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Employee Benefits and Risk Management

Welcome to the Employee Benefits and Risk Management (EBARM) Web Site. All of our staff members are here to provide service and assistance to employees and their families. We recognize that, in many instances, employees seeking help are experiencing medical treatment and are under considerable stress. Understanding and efficiently using health insurance benefits can be very complex and frustrating. The information on this web site can assist you. More importantly, do not hesitate to call for help either from the specific insurance company or from the EBARM staff.

Mission Statement

Employee Benefits, Assistance, and Risk Management exists as a support system to the Pasco County school district. The department provides services to all staff (including retirees) and their families, ensuring the highest levels of physical, mental and economic health possible. The quality of life for employees and their families has a direct effect on the quality of the educational process for students. Therefore, the ultimate goal of the Employee Benefits and Assistance Department is to facilitate the continuity and quality of the educational experiences of all students in the district.

Group Health Plan Overview

The District School Board of Pasco County provides all eligible employees a fully paid, comprehensive benefit package that includes group medical, term life insurance, behavioral health services, an employee assistance program and flex dollars. Employees covered by another major medical health plan may waive participation (opt out) in the group health plan and receive a cash benefit (taxable income). In addition to the benefits provided by the District, employees have an opportunity to purchase additional voluntary benefits and coverage for eligible dependents through payroll deductions.

Please take a moment to explore the pages of our website and learn more about the benefits available to you through the District’s group health plan.

Contact Employee Benefits, Assistance and Risk Management:

Extension 4-2253 | (813) 794-2253 | (727) 774-2253 | (352) 524-2253

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A Message from Mary Tillman

The staff in EBARM wants all employees to be healthy, in mind and body, so they can be ready everyday to do their best for our children. Remember as you access health services that the District is self-insured for all medical, pharmacy and mental health services. Therefore, spend wisely, whenever you can use generics, see a primary care doctor instead of a specialist.

Also, take care of yourself, lose weight if you need to, stop smoking, take your medications as prescribed, and get some exercise. This is all good for your mind, body and wallet.