Peralta Benefits Information Center
Retiree Benefits Information Center
 
Retiree Resources
Insurance Carrier Links

Welcome Peralta Retirees
Welcome to the Peralta Colleges Retiree Benefits Information Center provided by PSW Benefit Resources, our Insurance Broker. Here you will find the latest retiree benefits related material to include:

  • Insurance Carrier Contact Information
  • Insurance Carrier Benefit Summaries
  • Prescription Drug Ordering Information 
  • Enrollment Change Forms
  • Life Insurance Information
  • Benefit Assistance

Frequently Used Downloads
Medicare Premium Reimbursement Form
Kaiser Prescription & Office Visit Reimbursement Form

Latest Newsletters
Announcements

Here it is!  The offer that all of your employees have been waiting and asking about.  A deal that includes the L.A. Lakers.  The Lakers are a Premium game, so seats are at face value (which is a great deal to get in the building for a Lakers game and not have to pay 3 times face value!).  Seats are in Club 200 and very limited.

The Peralta Community College District is holding Professional Development Day Workshops on Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Not just another Professional Development day! Retirees are encouraged to join us at the noon-time activity! Full range retirement planning available!

See the attached 2010 Health Observances Calendar for significant health related events throughout the year.

In accordance with Section 984 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code, the 2010 SDI contribution rate has been announced.

32896419.gifThe 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

pdf_small.gif2009 Open Enrollment Announcement/Forms

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) 

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:

Did you know that you may be eligible to recieve a reimbursement of your Medicare Premiums? The Distirict reimburses premiums paid by the retiress and spouse or domestic partner. All you have to do is provide verification of the amount paid. If you are on the Districts Kaiser plan, make sure that you are enrolled in the Kaiser Senior Advantage Plan. 

Welcome to Caremark - one of the nation’s leading administrators of prescription benefit services. With this program, you can:
  • Fill prescriptions at thousands of participating pharmacies across the country
  • Enjoy the ease of home prescription delivery from the mail service pharmacy
  • Look up your prescription history and benefit information on the Internet
Read this important Legislative Update regarding Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices.
Page 1 of 2First   Previous   [1]  2  Next   Last   
Topics of Interest

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Page 1 of 2First   Previous   [1]  2  Next   Last   
Benefits News

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.

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

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)
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.
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.

Website operated and maintained by PSW Benefit Resources.
Copyright (c) 2010 Peralta Retiree Benefits Information Center

Admin Login