Sick Leave Bank

Thomas County Schools offers a voluntary Sick Leave Bank to all full-time benefits-eligible employees. The Sick Leave Bank provides additional sick leave to members who have used all their personal and available leave and are unable to perform their job duties for an extended period due to a catastrophic illness.

 

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A catastrophic illness is defined as a condition that prevents a member from performing their work duties for more than ten consecutive workdays or an illness affecting the member’s child, spouse, or parent that requires their care and also results in an absence of more than ten consecutive workdays.

Examples of Catastrophic Illness

  • Stroke
  • Cancer
  • Organ transplant
  • Heart surgery
  • Heart attack
  • Brain trauma
  • Other major surgeries

 

However, conditions like pregnancy, broken bones, and elective surgeries are not considered catastrophic unless severe complications arise.

Joining the Sick Leave Bank

To join the Sick Leave Bank, you must complete an application either during your new hire election period or during the district's annual open enrollment. Membership requires transferring one day of your accumulated sick leave to the Sick Leave Bank account.

Non-Medical Enrollment and Questions:
(866) 606-6865

Medical Enrollment and Questions:
(800) 610-1863

General Questions: help@tcjacketsbenefits.net

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