UPDATE: Deadline Extended for One-Time Pre-Retirement Cash-Out of Leave Benefits
The deadline to submit a "One-Time Pre-Retirement Cash-Out of Leave Benefits" form has been extended for those retiring under the Early Retirement Incentive. Human Resources will allow a one-time exception for employees who take advantage of the Early Retirement Incentive to submit their leave cash-out forms through March 9, 2010, as long as their retirement date is on August 9, 2010.
For more information regarding the Cash-Out, please contact the Retirement Division at (951) 955-4981. Completed forms may be faxed to (951) 955-8538.
• One-Time Pre-Retirement Cash-Out of Annual Leave Benefits (For employees covered under the Management Resolution)
• One-Time Pre-Retirement Cash-Out of Leave Benefits (SEIU and LIUNA Bargaining Units)
Early Retirement Incentive
The County is offering an Early Retirement Incentive for eligible employees who retire between February 12, 2010 and August 9, 2010. Learn more about the Early Retirement Incentive by reading these informational materials.
• Early Retirement Incentive Communication
• Early Retirement Incetive PowerPoint
• Classifications Eligible for Early Retirement Incentive
PEP and CalPERS/Social Security Workshops
Prepare for your retirement by attending one of our workshops. Click on one of the links below for workshop schedules. For questions and to enroll, call Retirement at (951) 955-4981, option #2. To attend a workshop, you must reseve a seat. Please note that workshops listed may be full and that additional workshops may be added.
• Early Retirement Workshop (the CalPERS Retirement Planning Workshop or the Social Security Seminar)
• Post Employment Program (PEP) Workshop
Important Retirement Publications
• Post Employment Program Packet (Management, Confidential, Unrepresented, DDAA, and LEMU Bargaining Units)
• Post Employment Program Packet (SEIU and LIUNA Bargaining Units)
• 2010 Retiree Annual Enrollment/Health Benefits Guide
• See more retirement information at the Retirement Plans Page on the Benefits website.
Important Retirement Forms
• Service Retirement Election Application (CalPERS Publication 43)
• Notification of Retirement/Intent to Use Accruals (Management, Confidential, Unrepresented, and MLX Bargaining Units)
• Notification of Retirement/Intent to Use Accruals (SEIU Bargaining Unit)
• Post Employment Program Election Form (Management, Confidential, Unrepresented, DDAA, and LEMU Bargaining Units)
• Post Employment Program Election Form (SEIU and LIUNA Bargaining Units)
• 2010 Retiree Benefit Election Form (Health Plans)
• Find additional forms at the Forms Page on the Benefits website.
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Nationwide Retirement Solutions
OPEN OFFICE HOURS:
Every TUESDAY 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
CAC Building, Conference Room 1
County Administrative Center (CAC)
4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92502
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Loren Farfan
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(818) 642-8191
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All Areas
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Ryan Carpenter
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(909) 213-0555
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All Areas
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Joshua Hayes
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(909) 801-1876
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All Areas
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Ruben Diaz
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(626) 485-3933
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All Areas
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Mike Wolken
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(877) 677-3678 Ext 48031
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All Areas
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Alben Chamberlain
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(909) 496-3118
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All Areas
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Corey Fast
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(310) 903-8989
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All Areas
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VALIC
OPEN OFFICE HOURS:
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Every Thursday
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
CAC Bldg., Conf. Rm 1
County Administrative Center
4080 Lemon St., Riverside, CA
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Every Payday Wednesday
9:00AM – 4:00PM
RCRMC, Cafeteria
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
26520 Cactus Ave., Moreno Valley, CA
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Fredrik Whitley
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(951) 663-2451
Riverside Area - County Administrative Center, District Attorney, Public Defender, Family Law, Animal Shelter, Juvenile Hall, and Superior Court, County Clerk and Recorder, Registrar of Voters & Adult Protective Services, Welfare, EDA, GAIN, and DPSS
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Alan Pamintuan
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(951) 689-9077
(800) 892-5558 EXT. 89145
Sheriff's Stations in Riverside, Moreno Valley and Jurupa. Also all facilities in Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula
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Tim McDonald
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(800) 892-5558 EXT. 87066
Hemet, Perris, and San Jacinto
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Nain Perez
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(951) 808-7452
Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, and Corona. Including RCRMC, Economic Development, DPSS and DCS in Riverside and Moreno Valley
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Scott Bryant
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(760) 409-6254
(800) 892-5558 EXT. 87509
Hemet, Perris, San Jacinto, Banning and Desert Areas
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The County of Riverside Human Resources Department is proud to introduce a new County wellness program for 2010---the Optimal Health & Wellness Program (OHWP)! The OHWP replaces the Healthy Lifestyles Rewards program that was available in 2009. To learn more, visit the Wellness web site.
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If you were involuntarily terminated on or after September 1, 2008 and are not eligible for other health coverage (such as a spouse's health plan or Medicare), then you may be eligible for a 65 percent reduction of your COBRA premium for up to 9 months. If you didn't elect COBRA, you may have an additional opportunity to elect it now and take advantage of the premium reduction. Click here for more information.
UPDATE (12/21/2009): COBRA Subsidy Law Extended
President Barack Obama signed into law on December 21, 2009, an extension and expansion of a COBRA premiums subsidy law that was due to expire on December 31, 2009. The law provides a 65% premium subsidy for employees who were involuntarily terminated on or after September 1, 2009 and are not eligible for other health coverage (such as through a new employer, a spouse or Medicare).
The COBRA subsidy extension extends the amount of time and Assistance Eligible Individual can receive a subsidy from 9 to 15 months. Additionally the subsidy eligibility period has been extended to February 28, 2010. Click here for more information.
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Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Offer Free Or Low-Cost Health Coverage To Children And Families
If you are eligible for health coverage, but are unable to afford the premiums, California may have a premium assistance program that can help pay for coverage. California uses funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs to help people who are eligible for employer-sponsored health coverage, but need assistance in paying their health premiums.
If you or your dependents are already enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP and you live in California, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office to find out if premium assistance is available.
If you or your dependents are NOT currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and you think you or any of your dependents might be eligible for either of these programs, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office or dial 1-877-KIDS NOW or www.insurekidsnow.gov to find out how to apply. If you qualify, you can ask the State if it has a program that might help you pay the premiums for an employer-sponsored plan.
Once it is determined that you or your dependents are eligible for premium assistance under Medicaid or CHIP, you may elect County-sponsored employee coverage for yourself and your eligible dependents---as long as you and your dependents are eligible, but not already enrolled in a County plan. This is called a “special enrollment” opportunity, and you must request coverage within 60 days of being determined eligible for premium assistance.
You should contact the State for further information on eligibility. Visit the California Deparment of Health Care Services website or call 1-866-298-8443. You can also view the model Employer CHIP Notice at the federal Department of Labor website.
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