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2021 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

FAQS

Getting
Started

What is a new employee and when do benefits become effective for employees hired on or after January 1st, 2020?

A new employee is defined as an employee without active benefits. If you are a part-time employee with a pay code of B, E, F, or L, you are eligible to participate. 

You may enroll in the Cigna OAP High, OAP Standard, or SureFit healthcare plan and/or Flexible Benefits for you and/or your eligible dependents. Benefits will be effective the first of the following month. The cost of these benefits will NOT be deducted from your paycheck.

Do I need to enroll?

No. However, you will not be able to enroll in benefits until the following Open Enrollment period. 

Eligibility

Can I add my dependents during this enrollment period?

Yes, you can add your eligible dependents during this enrollment period. You will have to submit the dependent documentation for each dependent.

Coverage

How do I enroll?

To obtain a healthcare benefits enrollment package, contact Miami-Dade County Public Schools:

1-305-995-2883, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET.

To obtain a Flexible Benefits enrollment form, contact FBMC Service Center:

1-855-MDC-PS4U (1-855-632-7748), Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET.

Can I enroll in Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage?

Yes, except if you are represented by the AFSCME labor union.  AFSCME employees CAN NOT enroll in this benefit.  

Enrollment

Your Benefits

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FAQ's

Rates

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Office of Risk and Benefits Management
1501 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 335
Miami, Florida 33132
Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
www.dadeschools.net
305-995-7129

FBMC Service Center
Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
1-855-MDC-PS4U (1-855-632-7748)