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2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Recovery of Medical Costs › Section 22947.

22947. (a) A health benefits trust may assert a lien for health benefits paid on behalf of a participant against any settlement with, or arbitration award or judgment against, a third party. No lien asserted by a health benefits trust under this section may exceed the amount actually paid by the trust to any treating medical provider.
(b) The participant, if not represented by an attorney, or the participant’s attorney, shall immediately send, by certified mail, written notice of the existence of any claim or action against a third party, to the following:
(1) The health benefits trust.
(2) A hospital or any hospital-affiliated health facility, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, that is known to have provided health care services to the participant.
(c) If medical costs are paid by the health benefits trust, contract providers may not assert an independent lien against the participant. Contract providers who agree, by contract, to a specified rate may not seek to recover an amount that exceeds the contracted rate against the participant.
This subdivision is not applicable to a lien for hospital services pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 3045.1) of Title 14 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code.
(d) If the participant engaged an attorney, the lien for health services asserted by a health benefits trust under subdivision (a) may not exceed the lesser of the actual amount paid by the trust or one-third of the moneys due to the participant under any final judgment, compromise, arbitration, or settlement agreement.
(e) If the participant did not engage an attorney, the lien for health services asserted by the health benefits trust under subdivision (a) may not exceed the lesser of the actual amount paid by the trust or one-half of the moneys due to the participant under any final judgment, compromise, arbitration, or settlement agreement.
(f) If a final judgment includes a special finding by a judge, jury, or arbitrator that the participant was partially at fault, the lien asserted by the health benefits trust shall be reduced by the same comparative fault percentage by which the participant’s recovery was reduced.
(g) The lien asserted by the health benefits trust shall be subject to pro rata reduction, commensurate with the participant’s reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, in accordance with the common fund doctrine.
(h) The court or arbitrator may also take into account the obligation, if any, of the health benefits trust to make future medical payments on behalf of the participant for the medical condition that gave rise to the claim against the third party.
(i) The provisions of this section may not be admitted into evidence nor given in any instruction in any civil action or proceeding between a participant and a third party.
(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Recovery of Medical Costs › Section 22948.

22948. (a) A court or arbitrator having jurisdiction over a claim by a participant against a third party shall additionally have jurisdiction over apportionment of any recovery on the claim, if the participant and the health benefits trust or any other party asserting a lien cannot agree on an allocation.
(b) In the event of a settlement between the participant and the third party where there is no agreement on proper apportionment of the settlement between the participant and the health benefits trust or any other party asserting a lien, the participant may petition the court for a determination in accordance with this section. The parties may introduce evidence with respect to the issue of apportionment in any manner authorized by the Evidence Code, including, but not limited to, introduction by sworn declaration or by relevant discovery responses. The participant shall make available to the health benefits trust all relevant discovery in a reasonable and timely manner. The use of witness testimony shall be discouraged and shall be allowed only by stipulation of the parties.
(c) In the event of a judgment where there is no agreement on proper apportionment of the judgment between the participant and the health benefits trust or any other party asserting a lien, the participant may file a post-trial motion asking the court to apportion the judgment in accordance with this section.
(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22950.

22950. This part may be cited as the State Employees’ Dental Care Act.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 25. Effective June 24, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22951.

22951. It is the purpose of this part to do all of the following:
(a) Promote increased economy and efficiency in the state service.
(b) Enable the state to attract and retain qualified employees by providing dental care plans similar to those commonly provided in private industry.
(c) Recognize and protect the state’s investment in each permanent employee by promoting and preserving good health among state employees.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 25. Effective June 24, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22952.

22952. Unless otherwise indicated, the definition of terms in Part 5 (commencing with Section 22750) apply to this part.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 25. Effective June 24, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22953.

22953. (a) The state, through the Department of Human Resources, the Trustees of the California State University, or the Regents of the University of California may contract, upon negotiations with employee organizations, with carriers for dental care plans for employees, annuitants, and eligible family members, provided the carriers have operated successfully in the area of dental care benefits for a reasonable period or have a contract to provide a health benefit plan pursuant to Section 22850. The dental care plans may include a portion of the monthly premium to be paid by the employee or annuitant. Dental care plans provided under this authority may be self-funded by the employer if it is determined to be cost effective.
(b) An employee or annuitant may enroll in a dental care plan provided by a carrier that also provides a health benefit plan pursuant to Section 22850 if the employee or annuitant is also enrolled in the health benefit plan provided by that carrier. However, nothing in this section may be construed to require an employee or annuitant to enroll in a dental care plan and a health benefit plan provided by the same carrier.
(c) No contract for a dental care plan may be entered into unless funds are appropriated by the Legislature in a subsequently enacted statute. If a dental care plan is self-funded, funds used for that plan shall be considered continuously appropriated, notwithstanding Section 13340.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 157. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22954.

22954. Funds appropriated for self-funded dental care plans for state employees, other than employees of the California State University, shall be maintained in the State Employees’ Dental Care Fund which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Moneys in this fund shall be used by the Department of Human Resources to pay dental claims and other administrative costs. Income earned on the moneys in the State Employees’ Dental Care Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in this fund are continuously appropriated in accordance with this section and Section 22953.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 158. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22955.

22955. Funds appropriated for self-funded dental care plans for employees of the California State University shall be maintained in the California State University Employees’ Dental Care Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Moneys in this fund shall be used by the Trustees of the California State University to pay dental claims and other administrative costs. Income earned on the moneys in the California State University Employees’ Dental Care Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in this fund are continuously appropriated in accordance with this section and Section 22953.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 25. Effective June 24, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22956.

22956. (a) An annuitant who retires from the state may enroll in a dental care plan offered under this part, provided either of the following apply:
(1) The annuitant is not enrolled in a health benefit plan or a dental care plan, but was eligible for enrollment as an employee at the time of separation for retirement, and who retired within 120 days of the date of separation.
(2) The annuitant is receiving an allowance pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 9359) of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 of Division 2.
(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the board has no duty to locate or notify any annuitant who may be eligible to enroll, or to provide names or addresses to any person, agency, or entity for the purpose of notifying annuitants.
(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the board shall assist the California State University upon request by providing retiree names and addresses to the California State University solely for the purpose of notifying retirees of eligibility for enrollment in a dental care plan offered by the California State University under this part. Any information provided to the California State University for this purpose shall be treated as confidential by the California State University.
(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 25, Sec. 18. (SB 116) Effective June 29, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22957.

22957. A person who was enrolled in a dental care plan at the time he or she became an annuitant under state or federal provisions, may continue his or her enrollment, including eligible family members, without discrimination as to premium rates or benefit coverage. The dental care plans may require part of a monthly premium to be paid by the annuitant, not to exceed the premium paid by represented or excluded employees, whichever is less, for the state-sponsored indemnity dental plan. The premium to be paid by the annuitant shall be deducted from his or her monthly allowance.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 25. Effective June 24, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22958.2.

22958.2. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 22953, 22957, and 22958, a judicial branch employee who is first employed by the state and becomes a state member of the system on or after January 1, 2017, shall not receive any portion of the employer contribution payable for annuitants unless the person is credited with 15 years of state service at the time of retirement.
(b) The percentage of the employer contribution payable for postretirement dental care benefits for an employee subject to this section shall be based on the funding provision of the plan and the completed years of credited state service at retirement as shown in the following table:
Credited Years
of Service
Percentage of Employer
Contribution
15 ........................
50
16 ........................
55
17 ........................
60
18 ........................
65
19 ........................
70
20 ........................
75
21 ........................
80
22 ........................
85
23 ........................
90
24 ........................
95
25 or more ........................
100
(c) This section shall apply only to judicial branch employees who retire for service. For purposes of this section, “state service” means service rendered as an employee of the state or an appointed or elected officer of the state for compensation.
(d) This section does not apply to any of the following:
(1) Former state employees previously employed prior to January 1, 2017, who return to state employment on or after January 1, 2017.
(2) State employees on an approved leave of absence employed before January 1, 2017, who return to active employment on or after January 1, 2017.
(3) A judge who retires pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 75000) or Chapter 11.5 (commencing with Section 75500) of Title 8.
(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 35, Sec. 21. (SB 848) Effective June 27, 2016.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22958.3.

22958.3. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 22953 and 22957, the following employees of the California State University shall not receive any portion of the employer contribution payable for annuitants unless the person has 10 years of credited state service at the time of retirement:
(1) An employee who is first employed by the California State University and becomes a member of the system on or after July 1, 2017, and is represented by California State University Bargaining Unit 3.
(2) An employee in a nonrepresented employee group under Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1 who is first employed by the California State University and becomes a member of the system on or after July 1, 2017.
(b) This section shall apply only to employees of the California State University who retire for service.
(c) This section shall become operative only if it is specifically adopted by action of the Trustees of the California State University or, if required, provided for in a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 23, Sec. 22. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2017. Section conditionally operative as prescribed by its own provisions.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22958.4.

22958.4. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 22953 and 22957, an employee who is first employed by the California State University and becomes a member of the system on or after July 1, 2018, and is represented by California State University Bargaining Unit 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, or 10 shall not receive any portion of the employer contribution payable for annuitants unless the person has 10 years of credited state service at the time of retirement.
(b) This section shall apply only to employees of the California State University who retire for service.
(c) This section shall become operative only if it is specifically adopted by regulation of the Trustees of the California State University or, if required, provided for in a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1.
(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 33, Sec. 59. (AB 1809) Effective June 27, 2018. Section conditionally operative as prescribed by its own provisions.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22958.5.

22958.5. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 22953 and 22957, an employee who is first employed by the California State University and becomes a member of the system on or after July 1, 2019, and is represented by California State University Bargaining Unit 11, shall not receive any portion of the employer contribution payable for annuitants unless the person has 10 years of credited state service at the time of retirement.
(b) This section shall apply only to employees of the California State University who retire for service.
(c) This section shall become operative only if it is specifically adopted by regulation of the Trustees of the California State University or, if required, provided for in a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1.
(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 53, Sec. 30. (SB 77) Effective July 1, 2019. Section conditionally operative as prescribed by its own provisions.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6 - STATE EMPLOYEES' DENTAL CARE ACT › Section 22959.

22959. The Department of Human Resources shall administer the benefits provided by this part for civil service employees and annuitants. The Trustees of the California State University shall administer the benefits provided by this part for employees and annuitants of the California State University.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 159. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.1 - VISION CARE PROGRAM FOR STATE ANNUITANTS › Section 22959.1.

22959.1. This part shall be known and may be cited as the Vision Care Program for State Annuitants. The purpose of this part is to do all of the following:
(a) Promote increased economy and efficiency in the provision of vision benefits to annuitants.
(b) Enable the state to use economies of scale to provide a vision care plan similar to those commonly provided in private industry and in other states.
(c) Recognize and protect the state’s investment in each permanent employee’s service by providing into retirement the option of a vision care program, and to promote and preserve continued good health among state annuitants.
(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 611, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.1 - VISION CARE PROGRAM FOR STATE ANNUITANTS › Section 22959.2.

22959.2. The Vision Care Program for State Annuitants shall be administered by the Department of Human Resources.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 160. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.1 - VISION CARE PROGRAM FOR STATE ANNUITANTS › Section 22959.3.

22959.3. Unless otherwise indicated, the definition of terms in Article 2 (commencing with Section 22760) of Part 5 apply to this part.
(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 611, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.1 - VISION CARE PROGRAM FOR STATE ANNUITANTS › Section 22959.4.

22959.4. (a) An annuitant who retires from the state may enroll in a vision care plan offered under this part, if any of the following apply:
(1) The annuitant was enrolled in a health benefit plan, a dental care plan, or vision care plan at the time of separation for retirement, and retired within 120 days of the date of separation.
(2) The annuitant was not enrolled in a health benefit plan, a dental care plan, or vision care plan at the time of separation for retirement, but was eligible for enrollment as an employee at the time of separation for retirement, and retired within 120 days of the date of separation.
(3) The annuitant is part of the Legislators’ Retirement System receiving an allowance pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 9359) of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 of Division 2.
(b) The Department of Human Resources has no duty to locate or notify any annuitant who may be eligible to enroll, or to provide names or addresses to any person, agency, or entity for the purpose of notifying those annuitants.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 161. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.1 - VISION CARE PROGRAM FOR STATE ANNUITANTS › Section 22959.5.

22959.5. (a) A person who was enrolled in a vision care plan at the time he or she became an annuitant under state or federal provisions, may continue his or her enrollment, including eligible family members, without discrimination as to benefit coverage as an enrolled person within this program. An annuitant who is eligible for this program is a person who meets the requirements of Section 22959.4 and at the time of retirement was employed with the state as one of the following:
(1) A civil service employee of the state.
(2) An elected member of the Legislature.
(3) A legislative employee.
(4) A constitutional officer.
(5) An employee of the judicial branch of state government.
(b) Annuitants of the California State University and University of California systems may not participate in this program.
(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 611, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.5 - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ANNUITANT VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.80.

22959.80. This part shall be known and may be cited as the California State University Annuitant Vision Care Program. The purpose of this part is to do all of the following:
(a) Promote increased economy and efficiency in providing vision benefits to California State University annuitants.
(b) Enable the California State University to use economies of scale to provide a vision care plan similar to those commonly provided in private industry and in other states.
(c) Recognize and protect the California State University’s investment in each employee by providing into retirement the option of a vision care program, and to promote and preserve continued good health among California State University annuitants.
(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 344, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.5 - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ANNUITANT VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.81.

22959.81. The California State University Annuitant Vision Care Program shall be administered by the Office of the Chancellor of the California State University.
(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 344, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.5 - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ANNUITANT VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.82.

22959.82. “Annuitant” means any of the following:
(a) A person who has retired within 120 days of separation from California State University employment and who receives a retirement allowance under any state retirement or University of California retirement system to which the California State University was a contributing party.
(b) A surviving family member receiving an allowance in place of an annuitant who has retired as provided in subdivision (a), or as the survivor of a deceased California State University employee under Section 21541 or 21546.
(c) A person receiving a survivor allowance pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 21570) of Chapter 14 of Part 3 if he or she was eligible to enroll in a health benefit plan on the date of the California State University employee member’s death, on whose account the survivor allowance is payable.
(d) A family member of a deceased retired member of the State Teachers’ Retirement Plan, if the deceased member meets both of the following conditions:
(1) Retired within 120 days of separation from California State University employment.
(2) Prior to his or her death, received a retirement allowance that did not provide for a survivor allowance to family members.
(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 344, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.5 - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ANNUITANT VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.83.

22959.83. (a) An annuitant who retires from a California State University campus or the office of the chancellor may enroll in a vision care plan offered under this part, if any of the following apply:
(1) The annuitant was enrolled in a health benefit plan, a dental care plan, or vision care plan at the time of separation for retirement, and retired within 120 days of the date of separation.
(2) The annuitant was not enrolled in a health benefit plan, a dental care plan, or vision care plan at the time of separation for retirement, but was eligible for enrollment as an employee at the time of separation for retirement, and retired within 120 days of the date of separation.
(b) The California State University has no duty to locate or notify any annuitant who may be eligible to enroll, or to provide names or addresses to any person, agency, or entity for the purpose of notifying annuitants.
(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System shall assist the California State University upon request by providing retiree names and addresses to the California State University solely for the purpose of notifying retirees of eligibility for enrollment into a vision care plan offered by the California State University under this part. Any information provided to the California State University for this purpose shall be treated as confidential by the California State University.
(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 25, Sec. 19. (SB 116) Effective June 29, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.5 - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ANNUITANT VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.84.

22959.84. A California State University employee who was enrolled in a vision care plan at the time he or she became an annuitant under state or federal provisions may continue his or her enrollment, including eligible family members, without discrimination as to benefit coverage, as an enrolled person within this program. An annuitant who is eligible for this program is a person who meets the requirements of Section 22959.83 and at the time of retirement was employed by a California State University campus or the office of the chancellor.
(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 344, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.5 - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ANNUITANT VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.86.

22959.86. On or after July 1, 2008, the California State University shall implement the California State University Annuitant Vision Care Program.
(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 344, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.7 - RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.90.

22959.90. This part shall be known and may be cited as the Retired Public Employees Vision Care Program. The purpose of this part is to do all of the following:
(a) Promote increased economy and efficiency in the provision of vision care benefits to retired members of public agencies, schools, and the university system.
(b) Enable the public agencies, schools, and the university system, when those entities provide retirement benefits to their annuitants through the Public Employees’ Retirement System, to use economies of scale to provide a vision care plan for their employees that is similar to those commonly provided to State of California employees, annuitants, and private industry, and as may be provided in other states.
(c) Promote and preserve continued good health among members of public agencies, schools, and the university system.
(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 265, Sec. 1. (AB 65) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.7 - RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.91.

22959.91. The Retired Public Employees Vision Care Program shall be administered by the board or its designees.
(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 265, Sec. 1. (AB 65) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.7 - RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.92.

22959.92. For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Annuitant” means any of the following:
(1) A person who has retired from an employer described in subdivision (c) and receives a retirement allowance from the Public Employees’ Retirement System.
(2) A surviving family member receiving an allowance in place of an annuitant who has retired as provided in paragraph (1), or as the survivor of a deceased employee under Section 21541, 21546, or 21547.7.
(b) “Board” means the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System.
(c) “Employer” means an employer described in Section 20022, 20063, or 20071.
(d) “Family member” means any of the following:
(1) An annuitant’s spouse or domestic partner.
(2) Any unmarried child, including an adopted child, a stepchild, or recognized natural child under 23 years of age who is economically dependent upon the annuitant, when there exists a parent-child relationship with the annuitant.
(3) An unmarried child who at the time of attaining 23 years of age is incapable of self-support because of physical or mental disability that existed continuously from a date prior to attainment of 23 years of age, and who continues in family member status until termination of that status.
(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 265, Sec. 1. (AB 65) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.7 - RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.93.

22959.93. (a) An annuitant or eligible family member may enroll in a vision care plan offered under this part.
(b) The board has no duty to locate or notify any annuitant who may be eligible to enroll, or to provide names or addresses to any person, agency, or entity for the purpose of notifying any annuitant.
(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 265, Sec. 1. (AB 65) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL › PART 6.7 - RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VISION CARE PROGRAM › Section 22959.97.

22959.97. On or before January 1, 2011, the board shall implement the Retired Public Employees Vision Care Program.
(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 265, Sec. 1. (AB 65) Effective January 1, 2010.)
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22960. (a) The State Peace Officers’ and Firefighters’ Defined Contribution Plan is hereby established for state peace officer and firefighter members in Bargaining Unit 6 who have become subject to this part by memorandum of understanding, as provided by Section 3517.5.
(b) The plan may also be provided to state peace officers or firefighters who are either excluded from the definition of state employee in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, or are nonelected officers or employees of the executive branch of government and are not members of the civil service, and who supervise employees in a bargaining unit that is subject to this part, provided that the Department of Human Resources has approved their inclusion for coverage under this part.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 163. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)
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22960.05. The plan is intended to constitute a governmental plan as defined by Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Sec. 414(d)) and, as such, the plan and all benefits payable thereunder are intended to satisfy all requirements of Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Sec. 401(a)) that apply to the plan.
(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 790, Sec. 2. (AB 611) Effective September 29, 2014.)
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22960.1. The State Peace Officers’ and Firefighters’ Defined Contribution Plan shall supplement the benefits provided under Part 3 (commencing with Section 20000).
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.2. (a) The State Peace Officers’ and Firefighters’ Defined Contribution Plan is a qualified money purchase pension plan under Section 401(a) of Title 26 of the United States Code.
(b) The design and administration of the State Peace Officers’ and Firefighters’ Defined Contribution Plan shall conform with the applicable provisions of Title 26 of the United States Code and the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.3. If any provision of this part or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this part that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this part are severable.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.4. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that an agreement between the exclusive representative of state peace officer and firefighter members in State Bargaining Unit 6 and the employer has eliminated the employer contributions to the plan provided in Section 22960.60.
(b) The following shall occur:
(1) All contributions to the plan shall cease.
(2) New participants shall be prohibited from participating in the plan.
(3) The plan shall be terminated effective June 1, 2014, subject to obtaining appropriate approvals from the Internal Revenue Service, including a favorable determination letter on plan termination from the Internal Revenue Service.
(4) Subject to paragraph (3), all moneys in the fund shall be distributed in accordance with this part and federal law. If not elected otherwise, amounts that become payable from the fund under this section shall be rolled over under Section 401(a)(31) of Title 26 of the United States Code to the Supplemental Contributions Program established in accordance with Section 22970.
(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 790, Sec. 1. (AB 611) Effective September 29, 2014.)
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22960.10. “Account” means the account maintained with respect to the participant which reflects that aggregate value of the following amounts credited to the participant:
(a) Employee contributions to the plan.
(b) Employer contributions to the plan on behalf of the participant.
(c) Net earnings of the State Peace Officers’ and Firefighters’ Defined Contribution Plan Fund allocable to the participant.
(d) Any amount credited to the participant’s account by reason of a transfer from another qualified plan in accordance with applicable federal tax laws.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.11. “Beneficiary” means any person or persons designated by the participant pursuant to this part, or otherwise entitled by statute, to receive distributions from the participant’s account upon the death of the participant.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.12. “Board” means the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.13. “Compensation” means the total amount paid to an employee for a plan year as required to be reported on the employee’s Internal Revenue Service form W-2 for income tax withholding purposes. This amount shall include employee contributions picked up by the employer under Section 414(h)(2) of Title 26 of the United States Code; and any amounts deducted by the employer from the participant’s salary, including deductions for tax-deferred retirement plans or insurance programs; deductions for participation in an eligible deferred compensation plan within the meaning of Section 457 of Title 26 of the United States Code; and deductions for participation in a plan that meets the requirements of Section 125 or 401(k) of Title 26 of the United States Code.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.14. “Disability” means a disability as determined by the board pursuant to Section 21156.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.15. “Eligible employee” means any person employed by the state, whose compensation is paid out of funds directly controlled by the state, and who is subject to coverage by the plan pursuant to the provisions of Section 22960.
(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 130, Sec. 34. (AB 966) Effective January 1, 2010.)
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22960.16. “Employee contribution” means the amount withheld from the participant’s compensation by the employer as a contribution to the participant’s account in the plan.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.17. “Employee contribution rate” means the percentage of the participant’s compensation to be withheld by the employer as an employee contribution to the plan.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.18. “Employer” means the State of California.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.19. “Employer contribution” means the amount contributed by the employer to the participant’s account in the plan.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.20. “Employer contribution rate” means the percentage of the participant’s compensation to be contributed by the employer to the participant’s account in the plan.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.21. “Fund” means the State Peace Officers’ and Firefighters’ defined Contribution Plan Fund.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.22. “Net earnings” means the income earned, or losses incurred, on the State Peace Officers’ and Firefighters’ Defined Contribution Plan Fund, less the costs of administering the plan.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.23. “Normal retirement age” means the age at which the participant is eligible for a retirement benefit without special qualifications and is the age of 50 years under this plan.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.24. “Participant” means an employee who is subject to coverage by the plan, and who has contributions credited under the plan.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.25. “Plan” means the State Peace Officers’ and Firefighters’ Defined Contribution Plan.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.26. “Plan year” means the 12-month period commencing on any January 1 and ending on the following December 31.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.27. “Retirement” means termination of all employment for the employer and completion of all conditions precedent to receiving a distribution for retirement.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.28. “Spouse” means the person married to the participant on the date the participant files a beneficiary designation, or an application for a distribution from the plan, or on the date of the participant’s death.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.29. “State peace officers and firefighters” means those persons included in the definition of “state peace officer/firefighter member” pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 20390) of Chapter 4 of Part 3.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.30. “System” means the Public Employees’ Retirement System.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.31. “Termination” means termination of employment by reason of separation from all service for the employer.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)
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22960.32. “Valuation date” means the date as of which the assets of the fund are valued.
(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 820, Sec. 11. Effective September 25, 1998.)