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Domestic Partner/Same Sex Spouse Imputed Income Exemption Declaration
December 20, 2011
Health coverage for your domestic partner, same sex spouse, and any children of that partner or spouse through a Health Service System (HSS) plan is typically a taxable benefit. However, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a tax break for health-related expenses incurred by a “qualifying relative.” Under IRS code section 152, a domestic partner (of either gender), a same sex spouse, and children of a domestic partner or same sex spouse qualify for favorable tax treatment if they meet certain conditions. Read this important information, and consult with your tax advisor, to see if your dependents qualify for favorable tax treatment in 2012. Domestic Partner/Same Sex Spouse Health Coverage and Your Taxes
EAP Freedom From Smoking Classes Start in January 2012
December 20, 2011
Duke University researchers have found that setting a quit date, and sticking to it, is important for long-term success in giving up the habit. Smokers who made a quit plan, selected a quit date two weeks in advance, and did not smoke on that first day were significantly more likely to be nicotine-free six months later. So if you smoke, commit to quit in January 2012! Call to sign-up for an free 8-week quit smoking class starting in January 2012: (800) 795-2351. Get more information about your plan's free quit smoking programs and covered benefits:
Kaiser smoking cessation programs and benefits
Blue Shield smoking cessation programs and benefits
City Health Plan smoking cessation programs and benefits
2011 Ballot Propositions Fact Sheet
October 7, 2011
To learn more about the potential impact of November 2011 ballot propositions on the Health Service System and the Health Service Board, download this fact sheet: HSS 2011 Ballot Propositions Fact Sheet
MTA Transit Operators Rates Update
April 21, 2011
MTA transit workers in class 9163 represented by TWU Local 250A have come to an agreement with the City on health benefits for the plan year that begins July 1, 2011. This bargaining unit will pay bi-weekly premium contributions for employees and their dependents who enroll in the Delta Dental plan. Medical plan rates for this bargaining unit have also been updated. Please use this updated information when making Open Enrollment decisions.
Click here to download the rates update for transit workers in class 9163, represented by TWU Local 250A, effective July 1, 2011:
2011-2012 TWU Local 250A, Class 9163 Rates Update.
Delta Dental Premiums for Most Active City Employees, Effective July 1, 2011
April 4, 2011
Per collective bargaining agreements with most City & County of San Francisco employee unions, as of July 1, 2011 there will be bi-weekly employee premium contributions required for most employees and dependents who are enrolled in the Delta Dental plan. (There is no employee premium contribution required in plan year 2011-2012 for either the DeltaCare USA or Pacific Union Dental plans.) The Delta Dental premium contribution was negotiated by most unions to help the City balance its budget and to help reduce the need for staffing reductions.
$2.31 bi-weekly: Delta Dental employee only
$4.62 bi-weekly: Delta Dental employee +1 dependent
$6.92 bi-weekly: Delta Dental employee +2 or more dependents
If you would like to change your dental plan elections, you must submit an enrollment application to the Health Service System (HSS) during April 2011 Open Enrollment. If you do not make changes during Open Enrollment, your plan elections and dependents covered will remain the same for the next plan year. If you are enrolled in Delta Dental, premium contributions will be deducted from your paycheck beginning in July 2011.
Click here to download the most recent list of employee groups that will pay Delta Dental premiums, effective July 1, 2011:
2011-2012 Delta Dental Employee Premiums, Updated April 4,2011.
