Frequently Asked Questions

Need help with our new health insurance? You can find answers to many questions by going to the Excellus website. For district forms and information click here.

I plan to take the retirement incentive. What kind of letter do I need to write?

What do all those abbreviations and deductions on my paycheck stub mean (complete payroll codes)?

What is a 403b? Who are the providers and representatives?

How do I know how much I have in my 105h (EBS) account?

For those employees that have an account with EBS:

1.  For either the 105h (employer paid flex plan) or a flex plan (employee paid) programs - you can monitor your account by going to the following web page:

https://hrbenefitsdirect.com/EBS/signIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2febs%2fhome.aspx
Please go to and type in your Social Security number and last 4 digits of SS# (follow directions on screen):

You can select various reports and various years to see all the activity in you account.


2.  For employees with a 105h (employer paid flex plan) - you will be receiving a Summary Plan Description in the PONY tomorrow.  This is a summary of the plan prepared by EBS.

I need to take a maternity leave. What type of notification do I need to provide for the district?

I'm a new teacher. What should I know about the mentoring program?

I'll soon be a retiree instead of an employee-what should I do?