Cash-in-Lieu
The DSEHP wants to make sure that if you are already insured medically that you still receive a benefit. Cash (in-Lieu-of) Medical & Rx benefits helps do that for you. Please read on for details of qualification and how to apply.
If you chose to decline the medical plan offered by DSEHP, you may elect to receive a credit in lieu of coverage (please refer to your Union’s Benefits Guide for availability and payment schedule). In order to receive the cash in lieu credit, you must meet the credentials below. By electing into the cash in lieu option, you are acknowledging that you understand you will only be allowed to change your election during the next open enrollment period or during a qualified event.
This credit is earned monthly and paid each qualifying payroll, only if the following are true:
- You are a full-time employee (FTE profile 1.0), as defined by the District, for the current school year.
- Your spouse is not employed by the District.
- You provide proof that you have medical coverage through another source.
NOTE: You MUST provide proof of other coverage in order to receive the cash in lieu credit. You will need to provide this documentation to the DSEHP Benefit Center within 30 days of open enrollment closing or by July 1st. You can reach the DSEHP Benefit Center via phone by calling (888) 222-4309. Documentation can be submitted as follows:
Email to dsehp@plansource.com
You will NOT receive the opt out credit until documentation is received by the DSEHP Benefit Center.
If you have questions regarding the cash in lieu benefit, please contact the DSEHP Benefit Center at
(888) 222-4309 Monday through Friday 8 am to 11 pm EST.
For full information regarding this offering, please refer to your Union’s Benefits Guide. If you have any questions regarding coverage, please reach out to PlanSource at 888-222-4309 for more information.