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Deferred Comp – MissionSquare & Nationwide

MissionSquare- 457 Plans 457 Plan Enrollment Portal 457 Plan Beneficiary Designation Form 457 Plan Contribution Change Form 457 Plan Catch-Up Brochure MissionSquare- Roth IRA MissionSquare ROTH IRA Enrollment Form MissionSquare- Informational Flyers Another Way to Save- 457 Plan vs Roth IRA ICMA Name Change to MissionSquare ICMA Name Change FAQ MissionSquare Video Clips Choose your … Continued

CalPERS Health

Log in to your my|CalPERS participant account to view: Specific health benefit changes that may impact you in the coming year Your current monthly premium rate Health plans and monthly premium rates available based on your health eligibility ZIP code Which health plans your doctor participates in Your enrolled dependents Dropping Dependents at Age 26 Limit:  REMEMBER … Continued

Dental – United Concordia

This benefit is fully paid by the City of San Rafael (pro-rated for part-time employees) and includes any eligible dependents.  Employees can log-in to the United Concordia website to view their covered dependents and search providers.  If you don’t have your member #, which is needed to log-in, please call UCCI at 1-800-332-0366.  You can print an … Continued

NY Life Insurance

All employees are automatically enrolled in the city-paid Basic Life insurance benefit, as designated in the appropriate MOU, upon hire.  Employees should maintain an updated Basic Life Beneficiary Designation form on file. There is no formal open enrollment period to purchase Voluntary Life insurance for yourself and/or your eligible dependents. Please note that in order to purchase life insurance for your … Continued

EAP – Magellan Ascend Employee Assistance Program

Please visit & create an account at www.MagellanAscend.com to access well-being services including coaching, counseling self-care mobile apps and more. Make sure to create a profile to: Explore articles and webinars on topics from parenting to stress and anxiety Research providers in your area Browse apps to help with insomnia, depression, OCD and more EAP Member … Continued

How is DST funded in Marin County?

Downtown Streets Team is funded by tax dollars. Here is the breakdown: 35% Marin County 25% City of San Rafael 10% City of Novato 15% Donors 9% Earned Income 6% Grants

Can DST members use a gift card to buy alcohol?

Yes. The same way someone can work a 9-5, panhandle, use their SSI, or General Assistance money to buy alcohol. However, DST has zero tolerance for alcohol use on the volunteer shift. If someone is using their basic needs stipends for alcohol, they’ll have to make the responsible decision to maintain sobriety by the time they have to set … Continued

What is the DST success rate?

DST measures success differently. They understand that everyone has different paths to success, some may join the Team and quit the Team multiple times before being ready to get back into the workforce. DST doesn’t count their job number until someone has held employment past 90 days. So far, 74 individuals experiencing homelessness have gotten into employment that lasted longer … Continued

Where do DST donations go?

The capacity of the team is contingent on funding. Downtown Streets Team’s priority is to make sure the wait list time is reduced and preferably, nonexistent. DST’s contracted capacity is 25 but they usually have enough money raised to support 30 Team Members at one time. They use discretion to decide when someone’s in need of an emergency hotel … Continued

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