Metropolitan Education District

The District contributes $24,500 per year for each full-time employee to help cover the costs of medical, dental, and vision insurance. (District contribution is prorated for less than full-time employees over 50%). This is referred to as the “benefits cap.”  The benefits cap is a composite where the total cost that the district contributes is the number of FTEs multiplied by $24,500. For more information, visit the Benefits Cap - FAQs

All health plans have geographical restrictions except for PERS Platinum. To find health plans available in your area, refer to Health Plan Search by ZIP Code.

Other helpful tools:

• Benefits Cap - FAQs
• MetroED 2025-2026 Medical Plan Open Enrollment Handbook
• 2025 Health Benefit Summary (PDF) and 2026 Health Benefit Summary (PDF) provides a general overview and compares covered services, co-payments, and benefits for each CalPERS health plan.
• Health Program Guide (PDF)
• How to Choose a Health Plan (PDF) Only you can decide which health plan is right for you and your family. CalPERS offers a variety of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans, and Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plans to choose from. Use this checklist and available resources for factors to consider as you explore your options.
• Health Benefits Plan Enrollment for Active Employees (fill in PDF form)

The following CalPERS-administered Benefit Plans are available to all eligible employees. Each plan offers different levels of coverage and cost. Choosing a plan that best fits your needs, including lower-cost options, helps stabilize costs for the entire District:

 

 

Anthem Blue Cross	855-839-4524 www.anthem.com/ca/calpers/
Blue Shield	800-334-5847 www.blueshieldca.com/calpers
Kaiser Foundation	800-464-4000 www.kp.org/calpers
PERS Gold PERS Platinum	877-737-7776 www.anthem.com/ca/calpers
CalPERS Medical	888-225-7377 www.calpers.ca.gov

 

Access your myCalPERS account at my.calpers.ca.gov to view, download, and/or print your Health Plan Statement. To register, visit here. 

This feature provides secure 24/7 access to customized health enrollment information with a variety of benefits:

 

1. Informs you of specific health benefit changes that may impact you in the coming year.

2. Provides a list of enrolled dependents.

3. Provides direct access to all CalPERS Open Enrollment information:

 

• Health Plan Summary of Benefits and Coverage
• Health Plan Evidence of Coverage
• Health Program Guide
• Medicare Enrollment Guide
• Open Enrollment Newsletter
• Health Plan Chooser
• Health Plan Websites and their provider directories