Medical

EL PASO ISD SELF-FUNDED HEALTH PLAN ADMINISTERED BY CIGNA

Under this health plan, there are two options to choose from. Both options provide access to a National Network of Medical Providers and out-of-network options to comprehensive prescription drug coverage and special health and wellness programs. EPISD’S self-funded plan has been specifically designed to provide an improvement in benefits and family affordability, as well as exceptional customer service 24/7.

Self-Funded CDHP Plan

  • Texas Tech UMC providers, clinics, and hospitals save you the most money
  • High deductible plan – must meet deductible before plan covers expenses
  • In-network and out-of-network benefits – separate out-of-network deductible/out-of-pocket maximum
  • Provider network is with Cigna
  • Deductible applies to medical and pharmacy
  • District contributes up to $1,000 a year to your individual Health Savings Account if you elect the HSA plan
  • HSA contribution 100% deposited on first check of January plan year
  • Employee may elect to contribute additional funds to their Health Savings Account. No employee contribution is required in order to receive the districts contribution.
  • Low Cost Telemedicine visits through MDLive
  • EPISD Benefits Staff assists with claim questions
  • Local On-Site Representative – Sergio Alarcon: 915-230-2068, salarco1@episd.org

Traditional PPO Plan

  • Texas Tech UMC providers, clinics, and hospitals save you the most money
  • ER only $250 flat fee at UMC
  • Co-pay plan – pay flat fees for office visits and prescriptions
  • Low in-network deductible
  • In-network and out-of-network benefits- Separate out-of-network deductible/out-of-pocket maximum
  • Compatible with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • No requirement for a Primary Care Physician
  • No referrals for Specialist visits
  • No cost for telemedicine visits with and MDLive
  • EPISD Benefits Staff assists with claim questions
  • Local On-Site Representative – Sergio Alarcon: 915-230-2068, salarco1@episd.org

Although dependent proof of eligibility is not required at the time of enrollment, the medical insurance providers reserves the right to request proof of eligibility for your dependents in the future.