No. You must retire within 120 days of your separation from employment; have been eligible for enrollment in a CalPERS medical plan (or flex cash) on your date of separation; and receive a retirement allowance from CalPERS.
The selection of your retirement date is one of the most important decisions to make when planning your retirement.
To create a retirement estimate based on the factors of service, age and salary, see the CalPERS retirement calculator at: http://www.calpers.ca.gov and go to “online calculator”. For a more comprehensive estimate, employees are encouraged to register for a MyCalPERS account which is a secure self-service website where you may access real-time details and balances of your individual CalPERS accounts.
No, if you meet the criteria above, you receive 100% of the state's share of your health benefit premium.
Medical, dental and vision coverage can continue into retirement for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. CSU-paid life insurance (if applicable) does not continue into retirement. Retirees are provided the option to convert the life insurance to an individual policy. CSU-paid LTD insurance (if applicable) ends upon separation from employment.
You will continue to pay federal and state taxes. Social Security taxes and your contribution to CalPERS stop at retirement. You may be required to pay the Medicare tax of 1.45% of your gross retirement pay. Determining your taxation at retirement is a complex issue. You may contact CalPERS or request the booklet, "Taxation and Your Retirement" from CalPERS at www.calpers.ca.gov , or consult your tax advisor.
Employees in the retirement tiers of State Miscellaneous, 2%@55 or 2%@60, may retire with five years of CalPERS service at age 50 years or older. Employees in the new retirement benefit tier of State Miscellaneous, 2%@62, may retire with five years of CalPERS service at age 52 or older. Please access link for detailed information for retirement tiers:
No. You must retire within 120 days of your separation from employment; have been eligible for enrollment in a CalPERS medical plan (or flex cash) on your date of separation; and receive a retirement allowance from CalPERS.
The selection of your retirement date is one of the most important decisions to make when planning your retirement.
To create a retirement estimate based on the factors of service, age and salary, see the CalPERS retirement calculator at: http://www.calpers.ca.gov and go to “online calculator”. For a more comprehensive estimate, employees are encouraged to register for a MyCalPERS account which is a secure self-service website where you may access real-time details and balances of your individual CalPERS accounts.
No, if you meet the criteria above, you receive 100% of the state's share of your health benefit premium.
Medical, dental and vision coverage can continue into retirement for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. CSU-paid life insurance (if applicable) does not continue into retirement. Retirees are provided the option to convert the life insurance to an individual policy. CSU-paid LTD insurance (if applicable) ends upon separation from employment.
You will continue to pay federal and state taxes. Social Security taxes and your contribution to CalPERS stop at retirement. You may be required to pay the Medicare tax of 1.45% of your gross retirement pay. Determining your taxation at retirement is a complex issue. You may contact CalPERS or request the booklet, "Taxation and Your Retirement" from CalPERS at www.calpers.ca.gov , or consult your tax advisor.
Employees in the retirement tiers of State Miscellaneous, 2%@55 or 2%@60, may retire with five years of CalPERS service at age 50 years or older. Employees in the new retirement benefit tier of State Miscellaneous, 2%@62, may retire with five years of CalPERS service at age 52 or older. Please access link for detailed information for retirement tiers:
Employees will receive all the forms to fill out on their first day of hire. Benefits begin the first day of the month following an employee's appointment. For example, if somen is hired on May 5th, benefits will begin on June 1st if all the necessary paperwork has been returned to Human Resources.
To find a full listing of forms ranging from health benefit enrollment forms to Whistle blower Complaint Forms, please visit the Benefits Forms page on the Human Resources section.
Yes, Humboldt does offer couseling services for employees through the EAP program. These services are confidential and at no cost to the employee. To receive assistance please contact Paula Nedelcoff at 707-443-7358.
Yes. You may change your medical plan and add/delete dependents by contacting CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 during the annual CalPERS Open Enrollment period or within 60 days of a qualifying status change.
If you retire less than 30 days after your separation date from employment, your medical coverage will continue automatically. If you retire between 30 and 120 days after your separation date from employment, contact Human Resources for more information.
You may request coverage within 30 days before or after your retirement date. To enroll before your retirement date, contact HR Benefits. To enroll after your retirement date, contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377. If you do not enroll within 30 days before or after your retirement date, you must wait until the next annual CalPERS Open Enrollment period to enroll unless you experience a qualifying status change.
As a CalPERS retiree, you and/or your dependents must enroll in Medicare Part B when your reach age 65.
Do not enroll in Medicare Part D as you already have a CalPERS prescription drug plan. If you enroll in Medicare Part D, your CalPERS health plan will be canceled until you are dis-enrolled.
You and your dependents must certify your Medicare status with CalPERS when you each become eligible for Medicare and change from the Basic medical plan to a supplemental to Medicare or Managed Medicare plan at that time. Contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to change your plan.
The cost to the retiree for medical coverage will depend on which plan and the level of coverage the retiree chooses.
Eligible dependents include spouse, domestic partner, children under age 26, and disabled children over age 26. Certain restrictions apply.
You and your dependents remain in the Basic medical plan until you and/or your dependents become eligible for Medicare.
Yes. You may change your medical plan and add/delete dependents by contacting CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 during the annual CalPERS Open Enrollment period or within 60 days of a qualifying status change.
If you retire less than 30 days after your separation date from employment, your medical coverage will continue automatically. If you retire between 30 and 120 days after your separation date from employment, contact Human Resources for more information.
You may request coverage within 30 days before or after your retirement date. To enroll before your retirement date, contact HR Benefits. To enroll after your retirement date, contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377. If you do not enroll within 30 days before or after your retirement date, you must wait until the next annual CalPERS Open Enrollment period to enroll unless you experience a qualifying status change.
As a CalPERS retiree, you and/or your dependents must enroll in Medicare Part B when your reach age 65.
Do not enroll in Medicare Part D as you already have a CalPERS prescription drug plan. If you enroll in Medicare Part D, your CalPERS health plan will be canceled until you are dis-enrolled.
You and your dependents must certify your Medicare status with CalPERS when you each become eligible for Medicare and change from the Basic medical plan to a supplemental to Medicare or Managed Medicare plan at that time. Contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to change your plan.
The cost to the retiree for medical coverage will depend on which plan and the level of coverage the retiree chooses.
Eligible dependents include spouse, domestic partner, children under age 26, and disabled children over age 26. Certain restrictions apply.
You and your dependents remain in the Basic medical plan until you and/or your dependents become eligible for Medicare.
You can change your dental plan and add/delete dependents during the annual open enrollment period or within 60 days of a qualifying status change.
If your retirement date is within one pay period of your separation date from employment, coverage will be continuous. If your retirement date is more than one pay period and less than 120 days from your separation date from employment, contact HR Services for more information.
FlexCash participants may request dental coverage within 30 days before, or 60 days after the retirement date by contacting Human Resources at 707-826-5172. You also may enroll during the annual open enrollment period.
If you are currently enrolled in the DeltaCare Enhanced (HMO) plan your dental coverage as a retiree will be reduced to the DeltaCare Basic plan. If you are enrolled in the Delta Dental Enhanced Level II (PPO) plan your dental coverage as a retiree will be reduced to the Delta Dental Basic plan.
You can refuse enrollment in the basic dental coverage upon retirement and instead opt to continue your enhanced coverage under COBRA for up to eighteen (18) months. You pay the full cost for coverage under COBRA. Once COBRA ends, you can immediately enroll in a basic dental plan to avoid a lapse in coverage, or during any subsequent open enrollment period that follows the expiration date of COBRA coverage by contacting the CSU Chancellor’s Office for enrollment at (562) 951-4411.
Currently, CSU pays the full cost of the Basic level dental coverage for eligible retirees and their eligible dependents.
If your retirement date is within one pay period of your separation date from employment, coverage will be continuous. If your retirement date is more than one pay period and less than 120 days from your separation date from employment, contact HR Services for more information.
FlexCash participants may request dental coverage within 30 days before, or 60 days after the retirement date by contacting Human Resources at 707-826-5172. You also may enroll during the annual open enrollment period.
If you are currently enrolled in the DeltaCare Enhanced (HMO) plan your dental coverage as a retiree will be reduced to the DeltaCare Basic plan. If you are enrolled in the Delta Dental Enhanced Level II (PPO) plan your dental coverage as a retiree will be reduced to the Delta Dental Basic plan.
You can refuse enrollment in the basic dental coverage upon retirement and instead opt to continue your enhanced coverage under COBRA for up to eighteen (18) months. You pay the full cost for coverage under COBRA. Once COBRA ends, you can immediately enroll in a basic dental plan to avoid a lapse in coverage, or during any subsequent open enrollment period that follows the expiration date of COBRA coverage by contacting the CSU Chancellor’s Office for enrollment at (562) 951-4411.
Currently, CSU pays the full cost of the Basic level dental coverage for eligible retirees and their eligible dependents.
If you enroll in the CSU Retiree Voluntary Vision Plan, you are required to maintain enrollment for a minimum period of 12 months. You will be required to maintain enrollment for the balance of the plan year in which you enroll and for 12 months in the following plan year, unless a permitting event occurs to change your enrollment. If you enroll in COBRA, you may continue coverage for up to 18 months.
Yes, benefits eligible retirees may continue coverage by enrolling in the CSU Retiree Voluntary Vision Plan or COBRA. Enrollment information is mailed to the retiree's home address.
The retiree plan has a three-tier monthly rate whereas COBRA has one composite premium rate for all enrollments. The retiree plan does not include the Vision Display Terminal (VDT) benefit. Otherwise the retiree plan benefits are comparable to the COBRA benefits.
The monthly premium will be fully paid by the enrolled retiree and deducted from their warrant issued by CalPERS.
If you enroll in the CSU Retiree Voluntary Vision Plan, you are required to maintain enrollment for a minimum period of 12 months. You will be required to maintain enrollment for the balance of the plan year in which you enroll and for 12 months in the following plan year, unless a permitting event occurs to change your enrollment. If you enroll in COBRA, you may continue coverage for up to 18 months.
Yes, benefits eligible retirees may continue coverage by enrolling in the CSU Retiree Voluntary Vision Plan or COBRA. Enrollment information is mailed to the retiree's home address.
The retiree plan has a three-tier monthly rate whereas COBRA has one composite premium rate for all enrollments. The retiree plan does not include the Vision Display Terminal (VDT) benefit. Otherwise the retiree plan benefits are comparable to the COBRA benefits.
The monthly premium will be fully paid by the enrolled retiree and deducted from their warrant issued by CalPERS.
You may enroll in the CSU Retiree Voluntary Vision Plan during any subsequent open enrollment period following your COBRA eligibility end date or COBRA cancellation due to non-payment.
Retirees may enroll in the CSU Retiree Voluntary Vision Plan at the time of retirement, within 60 days of their retirement, within 60 days of loss of coverage on another vision plan, or during any subsequent open enrollment period.
Retirees may enroll in COBRA within 60 days of their separation date from employment.
Your vacation balance can be paid to you in a lump sum upon retirement. Employees may request to use all or part of their vacation accruals prior to their retirement date. However, please note the use of vacation time must be authorized by the manager, even if directly preceding a service retirement.
Employees who separate from employment who are otherwise eligible to cash out their vacation balance may choose to transfer a designated amount from their lump-sum separation pay into an existing Tax Deferred Retirement Savings Account (401(k)/ 403(b) and 457 plan account).
If you choose to transfer an amount into a Tax Deferred account, you will need to complete a Request to Transfer Lump-Sum Separation Pay Application and submit to the Payroll Office prior to your retirement date. Copies of the application can be obtained in the Benefits Office.
Your vacation balance can be paid to you in a lump sum upon retirement. Employees may request to use all or part of their vacation accruals prior to their retirement date. However, please note the use of vacation time must be authorized by the manager, even if directly preceding a service retirement.
Employees who separate from employment who are otherwise eligible to cash out their vacation balance may choose to transfer a designated amount from their lump-sum separation pay into an existing Tax Deferred Retirement Savings Account (401(k)/ 403(b) and 457 plan account).
If you choose to transfer an amount into a Tax Deferred account, you will need to complete a Request to Transfer Lump-Sum Separation Pay Application and submit to the Payroll Office prior to your retirement date. Copies of the application can be obtained in the Benefits Office.
No, extended education courses are not covered through the Fee Waiver Program. However, many extended education courses are cross‐listed as regular University courses.
The Dependent Fee Waiver Program allows eligible employees to transfer their benefit to a spouse, domestic partner or dependent child, in lieu of participation by the employee, subject to the following conditions:
Only one person is eligible per semester. You may, however, alternate the benefit between your dependents each semester.
Yes, an employee may be granted reasonable release time for one course per semester that is taken through the Fee Waiver Program, provided that the supervisor determines that the operational needs of the department will be met. It may be necessary to arrange an alternative work schedule to satisfy the operational needs of the department.
The Fee Waiver program allows participants to enroll in a maximum of two classes or six units per semester, whichever is greater. If the individual is taking more than the maximum number of courses or units allowed through the fee waiver program, he/she will be required to pay the difference between the part‐time State University Fee and the full‐time State University Fee along with any other associated fees.
The fees that are waived or reduced are specific to your bargaining unit or employee class. The part‐time State University Fee is waived for all fee waiver program participants. In addition, the application fee is waived if the fee waiver participant is applying for admission to the University as a regular (matriculated) student during that term.
For the list of fees assessed by Cal Poly Humboldt, please visit the fee section here:
For the fee waiver program, a Dependent Child must be one of the following:
You must submit a fee waiver application for yourself or your dependent each semester.
If both parents are employees and are eligible to transfer their fee waiver benefit, it is possible for one child to receive both benefits and be eligible to enroll in up to 4 courses or 12 units, whichever is greater.
Yes, you or your dependent will still qualify for the Fee Waiver Program. Non-resident tuition fees may apply, unless you or your dependent is eligible through the Title 5, Section 41910 provision, to be determined at the time of admission to the fee waiver program.
The Fee Waiver Benefit is taxable for
Beginning with the 2019 tax year (January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019), all graduate/doctoral level courses taken by employees (job-related or Career Development Plan) that exceed the threshold of $5,250 will be considered taxable income. The taxes will be withheld in a lump sum from the employee’s pay warrant following census each semester. Census is generally mid-September for Fall term, and mid-February for Spring term on our campus. The withholding amount would likely be deducted on the following pay warrant, but it can take up to 2 months to process.
Total value of Fee Waiver (total tuition waived in a calendar year) = $9,098
$9,098 - $5,250 (threshold) = $3,848 in tuition waived beyond the threshold
Flat Tax Rate = 36.25%
Total taxes withheld from employee’s pay warrant = $1,394.90
Total value of Fee Waiver (total tuition waived in a calendar year) = $5,644
$5,644 - $5,250 (threshold) = $394 in tuition waived beyond the threshold
Flat Tax Rate = 36.25%
Total taxes withheld from employee’s pay warrant = $142.83
The tax withheld for fee waiver is in addition to any other taxes the employee is subject to have withheld form their pay warrant. The Flat Tax Rate of 36.25% represents 22% federal withholding, 6.6% state withholding, and 7.65% Social Security and Medicare.
*Tax Rate Information is current as of posting, June 5, 2020.
No, the Fee Waiver program is available for courses at CSU campuses only.
Fee Waiver Forms should be submitted to Human Resources at least three weeks prior to the first day of instruction each term. Humboldt and other CSU deadlines may affect you or your dependent's ability to register for classes. For this reason, we encourage you to view the calendar of activities and deadlines at the campus of attendance.
Please visit the Fee Waiver Instructions page for instructions.
The California State University offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in the CSU Employee Fee Waiver and Reduction Program. This program provides for the waiver or reduction of certain fees for employees who enroll in work‐ related courses offered by the CSU for the purpose of improving skills for existing jobs, or advancement in accordance with a career development plan. This program also provides eligible employees with the option of transferring their fee waiver benefit to an eligible dependent.
Please visit the Fee Waiver Program page and scroll down to the Forms section.
If you have any further questions regarding the fee waiver program, please contact:
Nancy Olson
Fee Waiver Coordinator
Human Resources
feewaiver@humboldt.edu
707-826-3626
Eligibility for the Fee Waiver Program differs by employee bargaining unit/class (see below). Please note that employees who are on an approved full or partial leave of absence with or without pay remain eligible.
Yes, the CSU offers online professional development courses to all employees for free through our online portal, Skillport. To learn more and find , please visit Humboldt's training site at https://training.humboldt.edu
Yes, there are live and online classes that cover a wide range of topics including PeopleSoft, Human Resources, Data Warehouse/Hyperion, Environmental Health and Safety, Student Disability, Web Development and more. These live classes are scheduled in advance and can be viewed at the Training and Professional Development site.
We also have access to thousands of courses, certifications, and other resources on our learning portal, Skillport. Please visit the Training and Professional Development site where you will find a direct link to Skillport.
To sign up for the Employee Wellness's Healthy-U Program, fill out the Humboldt release form and turn it into the Kinesiology Department in Forbes Complex 124.
An employee will have to pay for fitness classes and health services offered through the Employee Wellness Program. Please visit the Kinesiology website for the prices and details on sercies and classes ofered through the program.
The Employee Wellness Program is an on-campus program that incorporates exercise into the workplace. It works by allowing employees time to visit with the Kinesiology and Recreation departments to exercise and learn about keeping fit. Employees are also eligible to register in an array of exercise classes offered throughout the semester. The Employee Wellness Program also offers staff different health services such as the body composition analysis and aerobic fitness assessment.
To facilitate your open enrollment changes, Employee Self Service e-Benefits is available 24/7. e-Benefits automates and simplifies the process of managingyour benefit elections while reducing paper usage.
At any time of year you can find your benefits summary on the MyHumboldt portal by clicking View Paycheck and Benefits, then View Benefits
You can log in to e-Benefits from any computer with Internet access beginning during Open Enrollment. Once logged into MyHumboldt, navigate to the Open Enrollment link on the main page.
Employees will need to have access to PeopleSoft’s HR Center and fill out/sign the e-Benefits electronic signature form.
Please reach out to benefits staff at benefits@humboldt.edu if you change your mind about your elections while still in the Open Enrollment period. Submitted elections will be finalized once Open Enrollment closes and cannot be changes after that time
