Employee Resource Center
Welcome
Please use the "New Hire" button above to access important documents to be completed and to review information regarding benefits and enrollment.
Please use the "My Benefits" button above to review resources about current benefit options. If you need additional information about qualifying events and when you are able to make plan changes, see information on the "My Benefits" page.
Employee Resource Center
Welcome to Charles E Smith Jewish Day School!
We are excited to have you join our team.
Initial Steps
Please ensure that you have completed the tasks assigned to you in PAYCOM including:
- W-4 Federal Tax Form
- I-9 Form
- Direct Deposit Form
- Livescan Pre-Registration Application, Livescan Invoice, Non-Criminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights
- Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Form
- 403b Salary Reduction Agreement
Important Employment and Benefits Information
Reference materials are found below under the “Core Reference Materials and Links" section. This information is supplemented by the videos located on the "Benefits Video Library" page.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Department. Thanks, and see you soon!
Core Reference Materials and Links
Enrollment
To enroll in benefits select "Enroll" today. Ensure that your selections are complete within 30 days on your start date.
Reference Library
Important Employment and Benefits Information
Core reference materials are found by clicking directly on the embedded links below. This information is supplemented by videos on the "Benefits Video Library" page.
Dental Plan Summaries
Vision Plan Summary
Health Savings Account (HSA) Information
**NEW** Changes to Cigna ID Cards for 2025
Flexible Spending (FSA) for Medical Care and Dependent Care
- To Create an Account, Complete Electronic Form See Link Below.
- For American Benefits Support See Link Below.
Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program Information (EAP)
Other Benefits
Carriers Links
Have benefits questions?
Contact your benefits administrator
Email: pc@cesjds.org
Phone: 301-692-4881
Email: krogan@cesjds.org
Phone: 301-692-4881
Employee Resource Center
Important Benefits Information
Have you exprienced a qualifying life event? Had a change in your situation — like getting married, having a baby, or losing health coverage. That can make you eligible to enroll or change your current insurance coverage outside of the annual Open Enrollment Period. Please see video explaining qualifying life events.
Reference materials are found below under the “Core Reference Materials and Links" section. This information is supplemented by the videos located below in the "Benefits Video Library".
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Department. Thank you!
Core Reference Materials and Links
Enrollment
Have a qualifying event? Select "Enroll" to comeplete the Health Benefits Change Form. Ensure that your selections are complete within 30 days of your change.
Employee Assistance Program
To access information about your EAP please select button below.
Reference Library
Important Employment and Benefits Information
Core reference materials are found by clicking directly on the embedded links below. This information is supplemented by videos on the "Benefits Video Library" page.
Dental Plan Summaries
Vision Plan Summary
Health Savings Account (HSA) Information
**NEW** Changes to Cigna ID Cards for 2025
Flexible Spending (FSA) for Medical and Dependent Care
- To Create an Account, Complete Electronic Form See Link Below.
- For American Benefits Support See Email Address Below.
- support@amben.com
Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program Information (EAP)
Other Benefits
Carrier Links
Have benefits questions?
Contact your benefits administrator
Email: pc@cesjds.org
Phone: 301-692-4881
Email: krogan@cesjds.org
Phone: 301-692-4881
Benefits Video Library
Videos below will provide basic information on how different types of health insurance plans operate and provide you with a better understanding of insurance terminology.
Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans
This video will provide a brief decription of PPO Plans.
High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with HSA
This video will provide a brief decription of HDHPs and how they work alongside of an HSA Account.
Health Maitenance Organization (HMO) Plans
This video will provide a brief decription of HMO Plans.
Prescription Drug Program
This video will provide important information about Prescription Drug Plans.
Cigna Dental
This video will provide a brief decription of Dental Insurance.
VSP Vision
This video will provide a brief decription of Vision Insurance.
Healthcare FSA
This video will provide a brief description of how to utilize an FSA Account.
Dependent Care FSA
This video will provide a brief description of how to utilize a DCFSA Account.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This video will provide a brief description of reasons to access your EAP Plan.
Life/AD&D
This video will provide a brief description of Life and AD&D benefits.
403 (b) Retirement Plan
This video will provide a brief description of 403(b) benefits.
Benefits Key Terms Explained
This video will provide a brief description basic benefit terminolgy.
Embedded vs. Aggregate Deductibles
This video will provide a brief description of different deductible types and how they operate within the plan.
TeleHealth
This video will provide a brief description of the best circumstances to use TeleHealth benefits.
Balance Billing
This video will provide a brief description of how you may be billed when using an Out of Network provider.
Voluntary Benefits Overview
This video will provide a brief description of voluntary/supplemental benefits.
