As a Cape Henlopen School District employee, you are automatically enrolled in the State of Delaware Pension Plan. Employees hired prior to January 1, 2012, contribute 3% of their earnings to the pension plan after the first $6,000 in earnings each year. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2012, contribute 5% of their salary after the first $6,000 in earnings each calendar year.

For detailed information on the state of Delaware Pension Plan, please click here.  

All benefits are administered by the Statewide Benefits Office. For detailed information on all plans and availability, please visit the State-wide Benefits Website by clicking here. 

There are four different health plans to choose from through Highmark and Aetna offering a variety of options to meet your needs. Although you are eligible for benefits immediately, eligibility for State Share of the premiums varies depending upon whether you are full-time or part-time and is subject to a waiting period. If you have questions on whether or not you are eligible, please contact the Payroll & Benefits team at CHSDPayrollBenefits@cape.k12.de.us. 

If you are planning to include a spouse in your health insurance enrollment, you will need to provide a copy of your marriage certificate, and spouse’s social security card and you will also need to complete the online spousal coordination of benefits form through the State of Delaware employee self-service as instructed. If you are covering children on your health plan, you will need to provide copies of their birth certificates and social security cards for your benefits file. Adult dependents can be covered up until age 26 based on the Dependent Coordination of Benefits Policy.

Coverage is included with all health plans. Once you are enrolled in health insurance you will also be covered by the prescription plan.

You will be able to enroll in one of the dental plans offered to state employees. Currently, there are two plans to choose from, a PPO through Delta Dental and an HMO through Dominion. You may be eligible for a monthly credit provided by the District for the employee's monthly share. If you have questions about whether or not you are eligible for this credit, please contact the Payroll & Benefits team at CHSDPayrollBenefits@cape.k12.de.us.

You will be able to enroll in a vision plan offered to state employees. There is a high and low plan with different coverage options available for you to select. 

A District life insurance policy issued by the Standard Insurance Company may be available to you at no cost. Eligible employees must complete the Standard Insurance Company Benefit Designation/Change Form. If you have questions on whether or not you are eligible, please contact the Payroll & Benefits team at CHSDPayrollBenefits@cape.k12.de.us.

Employee-paid life insurance is offered through the state by Securian. If this is a benefit that you are interested in taking advantage of, you will need to call Securian Life directly to sign-up. You will receive a packet of information in the mail directly from Securian Life.

As a state of Delaware employee, you may be eligible for a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for out-of-pocket medical costs throughout the year such as co-pays, prescription costs, and qualifying over-the-counter medications. Employees who are eligible must enroll during the Open Enrollment Process. Details with more information regarding FSAs as well as how to enroll can be found on the State-Wide Benefits site by clicking here.

This program offers counseling and referral services for state employees. Click here to learn more about the behavioral health/emotional wellbeing resources available to you.

The state of Delaware provides a short-term and long-term disability plan through the Hartford. Enrollment is automatic and begins on your date of hire.