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Board votes to leave CalPERS group coverage and join CISC for district health benefits
Summary
After a benefits-committee market review, trustees approved a series of resolutions to cease being subject to PEMCA/CalPERS and to join the Self-Insured Schools of California (CISC) effective Jan. 1, 2026; the committee cited lower rates, broader provider networks and an included employee assistance program as key reasons.
The board considered a package of seven health-benefit resolutions on Sept. 9 recommending the district withdraw its groups from CalPERS/PEMCA and join the Self-Insured Schools of California (CISC) effective Jan. 1, 2026. Benefits committee members reviewed renewal rates and plan coverages over the summer, concluded that CISC offered more affordable rates for the majority of staff, broader provider access in the region, and an employee assistance program bundled with coverage. The board heard staff describe the required steps for withdrawal under PEMCA, reviewed resolution numbers presented in the agenda, and then voted — item by item — to approve cessation resolutions for multiple employee groups (Faculty Association, CSCA, management, confidential employees, unrepresented employees, and board members) and the item to join CISC. Each resolution was moved, seconded and approved by roll-call.
Trustees and staff emphasized member communication and an upcoming enrollment period to transition groups to CISC for the 2026 calendar year; staff said enrollment logistics will occur in the coming months. No amendment to the motions was recorded. The board’s votes were recorded on the roll calls as Aye votes across trustees present.
