Leaving APS

Separation and Its Impact on Benefits

  • Thank you for your service to Atlanta Public Schools. As you prepare to transition from your role, we are committed to providing a smooth and well-informed offboarding experience.

    Below is important information about how your employee benefits are impacted when you leave APS. Some benefits end immediately, while others may continue under specific conditions. In some cases, action is required on your part to maintain or transition coverage.

    Before your separation, please ensure your mailing address is current in the Employee Self-Service (ESS) portal. This ensures you receive your W-2 form, separation notices, and any additional benefits-related correspondence in a timely manner.

  • 🩺 COBRA: Continuing Your Health Coverage

    The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows eligible employees and their covered dependents to temporarily continue health coverage after employment ends.

    • COBRA coverage is available if you and/or your dependents were actively enrolled in a health plan on the day before your separation.
    • Coverage remains identical to what was offered while employed.
    • You have 60 days from the date of your COBRA offer to make an election.
    • If elected, coverage may be continued for up to 18 months (or longer in certain cases).
    • A COBRA information packet will be mailed to your home address within 30 days of your official separation date.

  • 📄 Separation Notices

    • Official separation notices from APS and the Georgia Department of Labor will be mailed to the address on file.
    • Please keep your contact information up-to-date to avoid delays in receiving these important documents.
  • Call 404-802-0200
  • Email employeebenefits@apsk12.org