Health Benefits

Group Health Insurance

The City offers group health insurance for regular, full-time employees through Cigna. Two programs are currently offered: High-Deductible Health Plan and the Open Access HMO. The City pays for a significant portion of the premium for individual and family health insurance coverage.

Waiver of City’s Group Health Insurance

Eligible regular, full-time employees who opt out of the City’s Health Insurance program may elect to participate in the Insurance Waiver Program. The City reimburses the employee for a portion of the premium if the employee chooses to obtain his or her own health insurance.

Group Dental Insurance

A stand-alone dental program is also offered through Cigna. The City’s contribution toward dental insurance varies based on the position.

Employee Assistance Program

The City provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help employees and their dependents. The pre-paid benefit offers confidential, professional counseling to assist employees with personal or family issues.

Life Insurance

A group term policy for basic life and accidental death and dismemberment is provided at no cost to the employees.

Voluntary Benefits Program 

Employees are eligible to purchase supplemental benefit products that complement the core benefits provided by the City. These products include short term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance. Additionally, employees are eligible to purchase legal protection and support for personal issues through LegalEASE.