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2025-2026 Annual Open Enrollment

We are pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Annual Open Enrollment for all benefit eligible employees, beginning Friday, August 1, 2025, through Monday, August 25, 2025.

Please Note: The 2025 Open Enrollment period is for changes only. If you do not wish to make any changes to your current benefits, no action is required. However, if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and wish to continue participation for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, you must re-enroll—this is considered a change and requires action during the open enrollment period.

College of Marin understands the importance of offering a comprehensive benefit program that meets the needs of our diverse workforce. We are pleased to continue to provide a suite of quality benefit plans to all benefit eligible employees for the 2025-2026 plan year.

 

Click here to learn more about the 2025-2026 Employee Benefits.

Effective October 1, 2025, the SISC medical rates are as follows:

  • Kaiser 2025 Renewal Range: 8.14% - 8.27%
  • Blue Shield 2025 Renewal Range: 8.33% - 9.46%.

Want to make changes to your benefits?

If you wish to update your benefits, demographics or beneficiaries, you need to login to the BenefitBridge Portal.  For BenefitBridge Technical Assistance only, please contact the BenefitBridge Customer Care at 800.814.1862, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT or email: [email protected]. If you are not making any changes, your current benefits will continue.

Any Open Enrollment changes for you and/or your dependents will go into effect on October 1, 2025, with any medical employee premium contribution changes beginning on the September 2025 payroll.

Typical changes include:

  • Switch from one medical plan to another.
  • Enroll a dependent who is not currently enrolled.
  • Terminate a dependent.
  • Enroll in a health/dental plan that you previously waived/terminated coverage.
  • Enroll or continue in a Medical or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
  • Enroll in Voluntary Coverages through Colonial Life or Sterling (FSA or HSA).
  • Designate any premium contribution as pre-tax, through the Cafeteria 125 Plan.

After August 25, 2025, employees will not be able to change their benefit elections until the next Open Enrollment in 2026, unless you have a ‘mid-year qualifying event’ like a change in your marital status, the birth of a baby, loss of other coverage, etc.

For assistance with your benefits questions, please contact the District Benefits Office at [email protected].

Nos complace anunciar el período anual de inscripción abierta para el año del plan 2025-2026, dirigido a todos los empleados elegibles para beneficios. La inscripción estará disponible desde el viernes 1 de agosto de 2025 hasta el lunes 25 de agosto de 2025.

Nota importante: El período de inscripción abierta 2025 es solo para realizar cambios. Si no desea hacer cambios en sus beneficios actuales, no se requiere ninguna acción. Sin embargo, si tiene una Cuenta de Gastos Flexibles (FSA, por sus siglas en inglés) y desea continuar participando del 1 de octubre de 2025 al 30 de septiembre de 2026, deberá volver a inscribirse, ya que esto se considera un cambio y requiere acción durante el período de inscripción abierta.

El College of Marin comprende la importancia de ofrecer un programa integral de beneficios que satisfaga las necesidades de nuestra fuerza laboral diversa. Nos complace seguir ofreciendo una variedad de planes de beneficios de calidad a todos los empleados elegibles para el año del plan 2025-2026. 

 

Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre los beneficios para empleados 2025-2026.

A partir del 1 de octubre de 2025, las tarifas médicas de SISC serán las siguientes:

  • Renovación 2025 de Kaiser: entre 8.14% y 8.27%
  • Renovación 2025 de Blue Shield: entre 8.33% y 9.46%

¡Haga clic aquí para acceder a la página web de Inscripción Abierta 2025 y al portal BenefitBridge!

¿Desea hacer cambios en sus beneficios? 
Si desea actualizar sus beneficios, datos demográficos o beneficiarios, debe iniciar sesión en el portal BenefitBridge.  Para asistencia técnica relacionada únicamente con BenefitBridge, comuníquese con el servicio al cliente de BenefitBridge al 800.814.1862, de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. (hora del Pacífico), o envíe un correo electrónico a: [email protected].  Si no realiza cambios, sus beneficios actuales continuarán vigentes.

Todos los cambios realizados durante la inscripción abierta para usted y/o sus dependientes entrarán en vigencia el 1 de octubre de 2025, y cualquier cambio en su contribución al seguro médico comenzará con la nómina de septiembre de 2025.

Cambios típicos incluyen:

  • Cambiarse de un plan médico a otro.
  • Inscribir a un dependiente que actualmente no está cubierto.
  • Dar de baja a un dependiente.
  • Inscribirse en un plan de salud/dental que anteriormente rechazó o canceló.
  • Inscribirse o continuar en una Cuenta de Gastos Flexibles Médicos o de Cuidado de Dependientes.
  • Inscribirse en coberturas voluntarias a través de Colonial Life o Sterling (FSA o HSA).
  • Designar la contribución de la prima como antes de impuestos a través del Plan Cafetería 125.

Después del 25 de agosto de 2025, los empleados no podrán hacer cambios en sus elecciones de beneficios hasta la próxima inscripción abierta en 2026, a menos que experimenten un evento calificado de mitad de año, como un cambio en el estado civil, el nacimiento de un bebé, la pérdida de otra cobertura, etc.

Para obtener ayuda con sus preguntas sobre beneficios, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios del Distrito al: [email protected].

 

New in 2025:

​Health Savings Accounts (HSA)/High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP)

​Dependent Eligibility - Required Documents

If you are adding an eligible dependent, the following documents are required by SISC.

​Dependent Terminations

What are the employee and district responsibilities regarding spouse/domestic partner and/or dependent children terminations?

It is the employee’s responsibility to notify the district of any changes in eligibility status for their spouse/domestic partner or dependent(s) within 31 calendar days of their Mid-Year Qualifying Event. The district is required to notify SISC in a timely manner of these changes. Paid claims and/or increased premiums on a non-eligible spouse/domestic partner or dependent(s) will be recovered from the employee.

Pre-Tax Your Share of Premium

If you have any out of pocket share toward the premium, you may consider having the deductions taken on a pre-tax basis. By signing up for this option your federal, state and social security deductions will decrease. Please complete and submit the Salary Reduction Agreement to the Benefits Office.

2024-2025 Plan Documents

Kaiser Permanente

Blue Shield

​SISC HSA Medical Plan Comparison

Blue Shield of California: 2-Tier HSA $5000 Plan

All variable hourly, temporary, part-time, seasonal employee or student workers of the Marin Community College District (MCCD) may purchase health insurance for themselves and their eligible children as part of the 2025-2026 Open Enrollment. Employees who choose to enroll will be responsible for making monthly premium payments to the District’s benefits office. Contact the Benefits Office for additional information.

Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC)

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Vida App

Blue Shield PPO have access to a virtual care platform that treats a full range of lifestyle, chronic, and behavioral health conditions through Vida Health. Users receive:

  • 1:1 health coaching and therapy available through a virtual platform
  • Digital interventions and programs
  • Progress tracked through in-app trackers and connected devices
  • Tools and resources such as videos and lessons

Oncology Center of Excellence Program 
Blue Shield PPO members have access to an enhanced cancer benefit at the City of Hope in Duarte, California, through Health Design Plus. Members receive:

  • In-person evaluation at City of Hope with confirmation of cancer diagnosis 
  • Development of a customized treatment plan
  • Paid travel for patient and one companion
  • Access to a personal care nurse to coordinate care
  • Clinical trial and genetic risk education
  • Transition of care and collaboration with home
  • oncologist for one year post-evaluation

Teladoc Medical Experts

SISC - Self-Insured Schools of California gives you access to expert medical advice, provided through your benefits program at no cost to you and your eligible dependents enrolled in the company health plan. Your Advance Medical expert medical services have transitioned over to Teladoc. With Teladoc Medical Experts, you have access world-renowned physicians and their advice by web, phone, or app at no cost to you.
 
Our Medical Experts review and advise on conditions like:
 
• Heart issues, heart attacks, and strokes • Digestive and stomach issues
• Knee, joint, and back pain • And any health condition causing concern

• Different types of cancer and tumors

Set up your account in minutes to get started
  • Visit this webpage or 
  • Call 1-800-Teladoc (835-2362)  or 
  • Download the app

Carrum Health

SISC has partnered with Carrum Health to provide Blue Shield PPO members with access to an enhanced benefit with selected physicians at Scripps Health in San Diego for Hip Replacements, Knee Replacements and several Inpatient Spine Surgeries. Under the Carrum benefit with Scripps: There are no medical bills! Co-insurance and deductibles are waived and Travel expenses are covered for the patient and an adult companion. This benefit is separate from and in addition to the benefits already provided under your Blue Shield PPO plan. To get started, call Carrum toll free at (888) 855-7806 or visit  Carrum’s website at https://my.carrumhealth.com/login.

Employee Assistance Program through Anthem Blue Cross

Anthem’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential information, support, and referral service offering tools and resources designed to help maximize productivity and meet the challenges of modern life. As an employer-sponsored program, EAP services are available to employees and their household members at no additional cost to them.  

The Hartford

During Open Enrollment, you have the opportunity to enroll in Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability with The Hartford. When you enroll in The Hartford voluntary coverage during open enrollment, The Hartford may require you to submit an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) form, which involves providing the insurance company with additional information about your health.

Go to the Employee Benefits web page to view the plan documents

To enroll, complete The Hartford Enrollment form and return to the Benefits Office.

If you wish to file a wellness/cancer screening claim to Colonial Life for a test performed within the past 18 months, you will submit the type and date of the test performed, as well as your physician’s name and phone number.  The Claims department will also want to know if this is for you or another covered individual. If this is for another covered individual, they will require his or her name and Social Security number. 

If you file by telephone or Internet, please retain a copy of the medical information and/or, your receipt if needed for further verification. 

You may file by: 

  • Phone: Call 1-800-325-4368 and provide the information requested by our Automated Voice Response System, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week or; 
  • Internet: Use the Wellness Claim Form at http://www.coloniallife.com/file-a-claim or; 
  • Fax/Mail: 1-800-880-9325 / P.O. Box 100195, Columbia SC 29202Write your name, address, Social Security number and/or policy/certificate number on your bill and indicate “Wellness Test.”  
  • If your wellness/cancer screening test was more than 18 months ago, you must fax or mail us a copy of the bill or statement from your physician indicating the type of procedure performed, the charge incurred and the date of service. Please write your full name, Social Security number and current address on the bill.

Colonial Life Policy Holder Service Guide

Colonial Life - Supplemental Benefits

Building Blocks Benefit Booklet

Accident*

Colonial Life’s supplemental accident insurance policy is a medical indemnity plan that provides employees and their families with hospital, doctor, accidental death and catastrophic accident benefits in the event of a covered accident.

Cancer Assist

Colonial Life’s individual cancer insurance product helps to provide valuable financial protection for America’s workers and their families

in times of need, when medical bills and other expenses related to cancer diagnosis and treatment may limit their ability to focus on what's most important- getting well.

Critical Illness*

Colonial Life's individual Specified Critical Illness 1.0 insurance helps you and your family maintain financial security during the lengthy expensive recovery period of a critical illness. It provides a lump sum benefit to help with the out-of-pocket medical and non-medical expenses of employees who suffer a critical illness.

Individual Medical Bridge 7000 (Hosptial Confinement)*

Colonial Life’s Individual Medical Bridge insurance can help with medical costs that your health insurance may not cover. These benefits are available for you, your spouse and eligible dependent children.

Term Life 5000*

Colonial Life’s Term Life insurance plan offer life insurance protection where the benefit remains the same through the life of the policy. At the end of the term periods elected by the employee (10-,15-, 20-, or 30-years), the policy maybe continued on a yearly renewable basis, without proof of good health.

Whole Life 5000*

Colonial Life’s Whole Life insurance plan is individually owned, with guaranteed level premiums, guaranteed cash values and a guaranteed death benefit. Coverage is permanent and is guaranteed for the life of the policy (to age 100), provided premiums are paid when due.

Individual Short-Term Disability 3000

Colonial Life’s supplemental short-term disability insurance policy is an individual plan that is administered via payroll deduction at the workplace. It insures your employee’s paycheck by replacing a portion of your income, if you become disabled because of a covered accidental injury or covered sickness.

*Guaranteed Issue Available

Pre-Tax Benefit Plans

College of Marin offers tax-free benefit plan(s) that provide you with ways to save up to thousands of dollars per year by offering the option to pay for certain types of expenses with pre-tax payroll deductions. If you choose to participate, you will reduce your taxable income which ultimately results in you having more money to spend! Enroll through the Building Blocks Agent-Assisted Virtual Enrollment Service.

Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Transit/Parking
Health Savings Account (HSA)