Changes in benefits after the open enrollment period can only be made if you have a qualifying event. (ex. marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, spouse loss of coverage)

What is a qualifying event?

• A qualifying event is a life-changing event that causes a change in the level of coverage or eligibility for coverage of health insurance benefits.  It is a personal change in the employee's status which allows them under the IRS "Change of Status" regulations to make a change to health insurance benefits with the district.
  • Examples: Birth, Adoption, Death, Marriage, Divorce, Involuntary loss of coverage in another group plan., Gaining other coverage in another group plan

What are the requirements to make a change?

• You only have 31 calendar days from the date of the qualifying event to make a change.
• You are required to fill out and turn in the "Benefit Change Form" within 31 calendar days of the qualifying event.
• You are required to send supporting documentation within 31 calendar days of the qualifying event.

• Birth - Verification of Birth Facts or Birth Certificate
• Adoption - Adoption papers
• Death - Death Certificate
• Marriage - Marriage license
• Divorce - (if results in loss of coverage) Divorce decree (First and last pages with judge's signature)
• Involuntary loss of coverage - Certificate of Creditable Coverage or statement on letterhead from the terminating group insurance plan. 

The following must be included:

• who was covered
• why coverage is ending
• the date coverage ends
• must clearly indicate the coverage for health and/or dental
• insurance company name
• policy number
• Gaining other coverage in another group plan - You must submit a statement on letterhead from the new insurance provider or a copy of the new insurance card. 

The following must be included:

• who is covered
• when coverage started
• policy number
• type of coverage

Questions about the 2023-2024 Benefits Plan? Check out these documents below for more information:

• Benefit Resources Video (English)
• Benefit Resources Video (Spanish)
• The Benefits HUB Enrollment Walk-through Video
• Temporary Seasonal Student Flyer
• Guest Educator Flyer
• Benefit Plans Highlight
• TRS ActiveCare Primary
• TRS ActiveCare Primary Plus
• TRS ActiveCare HD
• 2023-24 Rate sheet
• Benefits FAQ

Check out the new information about the 2023-2024 benefits plans:

• District informational sheet on changes, including new plans, HSA provider change, Hospital Indemnity Plan replaces Medical Gap insurance, etc. 
• Video on Hospital Indemnity
• Health Savings Accounts Video
• Contribution
  • On May 16th, the Irving School Board approved a $400 contribution per month per participating full-time employee towards medical insurance premiums.  Irving ISD continues to be a front runner, in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, in providing medical contributions for our district employees. Should you need assistance with enrollment, please reach out to the Benefits Department to schedule your appointment.