Lexington City Schools has officially opened the annual benefits enrollment period for eligible employees, running from October 20, 2025, through November 14, 2025. Elections made during this time will be effective for the 2026 plan year (January 1 – December 31, 2026).
Employees are required to review and confirm their benefit selections for the upcoming year. The district continues to offer a robust cafeteria benefits program, which provides tax savings by allowing pre-tax payroll deductions for select benefits.
Benefits Offered
Through Pierce Group Benefits, employees will have access to a wide range of options, including:
Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Colonial Life Supplemental Benefits and Group Term Life
Long-Term Disability
Legal and Telemedicine Services
Gradfin Student Loan Services (Direct Billing)
Key Updates for 2025 Enrollment
New Enhanced Accident Plan: Offers expanded benefits, a $100 wellness screening, and a 20% boost to specific injury-related benefits.
Guaranteed Issue (GI) Colonial Benefits: Medical Bridge, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Term Life, and Whole Life insurance are available regardless of health status.
Disability Policy Review Encouraged: Employees with pre-2023 disability policies are urged to meet with their Benefits Counselor to ensure they understand their coverage.
Re-enrollment Required for Flexible Spending Accounts: Current participants must re-enroll to continue contributions, or deductions will stop on December 31, 2025.
Enrollment Process
Benefits Counselors from Pierce Group will visit each site to deliver group briefings and meet individually with employees. Many benefits, including dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts, may also be elected online.
https://piercegroupbenefits.com/client/lexingtoncityschools/
Employees are reminded:
Elections cannot be changed after November 14, 2025, unless there is a qualifying life event.
It is the employee’s responsibility to review and electronically sign benefit elections.
Full-time employees (working 30+ hours/week) are eligible for all benefits; part-time employees (20+ hours/week) qualify for employer-paid Group Term Life insurance.