Part-time Faculty Health Insurance Program
Who is Eligible to Enroll
To be eligible for enrollment in the Part-Time Faculty Health Insurance Program at SMCCCD, the following criteria must be met:
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Minimum FTE Requirement: Part-time faculty must have a minimum of 0.4 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) with SMCCD. OR
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Combined FTE from Multiple Districts: Faculty members may qualify if they have a combined 0.4 FTE from multiple community college districts. Verification for Other Employment: Faculty who do not meet the 0.4 FTE requirement with SMCCCD must complete the verification form to confirm their eligibility. You can find the verification form here.
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Benefit Election
Please make your 2024 Benefit Elections in https://www.afenroll.com/enroll. For login instructions, refer to the AFenroll Self-Service Instructions . If you need assistance, you can schedule an appointment with an American Fidelity representative.
What you can do
- Add yourself and eligible dependents to your medical plan.
After this special Open Enrollment period, changes to your medical insurance will require a Qualifying Event. For more information, please refer to the Qualifying Event FAQs.
Important Dates
- Open Enrollment begins October 14th, 2024 and ends October 25th, 2024, effective November 1st, 2024.
Part-Time Faculty Rates
Resources
Questions
For enrollment questions, please contact Troy Pittock with American Fidelity 1-866-504-0010 troy.pittock@americanfidelity.com
For HR Eligibility questions, please contact human resources
FAQs
General Information
➕What is the new benefit for part-time faculty?
Under the Memorandum of Understanding MOU signed on June 21, 2024, part-time faculty with assignments equivalent to 40% of full-time will be eligible for medical benefit coverage at the same level of District-paid premium contributions as full-time faculty.
➕When can I enroll in the medical benefits?
Enrollment will be open from October 14, 2024, to October 25, 2024. Enrollment submissions will take effect on November 1, 2024.
➕What are the coverage periods?
The coverage periods are November through April and May through October.
Eligibility
➕Who is eligible for these medical benefits?
Part-time faculty members with assignments equivalent to 40% of full-time, whether through our District alone or across two or more California community college districts, are eligible.
➕How does this eligibility differ from the health insurance reimbursement program?
This medical benefit coverage is separate from the health insurance reimbursement program. For more information about the reimbursement program, please click link:Part-Time Faculty Health Insurance Reimbursement Program
Enrollment Process
➕How do I enroll in the medical benefits?
You can enroll using the existing benefits portal, American Fidelity. Click here to access the benefits portal.
➕When will the enrollment system be ready?
You can begin enrolling on Monday, October 14, 2024.
➕What documentation must I provide?
- Part I: If you meet eligibility through SMCCCD, HR will run a report, and there is no need to submit documentation.
- Part II: If you meet eligibility through two or more community colleges, you will need to upload confirmation for each District you work at the time you request enrollment. Upload confirmation
➕What if I drop below the 40% load during the coverage period?
Your coverage will remain in place throughout the coverage period.
➕What if I no longer have an active assignment or my pay is not enough to cover the out of pocket amount during the coverage period?
You will have 10 days to pay the District directly. If not paid within 10 days, you may lose your coverage.
Medical Plans
➕Where can I find more information about the medical plans?
➕What are the medical plan premiums and out-of-pocket amounts?
Click on the following charts for detailed information. 2024 Part-Time Faculty Rates and 2025 Part-Time Faculty Rates .