Review the information here on this page to learn more about the plans available to you, and if you have more questions, please email or call Benefits@TUSD1.org | 520-225-6144.

Benefits Guide for 2020-2021 (in PDF) | Benefits Guide Flipbook

To learn more about your options and the benefits enrollment process, watch this Annual Benefits Enrollment Presentation.

During the 2020-2021 Benefits year, you can choose the HDHP or PPO plans through UMR, a UnitedHealthCare company.

UMR Medical Plans

• Health Benefit Summary Plan Description
• HDHP - Summary of Benefits and Coverage
• PPO - Summary of Benefits and Coverage
• www.umr.com

Health Saving Plan

• HSA Frequently Asked Questions
• Why an HDHP with an HSA may be the right choice for you
• Investing with your HSA
• Learn More with the Optum Bank Academy
• Optum Bank Website

Special UMR Programs for You!

• Health Coaches (for those with Chronic Health Conditions)
• UMR's Maternity Program
• Nurse Line - 24/7 Online Chat or Phone Support
• Reward Card

• CVS Caremark Mail Service Order Form
• CVS Health National Network Participating Retail Pharmacies
• Caremark.com
• Register at Caremark.com
• CVS Caremark Mobile App

Our Wellness Program, a partnership with the Wellness Council of Arizona, provides free health coaches, fitness classes, and more! UnitedHealthcare also offers Rally, an online tool, to help you with your health and fitness goals. And don't forget about the Wellness Incentive Program, which qualifies you for a $300 incentive!

• Wellness Program Web Page
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Rally: Flier | Website
• Find Focus and Create New Healthy Habits with Help from Real Appeal

Real Appeal is a free online weight loss program available to eligible employees and family members. Through Real Appeal, you get a transformation coach who leads weekly online group sessions, online tools to help you track your food, activity, and weight loss progress, and a success kit with recipes, scales workout DVDs, and more!

• Program Overviews
• Website

You have two choices for dental coverage, Delta Dental and Employer Dental Services (EDS).

1. Delta Dental
   • Plans: High Plan | Low Plan
   • Delta Dental Mobile
   • Find a Provider
   • Delta Dental Website
2. Employer Dental Services (EDS)
   • Employer Dental Services
   • EDS Website

• Full Plan
• Discount Plan
• Discount Card
• How to Mobilize your vision plan with eyemed
• Your Member Web Site at eyemed.com
• Provider website: eyemed.com
• Virtual Benefit Fair: Learn all about enrolling in your vision benefits with your Virtual Benefit Fair. See available benefits, find in-network providers near you and discover how to become an EyeMed member. You can also get answers to frequently asked questions. Password: VF94BXRZ

• Flexible Savings Account with Basic - Participant Guide

What help can I get for child care costs?
If you're one of many people who spend money on child care while at work, a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account is a logical choice. Using BASIC Flex is like getting child care or preschool on sale. The money is deducted before taxes so you don't pay most federal, state, Social Security and Medicare taxes on that amount. The savings range from 15% to 40% depending upon your tax bracket.

• Flexible Savings Account Enrollment Form
• Flexible Savings Account Information
• Basic FSA Mobile App
• Dependent Care Guide
• BASIC Website

• Critical Illness Group Policy and Coverage Details
• Critical Illness InfoGraphic
• MetLife Statement of Health Form
• MetLife Critical Illness Disclosure Notice
• Disability Insurance Calculator
• Virtual Benefits Coach
• FAQs
• MetLife Website

• Hyatt Legal Overview
• Hyatt Legal Fact Sheet
• Portability Procedures
• Hyatt Legal Flier
• Website

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance at No Cost to You
• Voluntary Life Insurance at Affordable Rates
• Premium Rate Notification
• Submit Your EOI through SunLife's Secure Portal
• Evidence of Insurability (EOI) FAQ

Travel Assistance and Identity Theft Protection

• Emergency Travel Assistance and Identity Theft Protection - Brochure (in PDF)
• Emergency Travel Assistance and Identity Theft Protection - Detailed Information Sheet (in PDF)
• Emergency Travel Assistance and Identity Theft Protection - Service Descriptions (in PDF)

• Saving for Retirement

What is an EAP?
An EAP is an Employee Assistance Program that assists employees and dependents live healthier, happier lives.

Jorgensen Brooks Group EAP Services provides counseling and referrals to help employees, dependents and household members reduce their stress and resolve problems.  Contact Jorgensen Brooks Group in the Tucson area at (520) 575-8623 or outside the Tucson area at (888) 520-5400. You can also view the website at www.jorgensenbrooks.com.

What is the cost?
EAP is a confidential benefit provided by TUSD for benefit eligible employees and their eligible dependents and household members at no cost.

What kinds of issues can I get help with through my EAP?
Employees and eligible family members can discuss anything that affects their well-being with a Jorgensen Brooks Group Counselor. This includes issues such as:

• Depression or Anxiety
• Relationship or Family Conflicts
• Workplace Conflicts
• Grief; Death and Dying
• Alcohol Abuse/Drug Abuse
• Stress Management
• Caring for an Elderly Parent
• Domestic Violence
• Financial Difficulties
• Legal Difficulties

How do I make an appointment?
Call Jorgensen Brooks Group at (520) 575-8623 Tucson Metro area or (888) 520-5400 outside the Tucson area Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  If you are in crisis situation, Jorgensen Brooks Group counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To make an appointment for legal or financial services, please call the Tucson Metro office at (520) 575-8623. 

EAP participants may see a Jorgensen Brooks Group provider by appointment regardless of where the employee or dependent lives.

Will anyone find out that I used EAP services?
EAP visits are completely confidential.  Meetings with a Jorgensen Brooks Group EAP counselor remain private unless you sign a consent form for a release of information.

EAP Webinars

• Planning a Socially Safe Summer - Webinar (in PDF)

• Class 1: For employees hired prior to October 1, 2012 and insured for Short Term Disability Income Insurance on August 31, 2017 who elect to remain at their current amount
• Class 2: For all other employees

• COVID Attestation Form
• COVID-19 Questions Poster: 8.5x11 | COVID-19 Questions Poster: 11x17
• Cafeteria Instruction Poster: 24x36
• Cafeteria Seating Poster: 8.5x11 | Cafeteria Seating Poster: 11x17
• CDC - Adult Handwashing: 8.5x11.pdf - English | CDC - Adult Handwashing: 8.5x11.pdf - Spanish
• CDC - Child Handwashing: 8.5x11 - English | CDC - Child Handwashing: 8.5x11 - Spanish
• CDC - Child Handwashing: 11x17 - English | CDC - Child Handwashing: 11x17 - Spanish
• CDC - Stop the Spread: 11x17 - English | CDC - Stop the Spread: 11x17 - Spanish
• Cough/Sneeze Etiquette Poster: 8.5x11 | Cough/Sneeze Etiquette Poster: 11x17
• Drop-off Poster: 8.5x11 | Drop-off Poster: 11x17
• Entrance Instructions Poster: 11x17
• Face Covering Poster: 8.5x11 | Face Covering Poster: 11x17
• Hand Sanitizer Poster: 8.5x11 | Hand Sanitizer Poster: 11x17
• Keep Right Poster: 8.5x11.pdf | Keep Right Poster: 11x17.pdf
• Physical Distance Poster - Child: 8.5x11 | Physical Distance Poster - Child: 11x17
• Physical Distance Poster - Teen/Adult: 8.5x11 | Physical Distance Poster - Teen/Adult: 11x17
• Temperature Check: 8.5x11
• Visitors Poster: 8-5x11

The IRS has provided guidance on the suggested deferral, which includes giving employers the option to opt-in. Tucson Unified School District has reviewed the memorandum and IRS guidance and determined that we will opt-out of the tax deferral. We will continue to follow the law governing the collection of Social Security taxes, also known as the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

It is also important to understand that the suggestion in the memorandum is a deferral of taxes and not a waiver. Employees would still be liable for the deferred taxes, which employers would be required to automatically deduct from employees' paychecks from January 1 through April 30, 2021, in addition to the normal payroll tax deductions. Any uncollected tax would accrue interest.

If anything changes in the future, such as enacted legislation, we will provide further updates.

A few highlights:

Everyone is required to wear a mask/face covering that covers your nose and mouth when on TUSD property, ask yourself the 5 Health Questions posted at the front of each TUSD building before entering, wash/ sanitize your hands often, and sign in at the front desk when you come into a building.

Also prior to returning, you are required to complete the 3 COVID Return to Work Trainings and related tests in the True North Logic Professional Learning Portal https://tucson.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/login/index .

In your assigned courses, you will see a link titled "COVID-19 Return to Work Trainings".

Within that section, the following courses are posted:

• #15416 Health COVID-19 Training: Infection Control and Disease Prevention in the Workplace (Health Service Video & Test)
• #15444 Surface Cleaning Using Vindicator Disinfectant (Intended for any employee who wants to clean)
• #15445 Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers: Personal Use at TUSD Training (Intended for any employee who brings their own chemical to clean)

In addition, we have a Disinfection Training video that goes into greater detail about TUSD chemicals and how to use them. This is for any staff member, including Custodians, who are helping to disinfect our spaces.

• #15425 Proper Surface Disinfection Training

Thank you for your prompt action to complete these mandatory training that will help keep everyone safe and healthy.

Required Courses for All TUSD Employees

• #15416 Health COVID-19 Training: Infection Control and Disease Prevention in the Workplace
• #15444 Surface Cleaning Using Vindicator Disinfectant
• #15445 - Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers: Personal Use at TUSD Training

Additional Courses Available

• #15425 Proper Surface Disinfection Training
• Plus, more coming soon!

• COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide and Recommendations For TUSD Staff (in PDF)
  Updated: 08/14/20
• See also: COVID-19 Exposure Reference and Guidelines For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families Severe/Critical Illness or Severely Immunocompromised (in PDF)

Help with Rent and Utilities

Have you been unable to pay your rent or utilities due to COVID-19?
The City of Tucson Mayor & Council have allocated over $4.5 million of Federal CARES Act funds to assist Tucson residents who have been impacted by the pandemic.

Learn more at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hcd/rent-help.

More Assistance Options and Information

Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance - Apply here!

• FAQ for Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance
• COVID-19 - Processing Eviction Orders
• Postponement of Eviction Orders - State of Arizona Executive Order 2020-14
• Maricopa County Justice Courts Best Practices - Implementation of Executive Order 2020-14

• Emergency Paid Sick Leave Form (EPSL)
  Note: This form is on Office 365. You must sign into Office 365 to complete this form. Use your district login and password.
• FFCRA Employee Rights | FFCRA - Derechos del Empleado
• FFCRA Requirements | FFCRA - Derechos del Empleador

Low-Cost Internet Programs

Important note:: This file is on Office 365. To access this file, log into Office365 first at https://portal.office.com/. Enter your TUSD email (firstname.lastname@tusd1.org) and your TUSD network login.

For instructions, please see Checking Devices In or Out Using Destiny (in PDF).

Process for Lost, Stolen, Damaged Student Loaner Devices: Laptops, Chromebooks, Tablets, Hotspots (in PDF)

Cost Associated With Devices (in PDF)

1. Teachers/Staff Working Remotely: If you experience a technology issue and need help, please call your school and request that a Track-It work order be logged in for your issue.
2. Schools (On-Site Staff): The staff person on site at your school who takes your call will create a new work order in Track-It. Be sure you provide a contact number to be included in the work order.
3. TS Service Desk: A TS Service Desk staff member will contact the teacher or staff person directly to resolve the issue.

Only submit this form once per pay period.

Important: This file is on Office 365. To access this file, log into Office365 first at https://portal.office.com/. Enter your TUSD email (firstname.lastname@tusd1.org) and your TUSD network login.

Click this link to access the form: Time and Effort Reporting Form on Office 365.

Remember: you must be logged into Office 365 for the form to work!

Use this same form for each pay period.

Detailed Instructions

Important Information from Payroll for 2020-2021 (in PDF)

Log in here: https://portal.office.com/. Enter your TUSD email (firstname.lastname@tusd1.org) and your TUSD network login.

• Zoom FAQ for TUSD Staff
• How to Create Your Zoom Account
• How to Create a Meeting in Zoom
• How to Use Zoom with Clever
• How to Schedule a Zoom Meeting in Outlook
• How to Use Zoom for Interviews
• Zoom Meeting Window At-a-Glance

Zoom Tips Especially for Parents and Teachers

• Options for Updating Zoom to 5.0+
• Zoom's Privacy Policy
• Zoom's Use of Facebook SDK in iOS Clients
• Best Practices for Securing Your Virtual Classroom
• Sharing Settings for Educational Accounts

Shelter In Place Terms and Instructions (in PDF)

Questions about practices and procedures while working from home? See this infographic from HR!

• Manage Stress and Anxiety - Tips from the CDC
• Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - from SAMHSA

Need to talk with someone?

Jorgensen Brooks, our Employee Assistance Program, offers telephone and virtual, online chat throughout the closure, and at any time: www.jorgensenbrooks.com.