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Welcome to the Peralta Colleges Benefits Information Center provided by PSW Benefit Resources, our Insurance Broker. Here you will find the latest employee benefits related material to include:
Insurance Carrier Benefit Summaries
Enrollment Change Forms
Federal COBRA Information
HIPAA Information
Benefit Assistance
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Adjunct Faculty Enrollment Information
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Temporary & Part-Time Faculty Members Benefits Enrollment!!!
As a temporary or part-time faculty member you may be eligible for participation in the District’s medical, dental, flexible benefit plans enrollment based on your past part-time teaching load. Please download and print the following documents in PDF format which are required for enrollment/re-enrollment in the benefit plans.
- Current coverage is due to end Sunday, February 28, 2010
- Re-Enrollment is REQUIRED for all adjunct employees by
Friday, February 19, 2010
- New Enrollees - Enroll by Friday, February 19, 2010 or within 30 days of loss of coverage under another plan.
Enrollment Downloads:
 Adjunct Faculty Re-Enrollment Announcement Spring 2010 (Complete)
Adjunct Faculty Re-enrollment Form
(ALL PAGES contained in this document MUST be completed
and submitted to the District Benefits Office no later than
Friday, February 19, 2010.)
Flexible Benefits Plan Enrollment Form
Commuter Expenses Plan Enrollment Form
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See the attached 2010 Health Observances Calendar for significant health related events throughout the year.
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In accordance with Section 984 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code, the 2010 SDI contribution rate has been announced.
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 The Peralta Community College District will hold its annual open enrollment for all benefit-eligible active and retired employees and surviving spouses from:
October 1 – October 30, 2009
Please download and print the following document in PDF format
which provide details and required forms for enrollment/re-enrollment in the benefit plans.
Note: Deadline for enrollment is Friday, October 30, 2009
2009 Open Enrollment Announcement/Forms
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 Save $25 per ticket on this special 2-Game Package!
Be there for the first game of the season when the Warriors take on the Houston Rockets. And then see the Warriors challenge Kobe Bryant and the defending NBA Chamion LA Lakers!
Download this brochure for details and ordering
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President Obama has signed H.R. 2 which is the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009. It is the purpose of this Act to provide dependable and stable funding for children’s health insurance under titles XXI and XIX of the Social Security Act in order to enroll all six million uninsured children who are eligible, but not enrolled, for coverage today through such titles.
If you would like to know additional information about H.R. 2, please click:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2&tab=summary or HR2 (PDF)
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As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, there are increased limits on the Pre-tax commuting/parking benefit. Eligible employees can recognize pre-tax benefits from public transportation expenses. For more background, enrollment forms and the Summary Plan Description:
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The Peralta Community College District is holding Professional Development Day Workshops on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 and Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in the District Office – Community Room.
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Tomorrow, you walk into Wal-Mart...and you see signs everywhere which say:
*** NEW PRODUCT NOW BE OFFERED AT WAL-MART ***
*** DISCOUNTED LEGAL SERVICES ***
The benefits of the plan Wal-Mart now offers includes the following...
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Effective immediately, your fully insured health insurance contracts are required to change contract language / and internal policies in order to be in compliance with AB910. Read on for legislative specifics.
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 Vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-aged children. Vision problems can begin at an early age; therefore it is important that children receive proper eye care. Untreated problems can worsen and lead to permanent vision loss and delayed development. Because it is possible for your child to have a serious vision problem without being aware of it, infants should be screened for common eye problems during their regular pediatric appointments.
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 H1N1 flu is an infection caused by the influenza A virus. It is a respiratory disease of pigs; however, human cases of H1N1 have been identified in the U.S. as well as internationally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that H1N1 is contagious and is spreading from human to human.
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 Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma. You can have fun in the sun and decrease your risk of skin cancer. Here are some tips on how to safely enjoy your time in the sun.
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 Caffeine myth or caffeine fact? It's not always easy to know. Chances are you have some real misperceptions about caffeine. For starters, do you know the most common sources of caffeine? Well, maybe two of the sources aren't too hard to name -- coffee and tea leaves. But did you know kola nuts and cocoa beans are also included among the most common caffeine sources? And do you know how much caffeine content can vary from food to food? Turns out it's quite a lot actually, depending on the type and serving size of a food or beverage and how it's prepared.
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 The holidays are here and it’s usually a time of celebration but for some, it may be a time of self-evaluation, reflection on the past and even anxiety about the upcoming year. Sometimes, we feel the stress that accompanies the holidays and our eating habits may have an effect on our job performance.
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 Truth or myth: You need 8 hours every night? Stay up and read this tonight (you’ll thank us in the morning!)
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 Is bottled water better than tap? Prepare to be shocked. Bottled water - already a more than $10 billion industry - is the fastest-growing beverage category in the U.S. But is it good for you? Here's the pure truth.
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 Start Here. Start Now. These words are more than a call to action; they’re the keys to leading a long, healthy life. Prevention represents the greatest control we will ever have over this disease. We can all play a part in eradicating it by adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, exercise and screenings. |
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 You can now save money on more than 300 generic drugs. Wal-Mart and Target offer more than 300 generic drugs at $4.00 each for a 30-day supply. This may be a much lower out of pocket expense than the generic co-pay on your health plan.
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The IRS has released inflation adjustments for 2010. By law, the dollar amounts for a variety of tax provisions must be revised each year to keep pace with inflation. As a result, more than three dozen tax benefits, affecting virtually every taxpayer, will NOT be adjusted for 2010.
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Great News!! Today, the IRS released Notice 2008-104, which delays the need for all pharmacies and drug stores to implement an Inventory Information Approval System (IIAS) or certify that 90% of their gross receipts were derived from the purchase of eligible medical expenses in order for payment cards to be used at their locations.
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If you are eligible for Medicare or know someone who is, this news article from CMS is very important. CMS has issued a news alert to Medicare Beneficiaries on schemes aimed at the Medicare Drug Program. (Click Read More... to see the CMS News Alert)
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When Congress passed the Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act in 2003, the January 1, 2006, implementation date seemed far away. With that date fast approaching, a huge cottage industry is developing, and our senior population is about to be overwhelmed by advertisements, articles, and solicitations.
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Brand-name pharmaceutical costs have escalated rapidly, while generic prices haven't moved much, revealing an opportunity for companies to cut medical bills by encouraging use of generics.
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