Can I increase my contributions to my CalPERS pension?
No. Pension contributions are a set percentage of your income. If you would like to save additional money for retirement you can enroll into the Monterey County 457b Deferred Compensation Plan.
How can I enroll in AFLAC?
Contact your Benefit Coordinator to schedule an appointment to meet with our AFLAC representative, Bonnie Sato.
How can I enroll in Deferred Compensation aka 457b plan?
You can activate your account at www.mc457.com or you can email your Empower representative, Ed Lopez, at edward.lopez@empower-retirement.com
How do I enroll or make changes to my benefits?
If you are a new hire or have a Qualifying Event you will need to contact your Benefit Coordinator to enroll or make changes to your coverage. You can also enroll or make changes to your coverage during Open Enrollment by accessing the Open Enrollment Wizard in ESS.
How do I know if my doctor is in my network?
You can access the provider search using your insurance carrier’s website.
We recommend that you schedule a retirement appointment at least 3 months prior to your anticipated retirement date. Contact your Employee Benefits Team to schedule your appointment.
I am recently divorced. Do I have to remove my ex-spouse from my insurance?
Yes, once divorced an ex-spouse is no longer an eligible dependent and must be removed from your insurance effective the 1st of the month after the divorce was final.
I have a Voluntary Benefit Policy (EBS plan) but I don’t know what type of policy it is or who to contact.
Flexible Benefit Administrators is the new third party administrator for all EBS plans. You can call FBA at 1-800-437-3539 to find out who your carrier is and what type of policy you have.
I lost my Flexible Spending Account card. How do I get a new one?
Call Flexible Benefit Administrators at 1-800-437-3539.
When will my medical, dental, and vision coverage start?
As long as you submit your enrollment paperwork on time your coverage will begin the first of the month following your qualifying event. For example, if you are hired on March 15th and turn in your enrollment forms within 30 days your coverage will begin on April 1st. If you get married on June 2nd and submit your enrollment forms within 30 days your spouse’s coverage will begin on July 1st.
