Additional Benefits

Credit Union
As an employee of the District, you are eligible for membership in the Aldine Teachers Credit Union.

Cole Managed Vision - Plan #30642
http://www.colemanagedvision.com
1.800.406.1160

Cole Managed Vision Care Plan provides affordable, quality vision care, nationwide. Through Cole Managed Vision Care's provider network, you will receive a complete eye examination, as well as materials (if needed). Most services you will receive at no additional cost. The employee pays this benefit. Please keep in mind that Cole Managed Vision is an alternative vision program that is not covered under the Health Select plan. Vision One Eye Care Program and Cole Managed Vision are independent plans and the benefits do not run concurrently. More information on Cole Managed Vision rates...

Direct Payroll Deposit
As a cost saving measure, salaries are deposited directly into employees' accounts at banks, savings and loans, or credit unions if the financial institution is a member of the Southwestern Automated Clearing House Association. An employee must authorize the direct deposit or claim exemption from the deposit. Forms for either action are available in the Payroll Office.

Education Assistance
All full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees who have completed a full twelve months of consecutive employment with the district are eligible. All NHMCCD for-credit courses are reimbursable under this policy. Continuing education classes that have been approved by the employee's supervisor may also be reimbursed. The district will reimburse 100% of the tuition and up to $35 for required related fees for eligible courses taken at NHMCCD, up to a maximum reimbursement of six (6) credit hours per term, not to exceed 18 hours in any year.

Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential counseling and information service for employees and family members which offers short-term assistance in handling personal problems. More information...

Long-term Care Insurance
1.877.895.6762

CNA is the administrator. Long-term care insurance is open to state and higher education employees, retirees, their spouses, adult children 25 years or older, parents and grandparents of both the member and spouse. Long-term care refers to the type of health and/or personal care services needed if an individual becomes unable to care for themselves because of chronic illness, accident, disability, loss of function or mental impairment.

The long-term care insurance is a contract between the employee and the administrator - CNA.

    - No EOI for new employees
    - EOI required for family member
    - Premiums based on age
    - No state contribution
    - Pay by bank draft or quarterly payment

Pre-paid Legal Casualty, Inc.
[email protected]
713.681.9770

Pre-paid Legal Casualty offers you affordable access to an attorney. The Pre-paid Legal Casualty plan is designed to give you and your family affordable access to legal services for your personal and work life. It is your benefit of protection against countless legal matters. The premium is $14.95 per month and is paid by the employee.

The State Kids Insurance Program (SKIP)
The SKIP program provides a 30 percent supplement toward the health insurance premiums of qualified eligible dependent children of low-income, full-time active employees. Applicants must meet economic guidelines. For more information on SKIP please visit the ERS Online Web site or contact NHMCCD Human Resources.

TexFlex
An employee may establish a Dependent Care or Health Care Reimbursement account. This type of account allows employees to set aside pre-tax savings dollars to cover eligible day care and health care expenses incurred for themself and their dependents during the plan year. More information...

United States Savings Bonds
United States Savings Bonds may be purchased through payroll deductions. To participate, the payroll deduction authorization must be completed and forwarded to the Payroll Office. When sufficient funds are accumulated in the account, a bond will be purchased and mailed to the employee's home address. Participation may be changed or discontinued at any time.

Wellness Program
This benefit allows employees the opportunity of an exercise program. For more information check with the Wellness Coordinator at each college.

Worker's Compensation
NHMCCD has workers' compensation insurance coverage from Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds to protect you in the event you are injured on the job. You can get more information about your workers' compensation rights from any office of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, or by calling 1-800-252-7031.

“You may elect to retain your common law right of action if, no later than five days after beginning employment, you notify NHMCCD in writing that you wish to retain your common law right to recover damages for personal injury. If you elect your common law right of action, you cannot obtain workers' compensation income or medical benefits if you are injured.”