Employee Benefits | Glendale Community College

Welcome to the Benefits page for Glendale Community College District employees! We understand the importance of health and wellness, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support you and your family. From health insurance options to wellness programs, this page is your go-to resource for understanding the benefits available to you as a member of our college community. Explore the plans, coverage details, and additional resources designed to ensure you have access to quality care and support throughout your employment with us.

Your health is our priority!

MEDICAL BENEFITS

Blue Shield of California Custom PPO 500 90/70

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Telephone Number - (888) 256-1915

Under the Blue Shield of CA PPO, you may choose your own physician each time you receive care. A non-Blue Shield PPO physician will be paid at 70/100% of eligible charges according to customary and reasonable rates. A Blue Shield of CA PPO physician will be paid based on the negotiated rate at 90%. Therefore, your out-of-pocket cost will be lower when you use a Blue Shield of CA PPO provider.

Benefits Summary

2026 Summary of Benefits Custom PPO 500 90/70

2026 Summary of Benefits and Coverage: What this Plan Covers & What You Pay For Covered Services Custom PPO 500 90/70

2026 Glendale Community College Custom Enhanced Rx $10/15/30 Summary of Benefits

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Blue Shield of California Custom Access+ HMO Zero Admit 10

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Telephone Number - (888) 256-1915

This Plan uses a specific network of Health Care Providers, called the Access+ HMO provider network. Medical Groups, Independent Practice Associations (IPAs), and Physicians in this network are called Participating Providers. You must select a Primary Care Physician from this network to provide your primary care and help you access services, but there are some exceptions.

Benefits Summary

2026 Summary of Benefits Custom Access+HMO® Zero Admit 10

2026 Summary of Benefits and Coverage: What this Plan Covers & What You Pay For Covered Services Custom Access+HMO® Zero Admit 10

2026 Glendale Community College Custom Basic Rx $10/20 Summary of Benefits

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Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO Plan

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Telephone Number - (800) 464-4000

Kaiser Permanente is a Health Management Organization (HMO) that allows for individuals to receive medical and hospital care to be provided at their respective Kaiser Permanente facilities when care is required.

Benefits Summary

2026 Principal benefits for Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO Plan

2026 Summary of Benefits and Coverage: What this Plan Covers & What You Pay for Covered Services

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Enrollment-Change Form

DENTAL BENEFITS

Delta Dental PPO

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Telephone Number - (800) 765-6003

Delta Dental pays 70% of approved fees during the first year you are eligible. This percentage will increase 10% each year (to a maximum of 100%) for each enrollee, provided that person visits the dentist at least once during the year.

Benefits Summary

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Enrollment-Change Form

VISION BENEFITS

Vision Service Plan (VSP)

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Telephone Number - (800) 877-7195

You're entitled to one vision exam once every 12 months. This includes a wellness exam which focuses on your eyes and overall wellness with routine retinal screening.

Benefit Summary

Glendale Community College District VSP Member Benefit Summary

Value Added Services

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Enrollment Form

LIFE INSURANCE

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions

Eligible employees receive Group Life Insurance Benefits of $50,000, and 2x annual salary for Management/Confidential employees (up to a maximum of $300,000). Eligible employees have the option of purchasing additional coverage for themselves and their dependents.

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Certificates

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Confidential Emotional Support: (800) 344-9752 – Web ID: NYLGBS

LifeReferrals 24/7 (Blue Shield Members): (800) 985-2405

Emergency Mental Health Care (Kaiser Members): (800) 900-3277

We understand that seeking support can feel daunting, so we’ve gathered key information from Blue Shield of California and Kaiser to make it easier. Each flyer outlines benefits, eligibility, and step-by-step instructions on how to access care—whether you or your covered dependents need therapy, crisis support, or wellness programs.

We encourage you to review these materials and reach out to the numbers or websites provided. Your mental well-being matters, and help is within reach.

Kaiser

Blue Shield

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are a few immediate support options:

Call NAMI HelpLine (800) 950-NAMI (6264) – Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET

Call or Text 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Available 24/7 for urgent mental health support

You are not alone - help is just a call or click away.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

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Web ID: NYLGBS
Telephone Number - (800) 344-9752

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions provides confidential services and resources at no cost to employees and family members.

Life is full of unexpected highs and lows, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to help you navigate them. If you or a family member needs support with emotional, marital, financial, addiction, legal, or stress-related issues, you can access confidential resources. Additionally, the EAP offers web-based tools and resources, including articles, checklists, quizzes, webinars, podcasts, and eLearning modules on topics ranging from parenting and identity theft to disaster preparedness.

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Mindfulness Toolkit

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

403(b)/457(b) OPTIONS

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Telephone Number - (800) 462-8328 x4727

SchoolsFirst Plan Administration is the third-party administrator for 403(b), 457(b), and Roth 403(b) TSA plans.

SF Approved Providers

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AFLAC

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Telephone Number - Phone number (800) 992-3522

Aflac is a leading provider of supplemental insurance, offering a range of policies including accident, critical illness, cancer, disability, and life insurance. Their coverage provides cash benefits to help policyholders manage out-of-pocket costs, medical bills, and other unexpected expenses.

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Employee Interest sheet

ADJUNCT BENEFITS

A part-time faculty member shall be eligible for the same District sponsored healthcare coverage provided to full-time faculty members so long as the part-time faculty member meets one of the following criteria as defined under Education Code Section 87861 et seq. The District and Guild understand the eligibility requirements to be the following:

Has a teaching assignment at GCC that is greater than or equal to 40% of the minimum full-time teaching assignment at that district; or
Has a teaching assignment as a part-time faculty member at GCC and one or more California community college districts which in total is equal to or is greater than 40% of a full-time teaching assignment.
The employee may also meet this 40% load or assignment requirement for the Spring semester, if their annual load is at least 80% by combining their Fall and Spring assignments from the current calendar year and they have an assignment at Glendale college in both semesters.

Adjunct Open Enrollment and New Hire Guide for 2026

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Part-Time Faculty Self-Certification

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FAQs

How long do I have to sign up for benefits after I am hired?

When do my benefits begin?

How much is the monthly premium for health & welfare benefits?

How long are children eligible for coverage?

Eligible dependent children are covered until the end of the month in which they turn 26 years old for Blue Shield and Kaiser. Dental and vision coverage is until the end of the month in which they turn 24 years old. Once coverage ends, COBRA coverage will be offered to the dropped dependent and mailed to the employee's address on file.

For disabled dependents, coverage will continue with the submission of a doctor's note.

My dependent child will turn 26 years old next month, what steps do I take to take them off my insurance?

I recently married, what do I have to do to update my benefits?

I recently gave birth, do I have to wait for the Social Security Number and birth certificate to add the newborn baby to my medical, dental, and/or vision?

Can I add my domestic partner to my insurance?

What is considered a qualifying event?

When is open enrollment? When do open enrollment changes take effect?

I am a newly hired adjunct faculty for the Spring semester, would I be able to enroll in coverage?

I currently have insurance coverage through another District, but my coverage will be terminating next month, would I be able to enroll in the adjunct healthcare option at GCC?

Do adjunct counselors have to teach to qualify for insurance?

One of my classes has been cancelled for Spring, would I still be able to qualify for adjunct healthcare?

What will happen if my load goes below the 40% requirement?

If an adjunct faculty member is currently on full Medicare, Part A & B along with a supplemental, would they be able to enroll in our coverage if they have a 40% load?

Can full-time employees who have retired from GCC come back to teach as an adjunct and qualify for adjunct healthcare?