Employee Benefits and Information
Employee Benefits Overview
Click HERE to access the HPISD Employee Benefits Center
As a full-time employee of HPISD, the employee is eligible for:
- The District's contribution towards the TRS health insurance coverage of $225 per month beginning September 2024.
- HPISD pays the premium for a $50,000 life insurance through Dearborn National Life Insurance for those under 70. For those over 70, HPISD pays the premium for $25,000 life insurance policy.
Other Benefits Available:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Permanent Life
- Group Life
- Accident
- Health Savings Account
- Alternative Retirement Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Benefits Detailed Information
First Financial Group of America, FFGA, is our third-party administrator who manages our online enrollment and benefits information.
- Select this link to the FFGA website for the HPISD Employee Benefits Center.
- Select this link to complete your enrollment during Open Enrollment or Qualifying Life Event.
- Benefits Enrollment Change Form - to be completed within 30 days when there is a qualifying life event
Contact HPISD Benefits: Laura Weaver, Benefits Manager
Phone: 214-780-3010
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 214-780-3099
2024-25 Open Enrollment
The Highland Park ISD open enrollment period for all employees is July 8 - August 16, 2024. All employees are REQUIRED annually to log in to their benefit account and either ENROLL or DECLINE medical and all other offered benefits. Enroll for your 2024–25 benefits beginning on July 8 by visiting the HPISD Employee Benefits Center.
During open enrollment, you can enroll online or by phone with your First Financial Account Representative. Online enrollment will eliminate extra paperwork and allow you the opportunity to enroll from home. If you prefer to talk with our supplemental benefit representatives, please follow the link to schedule the best time to be contacted. The representatives will provide an overview and walk through of your benefits. To schedule a phone appointment, click here.
Open enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is July 8 - August 16, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is HPISD providing health insurance?
A: Yes, HPISD offers all employees the opportunity to select health insurance through TRS ActiveCare which offers BCBS medical plans.
Q: What happens if I enroll in the District’s health insurance plan?
A: You are covered for that plan year effective September 1st of each year through August 31st of the next year. Your monthly premium is deducted from your paychecks September through August, if you are a full-time employee. Substitutes and Part Time Seasonal employees can enroll in the medical plans if they work 10 or more hours per week. They would pay the full premium monthly by check.