Our school clerks have been receiving emails letting them know that they are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Once again, your solidarity is moving CPS leadership to do better by our rank-and-file members!
The Rules and Elections Committee has determined these procedures for conducting elections to fill citywide delegate vacancies while in-person meetings are not possible.
Important PSRP info on end-of-year assignments and summer unemployment benefits.
PSRPs are the bedrock of our school communities during normal times. But during the COVID-19 crisis, their dedication and support for our families is more important than ever.
Nominations to fill Citywide Teacher, PSRP and Clinician Delegate vacancies will be held at the Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 W. Carroll Avenue on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 and Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Schools can’t function properly without PSRPs, yet despite all they do, we too often forget to tell them “Thank You.” So let’s tell them today, thank you!
Members can engage in the employee assistance program (EAP) if behavioral/mental health appointments are needed prior to when the April 1, 2020, coverage begins. You receive three free sessions. From the district:
We asked for the effective date to be earlier, however, the processing codes have to be placed in the Blue Cross Blue Shield system and notification sent to providers. That is why the effective date cannot be any sooner than April 1.
Our original message is below.
From March 22:
I received a few emails last week expressing concern that mental health treatment was not covered through telehealth. This, of course, is vitally important right now, so the CTU Grievance Department reached out to Chicago Public Schools and I am glad to report there are new terms.
Our original agreement with telehealth included standard medical needs that did not include behavioral/mental health. Starting April 1, 2020,
behavioral/mental health will now be covered.
This is PPO only, and includes health savings accounts. From the district:
The co-pays for PPO therapy are as follows:
Behavioral/Mental Health (unlimited visits)
- Inpatient
In network: 80% after deductible
Out of network: 50% after deductible- Outpatient
In network: 100% after $25 co-pay
Out of network: 80% after $25 co-pay
We will provide updates when available.
Featured Image: "Mental Health" by Ximena Martínez is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
