Steps to Add a BenefitBenefits are used in Human Resources to define the various benefits offered by the school district for the employees, such as health insurance, life insurance, and retirement, including those items that may be paid entirely by the employees, such as annuities, supplemental insurance, and United Way donations. If desired, the different options (or levels) for which the benefit is offered can be stipulated within Benefits (for example, Option 1 is a no-deductible health insurance plan and Option 2 is a $250-deductible health insurance plan; or Option 1 is a single premium and Option 2 is a married premium; etc.), and the standard rates for each option can be specified if applicable.
Benefits are first defined in the Benefit File and then tied to the appropriate employees on the Benefits screen in the Employee File. Override rates can be specified for the benefit within the Employee File for an employee if standard rates were not entered in the Benefit File or the standard rates do not apply to the particular employee. Also, if an employee has dependents, the benefits for which the dependent is enrolled can be selected on the Dependents screen in the Employee File. Reports can then be generated for the benefits, including benefit participation and informational reports.