C I T Y O F A N A H E I M

H U M A N R E S O U R C E S

B E N E F I T S D I V I S I O N Benefits Bulletin

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Happy Holidays!

The City of Anaheim will be closed on

Monday, December 25th in observance of the

Christmas holiday.

The City of Anaheim will also be closed on

Monday, January 1st in observance of the New Year!

Click Here to visit

MyAnaheimBenefits.com

and find answers to your

benefits related questions!

T H I S M O N T H

Christmas & New Year Holidays

Health Insurance Opt Out

Season of Smiles

Vitality Health FYI & Health DIY

Boost and Protect Your Credit Score Workshop

2018 Deferred Compensation Limits

2018 Excess Leave Deferral Forms

Symptoms of Financial Wellness

CalPERS Training and Events

Service Anniversaries

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2018 Health Insurance Opt Out

If you are currently opting out of medical insurance and receive an opt out allowance, you must submit your proof of other health insurance coverage to Human Resources on an annual basis. Acceptable proof of other health insurance coverage is a copy of your other health insurance plan’s identification card or a certificate of other health coverage. The proof of other insurance must include your name. In order to continue your medical opt out allowance for 2018, either one of these document copies must be submitted to the HR Department no later than January 8, 2018.

Let It Be a Season of Smiles!

How do you submit your documents? Stop by Human Resources to drop off a copy

Email your documents to vlucero@anaheim.net

1. Stop dangerous habits. Do you know the top holiday no-nos? Find out how these common behaviors can hurt your teeth.

2. Be smart about sweets. What would the holidays be without chocolates, cakes and candy? Get the story behind tooth decay so you can stop cavities before they start.

3. Cook something new. Break out of the mold and try a new recipe. From dips and desserts to side dishes, Delta Dental’s recipe collection features delicious options that won’t worry your dentist.

4. Take care of sensitive teeth. Chilly weather can intensify tooth pain. If you’re suffering from sensitive teeth, read up on what this condition means and what you can do about it.

5. Add the SmileWay Challenge to your resolutions. Start the new year right by challenging yourself to learn more about dental health. With interactive quizzes, videos and more, the challenge is a fun and effective way to boost your oral wellness know-how.

This holiday season, don’t forget about your oral health! The winter holidays can be tough on your teeth. But with the right approach, you can stay on top of your dental health. Here are five tips to stay smiling this season:

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Practicing Random Acts of Kindness

Participate in this month’s Health FYI and earn 50 Vitality points! Many studies have confirmed the positive emotional impact of volunteerism for the giver due to the personal sense of accomplishment. Volunteers also have lower rates of depression and see physical benefits. This month’s Health FYI focuses on the connection between giving to others and your health and out-look. Date: Thursday, December 21, 2017 Time: 12:00pm PST To Register, visit www.powerofvitality.com and navigate to the “Learning Center” tab. Earn 50 Points when you attend a live webcast OR watch a webcast that you haven't al-ready seen. You cannot earn points for viewing the same webcast more than once. You can only earn points upon completion toward your current program year.

Vitality’s Health DIY and FYI make it easy

for you to participate in year-round

learning on physical, emotional and

financial wellness. Participate through

interactive, expert content featured in

monthly webinars and weekly newsfeed

topics and enter for chances to win

Interact with the Vitality Health DIY

through your Newsfeed and Message

Center on the Vitality website and Vitality

Today™ mobile app.

ON MY PATHWAYI learn what’s good for me

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Deferred Compensation

Boost and Protect Your Credit Score

You can use credit wisely or it can get the best of you.

Steps you take to build and protect your credit history

and score can help you financially. Find out how.

Presenter: Dayla Cabeza de Vaca, CFP®

Certified Financial Planner™ Professional

Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017

Times Offered: 11:30am—12:30pm OR

1:00pm—2:00pm

Location: Anaheim City Hall West

6th Floor Training Room

Please RSVP via one of the following:

1) Reservation line: 714-765-5100 x5803

2) Email Janice P. Garcia: jpgarcia@anaheim.net

*Bring your lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided.*

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Deferred Compensation

Contribution Change Forms received by December 28, 2017 will be effective the first payday in January. Please indicate

January 2018 as the effective date on the form.

Age 50 Catch-Up – Allows participants who attain age 50 (or older) during the year to contribute an additional amount

over the regular deferral limit in effect for the year. Regardless of which month you turn 50, you may sign up for this

provision to begin in January 2018 if you so choose.

Complete the Contribution Change Form

Submit the completed form to H.R. or jpgarcia@anaheim.net.

Pre-Retirement Catch-Up – Allows eligible participants to contribute an additional amount over the regular deferral limit in

effect for the year (up to double the regular limit), to make up for the years in which they did not contribute the maximum

amount they were eligible to contribute under the City’s plan.

Complete the Pre-Retirement Catch-Up Form

Submit the completed form to jpgarcia@anaheim.net or any Def. Comp. staff who will determine if you qualify.

NOTES:

1. Please note that the “Age 50” and “Pre-Retirement” catch-up provisions may not both be used in the same

calendar year.

2. You cannot make catch-up contributions in the year of your declared NRA.

3. You are not required to make catch-up contributions in all three years leading up to the year of your declared

NRA.

4. You are not required to retire in the year of your declared NRA.

5. The pre-retirement catch-up provision can only be used one time with your current employer.

*NRA – Normal Retirement Age can be any year during or after which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits from

CalPERS, but cannot be later than the year that you attain age 70½.

Regular Contribution

$18,500 annually

$711.54 biweekly

“Age 50” Catch-Up

($6,000 more than the Regular Contribution)

$24,500 annually

$942.31 biweekly

“Pre Retirement” Catch-Up

(2x more than the Regular Compensation)

$37,000 annually

$1,423.08 biweekly

2018

Deferred Compensation Contribution Limits (Biweekly amounts are provided as a courtesy for those that elect 26 equal payments to reach the annual limit.)

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Saving Forward: Symptoms of Financial Wellness

In the last issue of the Quarterly News, we asked readers what financial wellness

means to them. Nearly 20 percent said it means reducing or eliminating debt;

about 10 percent cited long-term saving in their retirement account; and 10

percent said living within or below their means. And more than 60 percent said

it means all of those things. Here are a few steps that can work together to help

you manage your money now and reach your financial goals.

Track your spending. Monitoring your spending for a month may make it surprisingly easy to see ways to cut

back. Doing so can free up money for other goals.

Minimize high-interest-rate debt. Spending a lot of money on interest each month can make it much more

difficult to reach the rest of your goals. Make paying down high-cost debt one of your top priorities.

Build your emergency fund. This is a key to avoid landing in debt to cover unexpected expenses, such as car

repairs or a leaky roof.

Check your credit report. A good credit record can help you save money on a mortgage, a car loan, and car

and home insurance. You can check yours for free every 12 months at www.annualcreditreport.com.

Assess your progress. Use the retirement-savings calculator at www.icmarc.org/ontrack to see if you’re on

track to reach your retirement goals.

Deferred Compensation

Annual & Quarterly Deferral Forms Submission Deadlines

2018 Annual Excess Sick Payoff Deferral Form

If you have over 175 hours of sick leave at the end of 2017, you will automatically be paid hours above 175 on payday January 5, 2018 unless you elect to defer this payment into your ICMA-RC Pre-tax or After-Tax account. Please submit this form to the Human Resources office by December 13, 2017 if you elect to participate. All forms (scanned or faxed) will not be accepted after 5:00 pm on December 13th to Human Resources: jpgarcia@anaheim.net or dvlha@anaheim.net or fax to (714) 765-5211.

2018 1st Quarter Deferral for Vacation & Paid Leave Form

Please submit this form to the Human Resources office by December 31, 2017. You may elect pre-tax for tax shelter purposes (now) or after tax ROTH (to obtain tax benefits at time of distribution). The default for those that do not make an election will be to your pre-tax account. To receive CASH payment of vacation/paid leave hours requires a form from the Payroll division.

Planning Your Retirement

For members nearing retirement, this class helps you plan and prepare for retirement. Learn more about your CalPERS benefits and the retirement process.

Prerequisites: None

To enroll in a class: Go online to myCalPERS (Login ID and Password are required) Call CalPERS Customer Contact Center at 888 CalPERS (or 888-225-7377)

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January 2018

Date: Friday, January 19, 2018 Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 am. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 am.

Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office

Room: Large Training Room Room: Large Training Room

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office

Room: Large Training Room

February 2018

Date: Friday, February 2, 2018 Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 am.

Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office

Room: Large Training Room Room: Large Training Room

Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Date: Friday, February 16, 2018

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 am.

Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office

Room: Large Training Room Room: Large Training Room

CalPERS Orange Regional Office - 500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 750 Orange, CA 92868

Completing Your Retirement Application

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In this class you will complete the step-by-step process of filling out your retirement application. This is an alternative to a one-on-one retirement counseling appointment for those within 90 days of retirement. Bring your application and a copy of your Retirement Estimate, that you can order online or by phone. If applicable, your spouse or domestic partner should attend the class so that both your signatures can be witnessed on the application.

Prerequisites: Planning Your Retirement*

To enroll in a class: Go online to myCalPERS (Login ID and Password are required) Call CalPERS Customer Contact Center at 888 CalPERS (or 888-225-7377)

December 2017

Date: Friday, December 8, 2017

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office

Room: Large Training Room

January 2017

Date: Friday, January 12, 2018

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office

Room: Large Training Room

February 2018

Date: Friday, February 23, 2018

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: CalPERS Orange Regional Office

Room: Large Training Room

CalPERS Orange Regional Office - 500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 750 Orange, CA 92868

Thank You For Your Service!

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Congratulations to the employees who have reached their 5th through 35th anniversary with the City this December 2017!

35 Years of Service Department Hire Date

Grace Medina Planning & Building 12/17/1982

30 Years of Service Department Hire Date

John Brown Public Utilities 12/11/1987

20 Years of Service Department Hire Date

Kyle Bernard Police 12/29/1997

Manuel Mendoza Police 12/29/1997

Patricia Willis Police 12/29/1997

Ako Murphy Finance 12/16/1997

Michael Gardetto Police 12/1/1997

15 Years of Service Department Hire Date

Carlos Olivar Public Utilities 12/20/2002

10 Years of Service Department Hire Date

Dale Miller Police 12/13/2007

Stephen Salicos Police 12/13/2007

Brandon Young Police 12/13/2007

Erin Ryan City Administration 12/12/2007

Desiree Flaws City Attorney 12/10/2007

Theresa Bass City Clerk 12/10/2007

Andrew Nguyen Public Utilities 12/4/2007

Rowena Jarcia Public Works 12/3/2007

Service Continued!

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5 Years of Service Department Hire Date

Nicholas Burki Public Utilities 12/29/2012

Angie Gomez Community Services 12/28/2012

Erika Sanchez Community Services 12/28/2012

George Gurrola Public Works 12/28/2012

Indhira Dawkins-Gagnon City Attorney 12/27/2012

Gabriel Almanza Public Works 12/27/2012

Huy Nguyen Public Utilities 12/27/2012

John Carey Police 12/26/2012

Woojin Jun Police 12/26/2012

Juan Ordaz Fire & Rescue 12/21/2012

Fernando Cuevas Public Utilities 12/21/2012

Robert Melchior Police 12/20/2012

Ted Petropulos Police 12/20/2012

Jason Smith Police 12/20/2012

Paul Emery City Administration 12/17/2012

Alex Portillo Public Works 12/17/2012

Stephen Morton Public Utilities 12/17/2012

Lucille Kring City Council 12/11/2012

Danielle Kaplan Public Utilities 12/4/2012

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REACH is your employee assistance and work/life service contracted by your employer as a benefit for you and your immediate family. The REACH staff are Licensed/ Certified Employee Assistance Professionals that provide short term counseling, assessment, referral and follow-up.

HOW DO I CONTACT REACH? To make an appointment, talk to a counselor by phone,

inquire about our services, call (800) 273-5273 toll-free.

For crisis situations, access to a professional counselor is available by phone 24 hours / 7 days a week.

For non-emergency needs, call us during regular business hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or you can contact us by email at info@reachline.com.

Gone, But Not Forgotten

Name Department Passing

Gloria Saldana Community & Economic Development 9/2017

Jerry Foster Police 9/2017

Mary Almonte Public Works 9/2017

Robert Goellner Police 10/2017

Garry Mc Rae Human Resources 10/2017

Donald Wohlt Fire & Rescue 10/2017

Frank Fleming Police 11/2017

Howard Harris Community Services 11/2017

Ruben Delgado Public Works 11/2017