Benefits Summary

• When adding a spouse to your insurance, a copy of the marriage license or certificate of marriage is required or a copy of your most recent tax returns if married more than one year.

• When adding a child to your insurance, a copy of the birth certificate is required.

• Dependent children may be covered from age 19 to age 26 who are not currently enrolled in their own employer sponsored health plan.  The dependent will remain eligible for coverage until the month of his/her 26th birthday, regardless of IRS dependent status or full-time student status.  A copy of their birth certification will be required for enrollment.

Santa Barbara City College offers a cafeteria-style plan in which employees are given a District allowance and may choose from a number of insurance programs. Changes may be made only once a year during the District's Open Enrollment period. The benefit allowance is determined by family status as follows:

Academic Employees, College Administrators, 
Permanent Classified and Confidential Employees
Coverage Category 2024-2025 District Allowance
Medical Waiver $ 2,000
Single $ 10,880.42
Two-Party $ 20,901.62
Family $ 29,146.82

Employees are responsible for any insurance premiums in excess of the District allowance. In some cases the District allocation is more than is required to participate in the mandatory coverage; any unused allowance reverts to the District. All employees must take Life Insurance, Income Protection, Medical and Dental insurance. Medical and Dental insurance are the only benefits which may be waived with proof of comparable coverage as a dependent on another plan.  
NOTE: Employees who are waiving medical benefits may not elect Delta Dental coverage; they may only elect Golden West dental coverage.

Basic life coverage is mandatory. The basic life coverage provides term group life insurance, with accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefits. Basic life coverage provides $50,000 of coverage for the employee, $1,500 for the spouse and $1,500 for each dependent over 6 months of age. When an employee reaches age 70, the face value of the basic life insurance and AD&D benefit is reduced by 50%, and continues to be reduced by 50% every five years.  The District policy number is G000ABIH-73A.

Dependent children may be covered from age 21 to age 25 provided they are a full-time student (12 or more units).

If an employee leaves the District, the employee may elect to convert their basic life coverage by completing an application form within 31 days of losing coverage through the District. The former employee will be billed directly by the insurance carrier.

Long-term disability insurance is mandatory and provides income protection insurance based upon 66 2/3 percent of base monthly salary up to a maximum of $5,000 per month. This plan becomes effective after a 90-day waiting period after date of disability.  The District group policy number is G000ADX7.

• Employees who are waiving medical coverage and who will be retiring between now and June 30, 2025 MUST enroll in the District medical plan during the Open Enrollment period that ends August, 2024.

• Employees who waive their District benefits and subsequently lose coverage due to loss of a spouse's employment or other qualifying event, must inform Human Resources within 30 days of the loss of coverage. Otherwise, they may not enroll in the District's plans until the following Open Enrollment period.

Cash-in-lieu: if the total cost of the mandatory benefits is less than the District's maximum allocation, then the remainder shall be relinquished to the District, except for those who are waiving coverage. If you waive medical insurance, you will receive cash-in-lieu of $2,000, minus the cost of the mandatory life and disability insurance and minus the cost of Golden West dental, if elected. If you are choosing the waiver, you must signify your acceptance of the Section 125 Flexible Benefits option as well (NOTE: you do not need to establish a Section 125 account).

The following procedure shall be followed for all employees who wish to apply for a medical waiver:

1. Fill out and sign the waiver section on the benefits enrollment form.

2. Medical and Dental insurance are the only benefits which may be waived with proof of comparable coverage as a dependent on another plan. Evidence of enrollment in a comparable plan will be required and the burden of proof regarding evidence of enrollment and comparability shall lie with the employee. Human Resources reserves the right to ask for a copy of the alternate plan.

Please refer to the Anthem Blue Cross PPO 100% plan description.  Limitations and exclusions apply.  

Visit anthem.com/ca/sisc for a list of providers; create a user name and password and have access to your benefits online. Anthem Blue Cross can be reached at (800) 322-5709.

PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS- Navitus
Prescription coverage is administered by Navitus Health Solutions (www.navitus.com).  Navitus Rx BIN Number is 610602.  Navitus Rx PCN number is NVT.

Generic Substitution 
All plans have automatic generic substitution. If a brand name medication has a generic available, the pharmacy or mail order facility will automatically fill the prescription with a generic when the brand name is not medically necessary. If the physician or member requests to have a brand name medication dispensed when it is not medically necessary, the member will pay the difference in the cost of the brand and generic medication plus the generic co-pay. There is a clinical review process through which it is possible to have a determination made as to whether or not a brand name drug is medically necessary. The member's physician may contact Medco to initiate the review process. If approved as medically necessary, the member will pay the brand co-pay.

Navitus by Mail Pharmacy Service 
All Navitus cardholders may use the Navitus by Mail Pharmacy Service for their maintenance medications. The member may purchase a 90-day supply of maintenance medications and have them delivered directly to their home (or alternate address). Note: Not all prescriptions can be filled by mail order.

Costco $0 Co-Pay Program for Generic Drugs
To take advantage of the $0 co-pay for generic drugs you need to do the following: 1) Take your prescription for a generic medication to a Costco Pharmacy, 2) Present the pharmacist with your insurance card, 3) Get your generic medication with a $0 co-pay (excluding some narcotic pain medications and some cough medications).

Visit navitus.com for more information. Navitus can be reached at (866)333-2757.

Please refer to the Anthem Blue Cross PPO 90% plan description.  Limitations and exclusions apply.  

Visit anthem.com/ca/sisc for a list of providers; create a user name and password and have access to your benefits online. Anthem Blue Cross can be reached at (800) 322-5709.

PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS
Prescription coverage is administered by Navitus Health Solutions (866-333-2757).  Navitus Rx BIN Number is 610602.  Navitus Rx PCN Number is NVT.  

Generic Substitution
All plans have automatic generic substitution. If a brand name medication has a generic available, the pharmacy or mail order facility will automatically fill the prescription with a generic when the brand name is not medically necessary. If the physician or member requests to have a brand name medication dispensed when it is not medically necessary, the member will pay the difference in the cost of the brand and generic medication plus the generic co-pay. There is a clinical review process through which it is possible to have a determination made as to whether or not a brand name drug is medically necessary. The member's physician may contact Medco to initiate the review process. If approved as medically necessary, the member will pay the brand co-pay.

Navitus by Mail Pharmacy Service 
All Navitus cardholders may use the Navitus by Mail Pharmacy Service for their maintenance medications. The member may purchase a 90-day supply of maintenance medications and have them delivered directly to their home (or alternate address). Note: Not all prescriptions can be filled by mail order.

Costco $0 Co-Pay Program for Generic Drugs
To take advantage of the $0 co-pay for generic drugs you need to do the following: 1) Take your prescription for a generic medication to a Costco Pharmacy, 2) Present the pharmacist with your insurance card, 3) Get your generic medication with a $0 co-pay (excluding some narcotic pain medications and some cough medications).

Visit navitus.com for more information. 

Please refer to the Anthem Blue Cross PPO 80% plan description.  Limitations and exclusions apply.  

Visit anthem.com/ca/sisc for a list of providers; create a user name and password and have access to your benefits online. Anthem Blue Cross can be reached at (800) 322-5709.

PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS
Prescription coverage is administered by Navitus Health Solutions (866-333-2757).  Navitus Rx BIN Number is 610602.  Navitus Rx PCN Number is NVT.  

Generic Substitution
All plans have automatic generic substitution. If a brand name medication has a generic available, the pharmacy or mail order facility will automatically fill the prescription with a generic when the brand name is not medically necessary. If the physician or member requests to have a brand name medication dispensed when it is not medically necessary, the member will pay the difference in the cost of the brand and generic medication plus the generic co-pay. There is a clinical review process through which it is possible to have a determination made as to whether or not a brand name drug is medically necessary. The member's physician may contact Medco to initiate the review process. If approved as medically necessary, the member will pay the brand co-pay.

Navitus by Mail Pharmacy Service 
All Navitus cardholders may use the Navitus by Mail Pharmacy Service for their maintenance medications. The member may purchase a 90-day supply of maintenance medications and have them delivered directly to their home (or alternate address). Note: Not all prescriptions can be filled by mail order.

Costco $0 Co-Pay Program for Generic Drugs
To take advantage of the $0 co-pay for generic drugs you need to do the following: 1) Take your prescription for a generic medication to a Costco Pharmacy, 2) Present the pharmacist with your insurance card, 3) Get your generic medication with a $0 co-pay (excluding some narcotic pain medications and some cough medications).

Visit navitus.com for more information. 

Global Core- Traveling outside of the country
For information on how to access your benefits when traveling outside of California and abroad, please call (800) 810-2583.

Click here to view the Global Core brochure

Make sure to contact Global Core prior to traveling abroad as coverage details may be different.

Health Smarts / ConditionCare
Your plan includes Condition Management (Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Online Health Assessment, and Health Screening Events, when available, to help you better understand and manage specific chronic health conditions and improve your overall quality of life. It is not a substitute for your physician's care.  For more information, please visit sisc.kern.org/hs/.

You may be identified for participation through paid claim history, hospital discharge reports, physician referral, or case management. You may request to participate by calling (800) 621-2232. This program is voluntary, confidential and offered at no cost to all members.

All Anthem Blue Cross members have access to Maven Maternity and Postpartum Support.  Click here for additional information.

The vision provider for all Anthem PPO plans is EyeMed.  Please refer to the summary of benefits here for details.  EyeMed can be reached at (866) 800-5457 or go to eyemed.com

Please refer to the Delta Dental Premier plan description,  Limitations and exclusions apply.

Visit deltadentalins.com - Create a one-time registration to log in. You will be able to locate a provider, verify your eligibility, check your benefits for covered services, view maximums and deductible information, print an ID card and check the status of a claim. Delta Dental can be reached at (866) 499-3001.

Please refer to the Delta Dental PPO plan description,  Limitations and exclusions apply.

For more information regarding orthodontic benefits, please refer to Understanding Orthodontic benefits document.  Retirees on the Delta Dental PPO plan are not eligible for the orthodontic benefits.

Visit www.deltadentalins.com - Create a one-time registration to log in. You will be able to locate a provider, verify your eligibility, check your benefits for covered services, view maximums and deductible information, print an ID card and check the status of a claim. Delta Dental can be reached at (866) 499-3001.

Please refer to the Anthem Dental PPO plan description and benefits summary.  Limitations and exclusions apply.

Orthodontia is a covered benefit. Treatment in progress at inception of eligibility is not covered.  Please refer to the Anthem Dental PPO benefits summary.

To locate a provider please review here 

Eligibility: All permanent full-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in voluntary term life insurance within 31 days of their date of hire. If applied for after 31 days, evidence of insurability is required.

For more information, please visit americanfidelity.com.

• Flexible spending accounts allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain helath and dependent care expenses.   Please note that you must re-enroll each year.