Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits
Boise School District Total Compensation
At the Boise School District, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Each year, eligible employees have access to over $10,000 in available benefits—many of which are fully or partially funded by the District. Additional voluntary benefits are available and may be selected based on your personal needs and paid through payroll deduction.
Use the information and tools below to explore your benefit options and get the most out of what’s offered to you.
Voluntary Employee Benefits
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Accident Insurance is a voluntary benefit offered through Sun Life that provides financial protection in the event of a covered injury. It helps offset unexpected out-of-pocket expenses such as emergency treatment, hospital stays, or medical exams due to an accident. This coverage can provide peace of mind for you and your family when the unexpected happens.
Visit the Accident Insurance page to learn more.
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Critical Illness Insurance is a voluntary benefit that provides a lump-sum cash payment if you are diagnosed with a covered serious medical condition, such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke. This benefit helps support you financially during a health crisis by covering out-of-pocket expenses, household bills, or time away from work.
The amount paid depends on the severity and type of illness diagnosed — in some cases, a percentage of the total benefit is paid instead of the full amount. This extra layer of protection can offer peace of mind when you need it most.
Visit the Critical Illness Insurance page to learn more.
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The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit that allows you to set aside money from your paycheck to pay for eligible dependent care expenses, such as daycare, preschool, before- or after-school programs, and summer day camps.
This account helps you save on taxes while covering the cost of care for children under age 13 or for a spouse or dependent who is physically or mentally incapable of self-care, allowing you to work or attend school full-time. Employees must re-enroll each year during the benefit open enrollment period to participate.
Visit the Dependent Care FSA page to learn more.
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Set Aside Pre-Tax Dollars for Qualified Medical Expenses.
A Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a voluntary benefit that allows you to set aside money from your paycheck before taxes are taken out to pay for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. These include copays, prescriptions, dental and vision costs, and other medical-related expenses not covered by insurance.
Participating in an FSA can help you save money and better plan for expected medical costs throughout the year. Employees must re-enroll each year during the benefit open enrollment period to participate.Visit the Health Care FSA page to learn more.
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Plan For the Future—Today
The ideal 529 College Savings Program is a voluntary benefit that allows employees to save for a child's, grandchild's, or even their own future education expenses with tax advantages. Contributions are made directly from your paycheck and grow tax-deferred, with tax-free withdrawals for qualified education costs. Whether you're saving for college, trade school, or continuing education, the 529 plan helps you invest in education over time.
Visit the ideal 529 College Savings page to learn more.
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Protect Your Income When You Can’t Work
Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance is a voluntary benefit that helps replace a portion of your income if you are unable to work due to a serious illness, injury, or medical condition lasting beyond the short-term. Provided through New York Life, this coverage offers financial protection by helping you meet ongoing living expenses while you recover. LTD benefits typically begin after an extended waiting period and continue for as long as you're medically unable to work, up to the plan's benefit duration.
Visit the Long Term Disability page to learn more.
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Voluntary Life Insurance Designed for PERSI Members
The Boise School District offers eligible employees access to group decreasing term life insurance through the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS). This coverage is issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America and is available to employees through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Since 1989, this unique, voluntary life insurance plan has been tailored to meet the specific needs of public pension plan members—providing coverage that complements, but is not included in, your PERSI retirement benefits. While PERSI makes the plan available due to its membership in NCPERS, it does not manage or operate the plan directly.
Visit the NCPERS page to learn more.
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Additional Protection for Life’s Unexpected Accidents
The Boise School District offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance through New York Life. This coverage goes beyond the District-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, which includes $50,000 in employer-paid coverage at no cost to the employee.
Voluntary AD&D Insurance provides extra financial protection in the event of a covered serious accident—whether it results in the accidental loss of life or a qualifying injury. This coverage applies regardless of where the accident occurs—on the job, at home, while traveling, or during everyday activities—offering added peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Visit the Voluntary AD&D page to learn more.
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Protect What Matters Most
Life is unpredictable, but preparing for the unexpected can bring peace of mind. Boise School District offers Voluntary Life Insurance through New York Life Group Benefit Solutions to help you safeguard your family’s financial future. This optional coverage allows you to enhance your existing life insurance benefits and provide additional support for those who matter most—no matter what life brings.
Visit the Voluntary Term Life page to learn more.
Benefit Eligibility
Benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment in a benefit eligible position.
The amount of time you work impacts the amount paid by the Boise School District toward the Employee Only premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Please see position specific information below.
Administrators and Certified employees who work 0.5 FTE or greater are eligible for the District’s benefit plans.
Regular, Classified employees who are scheduled to work 20+ hours per week and who were hired prior to February 1st of the current school year are eligible for District benefit plans. The February 1st rule only applies to positions working less than 12-months per year.
Substitutes who work an average of 30 hours per week throughout the full academic year, may become eligible for individual medical insurance coverage during the following school year. If you qualify, the Benefits department will reach out during summer break.
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Administrators and Certified employees who work 0.5 FTE or greater are eligible for the District’s benefit plans.
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Regular, Classified employees who are scheduled to work 20+ hours per week and who were hired prior to February 1st of the current school year are eligible for District benefit plans. The February 1st rule only applies to positions working less than 12-months per year.
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Substitutes who work an average of 30 hours per week throughout the full academic year, may become eligible for individual medical insurance coverage during the following school year. If you qualify, the Benefits department will reach out during summer break.
The District offers medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending plan premiums on a pre-tax basis through a Cafeteria Plan, as allowed under Section 125 of the IRS Code. By offering benefits pre-tax, both employees and the District save on taxes. However, this also means there are rules about when you can enroll or make changes to your benefits.
Outside of the New Hire Eligibility and Open Enrollment periods, any changes to an employee's benefits must meet the specific conditions outlined in the Qualifying Life Event Guide. The District can only process enrollments or changes that meet these qualified life event requirements.
Benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment in a benefit-eligible position. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll themselves and their eligible dependents.
Spring Enrollment, the District's annual open enrollment period, is May 1st - May 31st. This is the time of year in which employees can make voluntary changes to their benefits without experiencing a Qualifying Life Event. Changes made during Spring Enrollment take effect at the start of the new plan year on September 1st. Visit the Spring Enrollment page for details.
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The District offers medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending plan premiums on a pre-tax basis through a Cafeteria Plan, as allowed under Section 125 of the IRS Code. By offering benefits pre-tax, both employees and the District save on taxes. However, this also means there are rules about when you can enroll or make changes to your benefits.
Outside of the New Hire Eligibility and Open Enrollment periods, any changes to an employee's benefits must meet the specific conditions outlined in the Qualifying Life Event Guide. The District can only process enrollments or changes that meet these qualified life event requirements.
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Benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment in a benefit-eligible position. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll themselves and their eligible dependents.
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Spring Enrollment, the District's annual open enrollment period, is May 1st - May 31st. This is the time of year in which employees can make voluntary changes to their benefits without experiencing a Qualifying Life Event. Changes made during Spring Enrollment take effect at the start of the new plan year on September 1st. Visit the Spring Enrollment page for details.
Enrolling Dependents?
If you are enrolling eligible dependents on your plan, documentation is required.
How to submit:
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Review the acceptable forms of documentation.
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Scan and upload via ARCORO during Spring Enrollment.
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Fax to HR at (208) 854-4010 (confidential).
Please submit documentation when completing your benefit enrollment. If you do not have the documentation available at that time, please submit a Healthcare Dependent Validation Form to Human Resources for each eligible dependent you are enrolling. You will then have 30 days to provide the supporting documentation.