The
District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits
to all eligible full-time employees and their dependents.
The package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance,
life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death
and
dismemberment
coverage, long-term disability, long-term care and
pre-paid
legal services. All premiums are fully paid by the District.
Following
is a general overview of the benefits provided to District
employees. For specific details, please contact the Benefits
Office.
HEALTH
AND WELFARE BENEFITS
Medical
Insurance
Employees
can choose between Blue Shield Access + HMO or Blue Shield
PPO plans for themselves and their dependents.
Dental
Insurance
Employees
and their dependents receive comprehensive coverage through
Delta Dental.
Vision
Insurance
Employees
and their dependents receive vision coverage through Vision
Service Plan.
Life
Insurance
The
District provides coverage for at least two times annual salary.
Additional insurance for employees and their dependents is
available at a flat rate. The District offers an option to
purchase supplemental life insurance.
Long
Term Disability
The
District provides coverage at 66 2/3% of monthly earnings.
This is a salary continuation plan for a long term illness
or injury that becomes effective after 90 days.
Long
Term Care
Base
plan coverage and a voluntary coverage option are provided
for most employees.
Flexible
Spending Account
The
District allows pre-tax deductions for health and dependent
care expenses not covered by insurance plans.
Legal
Plan
Comprehensive
legal services from experienced attorneys are available through
the Hyatt Legal Plan.
Employee
Assistance Program
The
EAP is available for all employees and their families and
provides free short-term counseling. Additional mental health
benefits are available through medical insurance. [ Read More ... ]
Tax
Sheltered Annuities/Deferred Compensation
Through SchoolsFirst
Federal Credit Union, all part-time and full-time employees
can access two tax deferred investment programs, the 403(b)
tax shelter annuity and 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
Employees can also participate in the Roth IRA which is an
after tax product. Payroll deductions are taken monthly.
Tuition
Reimbursement
The
District provides tuition reimbursement for classified bargaining
unit employees of one class per semester at one of the district's
campuses that is relevant to the employee's current position
or is part of a certificate program.
RETIREMENT
AND SAVINGS
Full-time
faculty and academic administrators are covered under the
California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS). An
8% pre-tax contribution is made by the employee automatically
through payroll deductions with an 8.25% match by the District.
Part-time faculty can choose to be covered under PERS or STRS.
Classified managers and bargaining unit employees who work
over 20 hours per week are covered under the California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). A 7% pre-tax contribution
is made by the employee automatically through payroll deductions.
The District's contribution rate can change every year based
on the requirements of PERS investments. Employees are vested
100% after five years of full time service.
Employees
who are not covered under STRS participate in the Social Security
System. Both STRS and PERS are defined benefit retirement
plans which have guaranteed outcome based on age, salary and
years of service.
TIME
AWAY
Vacations
Administrators,
classified managers, and classified bargaining unit employees
accrue vacation days on a monthly basis.
Holidays
The
District observes 18 paid holidays, including campus closures
during the December/January holiday season.
Sick
Leave
Employees
accrue sick leave at the rate of one day for each month served.
Jury
Duty
Employees
are granted unlimited paid days for jury service.
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