Administration & Operations
The LPSS Insurance & Benefits Department extends a warm welcome to the active and retired employees of the District. Our department administers insurance benefits for employees, retirees and eligible dependents of the Lafayette Parish School System. The Insurance Department is located at the District Office. Our address is 202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, LA 70508. Our office hours are from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday.
The Lafayette Parish School System offers a comprehensive benefits program for active employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week (15 hours for employees contracted under Transportation). Employees may enroll in various benefit plans to include health and voluntary benefits during their first (30) calendar days of employment. Elected benefits deduct monthly from the employee’s payroll
The Ulliance Life Advisor EAP® is part of your LPSS benefits package and provides counseling and well-being services for you, spouse/live-in partner, and dependents through the age of 26. It's FREE, confidential and offers support for various life concerns. To access benefits, call 800-448-8326 today and speak to a mental health professional.
What is the Employee Assistance Program? - CLICK HERE
How To Access Your EAP Services - CLICK HERE
Added EAP benefits:
Legal & Financial Consultation - CLICK HERE
Identity Theft Monitoring - CLICK HERE
Working Advantage Discount Program - CLICK HERE
Supervisor Referral Process - CLICK HERE
The Group Health Insurance Plan of the Lafayette Parish School System is a self-funded plan whose claims are administered by a Third-Party Administrator, Louisiana Blue. LPSS offers three health plans to choose from. Employees may enroll in health plan benefits when hired, at open enrollment or during a "Special Enrollment Event" (as per the LPSS Louisiana Blue plan documents). For those employees who enroll, Group Health Insurance benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Hired on the 1st of the month = Effective on the 1st of the next month.
- Hired on the 2nd or later = Effective on the 1st day of the second month.
Group Health Insurance - Louisiana Blue
Compare the (3) Medical Plans
Medical Plan Options/Details
Provider Directory
Prescription Services
Preventive Care Services
Rate Charts
Documentation Required
All completed forms/documents are to be submitted to:
Insurance & Benefits Department / tcfranks@lpssonline.com / dtromero@lpssonline.com
Additional Information/Benefits
Fund 85: Approved Budgets
FY 24/25 Budget - Adopted on May 8, 2024 - CLICK HERE
FY 23/24 Budget - Resolutiuon 05-023-2067/Adopted on May 10, 2023 - CLICK HERE
FY 22/23 Budget - Resolution 5-022-2032/Adopted on May 11, 2022 - CLICK HERE
Welcome to Lafayette Parish School System! We are excited you have chosen our District for your career. We know that benefits are an important part of your employment at LPSS. Because of this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet your needs.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Employees have thirty (30) calendar days following your date of hire to enroll in benefits. After the deadline, the next opportunity to enroll in benefits will be during the Fall Open Enrollment period. Should you have a question in the interim, please feel free to contact Tamara C. Franks (337) 521-7065 / tcfranks@lpssonline.com or Dana Romero (337) 521-7066 / dtromero@lpssonline.com.
LPSS NEW HIRE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GUIDE - CLICK HERE
Group Health Insurance: Retired Members
Medical Plans
Provider Directory
Preventive Care Services
Additional Information
Premium Rate Charts
Full Rate Charts
Enrollment/Cancellation Forms
All completed forms are to be submitted to: Ashley Wright / apwright@lpssonline.com
Insurance & Benefits Department, 202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, LA 70508
LPSS Humana Group Medicare Advantage Plan
Plan - Brainshark Video
Summary of Benefits Booklet
Premium Rates
Prescription Drug Benefits
Additional Information
Life Insurance - Voya
Beneficiary Change Form
Employer Basic Life: $5,000 Group Term Life benefit to include a $5,000 AD&D benefit.
Supplemental Life:
*Additional life insurance elected when you were actively employed by LPSS.
*Payments continue into retirement to maintain the policy.
*Retirees are unable to increase their Voya Supplemental life insurance post retirement.
*Additional life insurance elected when you were actively employed by LPSS.
*Payments continue into retirement to maintain the policy.
*Retirees are unable to increase their Voya Supplemental life insurance post retirement.
Your beneficiary(s) should contact the LPSS Insurance in the event of your death. We will assist them through the claim process. NOTE: LPSS Insurance may only disclose the benefit details to your named beneficiary on record.
Voluntary Benefits Employee Lounge/Website - CLICK HERE
Here you will find information about your 2025 Voluntary Benefits plans including summaries, forms and carrier contacts. LPSS named AGM Benefits | HUB Intl. as the new Voluntary Benefits Administrator in 2024.
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