Lawrence Public Schools

 

 

 

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

1. Aetna Health Insurance Updates (updated 2/25/2021)
• Available to those enrolled in district health insurance.
• Extended through the duration of the federal mandate, Aetna will waive copays for all diagnostic testing related to COVID-19, when medical appropriate.
• Extended through February 28, 2021, Aetna will cover all inpatient hospitalizations at 100%, if admitted for Covid-19.
  • After February 28, 2021 COVID-19 treatment will still be covered by Aetna, however cost sharing (copayments and deductibles) may apply, unless another extension is granted.
• In network telemedicine visits for behavioral and mental health continue to be covered at 100% through January 31, 2021.
  • After January 31, 2021, visits will still be covered by Aetna, however cost sharing (copayments) may apply, unless another extension is 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.
• 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. Covid Response
   1. LPS Covid Response Plan (updated 12/7/20)
   2. KDHE Isolation Release (updated 1/21/21)
   3. LDCPH Quarantine Release (updated 1/12/21)
   4. How long am I considered immune if I had COVID-19 disease? (updated 3/15/2021)
   5. How long am I considered immune if I had COVID-19 vaccine? (updated 3/15/2021)
   6. Travel-Related Quarantine Guidance (updated 4/12/2021)

         

 

 

 

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.