One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
PLAN YEAR: October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The District offers eligible employees four Blue Shield PPO plan options and one HMO plan through Kaiser Permanente. Selection of carriers and/or administration plans selected by the District shall be subject to negotiations with the District's bargaining units.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON KAISER: You must live or work in an approved Kaiser Service Area. Columbia College employees are not eligible unless they live in one of these service areas. To see if you qualify, you can access Kaiser's directory at: https://healthplans.kaiserpermanente.org/federalemployees/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/11/Service-Areas-v2.pdf
YCCD's benefits are administered through SISC III (Self Insured Schools of California) which is one of the largest school-focused health care pools in California.
SISC Change Form (address, name, adding/removing a spouse and/or dependent children)
Premium Only Plan (POP) Form (required for 80%-C, 90%-G, or 100%-D plan choices)
Flex Spending is managed through Navia Benefits Solutions. Contact the Payroll Department at 209-575-6538 for more information.
Please review the appropriate Health Plan Comparison Sheet for comparison of plan services, co-payments, and deductibles. Plan summaries are available by selecting corresponding links below.
2023-24 Health Plan Comparison Sheet (with rates) - effective 10/01/2023
2024-2025 Health Plan Comparison Sheet (with rates)-effective 10/1/2024
Health Plan Election Form - ALL ACTIVE EMPLOYEES - effective 10/01/2023
Health Plan Election Form - ALL Active Employees - effective 10/1/2024
| Health Plan Summaries | Evidence of Coverage (SBC Forms) | Employee Cost per Month | Prescription Gen/Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 Kaiser HMO Summary | 2022-23 EOC/SBC | $0.00 (YCCD Paid) | $10g/$30b |
| 2023-24 Blue Shield PPO 80%-G | 2022-23 EOC/SBC | $0.00 (YCCD Paid) | $10g/$35b |
| 2023-24 Blue Shield PPO 80%-C | 2023-23 EOC/SBC | $202.00 (2022-23) | $10g/$35b |
| 2023-24 Blue Shield PPO 90%-G | 2022-23 EOC/SBC | $232.00 (2022-23) | $9g/$35b |
| 2023-24 Blue Shield PPO 100%D | 2022-23 EOC/SBC | $329.00 (2022-23) | $10g/$35b |
Prescription Benefit information for Blue Shield PPO Plans.
COBRA benefits may be available for employees leaving the District who do not qualify for Retirement Benefits.
SISC III, our Benefits Administrator, will mail COBRA correspondence to eligible participants regarding the continuation of medical, dental and/or vision coverage. This should arrive via certified mail following the cancellation of your benefits. Please respond to SISC within their election period for continuation of coverage to avoid lapse in benefits.
2022-23 COBRA and Super Composite Rates (actual rates may very - this is for information only)
Blue Shield PPO and Kaiser members may take advantage of six free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
To access the EAP benefits, you may call 800-999-7222 or visit anthemEAP.com.
Behavioral Health Benefits are administered through your health plan. Contact your health plan's Member Services numbers listed below to access counseling benefits.
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Plan Contact Information
Locate providers, forms, view claims and eligibility.
Kaiser Chiropractic Provider Network: American Specialty Health 1-800-678-9133
