Benefits

Health Benefits

The health and well-being of the District's employees is a primary concern. This page provides a snapshot of some of the Billings Public Schools employee benefits. For further information, contact the Insurance Office at 406-281-5045.

BEA/Admin Employees working 1.0 FTE will receive the full employee medical contribution of $1,017 towards the medical plan of their choosing. Employees with less than a 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated medical contribution. In place of a dental contribution BEA/Admin employees will receive $75 per plan year in either an HSA or FSA depending on what medical plan you choose.  

BCEA/Contract Support/ Local #7770 Employees working 20+ hours per week qualify for the employee medical contribution of $1,106 & employee dental contribution of $65.64 per month. Members with employee only HDHP medical coverage will receive $89 per month into an HSA, FSA or limited FSA. Employees working 17-20 hours per week are eligible for benefits on a self-pay basis.

Dental Insurance

Billings Public Schools offers MetLife Dental offering comprehensive coverage,
competitive rates, and a large national provider network. Employees benefit from
predictable out-of-pocket costs and access to high-quality dental care for
themselves and their families. The plan’s preventive care focus also supports long-
term health and helps reduce overall healthcare expenses.

Dental PPO Benefits
Find a Dental Provider
Dental App Flyer
MetLife Dental Benefit Summary
MetLife Online Registration
 

Vision Insurance

Billings Public Schools offers VSP® Vision Insurance administered by MetLife, providing access to a broad network of eye care professionals and coverage for eye exams, lenses, and frames.

Billings Public Schools through VSP Vision Care provides you access to the TruHearing program, which saves VSP members 30-60% on hearing aids. Find out more information here!

• TruHearing
• Find a Vision Provider
• MetLife Mobile App
• Vision Plan Summary of Benefits

Flexible Benefit Plan

Billings Public Schools provides employees a means of paying medical and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars through a Flexible Benefit Plan. If you have any questions about this tax-saving benefit, EBMS at 1-866-248-7204 or email flex@ebms.com. For further information on identifying eligible medical expenses, the following IRS booklet is available: Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses

• How to enroll in Direct Deposit for CDH Reimbursements
• How to submit a CDH claim
• FSA FAQ

Health Savings Account 

• Welcome Guide 
• General Information
• Enrollment Form
• Bill Pay
• Banking Authorization
• Go Paperless
• How to Find the Tax Forms 
•  HSA FAQ

SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

SupportLinc provides free, confidential support to help you manage emotional wellbeing and work-life balance. This benefit is offered to all BPS employees and their families. You and your family can access:

• 24/7 phone support with licensed clinicians for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, substance use and more.

• Short-term counseling in-person or virtually.

• Coaching to build healthy habits and resilience.

• Work-life resources including financial, legal and identity theft consultations, plus help finding child/elder care, pet care, home services and more.

• Web portal & mobile app for convenient online tools and resources.

• Text therapy through the Textcoach® app.

• Self-guided digital therapy and daily mental wellness tools through Animo.

• Virtual support groups led by licensed professionals.

• Mental Health Navigator for personalized guidance.

Support is free and confidential.
Call 1-888-881-5462 or log in to the SupportLinc portal or eConnect® app using group code: bps.

SupportLinc Resources Guide

EAP+FAQs