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HR End of Year Newsletter

Posted on December 28, 2022

End of Year Reminder! Update your address/contact information

Posted on December 8, 2022

How To: Update you address and contact information- INSTRUCTIONS

2023 IRS Contribution limits

Posted on November 2, 2022

2023 IRS Contribution Limits Flyer Click on the Flex Spending Account, Deferred Comp or Commuter Benefits tab on our Employee Benefits page for more information. The deadline to submit FSA Enrollment forms is Friday, December 9th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your HR Team!

F45 Training San Rafael – City employee discounted offer!

Posted on October 26, 2022

We have teamed up with F45 Training San Rafael to offer City of San Rafael employees a discounted monthly unlimited membership rate of $249 / month (regularly $279 / month). F45 Training San Rafael offers a premier fitness experience and is located in the Montecito Plaza of San Rafael. They have an incredible team of trainers...

Nationwide Workshops

Posted on October 6, 2022

October is National Retirement Security Month Saving for retirement is a marathon — a long-term investment toward the future. We want to help you understand the importance of "sticking with it" in order to reach your retirement goals. Nationwide will be putting on a series of workshops for National Retirement Security Month, and would love...

October HR Reminders

Posted on October 6, 2022

  Link to 2023 Open Enrollment page: https://employees.cityofsanrafael.org/2023-open-enrollment/

2023 Employee Wellness Fair on 10/19

Posted on October 6, 2022

       Kaiser will be on-site to administer flu shots – please use the online scheduler to reserve your spot: https://wellness-event.kaiserpermanente.org/signup/cityofsanrafael

Monthly Health Topic- Mental Health

Posted on May 1, 2022

For the month of May let's focus on mental health. Many of us set goals or expectations throughout the year at work or in our personal lives. However, if these expectations are unrealistic, they can potentially set us up for disappointment, depression, anxiety, addiction, or other mental health issues that can interfere with our daily...

FREE Kaiser Cooking Demonstration Webinars

Posted on April 5, 2022

We are happy to share that in honor of National Nutrition Month  which was held in March and in response to member feedback  to “help us cook healthy meals” Kaiser Permanente is offering 60 minute virtual cooking demonstrations that explore fun, healthy, and simple recipes.   These sessions are FREE and available to ALL employees regardless...

Suicide Prevention 101 Webinar for Parents in English April 20 & Spanish April 21

Posted on April 1, 2022

Parents, Please register for the upcoming free webinar and Facebook Live event:  Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do.  This free webinar will provide information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with their teen, actions to take if their teen is having...

March MissionSquare Appointments

Posted on March 2, 2022

Click to schedule an appointment Click to Enroll in the City of San Rafael 457 Plan - Click to view Fund Information for the City of San Rafael 457 Plan 6 Rules for Navigating Market Volatility How to rollover your old accounts     Kim Hammond Retirement Plans Specialist MissionSquare Work: (202) 962-3498 Email: khammond@missionsq.org...

Fitness Deal [KP Members Only] – Active&Fit Direct Gym Membership – $0 Enrollment Fee Extended Through March!

Posted on March 2, 2022

Get access to more than 11,000 gyms with one membership. When Kaiser Permanente members sign up for an Active&Fit Direct gym membership, they can visit any of the 11,000 participating fitness centers in the nationwide Active&Fit Direct network. For more information please visit fitness deal through Active & Fit Direct. Through the month of March,...

New Nationwide Representative assigned to the City of San Rafael

Posted on February 9, 2022

Dear Employees- We have a new representative, Paul Menard, who is with Nationwide and is assigned to the City’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.  His job is to assist our employees and help them prepare for retirement. If you would like to schedule some time to speak with Paul to review your account, enroll in the...

2021 Holiday Closure Information

Posted on December 8, 2021

Dear City Employees, This year City Hall and other non-safety services will be closed to the public from December 24th through Sunday, January 2nd. We will resume all non-safety services on Monday, January 3, 2022. All fire/paramedic services and police functions will remain open and fully staffed during this time. Emergency services will still be provided...

Employee Holiday Luncheon- Dec. 17th!

Posted on December 2, 2021

Open Enrollment- Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) Deadline 12/13

Posted on December 1, 2021

Dear City Employees, The IRS has announced new contribution limits for Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) & retirement plans for 2022. Click on the Flex Spending Account or Deferred Comp tab on our Employee Benefits page for more information.  

MissionSquare December Appointments

Posted on December 1, 2021

Get Enrolled in your plan Simplfy your Retirement by rolling over old accounts Increase your contribution Open a Roth IRA Schedule an appointment with your Rep, Kim Hammond to start the year right! Make this year the year you resolve to save more. To help you succeed: 1. Be specific — for example, resolve to open...