Supplemental Employee Benefits Program
Attracting and retaining good employees is an ongoing struggle for Texas school districts. In response, TASB created the Supplemental Employee Benefits Program. Tailored to public school employees, this program provides valuable benefits for employees and family members. Benefits are offered at special group rates, saving both employees and the district money.
The program is organized under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and districts establish membership by execution of the Interlocal Participation Agreement. TASB, as administrator of the interlocal agreement, has conducted the competitive procurement on behalf of the membership so that member districts are not required to competitively procure the programs on their own. The provider evaluation and selection process is completed by a committee of three member district representatives and TASB staff.
Four types of plans can be purchased by a group or customized for each district. Some of the benefit plans are sponsored by and paid for by the district, while others are totally voluntary with decisions left to employees.
Benefit Plans Available
- Group Term Life Plan (District-Paid). Employer-sponsored and -paid group term life and AD&D benefits. Optional supplemental employee term life and optional dependent term life for spouse and children.
- Group Long-Term Disability Plan (District-Paid). Employer-sponsored and -paid long-term disability coverage.
- Group Automobile/Homeowner's Plan (Employee-Paid). Employer-sponsored but employee-paid personal automobile and homeowner's coverage.
- Section 125/Voluntary Benefits Plan (Employee-Paid). Employer-sponsored but employee-paid benefits that include Section 125 administration and flexible spending accounts; insurance plans for cancer, accident, long-term care, critical care, heart/stroke, long/short-term disability, life insurance, dental, and vision.
For more information, call Steve Fisher at 800.580.8272, ext. 7153.