Welcome Associate Faculty.  Here you can find information about the benefits offered to part time faculty members.  You will find detailed information about each program by clicking on the different tabs at the top of this page.

COMPARE HEALTHCARE OPTIONS​​

Enrollment Form

Re-Enrollment Form​ (for those continuing coverage)

West Valley-Mission Community College District will now be offering CalPERS medical coverage to part time faculty who work a 40% or greater load each semester.  

Check to see if you meet the qualifications:

• I teach a 40% or greater load as of census date
• Neither my own nor my dependent's health insurance premiums are paid by an employer other an California Community College District (Faculty or their dependents whose premiums for health insurance are paid by an employer other than a CA Community College District are not eligible to participate in this program).

What is the enrollment period?

The Spring 2024 enrollment period is March 11 - March 29, 2024.

What is the coverage period?

For faculty who qualify in the Fall Semester, the coverage period is November through April.  For faculty who qualify in the Spring Semester, the coverage period is May through October.

What happens if I don't qualify in the following semester?

Then your WVMCCD medical coverage will end at the end of the coverage period (April 30 for those who qualify in the Fall Semester, October 31 for those who qualify in the Spring semester).  When coverage ends, you may be able to maintain coverage through COBRA, enroll in a Covered California medical plan, or enroll on another employer's health plan (if one is available to you) through the qualifying event of losing other coverage.

What health plans are offered?

Plans offered are CalPERS Medical Plans. There are 8 plans to choose from, including 6 HMO plans and 2 PPO plans.  

Can I enroll my family members?

Eligible dependents can be enrolled by providing the required dependent verification documents (birth certificates or adoption paperwork for children, marriage certificates for spouses, both the WVMCCD Affidavit of Domestic Partnership and California Declaration of Domestic Partnership filed with the Secretary of State for registered domestic partners)

How much will my coverage cost?

Eligible part time faculty will receive the same district contribution amount as full-time employees. ​Please refer to the Medical Plan Options and Costs sheet, linked below.

How do I enroll?

To enroll, submit a copy of the Enrollment Form by March 29 at 5pm.  All dependents requ​ire verification documents in order to be enrolled in coverage.

Enrollment Resources

• Enrollment Form​
  
• Re-Enrollment Form​​
  
• Medical Plan Options and Costs​
• Medical Plan Side by Side Comparison 2024​
  
• How to Find In Network Providers 2024​
  

​CalPERS Medical​ Enrollment Resources

• CalPERS 2024 Health Benefit Summary​

Associate Faculty Health Premium Reimbursement Application

Qualifying associate faculty members are eligible to receive up to $2,700 in reimbursement of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.  Details regarding the program, including eligibility, can be found in Article 102 of the WVMFT union contract and on the program application.  

Check to see if you meet the qualifications:

• I have Re-Employment Preference (REP), and teach a 6.7% or greater load
  

• I had a 40%+ load for the previous two semesters and I currently have a 40%+ load 
• Employees who qualify under this rule with at least a 20% load remain eligible for the current semester

The application is due the first Friday in November for the Fall Semester and the first Friday in April for the Spring Semester.  Proof of enrollment and premium payments are due at least 3 weeks prior to the end of the semester.

​Associate Faculty Dental HMO Plan

Associate Faculty are eligible to participate in a DeltaCare dental HMO plan.  DeltaCare is a pre-paid dental program which requires the member to go to an in-network DeltaCare primary care dentist.  All care must be coordinated by the primary care dentist.  Many benefits are paid at 100%, with some benefits subject to co-payments. 

Associate faculty are eligible to enroll in the DeltaCare dental HMO plan within 30 days of the start of Fall or Spring semester.  Applications received within this 30 day window that are received by the 10th a month will have coverage take effect the first of the following month.  If you miss the 30 day enrollment window you will have to wait until the next enrollment period to begin coverage.

Enrollment in this program requires that you submit premium payment for your first month of coverage through the end of the calendar year.  Checks can be made payable to West Valley-Mission Community College District.

DeltaCare HMO Group # - 71691-00177

DeltaCare HMO Customer Service: (800) 422-4234

Associate Faculty Dental Enrollment Form - please be sure to note on the form your primary care dentist choice.  If you do not do this, you will be auto-assigned to a primary care dentist based on your home address.

How to find an In-Network Provider for DeltaCare HMO

Benefit Summary for Associate Faculty DeltaCare dental HMO

Evidence of Coverage for Associate Faculty DeltaCare dental HMO

2022 Monthly Rates :

Employee Only: $22.76

Employee plus 1 dependent: $37.54

Employee plus 2 or more dependents: $57.98

Rates are subject to change at policy renewal each January.

Because unresolved personal issues can affect every aspect of one's life, including work performance, West Valley-Mission Community College District automatically provides you and your family with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to you. Call the EAP at (800) 834-3773 for confidential assistance with nearly any personal matter you may be experiencing. Licensed counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can provide you with access to face-to-face counseling (up to three sessions per person per event), legal advice, financial consultation, medical advice, dependent care referrals, and other community referrals.

EAP Plan Information

EAP Administrator: Claremont EAP

Claremont EAP webpage - www.claremonteap.com

Claremont EAP Phone: (800) 834-3773

EAP Summary

Claremont Personal Advantage login instructions

Claremont Personal Advantage is available to employees and family members of WVMCCD.  Claremont Personal Advantage has over 20,000 online resources at your fingertips, 24/7.  Resource and tools include: information on health, finance, legal issues, personal growth, stress, emotional wellbeing, family life, and more. 

Some of the services offered by the EAP include:

Counseling Services

• Depression and stress
• Co-worker conflicts
• Grief and loss
• Marital or family issues
• Alcohol/Substance abuse issues

Financial Consultation

• One 30-60 minute consultation per issue
• One credit report per intake year
• Budgeting
• Retirement planning
• Debt consolidation
• Financial Planning

Dependent Care Referral

• Referrals to child or elder care providers
• Referrals to home health care providers
• Tips on interviewing and monitoring caregivers
• Relocation and adoption information
• Child/Summer day camp

Legal Consultation

• Simple Will kit
• Divorce and custody
• Small claims or personal injury
• Drunk driving offenses
• Criminal offenses
• Adoption Assistance information

Credit Union Membership

As an employee of West Valley-Mission Community College District, you may join Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union.  Through this establishment, you have access to free/discounted checking accounts, auto and mortgage loans, credit cards, financial workshops and much more.

County Federal Credit Union webpage - www.sccfcu.org

Coutny Federal Credit Union phone number: (800) 282-0700

County Federal Membership Packet

It is never too early to plan for your retirement and West Valley-Mission Community College District offers you options to help you reach your goals. You may enroll in the 403(b) and/or the 457 plans at any time throughout the year. Both are voluntary retirement accounts where you may put away money on a tax-advantaged basis. All investment choices allow for traditional pre-tax contributions and some offer the option of post-tax Roth contributions.

403b and 457 Information and Comparison Brochure

CalPERS 457 Enrollment Kit

CalPERS 457 Personal Phone Review Information

Annual Contribution Limits* 

* - Contribution limits for the 403(b) and 457 are subject to change annually.

403(b) Steps to Enroll

1. Go to www.altamontclair.org/vendors and in the drop down menu select West Valley-Mission Community College District as your employer.
   
2. A list of vendors who offer 403(b) plans for WVMCCD will populate.  This chart will tell you if the vendor offers a pre-tax plan and/or a Roth plan.
   
3. Select a vendor from the options available and set up a 403(b) account. You can find more data at www.403bcompare.com if you want to further compare the vendors.
1. You may set up your account directly with the vendor or you may enroll through a financial planner or tax consultant.
4. Go to the payroll section of the District webpage and click on the Forms tab.
5. Complete the 403(b) Before Tax or 403(b) Roth After Tax Salary Reduction/Deduction Authorization and Amendment Form
6. Return your completed form to the Payroll Department
   

You may enroll in a 457 administered by Alta Montclair or CalPERS Voya

Alta Montclair 457 Steps to Enroll

1. Go to www.altamontclair.org/vendors and in the drop down menu select West Valley-Mission Community College District as your employer.
2. A list of vendors who offer 457 plans for WVMCCD will populate.  Please note that you have to scroll down past the 403(b) vendors to find the 457 vendors. This chart will tell you if the vendor offers a pre-tax plan and/or a Roth plan.
3. Select a vendor from the options available and set up a 457 account.
1. You may set up your account directly with the vendor or you may enroll through a financial planner or tax consultant.
4. Contact Payroll for the form to set up a 457 with one of the vendors listed on the Alta Montclair website. Complete the form and return it to the Payroll Department.

CalPERS Voya 457 Steps to Enroll

1. Review information about the CalPERS Voya 457 by visiting calpers.voyaplans.com
2. Go to the Payroll section of hte District webpage and click on the Forms tab
3. Complete and return the 457 Plan Enrollment Form and return it to the Payroll Department