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With important changes to your benefit selections happening effective January 1, 2026, it is crucial that you stay informed and make the best choices for you and your family. Join us, along with your California Schools VEBA Account Management Team to learn everything you need to know to make the most of your benefits in 2026.

Mark your calendar and don't miss this invaluable opportunity to get your 2026 benefit questions answered before your Open Enrollment period closes.

OPEN ENROLLMENT HUB
This is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about Open Enrollment. Whether you’re new to the process or looking for a refresher, you’ll find helpful tools, articles, and guidance to support your decision-making.

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UPCOMING OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSIONS:

• If you are not making any changes to your medical benefits, no action is necessary during Open Enrollment.

• If you are making any changes to your medical benefits, complete the Benefits Enrollment/Change Form and submit to the District Office - Benefits Enrollment/Change Form

• If you have medical insurance provided outside of Byron USD or you are eligible for Cash in Lieu of medical benefits (must be grandfathered in prior to July 1, 2024), complete the Waiver of Group Medical Coverage Form and provide required back up to the District Office - 2026 Waiver of Group Medical Coverage Form

Questions regarding enrolling/disenrolling or making changing to your benefits, please contact Anna Foster (Human Resources Generalist) at afoster@byron.k12.ca.us

Questions regarding benefits premium deductions from your payroll should be directed to Stefanie Brundy at sbrundy@byron.k12.ca.us 

BENEFITS ELGIBILITY
If you work 20 or more hours per week in a qualifying position, you are eligible for health benefits through the Byron Union School District (BUSD). 

Medical - VEBA

• Employees can choose between the following medical plans (see below). 

• The district contribution varies depending on level of coverage, classification and FTE status. Please see rate sheets for more information. 

  • Kaiser HMO

  • Kaiser DHMO ($40 Copay)

  • United Healthcare - Signature Value

  • United Healthcare - Journey Alliance

More information regarding these medical plans can be found under "VEBA Medical Plan Information". 

Dental & Vision - Benefit Bridge

• Dental & Vision are both required for BUSD employees working 20 or more hours per week. 

• Employees will be automatically enrolled in Dental/Vision coverage upon initial hire.

• You have a one-time option to add your spouse or dependents over the age of 5 once you become eligible.  There are no additional fees to add them. 

• Your dependents under the age of 5 must be added during the open enrollment period prior to their 5th birthday.  No other dependents can be added during open enrollment for dental or vision. 

Life Insurance - Colonial

All district employees are eligible for enrollment in Life Insurance at no cost to you. Please fill out the appropriate life insurance form and submit it with your other enrollment forms 

• Standard Life Insurance (Certificated Positions)

• Hartford Life Insurance (Classified Positions)

SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN OPTIONS:

Eligible employees are able to enroll in the following supplemental insurance options upon hiring and during Open Enrollment. Please visit the Colonial Benefits Booklet for more information. Please note that these supplemental options do not rollover from year to year and must be renewed annually during Open Enrollment. 

• Accident

• Cancer

• Critical Illness

• Short-Term Disability

• Hospital Protection

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending (FSA)

MAKING CHANGES TO BENEFITS:

Benefit changes are made only upon hire or during open enrollment, unless you are experiencing a "qualifying event" as outlined below.

"Qualifying Events":
- Death
- Birth/Adoption/Foster Care
- Marriage/Divorce|
- Loss/Change of Employment/Insurance Coverage

* Please note that the district requires you to provide proof of your "Qualifying Event" before changes to your benefits coverage can be confirmed.

WAIVER OF MEDICAL COVERAGE DISCLOSURE

As required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), full-time employees are given the opportunity to enroll in medical health coverage offered by the Byron Union School District. Employees have the right to decline, or waive coverage. If employees waive coverage for themselves and/or dependents under the Byron Union School District's medical health plan, employees are required to show proof of other employer, non-individual market health plan coverage* by providing proof of coverage or by submitting a completed Waiver Of Offer of Medical Coverage Form annually during Open Enrollment. 

The following may apply if you decide to waive coverage:

• If you waive this coverage and do not obtain coverage on your own, you could be subject to a penalty under the individual responsibility requirement of the ACA and will not qualify for government subsidies to purchase individual health insurance on the Marketplace.

• If you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll in the Byron Union School District medical health plan if you have a qualifying event (e.g. marriage, divorce, birth/adoption, loss of coverage, change in job status). You must request to enroll in the plan within 60 days of the qualifying event.