In this edition, we take a look at a what a Local Assistance Center offers up to residents after a disaster, specifically the West Fire in Alpine, and explore the offerings of a Community Transition Center and how it’s helped out people after incarceration.
We’ll show you a fun after-school program and all the highlights from the fifth annual Live Well San Diego 5K.
County heroes and their friends and family laced up for the fifth annual Live Well San Diego 5K on Sunday at the Waterfront Park. Watch some of the highlights from the run above and check out the County Employees' Charitable Organization's photo album from the event.Thanks to all our employees who went out and volunteered or ran!
Note: If the video above does not play for you, visit YouTube to watch.
It’s not too late to sign up for the Live Well San Diego 5K. The annual event takes place Sunday, July 29 at Waterfront Park.
County employees, family and friends can use the “CNTY5” discount code for $5 off registration fees through Friday, July 27 at noon when online registration closes.
Register for the 5K, kids 1-mile fun run, or become a virtual runner. Running not your thing? Volunteer at this event, instead!
San Diego County Parks and Recreation Senior Ranger Kory Prindle says we should resssssspect rattlesnakes.
Prindle was on KUSI Wednesday morning offering tips on what to do if you find a rattlesnake on a trail.
Watch out for rattlesnakes and watch the news clip.
Taylor Guitars, located in El Cajon, gives free guided tours every Monday through Friday at 1 p.m.
In a recent InSite poll, we asked if you’ve ever taken a "staycation" - a vacation where you stay in the town in which you live. Most of you said yes!
It got us wondering - are there any staycation secrets here in and around San Diego? Yeah, we know the big attractions, but what’s a less-famous local fave you want to share with co-workers?
Tell us in the comments!
You can purchase tickets to go up to the California Tower in Balboa Park for a bird's eye view.
The Goat Canyon Trestles are part of the largest wooden railroad in the world.
The Secret Stairs in La Mesa are one of the few systems of public stairways in the county.
The indoor and outdoor hot spring pools at Agua Caliente County Park are a real treat to soak in after a long hike.
Before you pack your bags and hit the road on vacation, take this one important precaution—call your health care provider.
The Department of Human Resources’ Benefits Division recommends adding this task to your pre-travel plans so that you understand your health coverage away from home and get the recommended vaccinations for international travel.
While you plan to be healthy while traveling, you should also be prepared! After all, accidents and illness can happen anywhere.
UnitedHealthcare members are urged to call the VEBA Advocacy Team at 888-276-0250.
Know ahead of time what’s covered and what’s not. While many plans may provide out-of-network coverage when you travel outside of the U.S., the way services are paid for can be different, according to UnitedHealthcare. Doctors and hospitals in other countries will commonly expect you to pay up front before starting treatment. Most likely, you will need to keep careful records and submit everything for reimbursement when you get home.
A trip abroad can be the trip of a lifetime. Keep it a healthy one. UnitedHealthcare offers these travel health tips:
Talk to your doctor at least six weeks before you go so you have time to get any necessary immunizations.
Find out about health concerns at your destination by checking reports issued by the Centers for Disease Control.
You can’t be certain about food safety in some countries. To avoid foodborne illness, you may want to drink bottled water, eat only food that is cooked or served hot, avoid raw fruits and vegetables except those you can peel, and avoid food from street vendors.
Don’t let jet lag ruin your trip. If you’re crossing time zones, it’s best to get your body moving into the new rhythm as soon as possible.
Kaiser Permanente members can call the Away from Home Travel Line at 951-268-3900.
In addition, KP offers a few pre-travel tips for members:
Make sure your immunizations are up to date, including your yearly flu shot.
Learn about immunizations required for international travel. If you’re leaving the country, ask your doctor or local travel clinic about vaccinations or medications you may need.
Refill your prescriptions, including contact lenses, to have enough while you’re away. Be sure to refill at least 1 or 2 weeks before your trip so there’s time to process your request.
If you travel by plane, keep your prescription medications with you in your carry-on baggage.
Before your trip, register with kp.org so you can see your health information online and email your doctor’s office with non-urgent questions.
“Visit” your doctor. Video appointments are available for members—even while on vacation. To make an appointment call 1-800-290-5000.
Pack your Kaiser Permanente card. It has important phone numbers on the back.
Save the Away from Home Travel Line number 951-268-3900 to your cellphone, you’ll have it handy in case you need it.
Safe travels and don’t forget to check in with your healthcare provider before you leave! UHC members can call the VEBA Advocacy Team at 888-276-0250 or Kaiser members 951-268-3900.
For more information on employee benefits, visit the division on InSite.
County Supervisor Greg Cox was sworn in Monday as President of the National Association of Counties (NACo), an organization that represents 3,069 counties across America. Read about his year-long initiative: Connecting the Unconnected
San Diego’s largest convention is back this week, and self-proclaimed nerds are geeking out. In fact, we’ve had a few of our own Comic-Con extraordinaires here at the County! You can read up on how your colleagues have participated in the Comic-Con fun in the past:
Do you have a fun Comic-Con story? Do you dress up each year at work as your favorite superhero? Drop us a line or send us a photo – we’d love to hear from you County Comic-Connies out there.
The County was full of pride this weekend. Five departments marched in the San Diego Pride Parade in Hillcrest Saturday: the District Attorney's Office, Office of the Public Defender, Probation Department, San Diego County Library and the Sheriff's Department.
In addition, the LGBT & Allies Association Employee Resource Group held a ceremony on Friday at the County Administration Center as the building was illuminated in rainbow lights.
See the full photo gallery and the news coverage of the lighting.
Filing a flexible spending and health reimbursement claim can be easy. Staff in the Department of Human Resources’ Benefits Division provided some tips and tricks to avoid issues with claims for Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DC FSAs).
If you follow these tips, filing claims will be a breeze!
Do it now! It’s a good idea to submit claims as you incur them throughout the year. While you have until March 31, 2019 to file 2018 claims, you don’t need to wait to get reimbursed for approved medical expenses. It’s your money after all. Just have your receipt ready—you’ll need the information on it.
There’s an app for that. Get the ASIFlex Mobile App to manager your claims. You can check your balance, submit claims and more from anywhere and at any time. It’s free and available in the Apple Store and Google Play.
Go green! Sign up for direct deposit and email or text notification to save time, money and the environment. Log in to your online account to make these elections or fax or mail this form.
Get paid now and maybe later too. While Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account claims can only be paid out for amounts actually contributed to your account year to date, this does not mean that you shouldn’t submit claims for more than your current balance.
You can get a partial reimbursement now and once the additional funds are contributed, the pending amount will be paid to you.
Here’s an example: You send your son to summer daycare. It costs $400, but you’ve only contributed $300 to your Dependent Care FSA so far this year. You can file the claim for the full $400 now and get the $300 you contributed paid out now. Then once you’ve contributed the additional $100 from payroll deductions, that remaining balance will be paid out to you automatically.
If you submit the claim before waiting for your available balance to hit your expense amount—it saves you from forgetting, losing the receipt or spending the money elsewhere.
Don’t forget your dependent children. You can file a claim for your dependents—the key here is that they are certified in the ASIFlex system. This task must be completed every year and for every dependent. To certify your dependents you’ll need their date of birth, social security number and the name of the employer providing your health coverage. Here’s how.
Have additional questions about an FSA or HRA? Visit the Benefits Division on InSite.
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