AFLAC

This service allows County employees the option to purchase voluntary insurance plans to enhance their benefit package.

Applicant Benefit Menu

This service provides employee benefit information for prospective candidates applying for permanent work.

Applying for County Employment

This service allows you to view available jobs in the County and register and apply for County employment using NEOGOV / GovernmentJobs.com, our online application system.

California State Disability Insurance (CA SDI)

The Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California fully administers  the California State Disability Insurance (CA SDI) program which consists of Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL). This State run program is paid for by employees through payroll deductions. Reference Benefits At A Glance or you pay stub to see if your bargaining unit participates in this program. For any questions on this benefit, please refer to EDD.

Disability Insurance (DI)

• DI provides 52 weeks of partially paid disability benefits at 60%  - 70% of employee weekly pay  for wages earned 5 to 18 months prior to your claim effective date.
• The maximum weekly benefit is $1,300/week for a non-work related illness, injury, or pregnancy.
• DI has a 7 day wait period for benefits.

Paid Family Leave (PFL)

• PFL provides up to 8 weeks of paid benefits to individuals who need to take time off work to care for a seriously ill child, parent, parent-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or registered domestic partner. Benefits are also available to new parents who need time to bond with a new child entering their life either by birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
• PFL provides 60 – 70% of weekly wage replacement up to a maximum of $1,300/week for 8 weeks in a 12 month period. This is no wait period for this benefit.

General Information & Claims Submission

• For PFL, you must submit your claim within 41 days from the date your family leave began
• For information on how weekly benefit payment amounts are determined, utilize EDDs Weekly Benefit Calculator . For more information on calculating weekly benefit amounts see: SDIs weekly benefit calculations and the PFL weekly benefit calculations
• EDD recommends that applicants submit claims online for faster service
• For information on pregnancy and PFL utilize EDD's  FAQs and EDDs Pregnancy and PFL Training Deck

Contact

For the fastest service, access your claim information or file a claim online with SDI Online. You can also contact EDD representatives at 1-800-480-3287 for Disability Insurance or 1-877-238-4373 for Paid Family Leave, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

EDD Disability Insurance

EDD Paid Family Leave

Catastrophic Leave Program

The Catastrophic Leave Program provides a method for employees to assist fellow employees who have exhausted their paid leave time due to a catastrophic illness or injury of the employee or the employee’s family member.

Civil Service Commission Meetings

This service provides all of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings.

County Directory Assistance

This service offers a complete listing of County departments and other affiliated agencies.

County Employment Application Assistance

This service provides assistance and answers questions about the Online Registration and Employment Application process.

County Employment Verification

This service allows you to verify County employment. Verification of employment may be requested via email, mail, facsimile, or by telephone in accordance with Human Resources Department policy. 

County Job Descriptions

This service is a complete listing of all County job titles, including descriptions of duties, minimum qualification requirements, and salary information.

County Pension System

The San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust is an independent trust that administers the San Luis Obispo County Employees Retirement Plan (a defined benefit pension plan).

County Vehicle and Driver Complaints

This services allows you to report any observed unsafe, erratic, or hazardous driving by a County vehicle.

COVID-19 Compensation and Leave FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Compensation and Leave for employees relating the the declared emergency for COVID-19

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and FAQs

Your Safety is Our Priority

The County appreciates your contributions during this crisis. As an essential employee or Disaster Services Worker you are being called to duty while most have been asked to shelter in place. You help us maintain critical functions and execute the emergency plans that will reduce injury and save lives.

We are all concerned about the COVID-19 disease and want to protect ourselves and our families. We don’t want you to unnecessarily put yourself in danger while performing your job. If you begin to experience symptoms of COVID-19, please consult with your physician. If you have County-sponsored insurance, telehealth is encouraged and is no cost to you (Anthem’s Live Health Online). For employees without a Primary Care Physician, we will make nurses available to consult with you. If you wish to talk to a Public Health Nurse, call 805-781-5500 or 805-543-2444.  If it is determined that you need testing, a test will be arranged.  

This is a very stressful time. We encourage you to reach out to our EAP if you need support by calling 1-800-999-7222 or clicking here.  Anthem’s Live Health Online provides access to mental health services also.

CSC Meeting Recordings

This is an archive of recordings of the Civil Service Commission Meetings

Current Employee Benefit Menu

This service provides benefit information for current and newly hired permanent employees.

Current Job Openings

This service is a complete listing of all current County job openings and job descriptions.

Dental Insurance

Benefits Overview

Did you know that regular dental checkups keep your smile bright and help keep your whole body healthy? Our dental coverage provides cleanings, exams and x-rays. The County offers two dental plans for you to choose from. All employees are required to enroll in a dental plan.  A comparison of the two plans is below. See plan documents for more details.

DSW Check In

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This is the COVID19 Disaster Service Worker Daily Check-In.

PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW TO CHECK-IN

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefit Overview 

The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Anthem can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling, and dependent care resources. Best of all, it's free for employees and their family members. 

Call your EAP at 1-800-999-7222 or access your EAP through www.anthemeap.com, company code "San Luis Obispo". 

Help is available 24/7, 365 days a year:

• Four free counselling sessions with a local therapist 
• Free will writing services
• Free 30-minute consultation with an attorney 
• Free financial management tools
• Free webinars and resources on a variety of topics like aging parents, career management, parenting, health tools, and self-care.
• Access to Identity Theft Protection & Recovery 
• Childcare & Parenting
• Work and Career Support
• Emotional Wellbeing
• AND MORE!

Employee Health Clinic (For Sheriff Office Employees)

The County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Employee Health Clinic is located at 1465 #B Kansas Ave in San Luis Obispo in the gray modular unit in the County’s Surplus Warehouse parking lot, next door to the Emergency Operations Center. All services perfomed onsite are free to employees of the Sheriff's Office and their covered dependents. There are no copays or out of pocket bills for employees.

The Employee Health Clinic also serves as a County Designated Workers' Compensation Provider. Any County employee who is injured while at work or working for the County, not just Sheriff employees, may visit the clinic and mention that they are an employee of the County and wish to be seen under Workers' Comp.

Express Scripts

Benefits Overview

Express Scripts program coordinates with following medical plans:

• Anthem Select PPO
• Anthem Choice PPO
• Anthem Care PPO
• Anthem EPO

You can conveniently fill maintenance medications (drugs you take regularly for ongoing conditions) up to a 90-day supply through home delivery or at a retail pharmacy in the Smart90 network, either CVS or Walgreens! After the third time you purchase up to a 30-day supply of a maintenance medication at a pharmacy, you’ll pay a higher cost under your plan. By choosing a 90-day option—either through home delivery or at a Smart90 pharmacy—you can avoid this higher cost. You will pay the same copayment for your 90-day supply with either option.

For details on pharmacy costs, please visit the employee benefits brochure

For FREE maintenance medications, please visit the Rx ‘n Go site.

Contact Information

Express Scripts

Customer Service- 1-877-554-3091

Pharmacy Inquiries- 1-877-248-1164

Coverage Review- 1-844-374-7377

https://www.express-scripts.com/

Federal Work Study Program for Cal Poly Students

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides part-time job opportunities to students who have financial aid eligibility while at a college or university.  

General Employee COVID-19 FAQs

Last Updated on 4/10/2020 at 8:15 am

This is a rapidly evolving situation and the risk assessment in our region may change, at which point the County will provide updated direction. We are monitoring any legislative actions that may change leave laws and could impact the answers below. These will be updated to comply with new legislation.

For the most up to date information please visit ReadySLO.org.  For Employee information, visit the MySLO page dedicated to COVID-19.

How Employees Will Get Paid

How Will Employees Be Paid?

As of March 19, 2020, at 5:01 pm, all County Employees are considered Disaster Service Workers. This affects timecard coding. All permanent employees are Disaster Service Workers (DSW) and will likely be required to work during the COVID-19 pandemic which includes working at emergency response facilities in a variety of day, evening, and night shifts, depending on needs and available DSW’s. As a DSW, employees will likely be assigned to locations, duties and work hours outside of their normal job responsibilities. For example: if you normally work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at your office, you may be scheduled to work 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at a different work location. You may be scheduled to work a 12-hour shift. Any applicable MOU or overtime provisions will apply while working as a DSW. This requirement for working as a DSW is governed by both State and County law. If employees are at work or available to work, they will be paid salary and benefits as if they are working their regular schedule. Each department has designated personnel that will coordinate the coding of timecards if you are unable to do so yourself from home.

Please click here to view the How Employees Will Be Paid Document

Click here for DSW Frequently Asked Questions.

*This document will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated: 6/30/2020*

Labor Relations Bargaining Process

Information on the Bargaining Process and the current status of SLOCEA negotiations

Leave of Absence

Information, resources, and procedures for employee Leave of Absence requests.

Management/Confidential Wellness Reimbursement

Benefit Overview 

Current Announcements
Reimbursement forms must be submitted by March 15 of each year for expenses incurred in the prior calendar year. For example: Calendar Year: January 1 – December 31, 2020 expenses must be submitted by March 15, 2021 to be eligible for reimbursement.

The Management/Confidential Wellness Reimbursement Benefit provides up to $200.00 for one of the six health maintenance alternatives during the program year.

The program is by calendar year, from January 1 - December 31. 

Who is eligible for this program?

• Reimbursement is dependent upon bargaining unit. This benefit is available to employees in Bargaining Units 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 17. 
• Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 only are eligible for reimbursement up to $300 per program year.

Read the Wellness/Fitness Benefit Form for all details related to this program.

Complete the Wellness Claim Form via e-forms in NeoGov Learn by logging into NeoGov and filling out the Wellness Reimbursement e-Form. You will be required to upload your receipt as proof of payment to the e-Form. 

Medical Plans

This service provides information and resources for available County medical plans.

Evidence of Coverage Documents

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Contracts

This is an informational listing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Contracts and the associated employee association contact information for both represented and unrepresented bargaining units.

Outside Agency Recruitments

In addition to County departments, Human Resources provides recruitment, hiring, and onboarding services to the San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District and the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority.

Payroll Basic Information

This service provides basic information regarding employee compensation and career advancement.

Pharmacy Benefits

This service provides information and resources for Pharmacy benefits.

Post Employment Health Plans

This service describes the Post Employment Health Plans (PEHP) available after separation from County service.

Reopening Together Toolkit

The following information provides guidance and requirements for departments and employees to follow as we transition from the Shelter at Home Order back to full County operations.  It includes training resources related to the COVID19 pandemic and telecommuting, recommended best practices for communicating with and leading employees who are working remotely, and FAQs for supervisors and employees related to pay, leave and disaster service work during the Shelter at Home order.

Retired Employee

Information on your 2021 Retiree Benefits. Questions? Please call Pension Trust at (805)781-5465 or Human Resources at (805)781-5959.

CLICK HERE TO BE DIRECTED TO THE 2021 OPEN ENROLLMENT PAGE

Student Internships

Student Internships at the County of San Luis Obispo provide current students with:

• Valuable work experience to further their careers
• Opportunities to expand their professional network
• Personal and professional growth and development
• Opportunity to serve the San Luis Obispo community in a meaningful way

Tax Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA)

All employee contributions to a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) are made from pre-tax earnings, lowering your taxable income, and increasing your disposable income. The County offers three types of FSAs: Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and a Limited Purpose Dental and Vision FSA for HDHP/HSA Enrollees Only. Each tax savings account has unique qualified expenses, rules and eligibility to participate. All the FSAs & the HSA are administered by Benefits Coordinator Corporation (BCC). Participants will have access to their funds via a debit card, an online platform and mobile app.

• Flexible Spending Account Plan Document

How the FSA works:

1. Select an annual contribution amount up to the year limit; this amount will be divided evenly and deducted each pay period in the calendar year. Click here to calculate your tax savings when you contribute to a FSA.
2. The plan maximum for an FSA account is $2,700.
3. You cannot change the contribution amount you select during Open Enrollment unless you have a qualified change in family status.
4. All eligible expenses must occur in the calendar year.
5. You can roll over up to a maximum of $550 of your remaining unused Healthcare FSA balance from one calendar into the next calendar year. Any remaining balance exceeding $550 is use it or lose it. The roll over does not apply to the Dependent Care FSA. 
6. The minimum account balance you can have in your FSA is $10.00. If you account has less than $10.00, the remaining balance will not rollover the next year. 
7. You have until March 1st of the following year to submit approved receipts for reimbursement.
8. FSA funds can be used for you, your spouse, and your tax dependents only.
9. Each Open Enrollment you must take action to elect your annual contribution amount for your FSA for the next year. Your previous year election will NOT roll-over.

How the HSA works:

1. You select an annual contribution amount up to the year limit; this amount will be divided evenly and deducted each pay period in the calendar year.
2. You will receive a notification in the mail from Avidia Bank, the third party provider for your HSA asking you to take action to open your HSA. Your payroll deductions will not begin until the pay period after your HSA bank account has successfully been opened.
3. You can change the contribution amount you select during Open Enrollment at any time. Just visit www.BenXcel.net, click "Initiate a Qualifying Event," and select option 9, "HSA Contributions Update."
4. Your unused HSA balance rolls over year to year, so the expense does not have to occur in the same calendar year as the contribution. 
5. You have until March 1st of the following year to submit approved receipts for reimbursement.
6. HSA funds can be used for you, your spouse, and your tax dependents only.
7. Each Open Enrollment you must take action to elect your annual contribution amount for your HSA for the next year. Your previous year election will NOT roll-over.

Click here to view an informational HSA video. Click here for an FSA information brochure and here for mobile app features. 

Tuition Reimbursement

Current Announcements

Tuition reimbursement forms must be submitted no later than June 30, 2021 for the 2020-2021 FY.

The County provides Tuition Reimbursement for work related and Department Head approved expenses. This benefit varies by Bargaining Unit and is subject to funds availability each fiscal year.

Who is eligible for this program?

• County employees represented by Bargaining Units 01, 02, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 17, 31, and 32 are eligible for reimbursement. 

After reviewing the instructions and determining your course or training is eligible for reimbursement, please sign up, attend, and pay for the course or training. 

Please keep proof of payment and course completion as they will be required for reimbursement. Follow the directions below to submit a tuition reimbursement form:

1. Proof of payment must be attached to your employee tuition reimbursement form, and is required to receive your reimbursement. (Proof of payment can be a: cancelled check, bank statement with copy of check, credit card bill, invoice showing payment, or receipt for cash payment)
2. Proof of completion, attached to your employee tuition reimbursement form, is required to receive your reimbursement.
3. After successful completing of the course or training, complete the Employee Tuition Reimbursement Form through NeoGov e-Forms. You will be required to provide proof of payment and gain you department head’s approval.
4. Upload a copy of the course description or training agenda, proof of payment, and certification of course completion to the e-Form and have your department head sign.

 Please allow four (4) weeks for your claim to be processed.

Vision Isurance

Benefits Overview

The County offers one vision plan through VSP. All employees are required to enroll. Vision coverage helps with the cost of eyeglasses or contacts. But even if you do not need vision correction, an annual eye exam checks the health of your eyes and can even detect more serious health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease. Yet many people may put off or skip visiting the eye doctor, not understanding that comprehensive eye exams are an important part of maintaining good overall health and wellness.

Vision ID Cards

VSP does not send ID cards to employees. Utilize the below information when you visit a VSP provider to access your benefits.

• Member ID: Employee’s Social Security Number
• Note: The Member ID for dependents is the Subscriber’s Social Security Number
• Group Name: County of San Luis Obispo
• Group Number: 00105558-01
   

Contact Information

www.vsp.com
1-800-877-7195

VOYA

This service allows County employees the option to purchase voluntary insurance plans to enhance their benefit package.

Voya Life and AD&D Insurance

Voya Life and AD&D Insurance

Benefits Overview

Life Insurance pays your beneficiary a lump sum if you die. AD&D provides another layer of benefits to either you or your beneficiary if you suffer from loss of a limb, speech, sight, or hearing, or if you die in an accident. Coverage is provided by Voya. Remeber to review your beneficiaries annually during Open Enrollment and update as needed. There are various life insurance policies dependent on your bargaining unit.

Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance allows you to purchase additional life insurance to protect your family's financial security. This is an employee paid benefit. Coverage is available for your spouse and/or child(ren) if you purchase coverage for yourself. The employee must be approved for coverage to add dependents. Employees can apply for supplemental coverage in increments of $10,000, the minimum coverage amount is $20,000 with a maximum of $500,000. The benefit amount reduces to 65% at age 65, to 50% at age 70 and to 30% at age 75.

New employees can enroll within the first 31 days of employment with a guaranteed issue of up to $150,000 without submitting an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) form. An EOI form will be required for all other enrollees including during Open Enrollment. It is the employees responsibility to complete an EOI form which requires additional information about your health and the health of your dependents you want to cover. You must submit the EOI form to Voya for them to determine your eligibility. The coverage will not begin and no deductions will be taken from your paycheck until the EOI has been approved by Voya.

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

The County provides Basic Term Life Insurance to employees in certain bargaining units at no cost. No action is needed to maintain these benefits. Employees also have option to purchase additional supplemental life insurance.On the policy anniversary after you attain age 65, the benefit amount is reduced by 35% of the original face amount. On the policy anniversary after you attain age 70, the benefit amount is reduced by 50% of the original face amount. This benefit is provided as follows:

Taxes: Due to IRS regulations, a life insurance benefit of $50,000 or more is considered a taxable benefit.  

Contact Information

1-800-955-7736
www.voya.com
Group Name: PRISM Health
Group Number:316407
Account: 37 – County of San Luis Obispo

Voya Long Term Disability Insurance

Voya Long Term Disability Insurance

Benefits Overview

Long term disability (LTD) coverage pays you a percentage of your income if you cannot work due to an injury or illness preventing you from performing your job functions over a long time. The County offers voluntary long term disability insurance to any employee that does not receive employer paid long term disability insurance.

• Long term disability benefits typically begin after short term disability benefits end
• Vocational rehabilitation services are available to assist you in returning to work when possible
• While you are receiving benefits from Voya, they may waive some insurance premiums
• It is important to know that benefits are reduced by income from other sources like workers' compensation and Social Security.
•  If you leave your job, you may be eligible to convert your long-term disability coverage and take the policy with you

Voluntary LTD

All County employees are eligible to participate except for employees that are covered by another long term disability policy. Eligibility varies by bargaining unit. This is an employee paid benefit. Disability premiums are calculated based on your age and salary and will change throughout your coverage.

This benefit will only be displayed for enrollment if you are eligible. Employees can enroll without providing an evidence of insurability (EOI) form if they apply within 31 days of first becoming eligible. An EOI form will be required for all other enrollees.

When you become disabled, you must complete a waiting period meaning that you are absent from work due to the same disability for 360 consecutive days before benefits are payable. Any days that you are able to work after the start of your disability will not count towards your elimination period. See the plan document for all details.

Employer Paid LTD

The County provides employees in select Bargaining Units with employer paid Long Term Disability insurance. When you become disabled, you must complete a waiting period meaning that you are absent from work due to the same disability for 90 consecutive days before benefits are payable. Any days that you are able to work after the start of your disability will not count towards your elimination period. You may be eligible for Short Term Disability payments during this time if you enroll in Voya’s Voluntary Short Term Disability plan, which is employee paid. See the plan document for all details.

Contact Information

1-800-955-7736
www.voya.com
Group Name: PRISM Health
Group Number:316407
Account: 37 – County of San Luis Obispo

Voya Short Term Disability Insurance

Voya Short Term Disability Insurance

Benefits Overview

Voya Short Term Disability insurance provides you with benefits to replace part of your paycheck when you cannot work because of a sickness or injury. Short-Term Disability benefits are paid for up to 12 weeks. There is a 7-day waiting period before you are paid. See the plan document for more details.

Cost of Coverage: Rates will change with salary and age throughout the life of your plan. See plan brochure or BenXcel.net for your personalized premium.

Eligibility & Enrollment

Employees in select bargaining units that do not participate in CA SDI or PORAC are eligible to enroll in this plan. This benefit will only be displayed for enrollment in BenXcel if you are eligible to enroll.

• New Hires are offered a guaranteed issue for this plan and will not need to provide an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) form if they apply within 31 days of employment.
• An EOI form will be required for all other enrollees.

Submitting a Claim

It is recommended to start the paperwork process 2 – 4 weeks in advance of your disability date. County internal processing takes about 1 - 2 weeks to complete the employer form and cannot be completed until date of disability. All claims are submitted directly to Voya. View the  How to Sumit a Claim to Voya webpage below for instructions.

Contact Information

1-800-955-7736
www.voya.com
Group Name: PRISM Health
Group Number:    31640-7
Account: 37 – County of San Luis Obispo
 
Voya does not keep individual records of employee enrollment, to discuss questions related to an individual situation, you must submit a claim to Voya.