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ARTICLE XI: Fringe Benefits

Post any information related to insurance benefits or other fringe benefits (short and long term disability, etc.) on this page.

Short-term Disability This is not my assigned topic (sorry), but found some information that might be relevant. Since the district changed the short-term plan, it's been a hot topic among the expecting parents at MT. Blue Valley posted some information about their short-term disability plan through the same company as us. They have the same plan; however, the district also offers a buy-up option to employees. Here is the specifics... "Blue Valley USD 229 will provide an employer Short-term Disability benefit through American Fidelity to eligible employees. Provisions include a 30 day waiting period, eligible plan benefits equal to 60% of base salary up to a maximum of $6,000 per month and a maximum duration of 150 days. Eligible employees may elect to purchase an 8 day STD plan option. Employee premiums for the 8 day option will be deducted on a pre-tax basis (only). Benefits paid under the STD Plan and the 8 day option may be subject to taxation." The district has a table showing estimated monthly salary and premiums for the 8 day STD option.