Open Enrollment is Almost Here |
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Know Your Terms for Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is starting soon! Be prepared to take action and enroll or waive benefits April 17-May 5 by visiting the Open Enrollment page on The Commons for virtual resources, one-on-one support, Benefits Guide (in English and Spanish), and more! Sign up to attend a benefit fair and learn more.
Make sure you know these key terms and how they affect your benefits:
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Deductible is the amount you pay for covered health services before your insurance starts to pay.
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Out-of-Pocket Maximum is the most you can pay for covered health services in one plan year.
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Benefit Credit is the amount that DPS contributes towards your health insurance premiums.
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Premium is the amount you pay per month for health insurance. In the Benefits Guide, this amount is shown per paycheck.
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Auto-Enrollment means that you did not elect or waive benefits during your Open Enrollment or New Hire Enrollment periods. In that case, DPS automatically enrolls you in a plan to make sure that you have access to affordable health care. Learn more about auto-enrollment at the Auto Enrollment page on The Commons.
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Supplemental Insurance are extra, optional benefits available to all DPS employees. These benefits work with your medical, dental and vision plans to provide comprehensive coverage specific to you and your family’s unique needs. These plans can help you enhance your benefits strategy, manage costs and minimize financial vulnerability. While these plans support your medical, vision and dental plans, they do not replace them. Additional insurance options are available for legal expenses, long term care needs, home/auto coverage and even pet insurance. Learn more by visiting the Supplemental Insurance page on The Commons.
Sign Up for Team Presentations for Open Enrollment
If you work 20 hours or more per week, you are eligible for benefits and must take action during Open Enrollment. Between April 17-May 5, you must log in to the Benefits Enrollment Site and either enroll or waive benefits. Employees who do not take action will be auto-enrolled in the MotivHealth plan option (employee only, post-tax and an HSA). Learn more about MotivHealth and auto-enrollment on The Commons.
Want to learn more about the health plan options DPS offers? Sign up for our virtual benefit vendor presentations:
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Top 5 Callout: Share Your Class Pet! |
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National Pet Day is next Tuesday, April 11! To celebrate, submit a photo of your class pet via this form. We are excited to see and share all your adorable class pets in next week's edition! |
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Achieving Excellence Academy Hiring for Community Partners and Other Support Roles |
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The Achieving Excellence Academy (AEA) is recruiting one Asian-American/Pacific Islander Community Partner, in addition to three other AEA support roles. Apply before April 14 to be considered. To apply and learn more about each role, visit the AEA page on The Commons.
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Register to Attend the Student-Led DPS Climate Action Summit on April 22 |
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Students will learn from their peers about how to further their sustainability club's goals, support DPS's Climate Action Plan, and build leadership and advocacy skills. Whether you have been involved in a sustainability club or not, all are welcome to attend and learn how to fight for a livable future! If you have any questions, contact DPS Climate Action here.
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Sign Up to Volunteer at Seal of Biliteracy Celebration |
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The DPS Multilingual Education Department is looking for volunteers to help out at the Seal of Biliteracy Celebration. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 9 from 5-6:30 p.m. at George Washington High School. Click here and sign up to volunteer for the event.
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Discount Alert: Colorado Rockies & Colorado Mammoth |
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Join us in supporting the Colorado Rockies on April 7 and April 9 as they take on the Washington Nationals at Coors Field. Tickets start at $15, with $2 being donated to the DPS Foundation!
We also hope you'll join us in cheering on the Colorado Mammoth on April 8 at Ball Arena. Tickets start at $29 with a portion of each sale being donated to the DPS Foundation! Buy your tickets today. |
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April Edition of Employee Wellness Newsletter Now Available |
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- Stress Management Awareness Month.
- The amazing and thoughtful work that our Wellness Champ at Green Valley Ranch Elementary School is providing for their cafeteria kitchen staff.
- This month's Nutritional Awareness webinar, featuring easy recipes and cooking tips.
- This month's Financial Awareness webinar about cash management and your retirement at work.
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Join the Movement with Move@Work |
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Do you sit all day at work? Are you starting to feel drained, or is your posture compromised and your muscles are tight? These may be signs that you need to get up and move your body! Regular movement throughout the day can improve your concentration, mood and overall health.
Sign up for DPS’ Move at Work Program and receive five-minute videos of fun yet effective moves you can do anywhere! Best of all, the program is accessible for all fitness levels. Increase your energy and productivity while fighting body aches and preventing injury with Move at Work!
Sign up for this free program offered by the Employee Wellness Team here.
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Know the Signs: Substance Abuse and Prevention |
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According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health (SAMHSA), 57.8% of people aged 12 and older used tobacco, alcohol, or an illicit drug each month. You can help someone you’re worried about by listening to what they’re going through and referring them to one of DPS’s supportive programs. DPS offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Compsych. Employees have access to five free sessions with a therapist, counselor or medical physician to get them the help they may be seeking. Learn more about your EAP benefits by visiting the EAP page on The Commons.
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Review 2023 Financial Services Year-End Deadline |
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Review the Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Services Year-End Deadline Memo for upcoming important dates regarding year-end close. Failing to complete these year-end processes by June 30 could have budget implications for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year. If you have any questions, contact your Financial Partner.
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Jill Spivey
Teacher, Thomas Jefferson High School
Integrity
"When dealing with online classes (credit recovery) there is the opportunity for widespread cheating. Although it would be easier to look the other way and just pass students regardless of their academic integrity, Jill Spivey always holds Thomas Jefferson's Credit Recovery Department to the highest level of honesty. She holds everyone in Credit Recovery to a standard that ensures the integrity of the program. If this was not the case, the CR program would dissolve into 'just going through the motions.' Thomas Jefferson is proud of its very successful credit recovery. Many students who would not be able to graduate can walk because Jill works hard to keep this program a real and viable path for students who may need to make up a class, and makes sure the highest academic standards are achieved."
-- Beth Kellim, Thomas Jefferson High School
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