Employee Benefits
Open Enrollment 2025 will be held Oct. 16, 2024–Nov. 7, 2024. Enrollment is required for ALL employees; even 2024 new hires must participate in Open Enrollment. Benefits elected during Open Enrollment will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Username: Leander ISD Email
For Example: [email protected]
Password: Last Name + Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
For Example: the password for John Smith whose SSN is 123-45-6789 would be Smith6789 (case sensitive, first letter of last name must be capitalized)
Questions?
- Leander ISD Benefit Service Center
- Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- [email protected]
- 833-667-1172
- LISD HR/Benefits at [email protected]
- Lauren Clark (Benefits Analyst) at [email protected]
- Dina El-Farra (Director, Compensation & Benefits) at [email protected]
LISD offers a full range of core employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance plus several other optional plans.
Open Enrollment Info Session Recordings
- Oct. 1, 2024 – English
- Oct. 1, 2024 – Spanish
- Oct. 16, 2024 at 11 a.m. – English
- Oct. 16, 2024 at 5 p.m. – English
- Oct. 21, 2024 – English
Prospective Employee
- 2024 Benefits Guide – English I 2024 Benefits Guide – Spanish
- 2025 Benefits Guide – English I 2025 Benefits Guide – Spanish (coming soon)
New Hires
Current Employees
- LISD Benefits App
- 2024 Benefits Guide – English I 2024 Benefits Guide – Spanish
- 2025 Benefits Guide – English I 2025 Benefits Guide – Spanish (coming soon)
- Benefits QLE Rules
- Request a Qualified Life Event (QLE) Change
- TCG Retirement Savings Guide – English I TCG Retirement Savings Guide – Spanish
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- HeadSpace App
- Step 1: On your mobile phone or computer, visit HeadSpace’s educators enrollment page
- Step 2: Enter your Leander ISD email address
- Step 3: Click Get Started and you will receive an email invitation to join
Legal Notices
- 2024 Legal Notices
- RAMS – 403(b) Annual Notice – English I Spanish
- Surprise Billing Notice
- 2024 Marketplace Exchange Notice
Summary of Benefits
Frontier Direct Care
This new health benefit is designed to enhance your healthcare experience by providing you direct access to primary care at reduced costs and with no wait times.
What is Frontier Direct care?
Frontier Direct Care provides access to direct primary care from a dedicated provider who knows you personally. With Frontier Direct Care, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits:
- Personalized Care: Receive tailored healthcare services that cater to your individual needs.
- Accessibility: Schedule easy and convenient appointments without the long wait times.
- Direct Communication: Have direct access to your provider via text, call, and virtual consultation!
- Cost Savings: Benefit from lower healthcare costs.
- Local Clinic: Access a nearby clinic close to where you spend your life and daily life activities for added convenience.
We’ll have more to share with you soon – stay tuned!
Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Resources
EAP
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered by Leander ISD provides you and your family with free and confidential assessments, referrals, and counseling. Deer Oaks EAP Services is available at any time and can assist with work-related concerns, personal problems, and other issues affecting your well-being.
- Counseling
- iCONNECTYOU App
- Work-Life Services
- Life Coaching
- Aware: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Advantage Legal & Financial Assist Services
- Take the High Road Reimbursement Plan
Mental Health Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Headspace App
- Step 1: On your mobile phone or computer, visit Headspace’s educators enrollment page
- Step 2: Enter your Leander ISD email address
- Step 3: Click Get Started and you will receive an email invitation to join
- BCBS Mental Health – It’s okay to need help – Mental Health Flyer
- BCBS MDLIVE – Your BCBS benefit includes behavior health care visits with MDLIVE – Virtual Visits Flyer
- HCH MDLIVE – Your HCH benefit includes behavior health care visits with MDLIVE – Virtual Care Flyer
- Take the High Road – We encourage you to call for a ride in the event you feel unable to drive due to extreme emotional condition – High Road Flyer
Leave and Accommodations
Information and Resources
- Leave: Frequently Asked Questions – English
- Leave: Frequently Asked Questions – Spanish
- ADA Accommodations
- Bereavement Leave
- Absence Request Instructions
- General Leave Information
- Maternity and Paternity Leave Information
- How to check your Leave Balance
- Workers’ Compensation Information
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Temporary Disability Leave (TDL) Information
Did you Know?
- Bereavement Leave
- Cancer Options
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance Beneficiary Options
- MASA – Medical Transport
- Mental Health Awareness | Mental Health Resources | Local Crisis Resources
- Optional Retirement | Retirement Planning: Workshop Recording
- Qualifying Life Events (QLE)
- Supplemental Disability Policy
- Virtual Care Options
- Vision Options
1You
1You
1You is an employee wellness/wholeness strategy made up of six key initiatives to support the whole you. Leander ISD wants to partner with you on your whole health and well-being to empower you to be your best at work!
- Physical
- Financial
- Mindfulness
- Intellectual
- Emotional
- Social
Staff Perks & Local Business Perks
Discounted Entertainment Tickets
LISD employees have access to discounts, special offers, preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more!
All offers on TicketsAtWork.com
Employees: Select BECOME A MEMBER and use your LISD email to sign in.
Technology Offers
LISD employees have access to special discounts and offers on software and hardware products for personal use!
Microsoft
Microsoft offers discounts for educators, including Windows devices discounts.
Also, check out Leander ISD’s software discounts for employees.
Apple
Apple offers discounts for education faculty and staff on Mac, iPad and HomePod.
Also, check out Leander ISD’s software discounts for employees.
Local Business Perks
The LISD community has many local partners that offer discounts to employees. Employees should note that they may be required to present their LISD badge when redeeming an offer. If you have questions about an offer posted here, please contact the sponsoring business directly.
Offers are not endorsed by Leander ISD and will be posted at the district’s discretion.
LISD Employees: Get the App!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
From your smartphone, download the Leander ISD Benefits App in the Apple or GooglePlay stores. Leander ISD offers the benefits app for staff to easily navigate everything benefits-related.
What can I do with this app?
- One stop shop to all your benefit information
- Click to call benefit vendors – including your 24/7 EAP helpline
- View 1You information
- Learn how to update your beneficiaries
How do I install the app?
- Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for “LISD Benefits”
- Install and open the app
- Create your login credentials
What devices do you support?
- Your app works on all devices (smartphone iOS and Android, iPad, tablet, etc.)
How many devices can I download the app on?
- There is no limit to the number of devices for app downloads.
Do you sell my data?
- No. Safety and Security are a significant part of creating a great employee experience. We do not sell your employee data.
What is the App Size? And will it use my data (texts)?
- The app is not large (around 20 MB) and does not use your data.
What about updating or installing new versions?
- You won’t have to do either. The app automatically updates. Shake your phone when the app is open to force an immediate update.
What if the app freezes?
- Shake your phone to refresh the app.
Need help? Email [email protected]
Benefit Support
Enrollment Assistance: 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M, Monday – Friday
Phone: 833-667-1172
Email: [email protected]
Staff Directory
For a districtwide staff listing, visit the Staff Directory page.