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Employee Benefits
For questions regarding employee benefits, please contact Risk Management.
(951) 657-3118, ext 4032
Perris Elementary School District takes pride in providing a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Employee benefit enrollment/ changes are processed through our online benefits portal, BenefitBridge (Instructions to download the BenefitBridge App)
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is held each Spring, with all benefit changes taking effect as of July 1st.
Do you have questions about plans, please click on the link below and enter the passcode to view the Benefit 101 Workshop.
Passcode: CG#D2k6S
Please see below for important information regarding open enrollment and current Employee Benefits.
Benefit Plan Information
2024-2025 Medical Plan Comparison - Management, Confidential & Board
2024-2025 Dental Plan Comparison - Certificated, Management, Confidential & Board
More information on available benefit plans can be found on BenefitBridge by clicking the "All Plans" link at the top of the page and selecting the appropriate employee classification.
Employee Contributions
PESD Contributes up to $13,000 annually (prorated for less than 6-8 hour employees) towards the cost of an employee's benefit package (medical, dental and vision). If the cost of selected benefits exceeds the district contribution, employees will pay the difference in the form of a monthly payroll deduction. Contribution sheets listed below reflect the employee contribution amount after the district contribution.
Qualifying Life Events
Employees are required to notify Risk Management within 30 days of any qualifying life event. Qualifying events may include marriage or divorce, birth or adoption, death, non-voluntary loss of other coverage.
Annual Benefits Notification
Please review the important annual benefit notification below.
Mental Health Services
PESD staff who are enrolled in group medical plans have a number of resources available for mental health services. Please see below flyers for Anthem, Kaiser, and Talkspace with information on services and how to access care.
Benefit Resources
Alternative Access to Care
If you have a minor health condition such as cold or flu symptoms, allergies or fever, you may now schedule an appointment with a medical provider over the phone (Kaiser), online (Anthem) or visit one of the Target Clinics (Kaiser). The alternative care providers can often make a diagnosis and prescribe medications as needed, without having to visit your primary care physician office. Find out more by exploring the information below:
Anthem Live Health Online - Anthem PPO members are subject to the office visit co-pay. Non-Anthem members may also use this service for a fee.
Everside Health Center- Anthem REEP PPO, HSA, and MVP members can access Everside Health services, including virtual care and 24/7 access to your provider for emergencies. Everside Health Center covers up to 90% of your comprehensive and primary care needs with virtually no out-of-pocket costs ($0 copay for all preventive services for PPO and HSA plan participants. $0 copay for non-preventive services for PPO members and only $10 copay for HSA plan participants).
Kaiser Telephone Appointments - Service provided to Kaiser members for $0 co-pay.
Kaiser Nurse Advice Line - Available 24/7, speak to a registered nurse to help assess medical problems and provide advice over the phone, when medically appropriate.
Target Clinics - Kaiser members may visit Target clinics without an appointment to receive non-urgent services. Non-Kaiser members may also access this service for a fee. Click here for a list of clinic locations. Click here for a list of covered services.
Please note that telephone/online/ clinic appointments are not appropriate for medical emergency situations. If you need emergency treatment, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency treatment facility.
Other Information
Anthem - Know where to Go for Care Before You Need it - Knowing the difference between the ER and Urgent Care can save you time and money, while allowing you to get the care that you need. Know where to go when the unexpected happens!
Anthem Provider Finder - Instructions on searching for a participating Anthem Medical provider.
Benefit Bridge Mobile App - View benefits, dependents, plan information and make Open Enrollment changes in the palm of your hand!
Bridge Health- Planned surgery program for PPO members which allows access to top-rated hospitals, surgery centers and surgeons.
Complete Care - Medical Expense Reimbursement Program for employees & dependents who are covered on another group health plan.
Delta Dental - Where's My ID Card? - How to utilize Delta PPO services.
Delta Dental SmileWay Wellness Benefits- Additional dental coverage to support your overall health.
Delta Dental LifePerks Information- As a Delta Dental member, you have access to a wide variety of local and national offers and discounts to help you care for your whole body and maintain a healthy life.
Delta Dental Cost Estimator - Information about Delta's online Cost Estimator tool.
Express Scripts Mobile App - Anthem members can manage their prescriptions from the palm of their hand.
Kaiser - Think Urgent Care - Guide to Urgent Care, what it is and when to use it. Includes a list of Kaiser Urgent Care locations.
Kaiser - Is it an Emergency? - Guide to help you determine what to do and where to go.
MetLife Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D - Information for employees' benefits under the MetLife plans.
MetLife/Hyatt Legal - Plan Information