Human Resources

Open Enrollment is a good time to review and confirm your information and benefits. Employees experience life changes but neglect to notify human resources or fail to update benefits.

• Address
• Marital Status
• Covered dependents (is dependent missing or should have been removed?)
• Dependent information (DOB correct?)
• Re-Enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Schedule an appointment with an American Fidelity representative via https://enroll.americanfidelity.com/2599569F OR
• Meet with HR during Open Enrollment campus visits - see the Benefits Calendar

• Add/Delete eligible dependent(s) from your plan (medical, dental and vision).
• Cancel coverage.
• Change health plans (medical or dental).
• Enroll/Re-Enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan.
• Enroll in Voluntary Benefits. 

YES.  ALL BENEFIT ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES will need to log into the Online Benefits Platform (AFenroll) to review and confirm their 2026 benefit elections. 

No. You can log into the online benefits platform to review, make changes, and confirm your benefits on your own.  See the AFenroll Self-Service Instructions  . 

All changes will need to be submitted through the online benefits platform.  Whether you are adding/deleting a dependent, cancelling coverage, enrolling, or changing plans, submit your change through online benefits platform. No paper forms will be accepted.

All Health plans from 2025 will still be available in 2026. 

Use the CalPERS Health Plan Search by ZIP CODE - https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates/zip-search tool to see which specific CalPERS health plans are available in your area.

1. Use CalPERS Health Plan Search by ZIP CODE tool to see which CalPERS health plans are available in your area.
2. Review the 2026 Medical Monthly Contribution Rates  . 
3. Review the 2026 SMCCCD Benefits Guide   to decide which health plans suit you best. You can use this guide to compare health plans, costs, services, doctors, and more. 
4. Check with your doctor’s office to confirm which plans your doctors are preferred providers (in-network).

If you are adding dependent(s) to your plan(s), please note the following documentation is required.

• Spouse – marriage certificate
• Domestic Partner – Domestic Partnership registered with the state and affidavit
• Dependent child(ren) – birth certificate

Submit the applicable documentation via secure dropbox. 

Enrollment for Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) can be done through the online benefits platform.

Make your change through the online benefits platform.