Part Time/Temporary/Substitute Benefits
Open Enrollment
July 21-August 15, 2025
All substitute, temporary, and part time employees!
You are eligible for medical insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act. You do not have to accept this insurance, but action is required.
Please visit www.mybenefitshub.com/CFBISD to enroll in or decline coverage each year. Login with your name and date-of-birth.
Deadline: August 15, end of annual Open Enrollment or within 31 days of hire
EAP ASSISTANCE
You also have access to the free Employee Assistance plan (EAP) for free behavioral health counseling for yourself, spouse, and children under age 26. Limited financial and legal counseling is also included. Call the number below for assistance and identify yourself as an employee or dependent of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
24/7 Live Assistance: 844-266-0712 TRS: Dial 711
Online: guidanceresources.com
App: GuidanceNow Web ID: CHUBB
INVEST & RETIRE
All employees are eligible to make elective deferrals to a 403(b) (Roth when allowed) or 457(b) Pretax or Roth plan with CFBISD in addition to the required 457(b) FICA Alternative plan. You may start, change or stop elective contributions any time during the year at www.thebenefitshub.com/cfbisd under Benefit Plan Information and select TCG retirement plans. You can also login at www.tcgservices.com or call TCG at 800-943-9179 Log in to elect a beneficiary, update your address, or request a rollover/ disbursement for your mandatory 457(b) FICA Alt Retirement fund.
For assistance with log in, contact the CFBISD Helpdesk at 972-968-4357 or helpdesk@cfbisd.edu
For Enrollment assistance contact FBS Call Center at 866-914-5202 or benefithelp@cfbisd.edu
2025-2026 Monthly Rates
Rates are higher for part time employees due to subs & part-time employees not contributing to TRS for retirement.
| monthly rates | bcbs activecare primary | bcbs activecare HD | BCBS ActiveCare Primary + |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Texas only PCP* | National PPO | Texas Only PCP* |
| Employee Only | $556 | $570 | $653 |
| Employee & Spouse | $1,502 | $1,539 | $1,698 |
| Employee & Child(ren) | $946 | $969 | $1,111 |
| Employee & Family | $1,891 | $1,938 | $2,155 |
| Deductible | |||
| Individual | $2,500 | $3,300 | $1,200 |
| Family | $5,000 | $6,600 | $2,400 |
| Office Visit Copay | $30/$70 | 30% after deductible | $15/$70 |
| Coinsurance | 30% after deductible | 30% after deductible | 20% after deductible |
|
Out-of-pocket Max |
|||
| Individual | $8,050 | $8,300 | $6,900 |
| Family | $16,100 | 16,600 | $13,800 |
•Payment is deducted from your paychecks on a post (after) tax basis.
•If we cannot deduct the full premium from your pay, you must provide a check or money order to the Benefits Department by the
20th of the month.
• If declining during New Hire Open Enrollment, you may enroll within 31 days of full-time hire or if a qualifying event occurs. Contact Benefits for questions regarding qualifying events at benefithelp@cfbisd.edu
NOTE: Dependent information is required even if you are not enrolling yourself or any dependents for coverage. This is an IRS requirement. Dependents: Spouse & children 26 years and younger (others may qualify)
TRS-ActiveCare Primary or TRS-ActiveCare Primary+, you do need a referral to see most specialists. However, you don't need a referral for:
• Emergency care
• OB-GYN appointments, including annual well-woman exams
• In-network mental health specialists
• Dermatologist visits
• Physical therapist visits
• Eye exams (both routine and diagnostic) with an in-network optometrist or ophthalmologist
No out of network benefits available unless life threatening emergency in Hospital Emergency Room. Out-of-state benefits are available for dependents living out of state. * Telehealth is available on all plans for covered members, including behavioral health. See Plan highlights for full details or call BCBS 24/7 at 866-355-5999