Fringe Benefits
The Lawndale Elementary School District provides fringe benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance to eligible employees. Employees will have the opportunity to make changes to their coverage during open enrollment. Open enrollment begins Early August through mid-September of each year. Changes are effective October 1st. Each plan also has additional resources available to subscribers.
Waiver Information
Do you currently have a waiver?
If you currently have a waiver, you will be classified as a grandfathered opt-out with CVT and will receive direct communication from CVT requesting proof of your coverage. If you fall under this category, you DO NOT need to enroll in MyCVT or complete the laserfiche form.
Will you be requesting a NEW waiver as of 10/1/2025?
If you are establishing a new waiver (opt-out) for medical OR medical, dental, and vision complete the following:
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MyCVT (medical - REQUIRED) AND
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CVT Information
MEDICAL PLANS
LESD offers two HMOs and one PPO.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO):
- Kaiser Permanente (800-464-4000)
- Blue Shield (855-256-9404)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO):
- Anthem Blue Cross - SISC (800-825-5541)
- SISC has partnered with Health Design Plus (HDP) to offer the Oncology Center of Excellence Program to help covered members navigate their cancer diagnosis and treatment journey. Please see below under Anthem Blue Cross for more details.
DENTAL PLANS
The district offers two dental plans, an HMO and a PPO.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO):
- DeltaCare | (800-765-6003)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO):
- Delta Dental | (800-765-6003)
RETIREMENT PLANS
The district participates in and contributes to CalPERS, CalSTRS, Metlife (Social Security Alternative), depending on your employment type. Typically, certificated employees are members of CalSTRS, full-time classified employees are CalPERS, and part-time classified employees are Metlife.
- CalSTRS (800-228-5453)
- District contributes 16.28% (2018-19), 18.15% (2019-20), and 19.10% (2020-21). Employee contribute 10.205% (PEPRA) or 10.25% (Classic)
- CalPERS (888-225-7377)
- District contributes 18.062%. Employee contributes 7.00%.
- National Benefit Services (800-274-0503) - FICA Alternative Plan
- District contributes 3.75%. Employee contributes 3.75%.
- Schools First FCU - 403b/ Roth 403b & 457