Open Enrollment and State of Florida Benefits
Lake Sumter State College (LSSC) offers a comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees. There are plenty of places of employment, but at Lake Sumter State College, you will find fulfillment. Lake Sumter State College is committed to providing employees with a competitive total rewards package. Your total rewards include significantly more than just your base pay. Our total rewards program offers a wide-ranging combination of pay, benefits, professional development, and work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment.
Lake Sumter State College offers a variety of comprehensive health coverage plans including dental, vision, supplemental plans as well as the option for a flexible spending account through the State Group Insurance Program (SGIP) to meet the needs of each individual family. Each plan is focused on helping you and your family stay healthy by accessing a robust health care plan at your fingertips as part of your total compensation package. To access the latest information and learn more, please review the State of Florida Benefits Guide. Information includes choices for the medical insurance plans, dental, vision, health savings account plan and supplemental insurance options. Spouse and family coverage is available at group rates.
Information on specific health plans is located on the myBenefits Website or by contacting People First at 866-663-4735.
Benefits Guide
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Health Plan Options: PPO and HMO
The State offers multiple PPO and HMO options, including high-deductible health plan HSA options, for employee and family health insurance coverage:
PPO
PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans provides coverage both in and out-of-network. You can self-refer to many specialists, and you have access to a nationwide network. Lake-Sumter State College current UHC Choice Plus and Choice Plus Premium plans are PPO plans.
HMO
HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans covers only in-network services, except in certain emergency situations. You may be required to have a primary care provider and referrals to some specialists.
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We are happy to help! Contact human resources (HR) by phone on the Human Resources helpline at 352-365-3557. You can also reach us via email below.