Benefit Resource Center
Welcome
Welcome to your Benefit Resource Center — your go-to spot for all things benefits! We’re committed to supporting you and your family with clear, easy-to-access information so you can make the best choices for your well-being and financial security.
Here, you can:
- 📄 Review benefit summaries
- 🔗 Connect directly to your enrollment portals
- 📝 Access important forms
- 📞 Find customer service resources
If you have questions or need help, our dedicated NFP Call Center is just a click or call away:
- Phone: (800) 994-7429
- Email: NFPsecustomerService@NFP.com
We are here for you all year long!
Plan Year Dates
Jones County School System’s benefit plan year begins on January 1st, 2025, and ends on December 31st, 2025. This timeframe defines the period during which your benefits are effective.
Please refer to this timeframe when making benefit elections, submitting claims, or requesting changes to your coverage.
How to Use This Site
Use the menu on the left to easily navigate through your benefit options. Click each section to find detailed information, helpful resources, and important documents.
Look for action links like phone numbers and emails—you can tap or click them to call or send a message directly from your device.
If you ever need assistance or can’t find what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact your benefits team. We’re here to help!
Disclaimer: Email and call links are dependent on device configuration and default application settings.
How to Access Your Benefits
This is your central hub to manage your benefits year-round. Use this site to:
- Update benefits during Open Enrollment
- Complete new hire enrollment
- Submit qualifying life events (e.g., marriage, birth, address changes)
- Review current coverage and beneficiary information
Log in anytime to make updates or check your benefit details.
🏥 Accessing State Health Medical Coverage (SHBP)
Your medical coverage is managed through the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP).
📞 SHBP Member Services: 1-800-610-1863
First-time user?
- Click “New User? Get Started”
- Use code: SHBP-GA
- Follow prompts to set up your account
Locked out?
- Click “Forgot Your Password”
- Answer security questions to reset
⚠️ After 3 failed login attempts, you must call SHBP to unlock your account.
💻 Accessing All Other Benefits (Dental, Vision, FSA & More)
These benefits are managed through your bswift.
🔗http://jonescountyschoolsys.bswift.com/
Login credentials:
- Username: First initial + last name + last 4 digits of SSN (e.g., jdoe4567)
- Password: Last 4 digits of SSN (e.g., 4567)
You'll be prompted to create a new password at first login.
📌 Disable your pop-up blocker before logging in.
Need help logging in?
📞 NFP Call Center: (800) 994-7429
Our Client Advocates can assist with login issues, password resets, and general benefit questions.
Eligibility
Welcome to your eligibility overview!
This section helps you understand who qualifies for benefits and important timelines for enrolling or making changes. Check your plan details below to confirm specific rules that apply to you and your family.
Employee Eligibility
Active full-time employees of Jones County School System are eligible for benefits. For any eligibility questions, please refer to the New Hire Information tab or contact your HR or Benefits Team.
Dependent Eligibility
Eligible dependents typically include:
• Your legal spouse
• Your children up to age 26 (natural, adopted, or stepchildren)
• Children over age 26 who are unable to support themselves due to a physical or mental disability
⚠️ Please Note: Enrolling someone who does not qualify as a dependent is considered insurance fraud and may result in penalties.
📄 Dependent Verification:
Jones County School System may require verification of dependent eligibility. This could include submitting documents such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or legal guardianship papers. Until these documents are submitted and approved, dependent benefits may be placed on hold or pending.
For questions about the verification process, please contact the NFP Call Center to speak with a Client Advocate.
New Hire Info
Select your benefits through the enrollment portal (see links below).
You’ll have 30 days from your hire date to enroll in your benefits.
After you make your elections, your benefits will become effective on 1st of the month following 30 days from date of hire.
For example:
If you're hired on June 18, your benefits would begin on August 1
💡 Payroll Deductions
Payroll deductions will begin after your benefits go into effect.
Timing may vary — please check with your HR Department for confirmation.
📌 Reminders
You are required to provide full details for any dependents or beneficiaries, including:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
⚠️ Missing your enrollment window may result in delayed coverage or limited plan options.
Qualifying Life Events
Your benefit elections typically remain in place for the entire plan year—unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) that allows you to make changes.
Common QLEs include:
• 🧑🤝🧑 Changes in marital status
Marriage, divorce, legal separation, annulment, or death of a spouse.
• 👶 Change in dependent status
Birth, adoption, placement of a foster child, legal guardianship, or death of a covered child.
• 👔 Employment changes
Gain or loss of employment for you or your spouse, changes in work schedule (full-time/part-time), or return from unpaid leave.
• 📍 Change in residence
A move that affects benefit eligibility for you, your spouse, or dependents.
• 🩺 Eligibility for other coverage
Gaining or losing coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, PeachCare, or a spouse’s employer plan.
⚠️ Important:
You must report your Qualifying Life Event within 30 or days of the event. Failure to act within this window may result in delayed or denied changes, and you will have to wait until the next Open Enrollment period.
📎 Supporting Documentation
To process your change, you'll need to provide proof of the event. Acceptable documents may include:
• Marriage certificate
• Divorce decree
• Birth certificate or hospital record
• Legal adoption/guardianship documents
• Death certificate
• Loss of coverage letter or COBRA notice
• Letter from Medicaid/PeachCare documenting loss of coverage
Jones County Schools may have specific requirements or deadlines. Please reach out to your Benefits Team or review the Contacts section for support.
📲 How to Declare a QLE
- Medical coverage (State Health Benefit Plan):
You must contact State Health Benefit Plan Member Services directly at (800) 610-1863 or visit Sign In | OBASHPB to report your medical QLE and make changes.
- Non-medical benefits (dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, etc.):
Contact the NFP Call Center at (800) 994-7429 or email NFPseCustomerService@nfp.com to initiate changes.
We recommend keeping records of any confirmations or receipts you receive during the change process.
💡 Note: A newborn is typically covered for the first 30 days after birth. To continue coverage beyond this period, you must enroll the child within the QLE window. Otherwise, coverage may be terminated retroactively to the date of birth.
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Qualifying Life Events
Qualifying Life Events
Medical
(800) 610-1863 | State Health Benefit Plan
As an eligible employee of Jones County Schools, you have access to affordable healthcare through the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), which offers a variety of options including HMO, HRA, and High-Deductible Health Plans.
Members are encouraged to visit the SHBP website regularly for updates, tools, and resources. Please note: SHBP Member Services has posted “Invalid/No Social Security Number (SSN) FAQs” under the Member Rates & Information tab. If an invalid SSN is provided for any dependent, their coverage may be terminated if a valid SSN is not submitted.
For questions, contact SHBP Member Services at (800) 610-1863.
How to Access Your Benefits:
- Medical: https://myshbpga.adp.com/
- Non-Medical (Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability): jonescountyschools.bswift.com
Voluntary Benefits
Group Number: 20419 | (800) 433-3036 | www.aflacgroupinsurance.com
Voluntary Benefits provide added financial protection for life’s unexpected moments. These plans are designed to work alongside your primary medical coverage by offering cash benefits when you need them most—like during an accident, a serious illness, or a hospital stay.
💡 Why Consider Voluntary Benefits?
These plans can help cover costs such as deductibles, copays, travel expenses, or lost income due to time away from work. Benefits are paid directly to you (unless otherwise assigned), giving you flexibility in how you use the funds.
🛠 How to Use:
- Review available plans and coverage levels in your enrollment system or benefit guide
- Elect coverage during Open Enrollment or within 30 days of a qualifying life event
- File claims directly through Aflac using their online portal, mobile app, or customer service line
📲 Tip: Supplemental benefits are often portable—meaning you may be able to take them with you if you leave your job (contact the carrier for details).
Accident Insurance
Accident insurance helps cover unexpected costs resulting from injuries caused by accidents—whether it’s a trip to the ER, a hospital stay, or follow-up care. This coverage provides financial protection when the unexpected happens.
💡 Key Features:
- Lump-sum cash benefits for covered injuries
- Coverage includes emergency room visits, hospital stays, rehab, and follow-up treatments
- Wellness benefits and lodging assistance may apply
- Benefits are paid directly to you, not the provider
📝 Plan Details (via Aflac):
- Guaranteed Issue – no medical questions required
- Benefits may include: ER visits, rehabilitation, wellness screenings, dismemberment, lodging, and more
- Hospital Admission Benefit: $1,000 per admission (injury or covered sickness)
- One-time payout per accident/sickness per confinement
- Observation unit, emergency treatment, or outpatient services do not qualify
💳 Monthly Rates:
- Employee Only: $11.72
- Employee + Spouse: $19.62
- Employee + Children: $26.75
- Family: $34.65
🗓 Enrollment:
Available during open enrollment or when you experience a qualifying life event.
✨ Wellness Benefit:
This plan includes a Wellness Benefit that provides cash payments for covered preventive screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, cholesterol tests, and more. The benefit amount is $25 in the first year and $50 each year after, helping support your proactive health care.
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Accident Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Critical Illness insurance provides a financial safety net if you’re diagnosed with a serious health condition such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke. This plan pays a lump-sum benefit directly to you, helping cover medical costs, household expenses, or other financial needs during your recovery.
💡 Key Benefits:
- Lump-sum payment upon first diagnosis of a covered condition
- Use the benefit however you choose—no restrictions
- Helps reduce financial stress so you can focus on healing
🩺 Covered Conditions Include:
- Cancer (invasive and in situ), heart attack, stroke, major organ transplant
- Renal failure, coma, paralysis, severe burns, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease
- Coronary bypass: 25% payout
- Carcinoma in situ: 25% payout
- Skin cancer: $250 per calendar year
👨👩👧 Plan Highlights (via Aflac):
- First Occurrence Benefit: Choose up to $30,000 in $5,000 increments (Employee), up to $15,000 (Spouse – 50% of employee coverage)
- Child Coverage: 50% of employee benefit amount at no additional cost
- Wellness Benefit: $50 annually for screenings (employee and spouse only)
🗓 Enrollment:
Available during open enrollment or following a qualifying life event (QLE).
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Critical Illness Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Additional Benefits
In addition to your core benefit offerings, Jones County School System gives you access to voluntary coverage options that support both your family and your finances in unique ways:
🐶 Pet Insurance through MetLife
Your furry family members deserve protection too! MetLife Pet Insurance helps you prepare for unexpected vet bills due to covered accidents or illnesses. With flexible plan options, up to 90% reimbursement, 24/7 telehealth support, and the ability to visit any licensed U.S. vet, it’s a smart way to keep your pets healthy and your wallet happy.
📞 1-800-GET-MET8
⚖️ Legal Insurance through ARAG
From drafting a will to resolving traffic tickets or managing debt collections, ARAG Legal Insurance connects you with experienced attorneys to help navigate life’s legal moments. Most covered matters are 100% paid in full when using a network attorney.
📌 Access Code: 19282JCS
📞 800-247-4184
Health Accounts & Spending
Health accounts help you manage out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care costs using pre-tax dollars. Jones County Schools offers the following account to help you save on eligible expenses.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): An FSA allows you to contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses. These funds typically must be used within the plan year. You are required to re-enroll in the FSA plans each year to maintain coverage.
Visit each tab to explore plan features, contribution limits, and eligible expenses.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Group Number: MCOJOCOSC | (800) 523-7542 | www.medcombenefits.com | MedcomReceipts@medcombenefits.com
Jones County School System offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through Medcom for the 2026 Plan Year. An FSA allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental, vision, and/or dependent care expenses. These contributions reduce your taxable income and can be used throughout the year to cover qualified out-of-pocket costs.
🧾 Participation Reminders:
You are required to re-enroll in the FSA plans each year to maintain coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow you to reduce your taxable income by setting aside pre-tax dollars from each paycheck to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses for yourself, your spouse, and your dependent children.
Your annual contribution stays in effect for the full plan year (January 1 – December 31), unless you experience a qualifying life event. Elections cannot be changed mid-year without a QLE. New hires must elect this benefit within 30 days of their hire date or first date of benefits eligibility.
🏷 Eligible Expenses Include:
- Doctor visits and copays
- Prescription medications
- Dental and vision care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Many over-the-counter items
📎 View the full list of eligible expenses: Publication 502 and/or The FSA Store
🧾 FSA Plan Highlights (via Medcom):
🩺 Health Care FSA (or Limited Purpose FSA)
- Max Contribution: $2,400
- Covers: copays, deductibles, prescriptions, dental, and vision expenses
- Full annual election amount available immediately upon account setup
🧸 Dependent Care FSA
- Max Contribution: $5,000 (or $2,500 if married filing separately)
- Funds are only available as they are deposited—cannot use the full amount up front
- Cannot claim expenses on your tax return **and** use the FSA (no double dipping)
- Eligible Expenses: childcare for kids under 13, care for disabled dependents, before/after-school care, summer day camp (not overnight), in-home babysitting (non-dependent provider)
⚠️ Cannot claim the same expenses for the Dependent Care Tax Credit
🛠 Additional Info
⏳ Grace Period: You have **75 days after the plan year ends** to use any remaining funds.
💳 Monthly Admin Fee: A monthly fee of $3.70 applies.
📱 Accessing Funds: Use your FSA debit card, mobile app, or online portal to manage and spend your funds.
🧾 Tax Advantage: All contributions are made pre-tax, helping reduce your taxable income.
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Dependent Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
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Limited Purpose FSA
Limited Purpose FSA
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How to Optimize Your FSA
How to Optimize Your FSA
Dental
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Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Number: 22543 | (800) 521-2651 | www.deltadental.com
Jones County Schools offers dental insurance through Delta Dental to provide access to a broad network of trusted dental providers and help manage the cost of preventive, basic, and major dental services. Whether you need essential coverage or more comprehensive protection, Delta Dental offers plans designed to fit your needs and budget.
Coverage typically includes:
- Preventive services such as exams and cleanings
- Basic dental procedures
- Major dental procedures
- Orthodontia benefits for adults and children (plan-dependent)
Choose the plan that best supports your family’s dental care needs and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with quality dental coverage.
Plan I
Delta Dental’s “Plan I – Low Plan” dental coverage helps you maintain oral health and manage dental care costs with coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
💡 Key Features:
- Preventive Care: 80% coverage, $35 deductible applies (e.g., cleanings, exams, x-rays)
- Basic Services: 50% coverage, $35 deductible applies (e.g., fillings, simple extraction)
- Major Services: 40% coverage, $35 deductible applies (e.g., crowns, bridges)
- Orthodontia: Not covered
💳 Cost & Coverage Limits:
- Deductible: $35 individual / No family deductible limit (each family member must meet their individual deductible)
- Annual Maximum Benefit: $1,200 per person
🗓 Monthly Rates:
- Employee Only: $22.19
- Employee + 1: $40.75
- Employee + 2 or more: $62.41
🔍 Find a Dentist:
Search for in-network providers here: Delta Dental Providers and select the Delta Dental PPO Network.
Plan II
Delta Dental’s “Plan II – High Plan” dental coverage offers enhanced benefits with higher coverage levels for preventive, basic, major services, and orthodontia for children.
💡 Key Features:
- Preventive Care: 100% coverage, $35 deductible applies (e.g., cleanings, exams, x-rays)
- Basic Services: 80% coverage, $35 deductible applies (e.g., fillings, simple extraction)
- Major Services: 50% coverage, $35 deductible applies (e.g., crowns, bridges)
- Orthodontia: 50% coverage, up to $1,000 lifetime maximum (children only up to age 19)
💳 Cost & Coverage Limits:
- Deductible: $35 individual / No family deductible limit (each family member must meet their individual deductible)
- Annual Maximum Benefit: $1,200 per person
🗓 Monthly Rates:
- Employee Only: $43.92
- Employee + Spouse: $84.02
- Employee + Child(ren): $91.00
- Family: $131.20
Orthodontia Waiting Period
A 12-month waiting period applies for orthodontia coverage on the High Dental Plan for new enrollees.
🔍 Find a Dentist:
Search for in-network providers here: Delta Dental Providers and select the Delta Dental PPO Network.
Vision
Group Number: 1008579 | (866) 939-3633 | www.eyemedvisioncare.com
Jones County School System offers vision coverage through EyeMed to help you, and your family maintain healthy eyesight and afford the cost of routine eye care. This plan covers eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses, providing support for your vision needs throughout the year.
Whether it’s a regular checkup or new prescription eyewear, vision benefits help keep your eyes clear and comfortable—so you can focus on what matters most.
For detailed plan information, please refer to the vision plan tabs below.
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Vision Insurance
Vision Insurance
Plan I
EyeMed Vision Plan offers comprehensive coverage for your vision care needs, both in-network and out-of-network.
💡 Plan Features:
| Service | In-Network | Out-of-Network (OON) |
| Vision Exam | $10 copay | Up to $40 reimbursement |
| Single Lenses | $25 copay | Up to $30 reimbursement |
| Bifocal Lenses | $25 copay | Up to $50 reimbursement |
| Trifocal Lenses | $25 copay | Up to $70 reimbursement |
| Frames | $150 allowance | Up to $105 reimbursement |
| Contact Lenses (Elective) | $120 allowance | Up to $120 reimbursement |
| Contact Lenses (Medically Necessary) | Covered in full | Up to $210 reimbursement |
| LASIK Surgery | 15% off retail or 5% off promo price | N/A |
📅 Benefit Frequency:
- Exams: Once every 12 months (in-network & OON)
- Lenses: Once every 12 months (in-network & OON)
- Frames: Once every 24 months (in-network & OON)
- Contacts (in lieu of frames/lenses): Once every 12 months (in-network & OON)
💳 Monthly Rates:
- Employee: $6.21
- Employee + Spouse: $11.77
- Employee + Child(ren): $12.37
- Family: $18.21
🔍 Find a Provider:
Search for in-network eye doctors here: Vision Provider Locator (click on ACCESS Network).
Life & Disability
Life is unpredictable, but with the right protection in place, you and your loved ones can have peace of mind. Jones County Schools offers a comprehensive package of life and disability insurance through Standard and Aflac, designed to support you when you need it most.
🌟 Coverage at a Glance
Here’s what’s typically included in your benefits package:
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance: Provides financial protection for your beneficiaries in the event of your death or a covered accidental injury or loss. This coverage is often provided at no cost to you.
- Voluntary Life Insurance: Offers the option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents. You can tailor the amount to your personal financial planning needs.
- Whole Life Insurance: Provides lifelong coverage with fixed premiums and guaranteed cash value accumulation. Can help with final expenses, legacy planning, and may offer optional riders for added protection.
- Disability Insurance: Provides income protection if you’re unable to work due to a covered injury or illness, helping you maintain financial stability during recovery.
Basic Life and AD&D
Group Number: 758415 | (800) 368-1135 | www.standard.com
Jones County Schools System provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to eligible full-time employees. This benefit offers financial protection for your loved ones in the event of death or a covered accidental injury.
💡 Key Features
📏 Coverage Amount:
Flat $10,000 benefit
⚡ AD&D Benefit:
Matches life insurance amount
💵 Premiums:
100% paid by Jones County Schools System
📝 Beneficiary Designation:
Required at enrollment; may be updated anytime
🔁 Portability:
If your employment ends or you retire, you may be eligible to continue coverage at group rates
🔄 Conversion:
You may convert to an individual permanent life policy without providing evidence of insurability when coverage ends
⏳ Coverage Reduction:
Reduces to 50% of the original benefit at age 70
🛡️ Coverage Effective Date:
Begins 1st of the month following hire date
Voluntary Life Insurance
Group Number: 758415 | (800) 368-1135 | www.standard.com
Voluntary Life Insurance allows you to purchase additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your eligible dependents through payroll deduction. This optional benefit offers added financial protection and peace of mind.
💼 Eligibility
Available to all eligible employees of Jones County Schools
🧍 Employee Coverage
- Elect in $10,000 increments
- Up to a maximum of $300,000
- New Hires: May elect up to $150,000 with no medical questions (Guaranteed Issue)
- Current Employees: May increase by 2 increments (up to $20,000) during open enrollment without medical questions
- Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is required:
- For any amount elected above the Guaranteed Issue
- If applying outside of your initial eligibility period
💍 Spouse Coverage
- Elect in $5,000 increments
- Guaranteed Issue: $25,000 (not to exceed 100% of employee amount)
- EOI required:
- For any amount above the Guaranteed Issue
- If coverage is elected after the initial eligibility period
- Spouse rates are based on the employee’s age
👶 Child(ren) Coverage
- Elect in $2,000 increments, up to $10,000 (cannot exceed 100% of employee amount)
- Covers dependent children from birth through age 26
- No EOI required
📄 EOI Process
If you or your spouse are required to submit an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) form, it is your responsibility to complete and send the form to the provider at the address listed on the form. Coverage amounts above Guaranteed Issue will not be approved without EOI.
📉 Age Reduction Schedule
Coverage reduces to 50% of the original amount at age 70
🔁 Portability
Coverage may be continued at group rates if your employment ends
🔄 Conversion
Coverage may be converted to an individual permanent life policy without medical questions when your group coverage ends
📝 Beneficiary Designation
You must name a beneficiary when enrolling and may update your designation at any time.
Whole Life Insurance
Group Number: 20419 | (800) 433-3036 | www.aflacgroupinsurance.com
Whole Life Insurance provides lifetime protection with guaranteed cash value, offering long-term financial security for you and your loved ones. This benefit gives employees the option to purchase permanent life insurance that builds savings over time—regardless of job changes or retirement.
👨👩👧 Coverage Options
• Employee: Up to $300,000
• Spouse: Up to $100,000 (not to exceed employee’s amount)
• Children:
– $25,000; $10,000 Child Term Life Rider available at a flat weekly rate
– Coverage lasts until the child’s 26th birthday
– May be converted to a Whole Life policy at that time
💡 Plan Features
- Guaranteed Cash Value builds over time
- Access to Loans using the cash value of your policy
- Accidental Death Benefit Rider included
- No Medical Exam—only a few health questions at enrollment
- Premiums Never Increase with age
- Portable—coverage goes with you if you leave or retire
📌 Guaranteed Issue Amounts
- Employee: Up to $100,000
- Spouse: Up to $50,000
- Children: $10,000
Disability Insurance
Group Number: 758415 | (800) 368-1135 | www.standard.com
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provides income protection if you’re temporarily or longer-term unable to work due to illness, injury, or accident. This benefit helps replace a portion of your income so you can focus on recovery, not financial strain.
💡 Key Features
- Income Replacement: Up to 66.67% of monthly earnings, up to $8,000 per month
- Elimination Period (waiting period before benefits begin): Choice of 0, 3, 14, 30, 60, 90, or 180 days depending on accident or other disability
- Benefit Duration: Up to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA) or 5 years for certain plans
- Pre-Existing Condition Clause: Disabilities related to treatment, consultation, or medication in the 6 months prior to coverage may not be covered during the first 12 months
- Limitations: Outpatient mental/nervous illness (24-month lifetime payout), intentional self-inflicted injuries, disability due to war, and substance abuse (24-month limitation)
- Enrollment: Two opportunities—within 30 days of hire or during annual open enrollment; no health questions for new hires, late entrants subject to pre-existing condition rules
- Sick Leave Offset: Not reduced by accrued sick leave
💳 Benefit Table
| Benefits | Option A | Option B |
| Percentage of Income | Up to 66.67% of monthly earnings | Up to 66.67% of monthly earnings |
| Benefits Begin After | Accidental Injury: 0, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180 days Other Disabilities: 3, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180 days | Accidental Injury: 0, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180 days Other Disabilities: 3, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180 days |
| Maximum Benefit Duration | SSNRA (Social Security Normal Retirement Age) | 5 YR ADEA |
| Benefit Maximum | $8,000 | $8,000 |
📄 Refer to your Summary Plan Description and Policy Certificate for complete details.
Well-Being
Jones County School System is committed to supporting your overall health and well-being through a variety of programs and resources. This section includes meaningful benefits designed to help you access care, stay balanced, and find support when you need it most.
Key areas include:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Confidential support for emotional, legal, financial, and family challenges
- Virtual & In-Person Counseling — Access to licensed professionals through Acentra Health
- Work-Life Resources — Help navigating childcare, elder care, relocation, and other everyday needs
Explore each area below for more details on how to get started.
Employee Support
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Organization ID: JCSS2018 | (800) 869-0276 | eap.acentra.com
Jones County School System offers confidential support through Espyr Health to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges—big or small.
What’s included:
- TalkNow: Immediate access to counselors for real-time support
- Counseling Sessions: Up to six virtual or in-person visits per issue
- Legal Support: Free 30-minute consult + 25% off extended services
- Financial Guidance: Help with debt, taxes, retirement & more
- Work-Life Resources: Verified referrals for child care, elder care, relocation, and more
You can access services online or by phone using your unique organization ID.
Contacts
NFP an Aon Company
NFPseCustomerService@nfp.com
(800) 994-7429
Benefit Enrollment Questions
MetLife
www.metlife.com/getpetquote
(800) 438-6388
Pet Insurance
