Human Resources DepartmentPERSONNEL SERVICES DIVISION – BENEFITS

2016 Open Enrollment Open Enrollment is just around the corner. Starting January 1, 2016, City employees will see upgraded benefits and reduced premiums. During the open enrollment period, City employees may do the following:

Transfer between health plans.Change the type of health plan.Add/Remove dependents and/or domestic partners.Start or continue flex spending.Review/Update Beneficiaries.

Open Enrollment Benefits Fairs The City will be hosting three benefit fairs. Representatives from all benefit providers will be available to answer your specific questions. Dates and locations include:

List of Providers: Kaiser, Sutter Health Plus, Western Health Advantage, Delta Dental, Vision Service Plan, The Standard Insurance Company, ICMA-RC, Aflac, Employee Benefits Services (Flex Spending), Legal Shield, Liberty Mutual, and Mental Health Network – Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

DATE TIME LOCATION

Wednesday, Oct. 21 2 – 4 p.m. 2812 Meadowview Rd., Multipurpose RoomWednesday, Oct. 28 2 – 4 p.m. 5730 24th Street, Gold Room, Building 22Wednesday, Nov 4 1 – 4 p.m. 915 I Street, City Hall Outside Plaza

Easy Enrollment City employees can conveniently update their healthcare plan starting Sunday, Nov. 1 through Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The following are the two easy ways that employees can enroll:

eCAPS: https://ecaps.cityofsacramento.org or,

One of our five computer labs:DATE TIME LOCATION

Monday, November 2nd 9:00AM - 11:00AM 300 Richards Blvd, Room 325Tuesday, November 3rd 6:30AM - 8:30AM 24th Street, Building 3 (SACY)

Thursday, November 5th 2:00PM - 4:00PM 2812 Meadowview Road, Bldg 2 (Meadowview)

Tuesday, November 10th 1:30PM - 4:00PM 24th Street, Building 3 (SACY)

Thursday, November 12th 6:30AM - 8:30AM 2812 Meadowview Road, Bldg 2 (Meadowview)

What's New for 2016

Elimination of Health $15 co-pay plan and adding a new $40 co-pay planReduced Health RatesReduced Dental Rates and New EnhancementsReduced Vision Co-Pay and New Enhancements

What’s New 2016 – Reduced Health Rates and New $40 Co-Pay

Kaiser’s $25 co-pay plan and High Deductible plan rates went down. New $40 co-pay.

Sutter Health Plus $25 and High Deductible plan rates went down. New $40 co-pay.

Western Health Advantage. New $40 co-pay.

Elimination $15 co-pay plan that will help employees avoid paying the Cadillac Tax on high premium medical coverage.

What’s New 2016 - Dental

Delta Dental’s PPO plan will offer:Reduced premium from $53.16 to $51.41 (3.29%).New! Orthodontia, with a $1500.00 lifetime maximum cost.New! Implants, 50% paid by Delta Dental

Note: The annual maximum is $2,500 for all dental work.

What’s New 2016 – Vision

Vision Service Plan will offer:Basic Plan: reduced co-pay from: $25 to $20, $175 for frames or $150 for contact lenses.New! Enhanced plan: $20 co-pay that will offer $200 for frames and contact.

Meet Ben-IQ

Ben-IQ is a free app that includes much of the information that's included in this overview, but in a place that's always at your fingertips - your smartphone. Ben-IQ is available for Android and iPhone. Search for Ben-IQ in your mobile app store and download it today.

Anytime you need plan information, like:

Your deductible

Your nurse line number

Your plan ID card

Your insurance company’s phone number

Wellness tips

The cost of common healthcare services, like office visits, blood tests, and more.

Contacts

Ken Cosgrove, Human Resources Manager: 808-7473 or email: kcosgrove@cityofsacramento.org

Kim Isaacs, Principal Personnel Analyst: 808-7657 or email: kisaacs@cityofsacramento.org