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Benefits Alert: CalPERS Dependent Eligibility Verification
In an effort to control rising health care costs, CalPERS is launching a Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) project for health plan participants. This audit is requiring that all individuals enrolled in a CalPERS health plan validate that the individuals on their plan are eligible dependents as defined by CalPERS. Details of this project can be found on the SDSU letter sent to impacted employees.
To ensure that your eligible dependents are not disenrolled from your health benefits, it is critical that you adhere to the requirement and timelines.
Contact the SDSU Benefits Office at (619) 594-1144 for additional information regarding this important project. For your convenience, more information can be found on the links below or on the CalPERS website.
- SDSU Letter to Employees
- Eligible Dependents
- Ineligible Dependents
- Examples of Supporting Documentation
- CalPERS Circular Letter
- CalPERS Frequently Asked Questions
- Phase 1 Amnesty period and Phase 2 Verification Period
The Benefits staff in Human Resources provides information and consultation on the various benefits options available to San Diego State University’s faculty and staff. The Benefits office oversees health care and flexible benefits; income, survivor protection, and retirement plans; medical-related employee leaves; and a variety of additional CSU benefits.
See, pamphlets detailing a Summary of Benefits by Employee Category.
A Benefits Matrix 
provides an overview of core and supplemental benefits by employee group.
Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Action of 2009 (CHIPRA)
On February 4, 2009, President Obama signed the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) which extended the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP or most commonly CHIP) established under the Social Security Act. The Act also amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for special enrollment rights, new notice and disclosure obligations, and penalties for noncompliance. The CHIPRA notice includes information regarding potential opportunities currently available in the State in which the employee resides for group health plan premium assistance under Medicaid and CHIP. For additional information, please contact the Benefits Office at 619-594-1144.
Health Care Reform
On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. Although signed, the bill is subject to further review and interpretation. The Chancellor’s Office has begun the review of the health care bill to determine its impact to the CSU and will share information with campuses, as appropriate. This will take some time as the bill is complex and the Chancellor’s Office will need to work closely with CalPERS. In the interim, CalPERS is a great source of information regarding the health care bill. You are welcome to view the CalPERS’ statement on health care reform at the CalPERS Web site.
Employee Wellness & Work-Life Balance
- SDSU Health Care Providers Wellness Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- SDSU Resources
- Online health & Medical Resources
- FlexCash (opting out of CSU benefits) and Tax Advantage Premium Plan (TAPP)
- Dependent Care & Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Pre-Tax Parking
- Family Medical Leave & Military Family Leave
- Catastrophic Leave
- Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (Employer-Paid)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Hospital Income
- Cancer Medical Reimbursement
- CalPERS Retirement Plan
- PST Retirement Program
- Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans
- 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) Plan
- Savings Plus Program: 401 k Thrift Plan & 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
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