Health Insurance Open Enrollment begins on May 1 and ends on May 28, 2020. 

Employees may review and change benefits elections using Employee Self Service.  Instructions for logging into and using ESS are available on Canvas under ACPS Human Resources.  See below for more details regarding the health insurance benefits available through ACPS.

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.  

Same as 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 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.

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

Summary of Benefits and Coverages

• Kaiser HMO Signature Plan (PDF)
• CareFirst Pharmacy Plan Summary (PDF)
• CareFirst Dental Plan Summary (PDF)

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

Kaiser Permanente Virtual Meeting Schedule

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Click here to attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams

Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Click here to attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams

United Healthcare Virtual Meeting Schedule

Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Click here to attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams

Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Click here to attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams

CareFirst Virtual Meeting Schedule

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Click here to attend the meeting via Zoom

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!  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.