November2024
WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER
The quarterly newsletter is designed as the voice of UAOS as a labor union and professional association, and highlights union news, activities, and advocacy. Please reach out to the UAOS office with questions, suggestions, and information you’d like to see featured in the next issue.
EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR’SWELCOME
Stillnegotiatinghealthbenefits
Safetyandtakingpersonaldaysand Stressfromtheworldandthejob. Mergersandbudgetchanges
Newcommittees
ByjoiningUAOSandcontributing1%ofyoursalary, youareinvestinginyourself.UAOSassistsyouin manyways;interveningindisputeswithsupervisors, representingyouindisciplinarymattersand complaintsregardingallegedharassment, advocatingforyourrights,offeringmediation services,aswellasdealingwithahostofotherday todayissues
WhenyoujoinUAOS,youalsogainmembership totheAmericanFederationofSchoolAdministrators (AFSA).AsanAFSAmember,youbecome eligibleformanyNoCostbenefits MemberBenefits|AFSA
AFSAprovidesmembersvaluableprotection:
$3millionMembers’ProfessionalLiabilitycoverage
$25,000criminaldefensecoverage
$15,000totaldisabilitybenefit
$10,000accidentaldeathbenefit Thisquarterlynewsletter,wearehighlighting.......... Wearestrongertogether
UAOS was founded in 1988 to represent administrators working in OUSD. Unions have been instrumental in protecting workers and giving them power and voice. Many people work without the benefit of this collective power but there has been a resurgence of grassrootsunionorganizingintheUS resulting in the creation of new unions. Examples of this include workers at Starbucks and Amazon. Here in California, two school districts in Southern California formed new administrators unions last year because they recognized the value of unionization.
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Oakland Unified School Board Election Results
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In October, UAOS hosted the Oakland School Board candidates for a forum during our monthly board meeting. Oakland public schools’ board is elected with rank choice voting. Here are the elections results:
Claremont
Emerson
Oakland Intl
Oakland Tech
Young Adult
Peralta
Piedmont
Sankofa
Bunche
Harriet Tubman
Hoover
Martin Luther
King, Jr
McClymonds
Prescott
Street Academy
West Oak
Westlake
Bridges Pre-K
Bridges
Centro Infantil
Fremont
Fruitvale
Fruitvale CDC
Global Family
Horace Mann
ICS
Int'l CDC
Jefferson CDC
Life
Manzanita CDC
Manzanita Seed
TCN
United for Success
Urban Promise
Acorn Woodland
Brookfield
Castlemont
Elmhurst
EnCompass
Esperanza
Highland
Korematsu
Madison
Reach
Stonehurst
District 1: Rachel Latta
District 3: Van Cedric Williams
District 5: Patrice Berry
District 7: Clifford Thompson
Notice from the Health Benefits Governance Board
Delta Dental D&P Maximum Waiver FAQ
TO: Delta Dental Participants
DATE: 10/30/2024
Q: A: What is the D&P Maximum Waiver?
The D&P Maximum Waiver allows you and your covered dependents to seek covered diagnostic and preventive dental services without counting against your annual maximum. In effect, this increases coverage.
Q: A: What services apply to the D&P Maximum Waiver?
Diagnostic and preventive services include routine exams, routine cleanings, bitewing xrays, and full mouth x-rays.
Q: A: Do I get an extra dental x-ray or cleaning?
The D&P Maximum Waiver does not change the allowed cleanings or x-rays covered under your plan, but it helps you stretch your dental coverage further when you receive routine preventive or diagnostic services. Diagnostic and preventive services are not counted toward the annual maximum.
Q: A: How many cleanings are covered each year?
Delta Dental covers two cleanings or a dental procedure that includes a cleaning each calendar year. If you are pregnant during this time, Delta Dental may pay for an additional cleaning.
Q: A: What are the dental plan benefits?
Delta Dental pays 70% of the PPO contract allowance for covered diagnostic, preventive, basic, and major services during the first year of eligibility. The coinsurance percentage will increase by 10% each year (to a maximum of 100%) for each enrollee, regardless of usage. If an enrollee becomes ineligible for benefits and later regains eligibility, the percentage will drop back to 70%.
Q: A:
How do I find a dentist?
Visit a dentist in the PPO network to maximize your savings. Find a PPO dentist at deltadentalins.com.
This is not evidence of coverage For more information, please go to deltadentalins.com or call Delta Dental at (888) 335-8227.
Protect Your Teeth and Your Wallet
Get preventive care without hitting your maximum
Thinking of skipping a cleaning? Think again. With Delta Dental’s D&P Maximum Waiver®, you can get your diagnostic and preventive care without affecting your maximum. You’ll keep your mouth healthy — and save benefit dollars for when you really need them.
What services are included?
Diagnostic and preventive dental services may include routine exams, cleanings, x-rays and related treatments as defined by your dental plan.
How does it help me save?
The cost of exams, cleanings and x-rays can add up Without the D&P Maximum Waiver, these procedures would eat into your maximum. With the waiver, you’ll have more of your maximum left over. That can help you cover expensive treatment down the road
This example assumes an annual maximum of $1600 with 100% coverage for two routine exams, cleanings and x-rays at a Delta Dental dentist Please review your plan booklet for specific details about your coverage
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