Health and Insurance Benefits
There are a variety of benefit plans and programs for eligible active employees of the South Hadley School Department. Questions regarding benefits can be directed to Hannah Brackley, the district's Payroll Coordinator. You can contact her at the School Business Office at (413) 538-5057 x2605.
LIMITED MID-YEAR open enrollment for FY26 (effective 10/1/25):
FY26 LIMITED Open Enrollment Period: Monday, August 25 – Friday, September 4, 2025
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During open enrollment, benefit eligible employees can:
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Move from PPO to HMO with NO changes in number of enrollees: Health Insurance Enrollment Form
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FY26 Health Insurance Rates: The Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust has voted on new health insurance rates for FY26 effective October 1, 2025. You can review the updated rates below.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Hannah Brackley hjbrackley@shschools.com with any questions, or by contacting Gloria Congram, Benefits Manager at (413) 538-5017 x6126 or GCongram@SouthHadleyMA.gov.
NEW in FY26: Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentive Program - More information soon!
- See Program Regulations for full details. Beginning in FY2026, this program provides eligible employees with the opportunity to receive an annual financial incentive in exchange for opting out of the Town’s health insurance coverage and enrolling in outside, comparable coverage.
- Current eligible groups: Non-Union Town staff; AFSCME Units A and B; AFSCME DPW Unit; all School department groups (unions and non-union); all SHELD staff
- More information will be communicated and posted here soon, and see HR for questions in the meantime!
- South Hadley Opt-Out Program FAQ