About Us
The Risk Management Department is responsible for the coordination and administration of the District’s Employee Benefits Program, Employee Wellness Program, Workers’ Compensation Program, Property/Casualty Insurance Program, Loss Control and Safety.
OUR GOALS:
- To provide a comprehensive employee benefit plan that offers individual flexibility and affordability. We are dedicated to providing confidential personal assistance to every employee in selecting the most beneficial and cost effective benefits to fit his/her needs.
- To improve the health and well-being of employees by implementing programs that support personal efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- To provide guidance and support to employees injured at work in receiving treatment for his/her injury, filing for benefits, and returning to work.
- To ensure that District property and assets are protected from loss exposures, and that resources are covered against the financial impact of peril.
- To mitigate risk and liability by identifying, evaluating, and controlling loss exposures.
- To promote a safety culture by providing the tools needed by staff to maintain a hazardous free environment for staff, students and visitors.
Benefits Contact Information
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Contact Information
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Fringe Benefits Management Company This plan allows for pre-tax payroll deductions of the employee’s portion of premiums for Flexible Benefits Plan benefits and health insurance.
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1-855-582-4348 https://www.myfbmc.com/ |
Florida Blue (Medical)
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1-800-664-5295 www.bcbsfl.com On-Site Service Representative: Melissa Rusignuolo 772-429-7702 Melissa.Rusignuolo@floridablue.com |
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Florida Combined Life (Dental) |
Florida Combined Life On-Site Service Representative Melissa Rusignuolo 772-429-7702; 1-888-223-4892 |
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Davis Vision (vision) |
1-800-999-5431 – Client Code 8165 www.davisvision.com |
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Standard Insurance Company (Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance) |
1-800-325-5757 |
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Life Insurance Company of North America A CIGNA Company (Disability Income Protection) |
1-800-36-CIGNA or 1-800-362-4462 www.cigna.com |
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Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program is available to all regular employees and their lawful dependents. The Employee Assistance Program services are aimed at helping individuals who are experiencing personal or job related difficulties, such as financial problems, marital concerns, parenting or childcare problems, adjustment to changes like moving, problems with co-workers, substance abuse, etc. The use of this program is strictly confidential. If an employee chooses to use the program, no information will be released without their consent unless required by state or federal law or unless there is an imminently dangerous situation. |
MHNet 1-800-272-3626 |
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Colonial Life (Group Medical Bridge Plans) |
1-800-325-4368 www.ColonialLife.com |
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PayFlex (Flexible Spending Accounts) |
1-800-284-4885 www.payflex.com |
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ARAG (Legal Insurance)
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1-800-247-4184 Access Code 18197slp www.ARAGLegalCenter.com |
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Pet Assure and PETplus (Pet Focused Benefits)
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1-800-891-2565 www.petassure.com www.petassure.petplus.com |
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Trustmark (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, LifeEvents, Critical Life Events)
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1-800-918-8877 www.trustmarksolutions.com |
Staff
- Susan Carver
Director of Risk Management and Employee Benefits- susan.carver@stlucieschools.org 429-5521
- Ginger Russell
Coordinator of Employee Benefits- ginger.russell@stlucieschools.org 429-5524
- Catherine “Cat” Hearing
Wellness Program Manager- catherine.hearing@stlucieschools.org 429-3974
- Carmen Ortiz
Risk Management Specialist- carmen.ortiz@stlucieschools.org 429-5525
- Tony Franco
Risk Management Specialist- Hector.Franco@stlucieschools.org 429-7696
- TBD
Bookkeeper- 429-5523
- Kay Sams
Secretary- laura.sams@stlucieschools.org 429-5521