Posted on November 7, 2007

In This Section:

• Deadline Extended to November 9 For Enrollment In Group Long-Term Care Insurance
  
  
• Short-Term Disability Available for Organ Donors
  
  
• Register Now for a Preretirement Workshop
  
  
  

Deadline Extended to November 9 For Enrollment in Group Long-Term Care Insurance

The deadline for enrolling in group long-term care (GLTC) insurance has been extended beyond the end of this year’s open enrollment period (which ended on October 30). Applications must be postmarked by November 9. Fairfax County Public Schools benefit-eligible employees can enroll in GLTC (offered by CNA and FCPS) without having to complete a health questionnaire. For more information, visit www.fcps.edu/DHR/employees/benefits/2008health/ltc.htm.

Short-Term Disability Available for Organ Donors

Employees who serve as organ donors could be approved to use short-term disability benefits if the organ donation disables the employee and keeps him or her from performing the essential duties of his or her job. Requests must be made to Liberty Mutual at 1-800-524-0740.

If the request is approved, the standard 20-workday elimination period for short-term disability will be waived. For more information on short-term disability benefits, visit www.fcps.edu/DHR/employees/benefits/idmp.htm#stdis.

If you’re planning to retire within the next two years, plan now to attend one of the free workshops hosted throughout the school year by ERFC. Learn more about the specific provisions of the ERFC and VRS retirement plans, as well as the services available to help you determine your own “right time” to retire.

Seating is limited and preregistration is required. To register, call 703-426-3900, or send an e-mail, including your name, employee number, work location, and the date of the workshop you wish to attend, to ERFCComm@fcps.edu.

The current schedule is listed below, and be sure to include whether you intend to bring your spouse or other guest with you to the workshop. Registrants will be notified in the event of any schedule changes.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the ERFC web site at www.fcps.edu/ERFC.

Important Notes

• ERFC 2001 plan workshop added to schedule: The November, February, March, and April preretirement workshops will address only those provisions specific to the ERFC Legacy benefit structure, which covers members hired prior to July 1, 2001. However, the December 12 workshop will also include a separate session specifically addressing the ERFC 2001 benefit structure, which covers members hired on or after July 1, 2001. Therefore, when registering for the December 12 workshop, please specify either ERFC Legacy or ERFC 2001 membership (Or just note your FCPS hire date.).
  
  
• Bottled water will be offered to workshop attendees, but no food or other beverages may be brought into the lecture hall. Please plan accordingly.

ERFC 2007-08 Preretirement Workshop Schedule

• Wednesday, December 12, 2007 (For ERFC Legacy and ERFC 2001 plan members)
  
• Wednesday, February 6, 2008
  
• Wednesday, March 5, 2008
  
• Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Location: Robinson Secondary School, recital hall, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax

Upon request, ERFC can also arrange on-site workshops at FCPS work locations for ERFC member audiences of at least 25 guests. For information, contact the ERFC office at 703-426-3900.

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