Employee Benefit Portal
Gatesville Independent School District
Enrollment Information
Annual Enrollment
Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to review, update, or enroll in employer-sponsored benefits for the upcoming plan year (September 1 – August 31), with all elections and changes required to be completed during this period unless a qualifying life event occurs.
New Hires
New employees have 31 days from their hire date to enroll in benefits, which take effect on the first day of the month following your hire date, and completion of the enrollment process is required to ensure timely coverage and avoid lapses in benefits.
Midyear Changes
The benefits you select will remain in effect for the plan year (September 1 – August 31), with changes allowed only if a qualifying life event occurs; in such cases, employees have 31 days to notify their employer and complete the necessary paperwork.
Continuation of Coverage
Upon retirement or termination, you may be eligible to continue certain insurance coverages through COBRA, Portability, or Conversion, allowing you to extend, transfer, or convert your benefits based on eligibility and plan provisions.
Benefits
The benefits guide has all of your information.
Important Information
The information found within the benefit portal is designed to assist you in making important decisions regarding your benefits, provide you with important contact information for the benefit plans that are available to you. Combined Benefits Group (CBG) is the Third Party Benefit Administrator for the District’s benefit program.
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Continuation of Coverage Flyer – Gatesville ISD
Notice Regarding Availability of Form 1095C
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Combined Benefits Group
- 1202 Lakeway Drive. Suite 6, Austin, TX 78743
- Phone: (512) 261-6458
- Fax: (512) 261-6975
- https://mycbgbenefits.com/
Medical
Medical is provided by TRS ActiveCare. Primary and Primary Plus require a PCP from the Blue Cross Blue Shield statewide network. ActiveCare HD does not require a PCP and provides access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield nationwide network of providers.
External Links
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TRS Retirees Return to Work
TRS ActiveCare
- Phone: 866.355.5999
- https://www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare
Dental
Met Life offers a passive PPO Plan that allows participants to go to the dentist of their choice or to save on out of pocket costs and stretch benefits by utilizing a participating provider. You decide which provider when scheduling appointments.
External Links
Related forms and documents
Plan Information
Gatesville Dental PPO ID Card
Met Life Steps to Download Dental ID Cards
Met Life MyBenefits Registration User Guide
Met Life Dental MyBenefits Flyer
Met Life – MyBenefits Dental Cost Estimator
MetLife
- Phone: 800.438.6388
- https://metlife.com/
Vision
Ameritas Vision Plan provides for a choice of network at the time of enrollment. Choose between the EyeMed Network or the VSP Network.
External Links
Related forms and documents
Gatesville ISD – VSP Vision Highlights
Start Using Your VSP Vision Benefits
Gatesville ISD – EyeMed Vision Highlights
EyeMed – Start Using Your EyeMed Benefits
Ameritas Mobile App
Ameritas
- PO Box 81889 Lincoln, NE 68501
- Phone: 800-487-5553
- group@ameritas.com
- http://ameritas.com/
Basic Life
Gatesville ISD provides all employees with Basic Life Insurance in the amount of $20,000 (subject to age reductions) at no cost to employees.
External Links
Related forms and documents
Gatesville ISD – Basic Life – UNUM – Plan Information
Gatesville ISD 448243 Basic Life Certificate of Coverage
Employer – How to File a Life Insurance Claim Flyer – MK-1040609
Gatesville ISD UNUM – Life ADD Claim Form
UNUM
- Phone: 800.858.6843
- https://unum.com
Telehealth
Access Medical provides 24/7 healthcare through Teladoc with zero copay. Routine illnesses can often be handled with a doctor visit over the phone or virtual. Access Medical saves time, reduces travel, and makes getting medical advice quick and affordable.
Access Medical also offers savings on medical bills through Bill Saver as well as Discount prescriptions. One low monthly premium covers the entire family.
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Access Medical
- Phone: 800.800.7616
- https://mybenefitswork.com/
Hospital Indemnity
As deductibles and co-insurance continue to rise, Hospital Indemnity provides cash directly to you when most needed. Upon hospital admission, the plan will pay $1,500 to $3,000 plus a daily rate. You can use the cash for any reason. It is a great benefit for family planning!
External Links
Related forms and documents
Hospital Cash Highlights -Gatesville
Hospital Cash Highlights -Gatesville Spanish
CHUBB Employee Self-Serve Portal Registration Flyer
How To File a Claim
Claim Form
Chubb
- PO Box 6700, Scranton, PA 18505-0700
- Phone: 888.499.0425
- educatorclaims@chubb.com
- https://my.combinedinsurance.com/
Emergency Transportation
MASA is designed to prevent the balance billing that occurs when transported by ground or air ambulance. Members have saved thousands of dollars by having this supplemental coverage when they receive a medical transport. One low premium covers the entire family.
Related forms and documents
Plan Information
Emergency Transport – Delivering Peace of Mind
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Emergent Plus Member Service Agreement
Emergency Transportation – MASA – Emergent Premier Member Service Agreement
Emergent Plus Member Service Agreement
Access Services
Claim Instructions
Portable Application
MASA Medical Transport Solutions
- Phone: 800.423.3226
- https://www.masamts.com/
Disability
Disability Income Protection helps protect one of your most valuable assets—your ability to earn an income.
When choosing your coverage, you can select an elimination period, which determines how long you must wait before benefits begin. Available options include 7, 14, 30, or 90 days. In general, the longer the elimination period you choose, the lower your premium.
If you select an elimination period of 30 days or less and are admitted to the hospital, your benefits will begin on the first day of your hospital stay. This feature can be especially valuable when planning for the financial impact of starting or growing your family. Maternity is covered as any other illness.
If disabled, benefits will continue to normal retirement age, so long as you continue to be unable to work and under a doctors care. See policy for restrictions and exclusions.
Related forms and documents
Gatesville ISD – Educator LTD with Lump Sum Option Highlight Sheet
Gatesville Disability Highlights
Gatesville OneAmerica Disability Telephonic Claim Submission
Gatesville ISD Disability Claim Packet
Gatesville ISD Maternity Claim Form
Gatesville ISD Lump Sum Disability Claim Form
Gatesville ISD Disability HIPPA Authorization
OneAmerica
- Phone: 800-553-5318
- https://oneamerica.com
One Lump Sum Disability Benefit
OneAmerica
- Phone: 800-553-5318
- https://oneamerica.com
Voluntary Group Life
Voluntary Group Term Life insurance offers a cash benefit to your beneficiary, which can cover final expenses and outstanding debts such as mortgage, car loans, or student loans. This affordable life insurance option is usually available for you, your spouse, and dependent children, providing essential financial protection for your entire family.
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Vol Life Highlights
Gatesville ISD UNUM – Life ADD Claim Form
Gatesville ISD Voluntary Term Life Continuation Options
VTL – UNUM – Conversion Application
SunLife Grandfathered Voluntary Life
Grandfathered Sun Life Portability Application – Gatesville ISD
Sun Life – Death Claim Form
UNUM
- Phone: 800.858.6843
- https://unum.com
Sun Life Financial
- Phone: 800.786.5433
- http://sunlife.com/us
AD&D
While life insurance is beneficial, it may not fully cover your financial obligations if a dependent passes away suddenly. Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection in the event of a serious accident that results in death or specific injuries.
This affordable life insurance option is usually available for you, your spouse, and dependent children, providing essential financial protection for your entire family.
Related forms and documents
AD&D Highlights
AD&D Portability Application
Sun Life Financial
- Phone: 800.786.5433
- http://sunlife.com/us
Permanent Life
Texas Life provides lifetime coverage that does not increase in cost as you get older. Through Express-Issue, coverage is available for Employees, Spouse, Children, and Grandchildren. Lock in coverage while it is still affordable. Coverage you can take with you when you leave.
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Texas Life
- Phone: 800.283.9233
- https://texaslife.com/
Cancer
Cancer can devastate finances, with 42% of patients depleting their savings within two years of diagnosis. This benefit helps cover expenses like medication, medical bills, co-pays, and travel costs related to treatment. Cancer Insurance offers a cash benefit upon diagnosis and treatment, allowing you to focus on recovery without financial stress.
External Links
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Cancer GC14 – Highlights
APL Cancer Claim Form
APL Wellness Claim Form
American Public Life
- Phone: 800.256.8606
- https://ampublic.com/
Accident
The average emergency room visit costs $1,233, and accident insurance funds can help cover expenses like emergency room fees, co-pays, and hospital bills. Accidents are unpredictable, but accident insurance provides peace of mind by offering a lump-sum benefit for covered accidents. This allows you to focus on recovery rather than financial worries.
Related forms and documents
Accident Plan Information
Group Accident Claim Form
MetLife
- Phone: 800.438.6388
- https://metlife.com/
Critical Illness
Planning for sudden illnesses is challenging, but critical illness insurance provides essential financial support. Critical illness insurance offers a lump-sum benefit upon diagnosis of covered conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and cancer (if included in your policy). Use this money to cover out-of-pocket costs, mortgage payments, groceries, or expenses not covered by your medical plan.
Related forms and documents
Critical Illness Highlight Sheet
Critical Illness Claim Form
Critical Illness Wellness Claim Form
MetLife
- Phone: 800.438.6388
- https://metlife.com/
Identity Theft
Identity theft affects millions annually and is rapidly growing in the US. Identity Theft Protection is an affordable service that shields everything from your social security number to social media profiles. ID Theft monitors and alerts you to suspicious activity through identity and credit monitoring. In case of fraud, experts assist in identity recovery and credit restoration.
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About Identity Theft
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LifeLock-Benefit-Elite-Benefit-Summary
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LifeLock Getting Started
Portability Flyer
Norton LifeLock
- Phone: 800.543.3562
- https://lifelock.com
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
A flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged financial account available through your employer's cafeteria plan. The medical FSA is the most common type, allowing you to allocate part of your earnings for qualified expenses like medical copays with doctors, dentists, and optometrists.
Note that funds not used by the plan year's end are typically forfeited under the "use it or lose it" rule, unless your employer offers a rollover provision.
External Links
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IRS Publication 969
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FSA or DCAP Claim Form
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NBS Web Portal
NBS Mobile-App
NBS
- Phone: 855.399.3035
- https://nbsbenefits.com/
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Health savings accounts (HSA) are growing in popularity due to high deductible health plans. An HSA is a debit card used for approved medical expenses like prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and co-pays at doctor or dentist offices.
Key benefits include:
- Pre-Tax Contributions. Funds are taken out of your paycheck pre-tax, reducing your gross income and federal tax liability.
- Rollover Funds. Unused funds roll over year to year, allowing you to save for future healthcare expenses.
External Links
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Mobile App
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EECU
- 1617 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Phone: 817.882.0800
- https://eecu.org/
Pet Insurance
Pet ownership costs are rising, with first-year expenses averaging $1,070 for cats and $1,270 for dogs. Pet insurance functions similarly to human medical insurance, significantly lowering costs for office visits, procedures, vaccinations, and accidents at the veterinarian.
External Links
Related forms and documents
Pet Insurance Highlight Sheet
Pet Insurance Flyer
Pet Insurance How it Works
Pet Insurance Rates
MetLife Pet Insurance
- Phone: 800.GET.MET8
- www.metlife.com/getpetquote
Financial Planning
You have the opportunity to save for retirement by participating in your Employer’s 403(b) retirement plan. A 403(b) plan is a retirement plan for certain employees of public schools, tax-exempt organizations and ministries.
External Links
- Omni -Third Party Administrator Link
- Online Salary Reduction Agreement
- Schedule a Meeting with Representative
Related forms and documents
TRS BENEFITS HANDBOOK
Gatesville ISD Universal Availability
403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement
403b 457 You can use Both!
US OMNI
- Phone: 877.544.6664
- https://omni403b.com
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