Part-time Faculty Health Insurance Program
ENROLLMENT NOTICE — CLOSED
The deadline to submit an enrollment request was Friday, October 23, 2026. The Fall 2026 enrollment form is no longer available.
Program Eligibility
To be eligible for enrollment in the Part-Time Faculty Health Insurance Program at SMCCCD, part-time faculty must have a minimum of 0.4 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) with SMCCCD.
Fall 2026 Open Enrollment
The Fall 2026 Open Enrollment period ran from October 5 through October 23, 2026. Coverage elected during that period takes effect November 1, 2026 and continues into 2027.
For employees already enrolled in a District medical plan, Fall 2026 Open Enrollment was the opportunity to change medical plans. Continuing employees who remain enrolled generally cannot change plans during Spring 2027 unless they experience a qualifying event.
A Spring 2027 enrollment period will be available for eligible part-time faculty who are not currently enrolled in District medical coverage.
For more information about permitted changes after Open Enrollment, see the Qualifying Event FAQs .
Important Dates
| Open Enrollment Period | October 5–23, 2026 (Closed) |
|---|---|
| Coverage Effective Date | November 1, 2026 |
Enrollment Information
The Fall 2026 enrollment period has ended. Enrollment requests are not being accepted through the Fall 2026 form. Eligible part-time faculty who are not currently enrolled in District medical coverage may review their options for the Spring 2027 enrollment period when it becomes available.
You can still review the medical plans, monthly rates, and plan documents below. For questions about eligibility or changes outside Open Enrollment, please submit an HR Support Ticket.
2027 Part-Time Faculty Medical Rates
The amounts below are the monthly employee contribution for eligible part-time faculty beginning January 1, 2027. These rates apply throughout the 2027 calendar year for eligible part-time faculty.
Select a medical plan name to view its 2027 Evidence of Coverage. Plan availability depends on where you live. The table identifies plans that are not available to members residing in San Mateo County.
| Medical Plan | San Mateo County | Employee Only | Employee + 1 | Employee + 2 or More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMO Plans | ||||
| Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO | Not available in San Mateo County | $298.81 | $787.64 | $1,023.93 |
| Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO | Available | $544.89 | $1,279.80 | $1,663.74 |
| Blue Shield Access+ | Available | $291.49 | $773.00 | $1,004.90 |
| Blue Shield Trio HMO | Not available in San Mateo County | $14.94 | $219.90 | $285.87 |
| Kaiser Permanente | Available | $0.00 | $190.02 | $247.03 |
| Sutter Health | Not available in San Mateo County | $0.00 | $76.10 | $98.93 |
| Western Health Advantage HMO | Not available in San Mateo County | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PPO Plans | ||||
| PERS Gold PPO 80/20 plan; limited network | Available | $27.54 | $245.10 | $318.63 |
| PERS Platinum PPO 90/10 plan | Available | $590.99 | $1,372.00 | $1,783.60 |
Rates shown are monthly employee contributions. Plan availability is determined by the plan's service area.
For coverage from November 1 through December 31, 2026, see the 2026 Part-Time Faculty Medical Rates .
Part-Time Faculty Enrollment Form
The Fall 2026 enrollment form closed on October 23, 2026 and is no longer available. Information about future enrollment opportunities will be posted when available.
Plan Information & Resources
Questions?
For questions regarding eligibility or enrollment, please submit an HR Support Ticket .