BENEFITS
PORTAL
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BENEFITS
MEDICAL
Customer Service (Blue Connect):
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(816) 395-2244
FAX: (816) 471-2269
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Group Number: 14274000
Blue Valley offers a variety of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. These plans provide you and your family the protection you need for everyday health issues or when the unexpected happens. All plans provide In-network preventive care covered at 100% and prescription drug coverage.
Want more information on your medical plan options? Please review the presentation below.
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Do you need information on your Blue KC Member ID Card? Please review the link below.
Want to check if your Doctor is in-network? Please use the resources below to access BlueKC.com
Do you need to contact Blue KC customer service (BlueConnect)?
Please click on the links below to view summaries of the plans offered to you through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.
Please click on the links below to view a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) of each Health Plan offered to Blue Valley Schools employees. An SBC is intended to provide you with standard information to help compare medical plans and make decisions on which plan to choose. For more information about your coverage, or to get a copy of the complete terms of coverage, visit www.bluekc.com or call 1.877.410.6716. Where there is a discrepancy between your SBC and the Certificate of Coverage, the certificate will prevail.
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Please click the links below to view a detailed description of each medical plan.
Interested in Spira Care? For more information, please click the links below.
Looking to save time and money on a Doctor's visit? Click the links below to learn about Telehealth.
Please click the links below to view more information on Pharmacy Benefits.
DENTAL
Customer Service:
(800) 234-3375
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Base Plan Group Number: 01698
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Buy Up Plan Group Number: 54698
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Network: PPO
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For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.
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Blue Valley has partnered with Delta Dental of Kansas to be our Dental Insurance provider. Our dental coverage is affordable and covers in-network preventive care (including regular checkups) at 100%. Other services such as fillings, bridges, and crowns are also covered. ​
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Looking for specific details about your dental plan? View the Dental Plan Summary below.
For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.
VISION
Customer Service:
(866) 818-8805
FAX: (866) 293-7373
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Group Number: 01698
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Network: Access
Blue Valley has partnered with Surency Vision to be our Vision Insurance provider. You may elect vision care coverage, which provides affordable, quality vision care nationwide.
Wondering what your vision plan covers? Follow the link below to view your Vision Plan Summary.
For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.
An HSA is a personal saving account you can use to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses with pretax dollars — now or in the future.
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Once you have elected to enroll in the HSA through Blue Valley, you’ll receive a debit card to help manage your HSA reimbursements. Your HSA can also be used for your expenses and those of your spouse and dependents, even if they are not covered by the HDHP medical plan.
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NOTE: if you already have a UMB HSA account through a prior employer, please contact UMB at (816) 474-4472 if you want to combine your prior assets into your new HSA available through Blue Valley.
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Please click on the links below to view additional information on Health Savings Accounts
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For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow you to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses using tax-free dollars. Blue Valley has partnered with Tri-Star Systems as our Flexible Spending Account administrator to offer three types of FSAs —the Health Care FSA, the Limited Purpose FSA, and the Dependent Care FSA.
Looking at the different Flexible Spending Account options? Please click on the links below to view additional information.
For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.
The District offers Identity Theft Protection available through Allstate Identity Protection (formerly known as InfoArmor). Establishing a plan account will allow you to enjoy peace of mind, financial reassurance, and time-saving expertise with Allstate’s comprehensive identity protection plan.
We have a generous definition of family, covering those who live in the participant’s household and those they take care of financially — everyone that’s “under roof and wallet.” If they are dependent on you financially or live under your roof, they’re covered.
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Please click below for additional information on Identity Theft.
For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.
Group term life insurance coverage is available for you, your spouse and your eligible dependent children. To make sure you have financial protection, the District offers a variety of voluntary coverage options through The Standard.
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Please click below for additional information about Voluntary Life Insurance.
For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.
Questions? Contact Audrey Wilson, Benefits Specialist at alwilson@bluevalleyk12.org or 913-239-4674.
Blue Valley is partnered with The Standard for Short-Term Disability coverage in 2023. Blue Valley pays the cost for basic short-term disability (STD) insurance. The closed Buy-Up STD plan remains available to eligible participants at current rates. A new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through The Standard will also include up the three (3) in-person visits per person, per issue, per year, at no cost to you for all members of your household.
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Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage is available through The Standard. STD coverage can protect a portion of your paycheck. Employees that are absent from work due to a personal illness, accident or maternity leave may be provided with a benefit equal to a certain percentage of their pay based on the plan that they are enrolled in.
Please click below for information about the Short-Term Disability plans offered.
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**The 8-Day Buy-Up Plan is only available to those currently enrolled. If you drop the 8-Day Buy-Up Plan, you will only be eligible for the 31-Day Base Plan in subsequent years.**
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For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.
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Additional Voluntary Plans
Accident / Hospital Indemnity / Critical Illness Insurance
What are these plans and how do they work?
Accident Insurance: We all want to be ready for bills we don’t see coming – especially accident-related costs not covered by health insurance. You can’t predict things like a child getting hurt playing soccer, or even a car or bike accident. But you can take action to help prepare your finances. Having Accident Insurance (AI) can provide peace of mind.
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Helps with out-of-pocket costs from a covered accident
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Pays an extra 25% of total benefits for injuries during youth-organized sports up to age 18
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Pays you or a covered family member directly, not medical providers
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24-Hour coverage – includes coverage for accidents that occur on & off the job
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Can help with whatever costs you decide – like deductibles, copays, or other expenses
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Provides coverage with no medical questions asked
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Covers a wide range of treatments due to an accident
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70+ Benefit payouts for covered injuries & treatments
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Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Health insurance is important, but it may not cover all your bills and out-of-pocket costs, especially when you have a hospital stay – planned or unplanned. Blue Valley Schools offers two different Hospital Indemnity plans to enroll in. Having Hospital Indemnity Insurance (HI) can provide peace of mind.
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Covers hospitalization due to pregnancy, injury and illness – including COVID-19 or a mental health condition
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Goes with you if you leave employment
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Can help with expenses you decide – like deductibles, copays or other bills & expenses
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Coverage is available for your spouse & child(ren)
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Pays you (not your provider) for a Hospital Admission Benefit and a Hospital Confinement Benefit
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Critical Illness Insurance: Health insurance doesn’t usually cover everything. What happens if you need money for copays, deductibles, or other expenses when you are sick? You can’t predict cancer, a heart attack, or a stroke, but you can do something to prepare for the out-of-pocket expenses that come with being seriously ill. Having Critical Illness Insurance (CI) can provide peace of mind.
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Helps with out-of-pocket costs from a covered illness
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Provides coverage without answering any medical questions
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Can help with whatever costs you decide – like groceries, childcare or other expenses
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Covers children at 50% of your benefit amount at no additional cost
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Pays you directly (not medical providers), so you can choose how to spend the money
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Goes with you if you leave employment
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See the resources below for more detailed summary plan information and videos.
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Legal insurance helps you plan and know your rights in many types of situations such as traffic issues, family law, estate planning, finances and more!
Fortunately, legal insurance from ARAG is here for you. With a network of thousands of knowledgeable attorneys across the US, ARAG will help you find an attorney nearby, a professional to provide legal advice and consultation, review or prepare documents, and even represent you in court. Plus, your network attorney fees are 100% paid in full for matters covered by the plan.
So how does it work? When you're concerned about or experience a legal issue, you have a variety of options. You can speak with a network attorney over the phone or in person, access ARAG's app or online web resources and legal documents, or call our customer care specialists, who will listen to your situation and help guide you throughout the process.
The ARAG legal insurance plan is designed around what works best for you. Discover this valuable, affordable benefit that saves you time and money, plus gives you the confidence that you and your family are protected through life's legal matters. Enrolling in this plan will offer peace of mind and protect what's important. See the resources below for more detailed summary plan information and videos.
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SAVINGS PLANS
Customer Service:
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(800) 755-5801
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User Name/Password Support:
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(877) 348-3365
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Transfer Support:
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(800) 275-8714
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403(b) / 457(b) Savings Plans
We have partnered with Transamerica Retirement Solutions to administer our Voluntary Retirement Plan Options. One of the best ways to ensure a secure retirement is to start saving as early as possible. Our 403(b) and 457(b) savings plans allows you to save for retirement on a pretax basis. You can begin contributing to the plans at any time and make contributions to your account through convenient payroll deductions. See the Employee Benefits Guide for plan highlights / info.
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College Savings Plans
With $25 and 15 minutes, you can begin saving today for your child's educational future. With a college savings plan, your money can grow tax-deferred — and qualified 529 withdrawals are tax-free. You choose how, when, and how much to contribute (up to certain limits), and you can choose the investment options and
mix that best meet your goals and comfort level. For more detailed information, please click the Benefit Guide link at the top of the page.