OUSD Medical Coverage Options

Medical Coverage Options & Cash-in-Lieu

OUSD offers comprehensive medical health coverage to employees and their eligible dependents through two primary provider plans. Alternatively, qualifying employees may opt for a cash compensation program in place of district health coverage.

Medical Provider Plans

Employees can choose between two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). Each plan provides detailed summaries of coverage and current premium rates:

• Kaiser Permanente HMO

  • Information about current coverage and rates

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  • Travel Tip: If you are a Kaiser member, you can access care while traveling by following these handy tips.

• Sutter Health Plus

  • Information on coverage and rates

Cash-in-Lieu of Medical Coverage

Cash-in-Lieu is a $250.00 per month payment provided to employees who waive their district medical benefits. This is a taxable benefit processed through payroll.

To qualify for Cash-in-Lieu, the following criteria must be met:

1. Existing Coverage: The employee must demonstrate they already have active health coverage through another source (e.g., a spouse's plan or outside employer).

2. Position Type: The employee must be in a non-OEA (Oakland Education Association) position.

3. No Double-Coverage: The employee is NOT currently receiving OUSD medical coverage as a dependent of another OUSD employee.

Enrollment Instructions

To select a medical plan or apply for Cash-in-Lieu:

• Log into Frontline Central.

• Navigate to "Forms I Can Start".

• Select and complete the Benefits Election Form.

Contact Support

For questions regarding plan comparisons or eligibility for the Cash-in-Lieu program, please contact the OUSD Benefits Team.