Waiting & Waiting, & Waiting On Y O U!

Sara Roberts was over at City Hall, November 2, 2017, on the mezzanine floor where COJ/JPL enrollment for health benefits is taking place. She sent this pic & good news, "Be sure to check out the offerings at City Hall. You could be the lucky winner of a huge TV provided by UF Health."

Looks like they could use your visit. 

Re-Enroll for City Health Benefits By 12/5/12

If you have City health benefits, you must re-enroll by December 5, 2012.  The City has a new provider for 2013.  For important details, check out these sites:

http://inside.coj.net/News/Pages/2013BenefitsEnrollmentInformation.aspx

http://inside.coj.net/News/Documents/City%20of%20Jax%20Flyer%202012.pdf

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR CITY BENEFITS

When asked what the time period will be for City employees to re-enroll for benefits, Mary Diperna, Manager of Personnel Services - Employee Benefits, Employee Services Department, responded:  "It will be middle of November - December 6th."  No specific date in November was stated. More information, of course, if forthcoming.

City Offers Helpful Program for Staffs

Everyone seems to need help at one time or another.  Need to talk?  Got a problem that could use some valid, objective advice but you cannot afford counseling?  City/JPL employees can call (904) 351-5010 and arrange an appointment, if need be.  Short-term counseling--at no charge--on various aspects of life, are offered by the City's Employee Assistance Program.  These services include:

Addictive behaviors - Anxiety - Anger management - Caregiver counseling - Child counseling - Coping with a life change - Depression - Divorce counseling - Domestic violence - Eating disorder situations - Eldercare issues - Emotional/physchological concerns - Family counseling - Grief issues - Legal or financial stress - Loss and grieving - Marital or relationship difficulties - Organizational change - Other Difficulties - Personal and life improvment - Stress management - Substance abuse - Work stress

You are invited to visit their website:  www.aetnaeap.com

City Open Enrollment for Employee Benefits

The City's annual Open Enrollment period runs from November 14 to December 7. Visit http://EmpSelfService.coj.net to enroll for your 2012 benefits. Visit www.coj.net/benefits for up-to-date rate information.

View the flyer here.

New Options Available in the General Employees Pension Plan

by Beth Mangold and Angela Vigil

New retirement plan options for positions covered by the General Employees Pension Plan became effective on October 1. Employees now have more choices when selecting their city retirement plans.
Perhaps the biggest change is that the medical process was abolished. This means that employees who did not enter the pension plan because of medical issues when they were hired may now join as a regular member. Members who joined the plan under a medical waiver will no longer be limited by the waiver.
Another attractive change to the plan is the introduction of a Defined Contribution (DC) plan, similar to a 401(k) plan. Under this option employees can contribute 7.7 percent of their pay to an investment account and the city will match their contributions. These investment accounts will be managed by Great West Retirement Service, who also administers the deferred compensation (457) plan.
The new pension laws (governed by Ordinance 2007-1136) provide an opportunity for current Defined Benefit (DB) plan members to change to the DC plan. This is a one-time option for current employees. New Employees hired after October 1 will select their pension plan upon employment - either the traditional DB plan or the new DC plan. Both plans will be covered by a disability trust fund, which is essentially the same disability program that was offered with the original DB plan.
Employees who are not currently enrolled in a city sponsored plan are encouraged to contact the Retirement System Administrative Office to set an appointment to review plan options and make an enrollment selection. Once a plan selection is made, employees will be enrolled in the selected plan for the next practical payroll.
For additional information regarding the new pension options, please check the links below.
Retirement Systems Employee Portal page
Questions on Plan Comparisons
Read the new pension ordinance
Pension Plan training is in development. Watch for an announcement from Retirement System Administrative Office when it is available.
If you have immediate questions or would like to make appointment with Retirement System staff to review the plans and enrollment options, please contact Beth Mangold or Judy Connare 255-7281 in the Retirement System Administrative Office at 255-7285.

Important Info on City Health Enrollment & Proof for Dependent Coverage

Open enrollment for City benefits is later than usual this year for City employees: November 2 - 20, 2009 for 2010 coverage. You should soon receive all the information about next year's benefits, rates, etc. via U.S. mail. You must enroll this year to continue your benefits coverage.

Proof for dependent coverage was due October 1, 2009; however, the City has extended the time for you to deliver proof for dependent coverage.

Please use this link to be fully informed about 2010 City benefits:

http://inside.coj.net/News/Pages/OpenEnrollmentInformation.aspx

Annual Benefits Re-enrollment

Important information about Annual Benefits Re-enrollement is available on the COJ Employee News site, link below. During the re-enrollment period of October 1 through October 31, employees can add or delete dependents from their existing insurance coverage; switch plans; or, enroll in various plans, e.g., Employee Supplemental Life (will require Medical Evidence of Insurability), Dependent Life, Vision, Dental, or the Flexible Spending Account ( includes medical reimbursement, dependent care, transportation, and parking). All changes will be made effective January 1, 2009.

Employee News