Lawrence Public Schools

 

 

 

Here's how our district benefits can help our staff during this time of uncertainty:

1. Aetna Health Insurance Updates
• Available to those enrolled in district health insurance.
• Aetna will waive copays for all diagnostic testing related to COVID-19.
• Extended through December 31, 2020, Aetna will cover all inpatient hospitalizations at 100%, if admitted for Covid-19.
  • After December 31, 2020 COVID-19 treatment will still be covered by Aetna, however cost sharing (copayments and deductibles) may apply, unless another extension has been granted.
• Members who are diagnosed will receive a care package that will include over-the-counter medications to help relieve symptoms. Aetna will proactively reach out to members who are most at-risk for COVID-19.
• Read the full announcement here.
• Call Aetna's customer service number, 855-216-5168, with any questions.
2. Teladoc - call in or facetime doctor visits
• Available to those enrolled in district health insurance.
• Set your account up now, just in case you need to use this service in the future.
• See this Teladoc flier for instructions and more information.
3. Aetna Resources For Living Employee Assistance Program
• Available to all staff and their family members, whether enrolled in Aetna health insurance or not.
• When going to the website, visit the Employee Assistance Program SharePoint page for the credentials.
• Webinars and additional resources are available on their website.
• See this Coping with Coronavirus flier for more information.
• *UPDATED May 11, 2020* Check out these Covid-19 Resources from Aetna's EAP.
4. FFCRA Paid Leave
   1. FFCRA Covid-19 Employee Rights
   2. What to know about Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act
5. Covid Response
   1. LPS Covid Response Plan
   2. KDHE Isolation and Quarantine Release (updated 10/13/20)
   3. Employee is Positive or Experiencing Symptoms Flow Chart
   4. Employee is Close Contact Flow Chart

         

 

 

 

Effective December 4, 2020 there will be a fund change in our Employer Paid 403(b) account. Please see the Fund Change Notice for details of the investments being modified. You may adjust your investment elections and transfer your holdings using the Instructions for Online Changes. Call the Human Resources department at 785-832-5000 if you have any questions.