Get Ready to Feel Like a Million in 2019!

Registration is open now for the 2019 OUSD staff wellness challenge, Feel Like a Million! Brought to you by the OUSD Health & Wellness Unit in partnership with Kaiser, this is a fun way to support staff wellness and build community with colleagues.

Can I team up?

Yes! You can form teams of 4 or more people in your school site or department for some friendly competition. Start organizing your teams now! All OUSD staff are welcome to participate (OUSD email not required).

You can promote this at an upcoming PD or send this info out over email to get the momentum going. (Here is a promotional poster for you to use)

Thinking of starting a team? Here is a FLAM Team Leader Toolkit to help you out: Find out more here.

Are there prizes?

Yes! There will be incentives & prizes for teams and individuals, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Find out more here.

How do I sign up?

Go to https://ousdwellness.ifeellikeamillion.com to register. Prizes available for the first 200 participants to register.

For questions, contact lydia.yamaguchi@ousd.org.

Be well, and let's Feel Like a Million!

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019, INCREASED PARKING RATES AT 1000 BROADWAY

Employees who pay a monthly fee to park at 1000 Broadway may have recently received an email from Parking Concepts Inc regarding a rate increase beginning January 1, 2019. 

Increased rates are as follows:

Tenant Parking will be increased from $200 to new rate of $210/month

Non-Tenant Parking will be increased from $220 to new rate of $230/month

There is also a monthly processing fee of $2.50/month. 

If you currently have a Parking FSA, you will need to complete a new form to reflect the increased amount. Please click this link to download the FSA Commuter Enrollment Form. Please be advised that FSA changes may not be in place in time for the January 1, 2019 effective date. Employees should expect to pay the difference in cost directly to Parking Concepts Inc. Their contact information is below.

PARKING CONCEPTS INC.

Contact: Joan at 415-553-6883 or jlibre@pci-sf.com

Please turn in your completed commuter form to the Benefits Team at 1000 Broadway or you may email the form to benefits@ousd.org. Revisions to your FSA account will not be made automatically. You must complete and turn in a revised form. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Team at 510-879-0202.

VOYA SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT HAS ENDED

Please check back for more information on the next opportunity to enroll.

**For those employees that have enrolled, please note:

The plan is a term life insurance plan. Every 5 years the rates increase when there is an age change (i.e. Employee who is 44 turns 45). Rates are always based on actual age in a term policy. If you do not want to continue the insurance, you are able to cancel.  Please contact the OUSD Payroll Department to cancel. You will not receive notification in writing from Voya Supplemental Life Insurance Co regarding every age band change. Please make sure you are reviewing your paycheck stub on a regular basis. 

**For those employee that have enrolled and will be separating from the District, you can continue your policy. You will need to contact OUSD Benefits to get the necessary paperwork and Port Rates to continue. 

STIP Teachers can now cover their dependents under the District Health Plan

Effective July 1^st, 2018, STIP substitutes who are eligible for medical coverage may cover their spouse and/or dependents up to the age of 26 under their medical plan, at their own cost.

All forms to enroll in Kaiser Permanente HMO must be returned to the Benefits Office at 1000 Broadway, Suite 295 OR sent directly your assigned Benefits Representative along with any supporting documentation. For example, if you are enrolling for the first time or adding a spouse and/or children, you will need attach copy of your marriage license and/or birth certificates for the child(ren). If you are enrolling a domestic partner, you will need to attach a State of California Certificate of Domestic Partnership.

Please click this link for rates or contact your assigned Benefits Rep at 510-879-0202.

Upcoming Seminars

Medicare 101 Seminars
Begin Thursday, October 25
Click here for more info

CalPERS Planning Your Retirement Classes
Begin Thursday, October 4
Click here for more info

CalSTRS Retirement Check-Up Classes
Begin Wednesday, October 24
Click here for more info

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Call 1-800-964-3577 or click here for more information.