About Us
The Risk Management Department is responsible for the coordination and administration of the District’s Employee Benefits Program, Employee Wellness Program, Workers’ Compensation Program, Property/Casualty Insurance Program, Loss Control and Safety.
Our Goals
- To provide a comprehensive employee benefit plan that offers individual flexibility and affordability. We are dedicated to providing confidential personal assistance to every employee in selecting the most beneficial and cost effective benefits to fit his/her needs.
- To improve the health and well-being of employees by implementing programs that support personal efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- To provide guidance and support to employees injured at work in receiving treatment for his/her injury, filing for benefits, and returning to work.
- To ensure that District property and assets are protected from loss exposures, and that resources are covered against the financial impact of peril.
- To mitigate risk and liability by identifying, evaluating, and controlling loss exposures.
- To promote a safety culture by providing the tools needed by staff to maintain a hazardous free environment for staff, students and visitors.
Health and Wellness
Worker's Compensation
Loss Control and Safety
Student Accident Insurance
Staff
Susan Carver
Director of Risk Management and Employee Benefits
susan.carver@stlucieschools.org
429-5521
Ginger Russell
Coordinator of Employee Benefits
ginger.russell@stlucieschools.org
429-5524
Catherine “Cat” Hearing
Wellness Program Manager
catherine.hearing@stlucieschools.org
429-3974
Carmen Ortiz
Risk Management Specialist
carmen.ortiz@stlucieschools.org
429-5525
Tony Franco
Risk Management Specialist
Hector.Franco@stlucieschools.org
429-7696
Marcy Deweese
Bookkeeper
Marcy.Deweese@stlucieschools.org
429-5523
Kay Sams
Secretary
laura.sams@stlucieschools.org
429-5521
Benefits
Fringe Benefits Management Company
This plan allows for pre-tax payroll deductions of the employee’s portion of premiums for Flexible Benefits Plan benefits and health insurance.
- Flexible Benefits Interactive Guide 2019
- 2019 Flexible Benefits Plan Printable PDF
- 2019 Flexible Benefits Retiree & Cobra Plan Reference Guide
- Flexible Benefits Interactive Guide 2018
- 2018 Flexible Benefits Plan Printable PDF
- 2018 Flexible Benefits Retiree & Cobra Plan Reference Guide
- Flexible Spending Account Reimbursement
1-855-582-4348
Dental
Florida Blue
On-Site Service Representative
Melissa Rusignuolo
772-429-7702
1-888-223-4892
Vision
Davis Vision
1-800-999-5431 - Client Code 8165
www.davisvision.com
Group Term Life and Disability Insurance
Standard Insurance Company
1-800-325-5757
Disability Income Protection
Life Insurance Company of North America A CIGNA Company
1-800-36-CIGNA or 1-800-362-4462
Employee Assistance Program
MHNet
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all regular employees and their lawful dependents. The Employee Assistance Program services are aimed at helping individuals who are experiencing personal or job related difficulties, such as financial problems, marital concerns, parenting or childcare problems, adjustment to changes like moving, problems with co-workers, substance abuse, etc. The use of this program is strictly confidential. If an employee chooses to use the program, no information will be released without their consent unless required by state or federal law or unless there is an imminently dangerous situation.
1-800-272-3626
Group Medical Bridge Plans
Colonial Life
1-800-325-4368
www.ColonialLife.com
Flexible Spending Accounts
PayFlex
Legal Insurance
ARAG
Pet Focused Benefits
Pet Assure and PETplus