Retirees
Welcome to the School District of Janesvilles Retirement page.
Here you will find important information and monthly updates.
To enroll in the Cottingham and Butler "employee perks" benefit please go to their site to sign up!
To enroll in the Cottingham and Butler "employee perks" benefit please go to their site to sign up!
Retirement Information
Benefits Buzz for Retirees
Benefits Buzz for Retirees Vol 1
Benefits Buzz for Retirees Vol 1
Welcome!
Hello,The School District of Janesville is pleased to introduce “Benefits Buzz,” a new bulletin we will use to share important information with our school district retirees!
My name is Tina Johnson, and for those that may not know me, I am the Director of Benefits Administration and Wellness for the SDJ. Over the past five years with the district, job duties have been varied—always busy, and always exciting. As the primary liaison to our retiree group, I understand how important communications is with respect to ensuring you receive the right information in a timely manner. I also know how important it is to be accessible for you when you need assistance with your post-retirement benefits. We all know how complicated insurance matters can be, and I am here to help you navigate successfully through them!
A little bit more about me: I am the proud mother of 2 beautiful children, Kayla – 21 and Carter – 13. I also have two fantastic dogs, Belle (shepherd/lab) and Mylee (pomsky/golden), both rescues. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, organizing (Maria Kondo is my hero!), and playing board games with my son.
My background is in education, specifically music, which I taught for 20 years (in McHenry and Libertyville, IL). I have a Masters in Educational Leadership, a Masters in Administration, and I am working towards my Superintendent License.
I hope that you find the “Benefits Buzz” helpful, and want you to know that you can always reach out to me with any questions you may have!
Sincerely, Tina Johnson 608 743 5022Important Dates
Flu Shots:
- Monday, Oct. 14 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Marshall Middle School
- Friday, Oct. 18 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Edison Middle School
- Monday, Oct. 21 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Franklin Middle School
- Friday, Oct. 25 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the ESC
- Thursday, Nov. 7 7:00 – 9:00 AM at the ESC
Retirees as of July 1, 2015
Information regarding the HSA can be found here: FAQ Medicare and HSA . The deductible is tracked the same way it has always been tracked through the insurance.
Important Phone Numbers
Dean Health: 1.800.279.1301 – They can answer all of your questions, including how much of your deductible has been met.
Mercy Care: 1.800.895.2421 - They can answer all of your questions, including how much of your deductible has been met.
Benefits Buzz for Retirees Vol 2
Benefits Buzz for Retirees Vol 2
New!! Convenient and Economical way to visit your doctor
- App or online- Mercy Health Virtual Visit Now - Face to face conversation with Doctor online - virtual visit - will call pharmacy with your Prescription - $20 per visit, per dependent up to 3 visits each, does not apply to deductible. ww.mercyhealthvirtualvisitnow.org
- Online - Dean Care Virtual Visit - outline symptoms - online health interview within 1 hr. SSM Health provider review - will call pharmacy with your Prescription - $25, unlimited virtual visits. www.deancare.com/virtualvisit
Pharmaceutical Information for Retirees after July 1, 2015
- If run through health insurance, cannot use coupon (EX:GoodRX, Walmart)
- OR ask them not to run it through your health insurance, then you can use coupon - pay out of pocket - your choice to get “deal” or have it apply to your deductible
- ONLY get credit for what you PAY ($200 drug, you paid $40 = $40 to deductible)
- Negotiated pricing - Dean/Mercy work with other businesses to find an average/lower price (this explains the lower cost you may have experienced at the Pharmacy).
- Pharmaceutical pricing is changing constantly - we now have preventative prescription drugs. Please contact the number associated with your provider for price checks.
Important Dates
Flu Shots:
Monday, Oct. 14
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Marshall Middle School
Friday, Oct. 18
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Edison Middle School
Monday, Oct. 21
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Franklin Middle School
Friday, Oct. 25
3:00 – 5:00 PM
ESC
Thursday, Nov. 7
7:00 – 9:00 AM
ESC
Directory of Benefits:
Tina Johnson – Director - 608.743.5022
Jamie Brown – Specialist - 608.743.5007