Open Enrollment May 2020

Open Enrollment begins on May 1 and ends on May 31, 2020.   During this time, employees may review and change their benefits elections using Employee Self-Service (ESS).  Instructions for logging into and using ESS are available on Canvas under ACPS Human Resources. 

Due to COVID-19 and schools closure, open enrollment meetings will not be held at schools and central office. However, all information will be available on ACPS website and in Canvas.  Questions, contact HRBenefits@acps.k12.va.us.

As in last year, ACPS offers three medical plans: (1) United Healthcare POS (Point of Service Plan); (2) Kaiser HMO; and (3) United Healthcare QHP (Qualified Health Plan) with Health Savings Account.  This plan has a tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees to save pre-tax money to pay for eligible health expenses. 

To help you understand these healthcare options and medical terminology, including how to access your account, and downloading an app to video chat with your health care provider(s), a Powerpoint presentation from United Healthcare is available.

Reminder, United Healthcare QHP (Qualified Health Plan) has a tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees to save pre-tax money to pay for eligible health expenses.  To help you understand this new healthcare option, we’re offering a quick and easy HSA course you can take online, at any time.  Visit https://uhchsacourse.com, watch a short video, and check your knowledge.

• A powerpoint presentation on the two United Healthcare Plans (PPT)
• A quick and easy Health Savings Account (HSA) course your can take online, at any time (link)

Open Enrollment Resources

• Open Enrollment Guide (PDF)
• Health Insurance Rates (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Health Insurance Enrollment Form (PDF)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Employee Voluntary Contribution Form (PDF)
  • Appointment of Employer as Authorized Agent to Open an HSA (PDF)
• Benefit Plans Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
• Benefits Summary (PDF)

Attend a Virtual Open Enrollment Meeting with United Healthcare, CareFirst, and Kaiser Representatives!

 Click here to view Kaiser HMO webex open enrollment presentation: kponline.webex.com

Summary of Benefits and Coverages (SBCs)

• Kaiser HMO Signature Plan (PDF)
• United Healthcare Choice Plus POS Plan (PDF)
• United Healthcare Qualified Health Plan QHP (PDF)

Current Benefits Information

ACPS provides a comprehensive and competitive employee benefit package.  Eligible employees have the choice of three different medical plans, one dental plan, one vision plan, and flexible spending accounts.  The ACPS leave program includes sick, personal and annual leave, short term and long term disability plans, workers’ compensation, as well as an Employee Assistance Program.  Eligible employees may participate in the Virginia Retirement System and ACPS Supplemental Retirement Plan and 403(b)/457 savings plans.  Details of these plans can be found below.

New this year!  ACPS has added a third health insurance plan: United Healthcare QHP (Qualified Health Plan) with Health Savings Account.  This plan has a tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees to save pre-tax money to pay for eligible health expenses.  To help you understand this new healthcare option, we’re offering a quick and easy HSA course you can take online, at any time.  View the new United Healthcare QHP with Health Savings Account video!

United Healthcare QHP with Health Savings Account Interactive Flyer (PDF)

United Healthcare QHP with Health Savings Account Plan Comparison (PDF)

Calculate your Health Costs Worksheet (PDF)

• Benefits Summary (PDF)
• Health, Dental and Vision Rates (PDF)
• Benefits Quick Reference Guide (PDF)

Questions? Contact the Office of Benefits and Compensation at hrbenefits@acps.k12.va.us.