Benefit Information
Employees working four hours or more daily are eligible for family medical and dental benefits on a pro-rated basis; these employees will also pay into CalPERS and Social Security.
Employees working less than four hours per day pay into an Alternative Retirement System (ARS): APPLE.
Seven hour positions (Classified and Management) receive a $25,000 life insurance policy provided by the District.
Summary of Benefits
Part Time Rates (PDF)
Summary of Benefits (PDF)
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements for Health Plans (PDF)
Health Plans:
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente http://my.kp.org/ca/colton
Member Services Number: 800-464-4000
Kaiser Permamente is America's largest not-foprofit health maintenance organization, serving 8.1 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. An integrated health delivery system, Kaiser Permanente organizes and provides or coordinates members' care, including preventive care such as well-baby and prenatal care, immunizations and screening diagnostics; hospital and medical services; and pharmacy services.
Blue Shield of CA
Blue Shield www.blueshield.com
Member Services Number: 1-800-6424-6155
Mental Health Services Administrator (MHSA): 1-877-263-8827
Consultant: High Desert Employee - Employer Trust www.hdiett.org
With 3.2 million members and $6 billion in annual revenue, Blue Shield of California is the state's third largest health plan. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in San Francisco, Blue Shield is a not-for-profit corporation with approximately 4,200 employees and more than 20 offices throughout California.
Medical Eye Services (Blue Shield Members Only)
Medical Eye Services http://www.mesvision.com
Member Services Number: 1-800-877-6372
American Specialty Health Plans (Kaiser & Blue Shield Members Only)
American Specialty Health Plans http://www.ashcompanies.com/
Member Services Number: (877) 430-8092
You can obtain services from any ASH Plans Participation Chiropractor without a referral from your primary care physician. Simply call a participating practitioner to schedule an initial exam. At the time of your first visit present your medical plan identification card and only pay your co-payment.
Advantages of Chiropractic Coverage
· No physician referral required
· Low $10.00 co-payments
· No deductible or claim forms
· More than 2,600 credentialed chiropractors statewide
· Stringent provider credentialing and quality management programs
What's Covered
The plan covers medically necessary chiropractic services including:
· Initial and subsequent examinations
· Office Visits (30 visits per calendar year)
· Adjustments and adjunctive therapy
· X-rays and laboratory tests
· A $50.00 calendar year chiropractic appliance benefit
