Several Health Plans are offered through the City of Boston Benefits Office.
| Plan Type | BC/BS Blue Choice PPO |
BC/BS Blue Care Elect Pref |
BC/BS Master Medical* |
HP |
HP
HMO or |
Neighborhood |
| Effective July 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007 | ||||||
| Individual | $181.36 | $249.08 | $293.04 | $79.16 | $49.48 | $49.08 |
| Family | $467.92 | $577.88 | $679.84 | $212.92 | $133.08 | $130.00 |
| Effective September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 | ||||||
| Individual | $181.36 | $249.08 | $293.04 | $84.44 | $54.43 | $54.00 |
| Family | $467.92 | $577.88 | $679.84 | $227.11 | $146.39 | $143.12 |
If you have any questions about the specific benefits available in each of the health plans and the process of changing your coverage after enrollment, please contact the Health Benefits Office directly at 617-635-4570.
| New Teachers
The Boston Public Schools provide dental and eye care services for all teachers; however, this program is adminstered through the Boston Teachers Unioin. For more information on the services, visit the Boston Teachers Union Health and Welfare Fund. To enroll, apply at BTU Health and Welfare Fund Office on 180 Mt. Vernon Street in Dorchester. You will need to bring a copy of your first paycheck to enroll. |
| Managerial Employees
BPS also offers the Dental Blue dental insurance program through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, with the full cost of the premiums paid by BPS. Enrollment forms are available in the BPS Office of Human Resources (3rd floor of 26 Court Street) and additional information can be obtained by contacting Blue Cross and Blue Shield at (800) 782-3675 or at www.bluecrossma.com. |
The City of Boston Health Benefits and Insurance Office (directions to City Hall) will allow new employees to enroll in health insurance beginning on your effective date of employment. (For new teachers in School Year 2007-2008, September 1, 2007)
You must enroll within 60 days of date of hire. Please fill out the BPS Health Insurance Form and submit to HR. You may apply for health insurance with the City of Boston, which typically takes effect one to two months after you enroll, depending on payroll.
If you are going to be dropped from your current health insurance, bring a loss of coverage letter stating date of cancellation to the Health Benefits Office to enroll quickly. You will want to bring some form of ID, and you will need to bring a marriage certificate and birth certificates if you have a spouse and children, and would like to ensure that they are covered.
When you go to the Health Benefits Office, you should state that you are a new employee, and your name should be on a list that was sent over from BPS Office of Human Resources.
If you should experience any problems, please ask the Office of Health Benefits staff member who is working with you to contact the New Teacher Support Team or the Office of Human Resources Staffing Team Member.
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