Benefits

Benefits Premiums


Medical Insurance:

The St. James Parish School Board offers medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
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Dental Insurance:
The St. James Parish School Board offers medical insurance through Dina Dental (Group # L68395-D)
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Vision Insurance:
The St. James Parish School Board offers medical insurance through UNUM Vision (Group # SJP1204)
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Life Insurance:

Basic Life & AD&D - All active full-time employees are automatically enrolled in the Basic Life & AD&D policy at no cost to them. The Basic Life & AD&D benefit amount is $10,000.

Dependent Basic Life & AD&D - 100% employee paid provides $500 basic Life & AD&D coverage for spouse and children. This is voluntary and can only be selected at the time of hire.

Supplemental Life & AD&D for Employees - Up to $45,000 guaranteed issue coverage can be elected at time of hire. Employee supplemental life insurance is 50% employer paid. 

Supplemental Life & AD&D for Dependants - Up to $20,000 guaranteed issue coverage for spouses and up to $10,000 in guaranteed issue coverage for children can be elected at time of hire.


Vesting Information:
Full-time employees can be vested up 100% in the School Board medical insurance upon retirement. 
What is a Vested Benefit?
A vested benefit is a financial package granted to employees who have met the term of service required to receive a benefit. In this case, employees enrolled in the School Boards medical insurance plan for a certain period of continuous service are considered vested upon retirement. 
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