You can enroll at any time.
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE is offered through Genworth Life Insurance Co. For additional information call 1-866-659-1970 or visit the Teacher Retirement System website at www.trs.state.tx.us to link directly to Genworth.
RETIREMENT PLANS Notice of voluntary tax-deferred retirement accounts to all MISD employees: The IRS allows school district employees the option of opening a voluntary tax-deferred retirement account and requires that Mesquite ISD inform you of this available option. Employees need to seek the advice of a financial advisor or other agent in regards to opening a tax deferred retirement account. Salary Reduction agreements for payroll deductions can be found on National Plan Administrator's website at www.natlplan.com. Click on "For Employees." Select your State and Employer under "Tax Sheltered Accounts (TSA)."
VISION COVERAGE is available through Vision Service Plan (VSP) and is administered by Tom Crook, David Crook or Joe Milligan at 972-288-3700. Visit the VSP website at www.vsp.com or call at 1-800-877-7195 for customer service.
ALL INSURANCE PAYMENTS ARE PAYROLL DEDUCTED AT NO SERVICE CHARGE TO THE EMPLOYEE.
CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE Cancellation forms need to be filled out if an employee chooses to cancel his/her insurance. Telephone or email requests for cancellations cannot be honored; only cancellation forms with your signature and date can be honored. Due to government regulations, certain requirements must be met before canceling any insurance.
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