Benefits Reminders

Open Enrollment

All Open Enrollment changes became effective January 1, 2013. Changes are reflected on the December pay warrent (issued 1/1/13). You may also check your open enrollment changes by logging in to you MySJSU One account and navigate to your 'Benefits Summary' page. If your open enrollment changes were not processed, or if you have questions regarding your changes, please contact your Benefits Service Representative at (408) 924-2250.

Health Care Reimbursement Account Claims for 2012

The CSU adopted the 2 1/2 month grace period extension allowed by the U.S. Department of Treasury for flexible spending plans. Employees enrolled in these plans through December 31 can continue to incur claims under the extension against the previous plan year for services provided through March 15. Enrollees should verify their deduction description and contribution amount on their January 1, 2013 warrant. 

Beneficiary/Designation Forms

All employees are reminded to keep their beneficiary information updated. 

• Designation of Person(s) Authorized to Receive Warrants (PDF)
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Beneficiary Designation and Change Form (PDF)
• CalPERS Beneficiary Designation Form (PDF)

HR 101 courses and Online Training

HR 101 Courses

The Organizational Development & Training Unit provides HR 101 courses to all university employees free of charge. These general training courses focus on practical tools and techniques that serve to enhance your skills and have a positive impact on campus-wide productivity. We encourage all employees to take advantage of the classes!

For information about the current training schedule, please visit HR 101 Courses.  

Online Training

Human Resources continues to offer online training courses to staff and faculty through People-OnTheGo. These courses are free of charge for employees. Register for live webinars on the following subjects:

• Time Management
• Gmail/Google Apps
• Business Writing
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Visit People-OnTheGo for a list of all courses and if you have any questions, please contact Amy Ruiz at 408 924-2141. 

Well U - Healthworks by Kaiser Permanente

Healthworks by Kaiser Permanente is a wide-ranging wellness program sponsored jointly by SJSU and Kaiser Permanente. Healthworks strives to improve your health and let you live life to the fullest. 

Our current programs through Healthworks are the Online Total Health Assessment and the Healthy Lifestyle Programs. In addition, we have two upcoming health promotion seminars presented by Kaiser. 

Supermarket Savvy
Tuesday, February 12
12:00pm-1:00pm
MLK 225/229 

Introduction to Meditation
Tuesday, March 12
12:00pm-1:00pm
MLK 225/229

Check out Upcoming Well U Events for more information. 

CONCERN: EAP Newsletter

Be sure to check out the February 2013 newletters provided by CONCERN: EAP as part of the Employee Assistance Program.

Topics for this month include caring for your aging parent, weight loss tips and the value of diversity

Visit CONCERN: EAP for more information about the resources offered.