Benefits

Employees adding a new dependent must provide the required supporting documentation to Human Resources within 30 days of completing enrollment. Depending on the circumstances, documentation may include a marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificate, Social Security number or applicable court order.

Employees may also update their life insurance beneficiary information by completing the appropriate form. Forms and instructions are available under Additional Resources on the William Penn School District Benefits Website.

The Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, provides confidential support and resources to help employees and members of their households address personal, family and work-related concerns. Services may include short-term counseling, assessments, referrals and follow-up support.

EAP information and contact instructions are available on the William Penn School District Benefits Website.

Flexible Spending Accounts allow eligible employees to set aside pre-tax funds for qualifying health care or dependent-care expenses.

FSA elections must be made each year; they do not automatically continue from one plan year to the next. Visit the William Penn School District Benefits Website for current contribution limits, eligible expenses and enrollment information.

Eligible employees may have access to medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for themselves and their eligible dependents. Available plans, coverage levels and employee contributions are based on job classification and applicable employment agreements.

Current plan information, benefit summaries and provider links are available on the William Penn School District Benefits Website.

Depending on job classification, employees may have access to District-paid or voluntary income-protection benefits, including life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity coverage.

Visit the William Penn School District Benefits Website for eligibility information and current plan details.

William Penn School District provides eligible employees with a range of leave options in accordance with applicable laws, District policies and employment agreements. These may include:

• Adoption or foster-care leave

• Employee medical leave

• Family member medical leave

• Maternity or parental leave

• Military leave

• Educational or medical sabbatical leave

• Unpaid child-rearing leave

Employees considering a leave of absence are encouraged to contact Human Resources as early as possible for information about eligibility, required documentation, available paid leave and the effect of a leave on employee benefits.

Eligible employees who have medical coverage through another source may qualify for the District’s medical coverage opt-out benefit. Eligibility and payment amounts are determined by job classification and applicable employment agreements.

The required opt-out form and supporting documentation must be submitted to Human Resources within the designated enrollment period. Visit the William Penn School District Benefits Website for current forms and instructions.

Newly hired eligible employees have 30 days from their date of hire to complete the benefits enrollment process. Each available benefit must be elected or declined during enrollment.

Before enrolling, employees are encouraged to review the current Benefits Guide and benefit information available on the William Penn School District Benefits Website.

Benefit elections generally remain in effect for the plan year. Certain qualifying life events may allow employees to make benefit changes outside the annual Open Enrollment period.

Examples may include marriage, divorce, the birth or adoption of a child, or a gain or loss of other benefit coverage. Employees must notify Human Resources and provide the required documentation within 30 days of the qualifying event.

Employees may choose to supplement their retirement savings through a 403(b) tax-sheltered retirement plan. Contributions are generally made through payroll deduction.

Information about the District’s 403(b) program and available provider resources may be obtained through Human Resources or the District’s staff resources.

Eligible Pennsylvania public school employees participate in the Public School Employees’ Retirement System, or PSERS. PSERS administers retirement benefits for Pennsylvania’s public school employees and provides members with account information, retirement-planning tools and counseling resources.

Visit the PSERS website for information about membership, contributions, service credit, retirement eligibility and the Health Options Program for eligible retirees.

Workers’ compensation provides benefits to employees who experience a work-related injury or illness. Employees must report any work-related injury or illness promptly and follow the District’s reporting procedures.

If emergency treatment is needed, seek immediate medical assistance and notify your supervisor and Human Resources as soon as possible.