Eligibility & Enrollment

Who is eligible?

You are eligible to participate in the Lee’s Summit School District benefits program if you are regularly scheduled (full & part time) staff member receiving compensation included in a District contract and/or compensation summary or as required by law. Regularly scheduled is defined as working in a position required during the hours and days of the student attendance calendar authorized for the school term.

The District’s contribution towards medical coverage for part-time employees is pro-rated based on the position and the number of hours worked. The medical premium costs illustrated on this site apply to full-time employees. Part-time employees should contact the District’s Business Services Department at (816) 986-1000 or by email at benefits@lsr7.net for medical rates.

Retiree and COBRA:

Retiree and COBRA participants should contact CBIZ COBRA/Retiree Billing for insurance changes, premium payment questions, etc.

CBIZ: 800-815-3023

How to Enroll

Requirements and how you enroll depends on if you are a New Hire or if you have experienced a life change and you wish to Make a Change to your current enrollment.

NEW HIRES - ENROLL NOW

Please do not attempt to enroll until you have completed your virtual New Hire Benefits Orientation. For instructions and additional information, click here.

mID-YEAR CHANGES

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More About Eligibility

When Am I Eligible?

New hires are eligible to select among the Lee’s Summit School District options effective the first of the second month following date of hire. Date of hire is defined as the first day of an employee’s contract and/or compensation summary. For example, if employment starts anytime in September, insurance coverage will begin on November 1st.

To determine when your insurance* will begin, please refer to the following chart:

First working day of Contract/Compensation Summary occurs:	Insurance^ coverage becomes effective:
January 1 – January 31	March 1
February 1 – February 28 (29)	April 1
March 1 – March 31	May 1
April 1 – April 30	June 1
May 1 – May 31	July 1
June 1 – June 30	August 1
July 1 – July 31	September 1
August 1 – August 31	October 1
September 1 – September 30	November 1
October 1 – October 31	December 1
November 1 – November 30	January 1
December 1 – December 31	February 1

To confirm your insurance coverage begin date please contact the District’s Business Services Department at (816) 986-1000 or by email at benefits@lsr7.net.

Dependent Eligibility

When Do Payroll Deductions Begin?

How to View Current Elections

How do I make a mid-year change?

NEW HIREs

mAKING A cHANGE

LSR7 Benefit Stories

I cannot say enough good things about the Complete Health and Wellness Center! Every single time I have interacted with staff they have been welcoming and kind. I had a telehealth appointment scheduled and after talking through my concerns, Shelly Lynch had me come on in to the clinic for an in person exam so that she would be able to refer me on to additional services. The staff is accommodating, understanding, and very professional. What a great benefit for our LSR7 staff!

- Ashley Brouillette, Teacher, PVE

Erin Jensen helps me with any questions I have, it does not matter what it is!!! I have her in my phone for quick dial because she seriously is my "Go To" person! And if she does not know the answer, which by the way is not often, she will find out for me and get right back with me. She is awesome!!

- Debbie Griffey, Production Staff, HHE Cafeteria

I came to the CHWC with some symptoms that were fairly severe. Not only did the provider I saw take plenty of time to consider a variety of possible causes and remedies, but also offered help with follow-up questions and emailed me several resources. They called a week later to check on how I was doing and continued to offer support weeks after my initial visit. The care I received from the provider, nurses, and other staff at CHWC was far beyond any medical care and follow-up I have ever received.

- Sarah Courtney, Teacher, LSNHS

The drive-up COVID testing was easy and fast with a friendly nurse. And, the follow-up provided helpful, practical advice. I learned things about COVID from the Center's nurse practitioner that I'd never heard before elsewhere! The Wellness Center is a gr8 benefit to employees, and this is not my first positive experience. Through the annual health assessment report (and accompanying LSR7 Inspiring Balance Employee Wellbeing Program), I have improved most all of my "stats and digits."

- David Jackson, Admin Secretary, HPE

I've received great care here for a couple years, but started using them more for my kids as well. Yesterday my daughter woke up with extremely swollen lymph nodes in her neck, fever and sore throat. There were no appointments available so I messaged her provider asking if she could be squeezed in and THEY DID! We weren't treated like an after thought; Lisa was still very thorough and took the time needed to give a proper diagnosis."

- Jennifer Holbert, Admin Secretary, Nutrition Services

Erin Jensen has been so very patient and helpful in assisting me with all the necessary details to complete the new hire beneifts packet. I know that she (as well as others in the Beneifts department) are extremely busy processing important information for many others in the district, however, she in particular has been a "jewel"...Again, Thank you Erin, YOU ROCK!!

- Michell Owens, Teacher, LSNHS

The receptionist greeted me with a smile under her mask and she worked to get me in safely to the clinic. The nurse worked patiently to verify which lab work my doctor was requesting. I appreciate them working in a safe and friendly manner.

- Susan Murphy, Paraprofessional, GBEEC

This site provides information detailing the benefit programs and options available to you as an employee of the Lee’s Summit R-VII School District. The benefits available to employees are designed to provide a variety of options. As an eligible employee it is important to understand those options and how to make the best choices for your specific situation and individual needs. As needs change, you may have the opportunity to make changes to coverage, either as a new enrollee, during annual open enrollment or mid-year when experiencing a qualifying status change.

Your specific rights to benefits under the Plans are governed solely, and in every respect, by the official Plan documents and insurance contracts, and not by information included in this website. If there is any discrepancy between the descriptions of the Plans as described on this website and the official Plan documents, the language of the documents shall govern. Lee’s Summit School District also specifically reserves the right to revise, modify or terminate the Plans at any time.