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Contact Benefits Administration

Phone | (909) 621-8151
Benefits/Retirement Email: benefits@claremont.edu

Administrative Campus Center
101 South Mills Avenue Claremont, CA 91711

Benefits Administration

Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package, and The Claremont Colleges are pleased to offer benefits-eligible employees a comprehensive array of benefits. These benefits are designed to help protect and enhance the overall well-being and way of life for you and all eligible family members. Your robust benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement accounts, life insurance, long term disability insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support, among others. Some benefits are provided automatically and at no cost to you, while others will require your enrollment. Take time to familiarize yourself with what’s available and the coverage options. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, we understand “one size” does not fit all. That’s why The Claremont Colleges offer a variety of coverage levels and rates, providing employees the flexibility to choose the plan(s) that are best suited for their needs and the needs of their eligible family members. Questions? Contact Benefits Administration using the information outlined above, or review our annual Benefits Guide.

Programs and Services

As a new hire of The Claremont Colleges, you are eligible for health benefits through our group plans. In the Benefits Plan brochure you will find a summary of our medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, as well as rates and instructions on how to enroll in benefits.

BLUE SHIELD OF CA WEBSITES

BENEFIT SUMMARIES & SUMMARIES OF BENEFITS AND COVERAGE (SBC)

See the Health Plan Resources and Dental/Vision Plan Resources tabs for valuable information about the benefits you have access to once enrolled.

The Employee Assistance Program helps employees and their families tackle whatever life sends their way. Individuals have 24/7 access to master’s-level specialists who are dedicated to offering solution-based consultations and to a network of more than 150,000 providers. The EAP WorkLife Services provides direct access to experts on child/parenting services, adult/elder services, convenience services, life learning and chronic condition support. For assistance or to get started, call 800-234-5465 or log on to www.liveandworkwell.com using access code: claremontcolleges.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account that allows you to set aside money to pay for qualified medical expenses such as deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, prescription drugs, dental and vision expenses, acupuncture, ambulance costs, doctor visits, hHearing aids, and psychological therapy/psychiatric care.

You can contribute to the HSA if you are enrolled in the Blue Shield High Deductible Health Plan.

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a valuable employee benefit that allows you to have pre-tax dollars withheld from your paycheck to pay for eligible health care or dependent care expenses. It covers not just your medical expenses, but also the expenses of your spouse and tax dependents.

Learn more about the different types of FSAs by clicking one of these links: Healthcare FSA [PDF, 1.35 MB], Limited Purpose FSA [PDF, 11.27 MB], or Dependent Care FSA [PDF, 803.93 KB].

Flyers on Blue Shield Services:

Flyers on Kaiser Services:

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Academic Retirement Plan Guide English [PDF, 2.41 MB] | Spanish [PDF, 2.47 MB]

ARP Summary plan descriptions, by institution:

Retiree Health Benefits

Cigna Dental

Vision Service Plan (VSP) Coming in 2025

  • TCC VSP Microsite – Visit the dedicated VSP site for employees of The Claremont Colleges for information on our plans and managing your vision benefits.
  • Check out VSP.com [PDF, 276.39 KB] – As a VSP member, you have access to VSP.com and the VSP Vision Care App. Both offer easy navigation and a personalized dashboard, so you can get the benefit information you need, exactly when you need it
  • Coordination of Benefits [PDF, 184.68 KB] – COB is to allow the patient to maximize coverage while preventing duplicate payment for the same benefit.
  • Digital ID Card [PDF, 519.12 KB] – While no id card is needed to receive services, you can always find yours in your member account.
  • Essential Medical Eye Care [PDF, 1.83 MB] – With your vision benefits from VSP, you have access to supplemental coverage for urgent and medical eye care
  • Exclusive Member Extras [PDF, 644.42 KB] – Take advantage of Exclusive Member Extras for you and the whole family! Get access to more than
    $3,000 in savings from VSP® and other popular brands
  • Eyeconic [PDF, 2.06 MB] – Eyeconic® seamlessly connects your eyewear, your insurance coverage, and the VSP® doctor network. Plus, you get the convenience of online shopping along with the personal touch from a VSP doctor.
  • Out of Network Reimbursement [PDF, 544.17 KB] – Seeing an out-of-network doctor? Here are your options.
  • Premier Edge Promise [PDF, 162.42 KB] – A worry-free eyewear guarantee. When you go to a Premier Edge location, you’re protected from the unexpected—whether it’s accidentally broken or damaged glasses, your prescription changes, or you don’t love the glasses you chose

Nationwide Pet Insurance [PDF, 236.56 KB] – Get cash back on eligible vet bills

Allstate Identity Protection [PDF, 1.73 MB] – Be prepared and help protect your identity and finances from a growing range of threats

ARAG Legal Assistance  English [PDF, 823.79 KB] | Spanish [PDF, 181.92 KB] – A legal insurance plan that covers a wide range of legal needs

VOYA Accident Insurance [PDF, 242.97 KB] – Pays you benefits for specific injuries and events resulting from a covered accident

VOYA Critical Illness Insurance [PDF, 513.98 KB] – Pays a lump-sum benefit if you are diagnosed with a covered illness or condition

VOYA Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance [PDF, 181.49 KB] – Pays a daily benefit if you have a covered stay in a hospital, critical care unit or rehabilitation facility

Voluntary Disability Plans

To request a Short-Term Disability (VDI) / Paid Family Leave Booklet, email our Disability Plan Administrator, Alma Rodriguez