Part-Time (B,E,F,L) Employee

All benefits-eligible part-time employees are provided the opportunity to enroll in our benefits program. In this program, you may select the benefits you need for yourself and your eligible dependents. The premium for these benefits WILL NOT be deducted from your paycheck.

For questions regarding these benefits or to obtain an enrollment package, please contact FBMC Benefits Management at 1-855-MDC-PS4U (1-855-632-7748), Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., ET.

What You Need to Know:

Healthcare

You and your eligible dependent(s) are eligible to enroll in any of offered Cigna Healthcare plans.

NOTE: There is no Board contribution towards the employee’s and dependents’ coverage. Part-time employees are responsible for the full monthly cost of the Board-approved healthcare plans. The cost of these benefits will not be deducted from your paycheck.

Flexible Benefits:

The School Board offers a broad range of high-quality flexible benefits to eligible part-time employees. You are eligible to enroll in any of the following flexible benefits plans:

  • Dental:
    – Delta Dental (DHMO & PPO)
    – UnitedHealthcare Dental (DHMO & PPO)
  • Vision: EyeMed
  • Identity Theft Protection: ID Watchdog
  • Short-Term Disability: The Standard
  • Long-Term Disability: The Standard
  • Legal:
    – ARAG
    – MetLife (Not offered to employees represented by United Teachers of Dade (UTD))
  • Hospital Indemnity Coverage (HIC): Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)
  • Voluntary Life: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D): Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)  (This benefit is NOT available to employees represented by AFSCME).

NOTE: The cost of those benefits WILL NOT be deducted from your paycheck. FBMC Benefits Management will send a monthly invoice for your benefits.

 

Dependent Coverage:

When enrolling your eligible dependent(s), you must have a valid Social Security Number for each dependent. You must also submit proof of eligibility documentation (i.e., marriage certificate for spouse, birth certificate for natural children) upon request. If you do not provide the required documentation, coverage will be terminated.

Termination of Employment:

If you are no longer employed by the School Board, you will be provided the opportunity to continue your benefits in accordance with the Federal COBRA Law. You will be provided the ability to continue your medical, dental and/or vision plan if active and paid up to date at the time of termination.  

FAQs

Getting
Started

What is a new employee and when do benefits become effective?

 A new employee is defined as an employee without active benefits. If you are a Part-time employee with a pay code of B, E, F, or L, you are eligible to participate.
Benefits will be effective the first of the following month your eligibility. The cost of these benefits will NOT be deducted from your paycheck

Coverage

How do I Enroll?

If you wish to make changes to your current benefits or enroll for benefits effective January 1, 2026, you will need to complete your online enrollment through FBMC’s online self-service benefits enrollment platform. Visit https://transamerica.benselect.com/MDCPS to complete your online enrollment. You must have your employee ID and your confidential PIN. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your SSN + the last 2 digits of your birth year.

To obtain a Healthcare and/or Flexible Benefits enrollment form, contact FBMC Service Center at 1-855-MDC-PS4U (1-855-632-7748), Monday – Friday, 7 am – 7 pm ET.

NOTE: There is NO Board contribution towards the employee’s nor the dependent’s healthcare coverage. Part-Time employees are responsible for the full, monthly cost of the Board-approved healthcare plan.

Can I enroll in Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage?

Yes, unless you are represented by the AFSCME labor union.  AFSCME employees CAN NOT enroll in this benefit.

The School Board offers a broad range of high-quality flexible benefits to eligible part-time employees. You are eligible to enroll in any of the following flexible benefits plans: