The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) authorizes our school system to provide certification services to individuals who are in a position which requires a certificate (teachers, specialists, administrators). Therefore, current HCPS employees whose positions do not require a certificate (non-teachers, substitute teachers, etc.) and individuals who are no longer employed by HCPS who have questions about certification must work through MSDE’s Certification Branch.

To search for teacher certification information, begin by accessing the Divisions, Educator Effectiveness, Certification Branch page of the MSDE website at: www.marylandpublicschools.org. FAQs may be accessed by clicking on the link located on the right sidebar of the Certification Branch page.

• MSDE, Certification Branch: 410-767-0412
• Toll-free Number: 866-772-8922

HCPS employees, whose positions require a certificate, please refer to the certification information located in the Human Resources, Certification Department section of the HCPS SharePoint Site.

• Insurance Forms:
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Major Medical Claim Form
  • CVS Brand Exception Form
  • CVS Caremark Mail Service Order Form
  • Delta Dental Claim Form
  • FSA Status Change Form
  • HCPS Dependent Verification for Health/Dental/Life Coverage Form
• FMLA/Leave Forms
  • FMLA Healthcare Provider Certification Form
  • FMLA Intermittent Leave Tracking Form
  • FMLA/Leave of Absence Info Packet
  • FMLA Return to Work Certification Form
• Retirement and Savings:
  • Maryland State Retirement - Active Employee Forms
  • TreasuryDirect.gov
    • Savings Bond Info

• Active Employee Benefits Enrollment & Reference Guide (2019-20)
• Active Employee Benefits Enrollment & Reference Guide (2018-19)
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access Summary of Benefits 2018
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access with Prescription Drug Plan 2017
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access Evidence Of Coverage Amendments 2018
• Blue Choice Triple Option Summary of Benefits 2018
• Blue Choice Triple Option with Prescription Drug Plan 2017
• Blue Choice Triple Option Evidence Of Coverage Amendments 2018
• Delta Dental - EOC PPO
• Delta Dental - EOC PPO Plus Premier
• FBA Flexible Spending Plan Summary
• PPO Core Summary of Benefits 2018
• PPO Core with Prescription Drug Plan 2017
• PPO Core Evidence Of Coverage Amendments 2018
• MetLife Insurance Policy

• Employee Address, Name, and Family Status Change Form Address change services available through Employee Self Service (ESS)
• GET More Application (Link to SharePoint/HR Page. For employees represented by AFSCME/HCESC)
• HCPS Employee Handbook - Revised 11/2017


• Tuition Reimbursement Forms:
  • AFSCME Employees
  • AHCATSP Employees
  • APSASHC Employees
  • HCEA Employees
  • HCESC Employees

• AFSCME Negotiated Agreement (2015-20)
• AHCATSP Negotiated Agreement (2016-19 revised 7/1/2017)
• APSASHC Negotiated Agreement (2018-22)
• HCEA Negotiated Agreement (2016-19)
• HCESC Negotiated Agreement (2018-20)

• Carefirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Major Medical Claim Form
• CVS Brand Exception Form (replacing the Mandatory Generic Pharmacy Exception Form)
• CVS Caremark Mail Service Order Form
• Delta Dental Claim Form
• HCPS Dependent Verification for Health/Dental/Life Coverage Form
• Maryland State Retirement - Retiree Forms

• Retiree Benefits Program Summary Guide (2019-20)
• Retiree Benefits Program Summary Guide (2018-19)
• BCBS Standard Over 65 with Prescription Drug - Summary of Benefits
• BCBS Standard Over 65 with Prescription Drug
• BCBS Standard Over 65-No Prescription Drug - Summary of Benefits
• BCBS Standard Over 65-No Prescription Drug
• Blue Choice Triple Option with Prescription Drug - Summary of Benefits.pdf
• Blue Choice Triple Option with Prescription Drug.pdf
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access with Prescription Drug - Summary of Benefits.pdf
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access with Prescription Drug.pdf
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access with Medicare D No Prescription Drug - Summary of Benefits
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access with Medicare D No Prescription Drug
• Delta Dental - EOC PPO
• Delta Dental - EOC PPO Plus Premier
• PPO Core with Prescription Drug - Summary of Benefits
• PPO Core with Prescription Drug
• MetLife Policy Retirees