New Employees Frequently Asked Questions
2. Must all new employees enroll?
3. What is the deadline for completing my online enrollment?
4. Can I elect not to be covered?
6. What if I do not have a computer or Internet access available?
7. What if I want to change my benefits selection after I enroll?
8. Can I select coverage for myself through one healthcare plan benefit and another for my family?
1. What is a new employee?
A new employee is defined as an employee without active benefits. If you are a new employee hired during this open enrollment period, you must enroll for both plan years.
2. Must all new employees enroll?
Yes. You must complete your enrollment by logging in to www.dadeschools.net. As a new employee, you will receive an e-mail prompting you to enroll online for your benefits. You must enroll online by the due date. Otherwise, you will be automatically assigned to Cigna LocalPlus Plan (employee-only) coverage and the Short-term Disability plan. Additionally, if you want to make a change for 2017, you must enroll by November 29, 2016 for the remainder of the 2016 calendar year.
3. What is the deadline for completing my online enrollment?
Your initial enrollment period is 30 calendar days from the date of hire. Enrolling in this time frame will ensure that you receive the benefits of your choice.
4. Can I elect not to be covered?
In lieu of healthcare coverage, you will receive $100 per month paid bi-weekly through the payroll system based on your deduction pay schedule (subject to withholding and FICA) as follows:
10-month employees will receive their payment in 20 pay checks.
11-month employees will receive their payment in 24 pay checks.
12-month employees will receive their payment in 26 pay checks.
If you do not provide proof of other group healthcare coverage, you will be automatically assigned the Cigna LocalPlus (employee-only) healthcare plan and standard Short-term Disability coverage.
If electing to decline healthcare coverage during this open enrollment, you are required to submit proof of enrollment in another group or state-funded program, even if previously submitted.
5. What if I do not enroll?
If you do not complete your enrollment in the allotted time:
You will automatically be assigned to Cigna LocalPlus (employee-only) healthcare plan and no dependent healthcare coverage.
You will automatically receive Standard Short-term Disability coverage and Life Insurance at one times your annual base salary (amount is decided per your Bargaining Contract).
You will not have any flexible benefits (i.e. dental, legal, etc.) and no dependent coverage.
These benefits will be effective for the remainder of this plan year, as long as your full-time employment with Miami-Dade County Public Schools continues.
6. What if I do not have a computer or Internet access available?
If you do not have access to the Internet, you may visit the Office of Risk and Benefits Management for assistance at 1501 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 335, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.
7. What if I want to change my benefits selection after I enroll?
You may change your benefits selection as many times as you wish until the end of your initial enrollment period.
8. Can I select coverage for myself through one healthcare plan benefit and another for my family?
No. You and your eligible dependents must be covered with the same healthcare plans.
9. Can I select coverage for myself through one flexible benefit plan provider and another for my family?
No. You and your eligible dependents must be covered with the same flexible benefit and provider.
10. How do I view the Cigna or Flexible Benefit Plan Provider Directories?
To view participating providers in Cigna: log in to www.cigna.com and click on “Find a Provider.”
To view participating providers in the Flexible Benefits Plans: log in to www.dadeschools.net, click on “2017 Employee Benefits” and click on the Healthcare icon, then on the Cigna tab and the Cigna Provider Directory.
11. If electing dependent coverage or employee-paid benefits, when will my first deduction be taken and what is the effective date on these benefits?
The first deduction for benefits will be taken from the last pay check of the month in which you enroll and your benefits are processed. The effective date is the first of the following month after that first deduction is taken.
12. If I have been hired after January 1, 2017, what is my deadline to enroll?
Your initial enrollment period is 30 calendar days from the date of hire. Enrolling in this time frame will ensure that you receive the benefits of your choice.
Enrollment Helpline:
1-305-995-2777
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET /
Seven days a week
Enrollment Website:
Benefits Inquiry:
FBMC Service Center
Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
1-855-MDC-PS4U (1-855-632-7748)
Office of Risk and Benefits Management
1501 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 335
Miami, Florida 33101
Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET