The Human Capital team has received some urgent questions about our new benefits and our update time-off system. Please review the information below and do not hesitate to reach out to humanresources@scienceandtech.org with any questions or concerns.

Updated Time-off System:

• In alignment with new CO laws, DSST has made some changes to its time-off systems. Despite a few system changes, all school-year team members still get 56 hours of time-off and all year-round team members will still receive 96 hours of time-off. Additionally, our policy for providing two-weeks notice for all non-emergency absences and how to request that time off has not changed. The following system changes were made:
• Personal/vacation time will be called “Non-HFWA” time & will be accrued. Team members will receive 1 hour per every 30 hours worked. Team members can still use time prior to it being accrued but understand that you will have a negative balance which will automatically resolve once you accrue the time.
• Sick time will be called “HFWA time” which aligns to the new Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act. Team members will get 48 hours annually given out at the start of each school year. Please be advised that this time cannot be carried over to the next year. 
• For questions, please reach out to humanresources@scienceandtech.org. You can also refer to the updated DSST handbook, which contains detailed information on our time-off policies & systems. This resource will be published on our Helix website and sent to all employees to sign via Workday later this month.

New DSST Benefits:

In order to provide team members with high-quality and low-cost benefits aligned to our values, DSST left Aetna’s insurance and moved to a self-funded plan on July 1. Based on feedback from team members, we continue to use Aetna’s network of doctors in order to keep doctors as consistent as possible for our people and their families. For all benefit information and support, all team members (and their dependents) should use our new HealthJoy mobile app! Please review the information below about HealthJoy and other exciting new benefits!

• Medical
• All staff members should have received new member medical ID card for the household from Meritain.
• HealthJoy Mobile App – All staff members & their dependents should use HealthJoy for all of their benefit needs! 
• Team members should have received an email with instructions on July 1.
• HealthJoy is available to you to help with ALL of the following benefits supports: doctor recommendations & scheduling, your personal benefits wallet (with an actual copy of your medical member ID card), information on your medical deductible and maximum out of pocket spend, access to our EAP program, and access to our Telehealth program (virtual visits).
• KisX Card – Surgery. Imaging. Simplified
• KisX Card is for the following services: high tech imaging needs (MRI, CT & PET Scans), colonoscopy, orthopedic surgery, or general surgery.
• By calling KisX Card, they can connect you with providers and you will always pay $0 out of pocket for Copay plans, or a greatly reduced deductible on HSA plans. The KisX Card number is on the back of your ID card AND on HealthJoy.
• SmithRX – For your prescription needs
• Register at www.mysmithrx.com to access your prescription benefit (linked in your HealthJoy app). **To register you will need your medical ID card info.
• By using this service, SmithRX can save you money! Key savings include:
• Get a free month of any “maintenance drugs” (prescription you take daily for an ongoing condition) by selecting a 90 day fill instead of a monthly fill.
• Do you take specialty medications? You or the drug may qualify for either the Patient Assistance Program or Copay Max Assistance Program resulting in the prescription being free or at an extremely reduced price.
• CancerCare – If you currently have a Cancer diagnosis or are in remission, enroll in this program in order to get additional support & save money.
• The CancerCare program is an additional benefit, provided by DSST, that focuses on helping members diagnosed with cancer. Their passionate medical team will be your cancer advocates leveraging their national support network. Once you are part of the program, a dedicated nurse will be with you every step of the way. They will work with your local oncologist to make sure all treatment options are considered, not just local ones. Participation in the CancerCare program is not required, however, participants in the program could have reduced costs (DSST will waive all coinsurance and copays once your annual deductible is met for the remainder of the calendar year). 
• Wellness Discount Program
• Visit www.globalfit.com/paretohealth to activate & set-up an account in order to access discounts for gyms, yoga studios & other wellness programs/resources. To learn more you can visit www.globalfit.com or call 800-294-1500.

Please reach out to humanresources@scienceandtech.org for any questions or support. THANK YOU for the incredible work you do to support our students and have a happy summer!