I. Introduction And Purpose. The Summary Plan Description (SPD) should include your plan's claims procedures.Fill out the contact form or call us at (415) 391-6000 to schedule your consultation. Contact the Employee Benefits Department at (408) 970-2600 or toll free at (800) 541-7749 to obtain a CalPERS Direct Authorization Program form. This Summary Plan Description ("SPD") explains the basic provisions of the Santa Clara. Retirees who have an out-of-pocket cost for retiree medical premiums must agree to pay through deduction from their CalPERS pension. An ERISA-protected defined benefit pension is the gold standard of retirement benefits. Beginning in approximately 1987, 4Cs began offering pension benefits to its employees ("4Cs Plans"). The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is an important free benefit available to all employees, even if you don't have insurance through SCUSD.