Health & Medical Plans- Effective Jan. 1, 2023
To help take care of you and those who depend on you, MVWSD contributes to the cost for insurance medical, dental and vision plans. Annually, there is an open enrollment period. MVWSD’s employees’ health benefits are provided through United Health Care and Kaiser, as part of a Joint Powers Agreement with School Insurance Group (SIG).
Watch the benefits video by clicking on the image below
During the Open Enrollment period, each eligible staff member can enroll for new coverage or make a change in status if necessary. No action is needed if you are not planning to make changes to benefits for the coming year. To check your benefits, log on to Workterra. (The company name is “Mountain View Whisman SD.” Your User ID will be the first character of your first name, followed by your full Last Name. Your password is one that you have already set up.) For help with Workterra, click here
The District's Open Enrollment Period for benefits will run from November 1 through November 30, 2023.
* You may change your medical carrier from your existing carrier to either United HealthCare or Kaiser.
* You may add or drop a person from your medical (United HealthCare or Kaiser)
* You may add or drop a person, change tiers, or waive dental and/or vision if you are on the High and Low plans.
* You MAY ONLY make changes to the dental and/or vision Premium plans if you have been on the plan since January 2020 (1/1/2020).
To view the providers available on United Health Care:
1. Log on to: www.myuhc.com
2. Select, “Find a Provider”
3. Select “Medical Directory”
4. Select “All UHC Plans”
5. Select “SignatureValue Plans”
6. Select “Medical Directory”
7. Select “California”
8. Select either “SignatureValue HMO"- *includes Sutter or “SignatureValue Advantage HMO” - does *not* include Sutter
9. Enter your search criteria
Employee Benefits
Employee benefits guide 2023
Benefit Rates- Effective Jan. 1, 2023
Medical, Dental and Vision Plan rates
Questions
If you have questions regarding medical coverage or other benefits, please contact Kimberly Martinez and Michael Hernandez.
Retirement
In addition to the District’s contribution to your STRS/PERS retirement account, you have the option to open tax-savings accounts, such as 403(b)/457 plans. For information, contact Doris Wang by email or at (408) 396-6988.
Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Disability, Accident, and Other Policies
You can enroll for a Section 125 Flex Spending Account (FSA for medical, dependent care expenses) and other policies such as Life, Accident, Disability, etc. Please click here for information on the FSA and other policies available. To make an appointment, click here or call 775-382-1287 or email [email protected].