JANUARY MEDICAL BENEFITS

In January, many part-timers don’t know what our Spring semester workload will be. So CCSF uses our Fall load to determine benefits eligibility. But we still have to pay the January premiums.

• If you have medical insurance through CCSF in Fall semester, eligibility continues through January 31, whether or not you have a Spring assignment.
• If you have a Spring assignment, or if you are in Kaiser Member Only and therefore have no premium to pay, you don’t have to do anything.
• If you do not have a Spring assignment, you may need to arrange to pay the January premium. The deadline to pay is December 24th.

More details about January medical benefits here.

STRS AND RETIREMENT

Most STRS information is aimed at full-timers. But CFT is offering a workshop specifically designed for part-time faculty. They say: “Compare the benefit programs that may be available to you and determine which program you’re currently paying into. You’ll learn ways to increase your retirement income, the importance of supplemental savings and considerations to keep in mind throughout your career. You’re helping students build their future, don’t forget about yours.”

STRS Workshop: Thursday 12/7, from 3:30-5:00, by Zoom. Register here.

UNEMPLOYMENT

Part-time faculty are eligible for unemployment benefits over winter break. Apply on or immediately after your last day of work. If you have a full-term assignments, your last day is officially 12/19, even if your specific schedule doesn’t match that.

Detailed instructions for EDD applications here.

CFT is also offering an EDD workshop for union members. They will cover the online unemployment filing process, phone interviews, denials, and appeals.

Unemployment Workshop: Wednesday 12/13, from 3:30-5:30, by Zoom. Register here.