Welcome to the USD #116 Human Resources page.  Below, please find information regarding employment benefits, contracts, and contact information for the HR staff.  If you have a general HR questions, please contact HR@usd116.org.

Health Insurance: Eligible employees have a health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Board of Education contributes a portion of the premiums, and the employee is responsible for the rest. An employee may choose to waive his or her health insurance coverage during the first 31 days of hire. Under state and federal law, in the event an employee’s coverage terminates, he or she may be entitled to continue group coverage if meeting certain criteria. Contact Human Resources (217) 384-3648 for details.

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Employee Benefit Allowance: An Employee Benefit Allowance can be requested in lieu of health coverage. This allowance is ideal for eligible employees already covered by other insurance. The allowance can be used for reimbursement for business-related expenses, other insurance-related expenses or dependent care. A health insurance waiver must be signed each enrollment year in order to qualify for the Employee Benefit Allowance. For details about the Employee Benefit Allowance contact the district’s Business Office at (217) 384-3642.

Life Insurance: Reliance Standard provides Basic Life Insurance paid by the district for eligible employees as well as Enhanced Optional Life and Spouse and Dependent Coverage which can be purchased by eligible employees. Contact Human Resources (217) 384-3648 for details.

Dental Insurance: MetLife is the provider of voluntary traditional dental insurance. This traditional plan employees have allows an eligible employee to go to any dentist and pays a percentage for covered services. Contact Human Resources (217) 384-3648 for details.

Vision Insurance: MetLife is the provider of voluntary vision insurance. This allows an eligible employee to go to a vision provider and pays a percentage for covered services. Contact Human Resources (217) 384-3648 for details.

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Flex Plan: The Flexible Spending Account (or flex plan) allows eligible employees to tax shelter a portion of their income for payment of items such as tax shelter group health, dental and life insurance premiums, medical co-payments, eye exams, glasses, prescription drugs, dependent care expenses and more. Cost must be actually incurred and documented with receipts for reimbursement. Contact Human Resources (217) 384-3648 for details.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The EAP is available to all staff regardless if they take the District’s insurance. EAP benefits are free of charge, 100% confidential, available to all family members regardless of location, and easily accessible through ACI’s 24/7, live-answer, toll-free number. This program through ACI is effective Sept. 1, 2023. More information can be found here: Assistance Program Benefits

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. It is free and confidential.