Benefits & Wellness
Benefits & Wellness
The Kansas City Kansas Public School District offers benefits to all certified and full-time-classified employees hired to work 30 hours or more per week. Benefit elections are effective throughout the calendar year, January through December. Employees have two opportunities to make elections: During the new hire process; and Open Enrollment in November. Open enrollment is passive which means your current elections remain in place for the next calendar year except; enrollment in an HSA or FSA. You must re-elect your contributions annually to keep your accounts active.
Visit the benefits portal to view detailed information about the benefits offered by the school district. You can also view carrier contact information, view plan summaries, get instructions for filing claims and view the benefits guide. Additionally, use the TurnKey site to view current benefit elections, submit a qualifying life event request for medical, dental, vision and medical spending account plan changes only. All voluntary plan change requests should be submitted to crystal.primers@kckps.org.
TurnKey Login Instructions
- Employee ID or Username: first initial + last name + last four of SSN (all lowercase)
- PIN: last four of SSN + last 2 digits of birth year
- Example
- Example Employee Info: John Doe, SS # 123-46-5555, DOB 08/01/1980
- Employee ID or Username: jdoe5555
- PIN: 555580
Use the TurnKey site to view current benefit elections, submit a qualifying life event, make benefit elections during open enrollment (November 1 – November 15 annually).
2026 Benefits Guide
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KPERS: To submit, follow instructions at the top of the form or login to KPERS.
One America: Email completed form to karen.mccarty@kckps.org or crystal.primers@kckps.org
Trans America: Mail or fax form to carrier as instructed on the form to crystal.primers@kckps.org
Corebridge Financial: Members must log in to their Corebridge Account
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Flimp Video Library PDF
Preventive Care Videos
Prescription Overview Videos
- Prescription Overview
- Prescription Overview - Spanish
RX Cost Management Videos
Explanation of Benefits Videos
Benefits Key Terms Videos
Flexible Spending Accounts Videos
High Deductible Plan (HDHP) Videos
- High Deductible Plan (HDHP)
- High Deductible Plan (HDHP) - Spanish
HDHP with HSA Videos
HMO Overview Videos
PPO Overview Videos
- PPO Overview
- PPO Overview - Spanish
Medicare Overview Videos
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Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
Retiring from Kansas City Kansas Public School District and KPERS
- KPERS Pre-Retirement Planning Guide: Gives an overview of the KPERS retirement process.
- KPERS Webinar: Follow along using the pre-retirement guide
- Ready to Retire: Flyer outlines steps employees will take to retire from the Kansas City Kansas Public School District.
- KPERS Application for Retirement: Must be completed and submitted to KPERS or the Benefits Office.
Beneficiary Designation Form
When Can I Retire?
KPERS 1(hired before July 1, 2009)- Age 65 with at least one year of service credit
- Age 62 with at least 10 years of service credit
- Any age when your age and years of service credit added together equal 85 points
- Retiring Early will receive reduced benefits
- Age 55 with at least ten years of service credit
KPERS 2(hired on or after July 1, 2009)
- Age 65 with 5 years of service credit
- Age 60 with 30 years of service credit
- Retiring Early will receive reduced benefits
- Age 55 with 1 years of service credit
- KPERS 3 (Hired January 1, 2015 and after)
- Age 60 with 30 years of service credit
- Age 65 with 5 years of service credit
- Retiring Early Reduce Benefits
- Age 55 with 10 years of service credit
Retirement Estimate
A retirement estimate is an estimate of what your monthly benefit payment maybe based on how you elect to receive your monthly benefit payment.How to request an estimate
If you were employed with the district full-time; a member of KPERS before July 1, 1993; and expect to receive sick and/or vacation payout, contact the Benefits Office to request an estimate. The process will take 4 to 6 weeks for KPERS to complete and mail to your home.
If you were employed with the district after July 1, 1993, you can complete your estimate online at KPERS, using the Online Benefit Calculator. Members must be registered on the KPERS Website.
Estimator Calculator Instructions
Kansas City Kansas Early Separation Program
- Certified employees if approved will receive a monthly stipend
- Classified employees if approved will receive discounted medical on COBRA
- Administrator employees if approve will received discounted medical on COBRA
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The Kansas City Kansas Public School District offers both a 403 (b) and a 457 deferred compensation plans. The opportunity to contribute additional money to your retirement is a great investment towards a secure retirement. Employees can contribute to one or both plans automatically through payroll deduction. The district works with two dedicated Advisors from Corebridge to assist you you’re your retirement needs. Feel free to contact:
Carolina Duin
Financial Advisor
13220 Metcalf Ave, Suite 360
Overland Park, KS 66213
Cell 816-490-2794
Client Care Center 800-488-3542
carolina.dunn@corebridgefinancial.com
Core Bridge Financial – RetireJensen D. Bryan
Financial Advisor
13220 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 360
Overland park, KS 66213
Cell 303-775-2928
Client Care Center 800-448-2542
jensen.bryan@corebridgefinancial.com
Core Bridge Financial – RetireAIG Plan Highlights
For more information, view these Corebridge Financial Educational Videos
Employee Wellness Program
KCKPS cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We offer a wide variety of opportunities so employees have access to resources to help in all areas of their wellbeing.
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Phone: 1-888-881-LINC (5462)
Supportlinc Website link – code: kckpsSupportlinc offers in the moment support with licensed counselors, in-person counseling support, as well as, enhanced online, and virtual counseling resources, text options for connecting with a counselor, and many more online resources. You and your family have access to free, confidential counseling sessions (6 free sessions, per issue, per year).
If you or any member of your family needs help or to connect with counseling you can contact the Supportlinc team, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The EAP is available to all district employees and all members of your household. It is 100% free, and 100% confidential.
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Employees enrolled in any of the District's Health plans, have an opportunity to participate in Blue KC's A Healthier You (AHY) program. All employees who earn 2,700 points in AHY will get the additions $20 monthly premium waived for the following plan year, as well as receive a $200 contribution into a medical spending account (FSA or HSA) for the next plan year.
The window for earning points runs from September 1 through the following August 31.
Login to mybluekc to check your points.
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Upcoming Challenges and Trainings:
Free Cardio Fitness & Strength Training Sessions
- What: One Hour Fitness Bootcamp, all fitness levels are welcome
- Where: Our very own employee fitness center, George Breidenthal Club 500
- When: Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Classes will be held each Wednesday from January 10 through April 24
Due to space limitations, participants must sign up in advance and classes are limited to 10 people. You must sign up each week that you wish to attend.
You must sign up each week that you wish to attend.
Classes are brought to you by Ashley’s Health Coaching, and the trainer is Ashley Washington. All participants will also receive health tips, workouts, and healthy recipes following each session.
Facebook: Ashley’s Health Coaching
Instagram: ashleyshealthcoaching.com
Website: Ashley’s Health Coaching
Email: Coachashley@ashleyshealthcoaching.com
If you wish to sign up but do not already have access to the employee fitness center, please contact Stephanie Faris, to get set up for fitness center access. Stephanie.faris@kckps.org or (913) 279-2030
Free training sessions at Metro KC fitness
Two different training sessions with a fitness professional are available every Monday and Wednesday at the Argentine Metro KC Fitness location at 2810 Metropolitan Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106 from 4 - 4:30 p.m and 4:30 - 5 p.m. Enoy fitness benefits like custom workouts, a nutrition guide, learning proper form, and learning how to lose fat and gain muscle. Get more information about Metro Fitness at their website.
No appointment needed.
Grokker - Free online classes
Grokker's personalized app and resources fit into your lives when and where you need it most. Grokker makes it easy and fun for you to move more, eat better, improve their sleep, support their emotional health, and manage financial stress. Whether you're looking for a 3-minute morning meditation, a 30-minute workout, or new healthy recipes for the whole family, Grokker’s got you covered.