News

Open enrollment for medical, dental and vision is now open through September 4, 2026. Our 12-month plan year will run from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

  • This is a passive open enrollment year. If you do not make any changes during the open enrollment period, your current benefit elections, including your medical plan and dependent and/or spouse coverage, will remain in effect for the new plan year.
  • Open enrollment meetings will be hosted virtually. The open enrollment meeting schedule and Zoom links can be found at https://www.stsigjpa.com/health-programs/open-enrollment-2026-27/.

ALEX Benefit Tool: For help choosing your medical plan, we are excited to continue to provide ALEX, your personal benefits counselor. ALEX explains all of your options in easy-to-understand terms and helps you choose the plans that make the most sense for you and your family. Meet ALEX at https://start.myalex.com/shasta-college/.

Open enrollment for American Fidelity Voluntary Benefits begins August 3, 2026 and runs through August 28, 2026. Schedule a virtual appointment online at https://enroll.americanfidelity.com/CBC5BEF7

Please refer to the “2026-2027 Open Enrollment Starts August 1st” email from Human Resources for more information including rates and details on how to make changes to your plan!

Information

Shasta College is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our employee benefits are crafted to enhance your work-life balance, foster professional growth, and ensure you have the tools and resources needed to thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

Here, you'll find introductory information about the diverse range of benefits available to you, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, and more. We encourage you to explore these offerings to understand how they can contribute to your overall happiness and success. More detailed information about available programs can be found on our internal Shasta College Employee Benefits page (requires Portal Login).

Thank you for being an integral part of our team. We’re here to support you every step of the way! If you have questions, please reach out to Human Resources anytime!

Medical Benefits

To ensure the best coverage and lowest costs for you and your family, Shasta College partners with Shasta-Trinity Schools Insurance Group (STSIG). STSIG is self-funded for medical insurance and utilizes Anthem Blue Cross to administer the claims. Select a link below to access helpful information about your medical benefits!

You may want to give our ALEX Benefit Calculator a try when deciding which medical plan to choose!

Dental Benefits

To improve service and lower costs, Shasta College partners with Shasta-Trinity Schools Insurance Group (STSIG) to help manage Dental Benefits. STSIG is self-funded for medical insurance and utilizes Delta Dental to administer the claims. Refer to the link below to access helpful information about your dental benefits!

Vision Benefits

To improve service and lower costs, Shasta College partners with Shasta-Trinity Schools Insurance Group (STSIG) to help manage Vision Benefits. STSIG is self-funded for medical insurance and utilizes Vision Service Plans (VSP) to administer the claims. Refer to the link below for helpful information on your Vision Benefits!

Additional Benefits and Services

Employees also have the option to contribute to:

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans

Shasta College is proud to partner with outside organizations to offer additional benefits for employees. Many of these benefits are free or at a low cost. Take a look at some of the available programs below or log into Shasta College’s Internal Benefits (requires Portal login) page for a complete list!

Active and Fit

Active and Fit is a program that provides discounted access to gym memberships through participating fitness centers.

Prestige Urgent Care

Prestige Urgent Care is a benefit that provides urgent care walk-in service and scheduled primary care visits.

Life Insurance

Life Insurance is provided to provide financial protection for employee beneficiary(ies) in the event of an employee death.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential resources including counseling and financial planning.

Maven Pregnancy Support

Maven Pregnancy Support provides free virtual care for pregnancy and postpartum support.

Pharmacy Benefits

Pharmacy Benefits are managed through Navitus Health Solutions to provide prescription medication coverage.

Teladoc Medical Experts

Teladoc Medical experts provide medical advice and guidance via virtual platforms.

Contigo Cancer Benefit

Contigo Cancer Benefits include in-person or virtual evaluations and recommended care plans for employees with a cancer diagnosis.

Kannact Health Coaching

Kannact Health Coaching provides one on one coaching sessions to help individuals improve their daily health.

American Fidelity

Shasta College also works with American Fidelity to offer additional voluntary benefits including Section 125 Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability and Supplemental Insurances. Interested employees can review American Fidelity’s Summary of Benefits or schedule a meeting on American Fidelity’s Benefit Site.

Benefit Contacts

Need a phone number or email address for any of our benefit partners? A complete list can be found on our Benefit Contacts page.

Employee Notices