Finance and Federal Programs

Employee Benefits Annual Enrollment July 12 - August 6, 2021

Benefit changes are effective 9/1

Annual Enrollment Flyers with rates are on the way to your home address. Click here to view the flyer in English or here for Spanish!

What's Changing for 2021-2022

Not much this year! Medical rates on all plans are increasing. Only the Active Care HD and Central/North Texas Baylor Scott & White plans have plan design changes. Below is a quick a recap of a few important points

Medical - If you change plans, you will receive a new card. Otherwise, you will not receive a new card unles you request one by calling the assistance line below. Pricing and network links are available below. For questions about TRS ActiveCare plans and assistance please call 1-8666-355-5999.

21-22 TRSActive Care Rates - What's New and What's Changing (rates do not include district contribution of $260)

21-22 TRSActive Care Plan Highlights (plan designs & rates which include district contribution of $260) 

HSA -  The HSA limits will change to $3,600 individual coverage and $7,200 family coverage. Catch-up contributions limits remain at $1,000. NOTE: Your household may not be enrolled in both an FSA and HSA during the same plan year. 

Resources and Assistance for Annual Enrollment 2021-2022

Below are important presentations and enrollment assistance options. 

  How to Enroll: 

Step 1: View the 2021-2022 Enrollment Guide for rates and benefits available; 

Step 2: View the District's benefits presentation;

 Step 2: Check your medical providers are in network at the BCBS Provider Search Tool (all BCBSTX plans) or Scott and White Provider Search Tool (Central & N. Texas BSWHMO only)

Step 3: Starting 7/12, enroll by going to THEbenefitsHUB enrollment site http://www.mybenefitshub.com/birdvilleisd then click THEbenefitsHUB in the middle of the page. Helpful information on each benefit will be available at the top of each page as you go through enrollment;

- or - download the Mobil App: Text FBS BIRDVILLEISD to 800-583-6908;

- or - Call the FBS Call Center at 866-914-5202 Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. English and Spanish assistance available. Please complete the enrollment checklist prior to  calling.

- or - Contact the District's Benefit Specialsit, Susan Dippolito, at 817-547-5782 or susan.dippolito@birdvilleschools.net.

 If You Need Assistance: 

• 1 on 1 in-person by appointment only: Schedule an in-person appointment available from 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Click here to schedule your appointment. 

           7/20 (English only)         7/21 (English only)         7/27 (Spanish only)         7/29 (English only)

   Please complete the enrollment checklist prior to your appointment. 

• FBS Call Center: 866-914-5202 Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. English and Spanish assistance available. Please complete the enrollment checklist prior to calling. 

• District Benefits Specialist: By phone 817-547-5782, or email susan.dippolito@birdvilleschools.net. In-person by appointment only.  

• TRS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Personal Health Guides available 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday at 1-866-355-5999 For questions about the HD, Primary, Primary+, and AC2 plans, transition of care, and pre-authorizations. 

• Scott & White HMO: 1-800-321-7947 for questions about the regional Scott and White HMO plan.

• 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans: Click here to schedule a virtual appoinmtnet with the disctirct's TCG representative, Clayton Puckett. Additional resources below: 

457 and 403(b) Overview

Retire with Confidence - For those looking to retire in the next 15 years.

Young Eucators - Useful for those early to mid-way through their career.