HEALTHCARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE & ADVOCACY

Welcome to our dedicated space for transparency and involvement in your health benefits. The ACUSD/ACOE Healthcare Advisory Committee is committed to providing care, support, and wellness for our employees and their families.

Our Mission & Purpose

Formed in December 2025, the Healthcare Advisory Committee serves as an advisory body to the District. Our primary goals include:

• Reviewing Plan Data: Analyzing health plan costs, enrollment figures, and plan participation.
• Advisory Input: Providing recommendations and input on the selection of future health plans.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the District to ensure transparency through communication.

How We Operate

• Meeting Frequency: The committee meets at least once per quarter, with up to two additional meetings scheduled as needed.
• Reporting: We are dedicated to providing a written semi-annual report to all employees regarding health insurance updates.
• Role: While we do not act as a voting body, our advisory capacity is vital for shaping the benefits landscape.

Current Benefits Landscape

We have recently transitioned to CalPERS to provide our employees with greater price stability and a way out of self-insurance.

• Effective Dates: Our current plans became effective October 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026, through December 30, 2026.
• Plan Year: Aligns with the calendar year (January–December) and matches your deductibles.

Get Involved: Advocacy in Action

Your voice is essential in ensuring we have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Here is how you can get involved:

• Attend CalPERS Board Meetings: Join us in person to represent our district. You can view the CalPERS Board Meetings Schedule here.
• Participate in Email Campaigns: Stay tuned for organized email efforts to advocate for better access and more plan offerings, such as the addition of an EPO.
• Focus Areas: Our current advocacy efforts are focused on improving access to local providers (such as Sutter Amador) and ensuring dental and vision options remain competitive.

Meet the Committee:

The Committee consists of representatives from every bargaining unit:

ACTA: The Association President and four (4) appointed members.

SEAC: The Association President and two (2) appointed members.

CSEA 239: The Association President and two (2) appointed members.

CSEA 827: The Association President and two (2) appointed members.

Confidential/Management: Superintendent, three administrators, and two confidential staff.

Inquiry/Suggestion Form:

Have a suggestion or topic you would like the committee to review? Please complete this form.

Benefits Contact Information:

Rachael Miller – Certificated employee payroll questions and all retirement-related questions
209-257-5425 | rachael.miller@acusd.org

Daisy Soto – Classified employee payroll questions and all health insurance-related questions
209-257-5352 | daisy.soto@acusd.org

Do you have a question, but you’re not sure who to ask? Send it to the general payroll inbox at payroll@acusd.org!