Coronavirus Update
Learn about Families First Coronavirus Response Act and new leave entitlements available April 1, 2020.
At Los Rios, we strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and security each year.
Check out the benefits guide for complete information.
2020-2021 Full-Time Benefits Guide
Eligibility
You're eligible for the benefits outlined here as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of .50 FTE or greater. Eligible dependents include your:
- Spouse or domestic partner
- Unmarried children to age 25 for dental insurance, regardless of student status
- Children to age 26, regardless of marital or student status for all other plans
- Unmarried children of any age if they are incapable of self-support due to mental or physical disability
You may be required to provide proof of dependent eligibility. If your dependent becomes ineligible for coverage, then you must contact the Employee Benefits Department within 31 days.
Enrolling and Making Changes to Your Benefits
There are three opportunities to make changes to your benefits:
As a New Hire
As a new hire, you can enroll in benefits effective the first of the month following your date of hire. However, if you are hired on the first work day of the month, your benefits are effective as of the first of that month. If you miss your initial enrollment window (31 days from your date of hire), then your next opportunity to enroll will be the annual open enrollment period.
During Open Enrollment
You can enroll in or make changes to your benefits each year during open enrollment (normally held in the spring) for benefits effective July 1 through June 30 of the following year. The next open enrollment period will be in Spring 2020.
If You Have a Change in Status
Your 2019-2020 elections will remain in effect throughout the plan year unless you experience a change in status that affects eligibility for benefits or another qualified status change event (in accordance with Internal Revenue Code rules).
You must request an election change and submit associated forms to the Employee Benefits Department within 31 days. Examples of qualified status change events include (but are not limited to) a change in:
- Marital status, including marriage, death of a spouse, divorce, annulment, or legal separation
- Domestic partnership status, including establishment or termination of the partnership
- Number of your eligible children, including by birth, adoption, placement for adoption, or death
- Eligibility status of your children (for example, due to age)
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Los Rios offers its employees health, vision, and dental insurance plans to choose from.
Open Enrollment Videos
In lieu of providing in-person enrollment events this year, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health Plus, and Western Health Advantage have provided the following videos for employees to use as resources to help with enrollment decision-making.
Resources
- Compare Health Insurance Plans on the MyBenefits Site
- Kaiser Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Sutter Health Plus Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Western Health Advantage Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Kaiser HDHP Sample Fee List
- Sutter Health Plus HDHP Sample Fee List
- Western Health Advantage HDHP Cost Estimator
- HDHP/HSA Webinar (YouTube)
- HSA Guide
- FSA/DCAP Online Enrollment Instructions
- Domestic Partner Policies and Procedures
- Delta Dental Active Plan Resources
Forms
- Payroll Deduction Form BS-213
- Kaiser Enrollment Form
- Sutter Health Plan Enrollment Form
- Western Health Advantage Enrollment Form
- Medical/Dental Plan Waiver Form BS-96
- Medical/Dental Cancellation Form BS-190
- Delta Dental Enrollment Form
- VSP Enrollment Form BS-160
- VSP Reimbursement Form
- HSA Enrollment Form (return to Employee Benefits)
- HSA Custodial Agreement (retain for your records)
- HSA Employee Contribution Change Form
- FSA Claim Form
- DCAP Claim Form
- Orthodontia Claim Form
COBRA Continuation Coverage
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a health insurance program that allows eligible employees and their dependents the continued benefits of health insurance coverage if the employee loses their job or experiences a reduction in work hours.
Download the COBRA Continuation Coverage Information (PDF) to learn more.
Cafeteria Plan Documents
Resources
Retirement Savings Plans
As an employee of an educational institution, you may participate in a tax-deferred retirement savings program.
Through these programs, you can save a portion of your pay before federal and state income taxes. Funds are only taxed when withdrawn (usually at retirement – you may face penalties for early withdrawals). There is risk associated with 403(b) and 457 programs, as fund are not insured and are subject to earnings (or losses) based on investment choices and market performance.
Resources
Leaves
Confidential and management employees receive the following types of paid leave:
- Sick leave
- 5 month law
- Vacation
- Personal business
- Personal necessity
- Workers' compensation
- Bereavement
- Critical illness
- Jury duty
- Judicial appointment
- Military leave
- Quarantine
For a detailed explanation of available leaves and district policies and procedures relating to these leaves, refer to the 9000 series of the district policies and regulations.
For information on reporting leaves, refer to the Reporting Absences for Classified Staff (PDF).
For maternity, paternity, or child care leave information, refer to the Parental Leave Guide for Classified Staff & Managers (PDF).
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential resource for employees that is paid for by Los Rios. It provides resources to help employees lead healthier and happier lives, including:
- Confidential counseling
- Wellness coaching to assist with weight management, smoking cessation, stress management, fitness, and so on
- Financial services, such as planning for retirement, credit counseling, debt, budgeting, and so on
- Legal services, including attorney consultations for criminal, civil, and family matters
- Help finding childcare or eldercare
How to Register
Visit mhn.advantageengagement.com and register using the company code LRCCD to learn more.
Resources
The EAP is administered by Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN). For more information, call their toll-free line at (800) 535-4985 (open 24 hours a day, seven days a week). TTY users can call 711.
Download the EAP Informational Flyer (PDF) for more information.