Care Solace: Care Concierge

24/7 support to connect individuals with providers that treat mental health and substance use disorders.

Phone: 888-515-0595

COVID-19 Information

Toll-free emotional support help line at (866-342-6892) is free of charge and available to anyone, so you can share it with family and friends.

Federal Employee Rights Coronavirus Response Act

Health Benefits

open enrollment

Open Enrollment is from 8/16/2021 through 9/3/2021; elections effective 10/1/2021.
REQUIRED PARTICIPATION by 9/3/2021, 4:00 p.m., from ALL current benefit eligible employees, even if you decline all plans.
- Beginning 8/16/2021 at 9:00am, log on to:
  www.nmusd.us/openenrollment
Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, there will be no workshop this year.
- 30 minute Online Appointments available for help with enrollments from 8/19 through 9/1 only.
- To schedule an Online Appointment, email: benefitsmanagement@nmusd.us
  List your preferred times. Must have your district log-in credentials and ID number. We will send you a link and time for access.

general info

Health Benefits Information

Review your enrollment coverage or make changes

2020-2021 (Ending 9/30/2021)

2021-2022 (Beginning 10/1/2021)

2021-22 Active Rate Sheet (Pending Board Approval)
2021-22 Medical Plans Comparison Chart
2021-22 Pending OCAP FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Notices

Dental Benefits information

Dental HMO

Dental PPO

Vision Service Plan (VSP)

MetLife Benefits

Life Insurance Basic and Optional

MetLife Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Form
Basic and Optional Life Insurance Plan Info
- Life Claims (800) 638-6420, prompt 2
Basic and Optional Life Insurance Certificate
MetLife Certificate Rider 5-1-2020
MetLife Privacy Notice
MetLife MyBenefits Registration Flyer

Other Optional Products

Long Term Disability
- Disability Claims (800) 300-4296
Long Term Disability Info
Long Term Disability Certificate
Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (800) 438-6388, state "Accident" and follow the prompts to get to a representative
Critical Illness
- Voluntary Benefits (800) 438-6388, state "Critical Illness" and follow the prompts to get to a representative

Additional Resources

WEX Discovery Benefits (fsa) Medical & Dependent care

Medical Flexible Spending Account (Optional)

Dependent Care FSA (Optional)

Resources for both FSA plans

Eligible Expense List
- filter by plan "Medical FSA" or "Dependent Care FSA"
Mobile App
Open Enrollment PowerPoint Presentation
WEX Participant Login Website

Contact Us

Benefits Department
benefitsmanagement@nmusd.us
Phone: 714-424-5010
Fax: 714-424-8946

Daniela Logan
Benefits Technician, A-L
dlogan@nmusd.us
714-424-5013

Krystal Cruz
Benefits Technician, M-Z
klcruz@nmusd.us
714-424-8982

Troy J Bacon, CWPC
Well-Being Coordinator for NMUSD
wellness @nmusd.us
949-233-0668

Evette Dang
Benefits Supervisor
edang@nmusd.us
714-424-8914

Employee assistance program / CiGNA EAP (beginning 10/1/2021)

CIGNA EAP available to ALL employees and members of their household.

Employee Assistance Program / Optum EAP (ending 9/30/2021)

OPTUM EAP available to ALL employees.

Live and Work Well
Steps to call Optum EAP to get an authorization number and find a provider (FASTER). Call 1-866-628-6049 and provide access code 11670 for Newport Mesa.

Benefits