Benefits Available to City Workers

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Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact on the communities in which we live, work, and play.\nFOR HEALTH INSURANCE QUESTIONS, CONTACT:\nHealth Benefits Office\n1 City Hall Square, Room 807\nBoston, MA 02201\nEmail: HBI@boston.gov | Phone: 617-635-4570 | Fax: 617-635-3932\nOffice hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://patterns.boston.gov/images/global/icons/b-logo-large.png" }, "datePublished": "Tue, 03/05/2019 - 12:00pm", "isAccessibleForFree": "True", "dateModified": "Tue, 08/06/2024 - 3:54pm", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "City of Boston", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "representativeOfPage": "True", "url": "https://patterns.boston.gov/images/global/icons/b-logo-large.png" } }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "City of Boston", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "representativeOfPage": "True", "url": 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property="content:encoded"> <p>In our commitment to serving the people of Boston, we recognize the importance of cultivating a strong and thriving organization. We strive to support our workforce not just as employees but as integral members of their families, caregivers, community advocates, and civic leaders. To accomplish this, we provide our employees with a wide array of tools and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact on the communities in which we live, work, and play.</p> <h5>FOR HEALTH INSURANCE QUESTIONS, CONTACT:</h5> <p>Health Benefits Office<br><br> 1 City Hall Square, Room 807<br><br> Boston, MA 02201</p> <p><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:HBI@boston.gov?subject=Retiree%20Health%20Insurance%20Question">HBI@boston.gov</a> | <strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:617-635-4570">617-635-4570</a> | <strong>Fax:</strong> 617-635-3932<br><br> <strong>Office hours</strong>: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="desktop-sidebar" class="column g--4"> <ul class="sb"> <li class="sb-i"> <div>Still have questions? 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You can send an email to OHR@boston.gov through the form below." >send an email</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="sb-i"> <div class="field field-name-field-address field-type-address field__items"> <div class="detail-item__field_address"> <img src="https://patterns.boston.gov/images/global/icons/icon-location.svg" class="icon icon-location sb-ic" alt="" /> <div> <div class="detail-item__body--secondary"> <div class="addr addr--s locality-block country-US sb-d" itemprop="address" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/PostalAddress"> <div itemprop="streetAddress" class="addr-a street-block"> 1 City Hall Square <br /> Room 612 </div> <div class="addr-l"> <span itemprop="addressLocality" class="locality">Boston</span>, <span itemprop="addressRegion" class="state"><span class="administrative-area">MA</span> </span> <span itemprop="postalCode" class="postal-code"><span class="postal-code">02201-2017</span> </span> </div> <span class="country hidden"><span class="country">United States</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g"> <div class="column g--12"> <div class="department-components" > <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-components paragraphs-items-full paragraphs-items-field-components-full"> <a class="subnav-anchor" id="insurance" data-text="Insurance" href="javascript:void(0)" title="This is an anchor"></a> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text component-section entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section component-section b--fw" bos_context_type="Text" about="" typeof=""> <div class="b-c"> <div class="sh"> <h2 class="sh-title">Insurance Benefits</h2> </div> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-text-blocks paragraphs-items-field-text-blocks-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-two-column component-section col_half entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text Two Column"> <div class="g"> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-left-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <h5>GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE</h5> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We offer three non-Medicare health insurance plans for City of Boston employees (excluding seasonal and emergency hires) who work at least 20 or more hours a week on a regular basis. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>If you are eligible, you may also cover family including children (until age 26), grandchildren (as defined under Massachusetts state law), disabled children over age 25, and a spouse or ex-spouse.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li>View the Non-Medicare <a href="https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2023/04/FY24%20Non-Medicare%20Plan%20Comparison%20Chart_1.pdf">Plan Comparison Chart (effective July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024)</a></li> <li>View the Non-Medicare <a href="/sites/default/files/file/2024/04/FY25%20Non-Medicare%20Plan%20Comparison%20Chart.pdf">Plan Comparison Chart (effective July 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2025)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2021/11/Understanding%20Your%20Non-Medicare%20Health%20Insurance%20Flyer_2.pdf" target="_blank">Understand your Non-Medicare Health Insurance</a></li> </ul> <p><a class="button" href="/sites/default/files/file/2024/03/Health & Life Combined Enrollment Form-2.pdf">Health Insurance Application</a></p> <p>For a more comprehensive review of the City of Boston's health benefits offerings for employees, read the <a href="/sites/default/files/file/2024/08/2024%20Employee%20Benefit%20Guide.pdf">new hire benefits guide</a>.</p> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <h5 dir="ltr">MEDICARE (RETIREE) GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE</h5> <p dir="ltr">As a retiree of the City of Boston, you are eligible to continue your health coverage. By law, all Medicare-eligible retirees, spouses, and dependents must apply for Medicare Parts A & B and switch to a Medicare plan to continue coverage. We offer six Medicare plans to supplement Medicare Parts A & B for our retirees. Visit the <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits-available-city-retirees">benefits available to retirees page</a> for more information.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2023/04/FY24%20Medicare%20Plan%20Comparison%20Chart.pdf">View the Medicare plan comparison chart</a> (effective July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024)</li> <li><a href="/sites/default/files/file/2024/04/FY25%20Medicare%20Plan%20Comparison%20Chart.pdf">View the Medicare Plan Comparison Chart</a> (effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025)</li> </ul> <h5>COBRA</h5> <p>The program covers employees after they stop working with the City of Boston. You can keep your insurance for up to 18 months. You will have to pay your total monthly premium plus a 2 percent administrative fee. <a href="https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2022/06/FY23%20COBRA%20Q%26A.pdf" target="_blank">Read more information about COBRA</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-one-column component-section squiggle-border-bottom, p-t400 entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text One Column" about="" typeof=""> <div > <h5>GROUP LIFE INSURANCE</h5> <p>You must enroll in basic life insurance if you wish to enroll in a City health insurance plan. The basic life insurance is a $5,000 group term policy. Some unions may be eligible to elect the $10,000 benefit. The cost for this benefit is shared 50/50 between the City and employee. If you enroll in basic life insurance and want additional coverage, you can also enroll in the optional life insurance policy for an amount up to your base salary (maximum amount is $74,000). The cost is based on the amount of coverage and your age, and is 100 percent employee paid.</p> <ul> <li><a data-entity-substitution="media" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="75606824-4154-4170-be3f-031b8c920f5e" href="/sites/default/files/embed/b/boston_basic_optional_benefitsummary_925-007_3-2015.pdf" title="group life insurance information">Read more information about Group Life insurance</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2022/06/Basic%20Life%20Insurance%20Enrollment%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">Basic Life Insurance application</a></li> <li><a data-entity-substitution="media" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="0b80cbb9-8dd0-40f6-9936-97d97b29f799" href="/sites/default/files/embed/o/optional_life_insurance_enrollment_form.pdf" title="optional life insurance enrollment form">Optional Life Insurance application</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2021/07/LOD%20Beneficiary%20Designation%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">Line of Duty Beneficiary Designation form</a> (active uniform police and fire)</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-3-column-w-image component-section b b--b b--fw entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="3 Column W Image" about="" typeof=""> <div class="b-c"> <div class="sh sh--w cl"> <h2 class="sh-title">NON-MEDICARE PLANS CONTACT INFO</h2> <div class="sh-contact"> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-label-hidden g paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-columns paragraphs-items-full paragraphs-items-field-columns-full three-column-container"> <div class="clearfix column-wrapper g--4 m-t500"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-columns content" bos_context_type="Columns"> <div class="field-three-col-image"> </div> <div class="field-three-col-title"> <h5> Mass General Brigham Health Plan </h5> </div> <div 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of working for the City. You'll have the choice between an indemnity plan or a network plan. You'll also be able to sign up for individual benefits or a family plan.</p> <p dir="ltr">There’s an <a href="https://www.mpefund.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MPE-Vision-and-Dental-Health-Plans-Booklet-PY2023.pdf" target="_blank">informational booklet</a> about the Massachusetts Public Employee Fund. You can also find out <a data-entity-substitution="media" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="36d52fc6-5013-4330-a1e7-97054f7c10e8" href="/sites/default/files/embed/m/mpe_participating_unions.pdf" title="mpe participating unions">which unions get coverage through the fund</a>. For more information, visit the<a href="http://www.mpefund.org/"> Massachusetts Public Employee Fund website</a>, or contact them at:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li>Fund office: <a href="tel:1-800-325-5214">1-800-325-5214</a></li> <li>Dental Unit: <a href="tel:1-800-553-6277">1-800-553-6277</a></li> <li>Vision Unit: <a href="tel:1-800-406-1656">1-800-406-1656</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--4 g--4--sl m-t500 field-name-field-middle-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <h5 dir="ltr">NOT IN THE Public employee FUND?</h5> <p dir="ltr">Other workers at the City can get dental and vision insurance through their unions. There are several unions that offer this benefit, including:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li><a href="https://ecommerce.issisystems.com/isite340/eremit.dll/34001/cm.asp?name=home">the Boston Teacher's Union </a></li> <li>BPS Managerial Employees <ul> <li><a href="/sites/default/files/file/2024/05/BPS%20Managerial%20Dental%20Enrollment%20Form.pdf">Dental Benefits Enrollment Application</a></li> <li><a href="/sites/default/files/file/2024/05/Dental%20Blue%20Program%202%20with%20Ortho%20SOB%20FY25.pdf">BCBS Dental Blue Summary of Benefits</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://bppa.org/" target="_blank">the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bpsof.org/">the Boston Police Superior Officers Association </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bpdbs.com/">the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society</a>, and</li> <li><a href="http://local718.org/">the Boston Firefighters Local 718</a> (<em>dental only</em>)</li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--4 g--4--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <h5>Coverage through your healthcare plan</h5> <p dir="ltr">You could save money by getting your dental insurance through your healthcare provider. Make sure to go over your coverage summary to see what they have to offer.</p> <p dir="ltr">Most healthcare plans will cover regular vision exams. Some plans offer discounts on eyeglasses and contact lenses at certain stores. Check with your health insurance carrier for details:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li><a href="https://massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/city-of-boston">Mass General Brigham Health Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://accounts.bluecrossma.com/city-of-boston/" target="_blank">Blue Cross Blue Shield</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="subnav-anchor" id="work-and-life-" data-text="Work and Life " href="javascript:void(0)" title="This is an anchor"></a> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-photo b b--fw" bos_context_type="Photo"> <div class="ph ph--wc"> <div class="ph-p ph-p-1"></div> <div class="ph-c p-a600"> <div class="h2 tt-u m-b200"> <h2 class="sh-title">Work and Life Benefits</h2> </div> <div class="t--info m-b200"> <p>Those who work for the City are more than just employees. We are a community of neighbors serving the neighborhoods in which we all live, work, and play. Visit our <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="bc45b9b3-6e19-4dbc-aa7b-11ed9faf95c7" href="/departments/human-resources/life-city-boston" title="Life at the City of Boston">culture page</a> to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we grow at the City of Boston.</p> </div> <a href="/departments/human-resources/life-city-boston" class="btn">LEARN MORE</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text component-section entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section component-section b--fw" bos_context_type="Text" about="" typeof=""> <div class="b-c"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-text-blocks paragraphs-items-field-text-blocks-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-two-column component-section col_half entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text Two Column"> <div class="g"> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-left-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <h5>Employee ASsistance Program</h5> <p>The Employee Assistance Program provides a safe, supportive, and private environment for those seeking help with various personal or work-related challenges that may impact their well-being and job performance. </p> <h5>PAID TIME OFF AND HOLIDAYS</h5> <p dir="ltr">We offer paid time off based on your position and years of service with the City, as well as generous holiday benefits and paid holidays available to all full-time employees.</p> <h5 dir="ltr">PAID PARENTAL LEAVE</h5> <p dir="ltr">Eligible City of Boston employees may be granted up to 12 weeks of compensated time off to care for and bond with a child added to their immediate family.</p> <h5 dir="ltr">Fitness Reimbursement</h5> <p dir="ltr">Employees enrolled in our health plans may be reimbursed up to <strong>$150/year</strong> towards qualifying fitness activities, products, or services, including active mobility vehicles (bikes, cargo bikes, and scooters), equipment, and maintenance.</p> <h5><strong>MBTA PASSPORT </strong></h5> <div>The City of Boston's MBTA Passport program covers 65% of your chosen monthly MBTA pass cost (up to $232), with the remainder deducted from your paycheck.</div> <h5><strong>BLUEBIKES MEMBERSHIP</strong></h5> <p>The City of Boston offers our employees free or discounted memberships for Bluebikes, Metro Boston's public bike share program.</p> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <h5>Employee Development Scholarship </h5> <p>The City partners with Boston University and Northeastern University in providing a limited number of full-tuition scholarships to qualifying City of Boston employees pursuing graduate degrees or certificates each year.</p> <h5>City Hall Childcare Program</h5> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Boston Centers for Youth & Families City Hall Childcare Program is a licensed and accredited childcare provider serving children aged 3 months to 7 years that have a legal parent/guardian who is a City of Boston employee.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h5>EMployee WEllness Portal</h5> <p>Brought to you by the Public Employee Committee (PEC), the Boston Employee Wellness Portal is an online platform for City employees and their families that <span><span><span><span><span><span>provides resources to inspire a culture of well-being.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h5>DETECTOGETHER ONLINE LEARNING</h5> <p dir="ltr">As part of the 3 Steps Detect early cancer detection program, City employees and their families have access to a library of micro-courses that will teach you how to detect cancer early and get better overall healthcare.</p> <h5 dir="ltr">BURNALONG MEMBERSHIP</h5> <p dir="ltr">City employees can create a free account on Burnalong, an online health, wellness, and fitness platform to help you stay motivated, and focus on your well-being.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="subnav-anchor" id="investment-benefits" data-text="Investment benefits" href="javascript:void(0)" title="This is an anchor"></a> <div class="b--g entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text component-section b b--fw entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section component-section b--fw" bos_context_type="Text" about="" typeof=""> <div class="b-c"> <div class="sh"> <h2 class="sh-title">Savings and investment benefits</h2> </div> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-text-blocks paragraphs-items-field-text-blocks-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-three-column component-section entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text Three Column" about="" typeof=""> <div class="g"> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--4 g--4--sl m-t500 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Participants will receive a Benny Card at the start of the new year to use for eligible expenses.</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li><a href="/sites/default/files/file/2021/12/2022%20Boston%20New%20Hire%20Notice.pdf" target="_blank">Read more information about Flexible Spending</a></li> <li><a href="/sites/default/files/file/2024/07/BOS%20New%20Hire-Change%20of%20Status%20Form%20%282024%29.pdf">Download Flexible Spending Application</a></li> <li><a href="http://cpa125.com/">Visit the CPA, Inc., website</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--4 g--4--sl m-t500 field-name-field-middle-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <h5 dir="ltr"><span>Retirement Planning</span></h5> <p dir="ltr"><span>We offer three types of retirement planning programs:</span></p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li><span><a href="/departments/retirement">Boston Retirement System</a></span></li> <li><a href="/sites/default/files/file/2022/03/Slide%201.pdf" target="_blank"><span>Deferred Compensation (IRS 457)</span></a> <ul> <li><a href="/sites/default/files/file/2022/03/Active%20Choice_New%20Member%20Enrollment%282%29_Boston_Sample.pdf" target="_blank"><span>457(b) Plan Enrollment Form</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li><span>Annuity Programs (IRS 403b).</span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--4 g--4--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <h5 dir="ltr"><span><a href="http://www.cityofbostoncu.com/cityofbostoncu">City of Boston Credit Union</a></span></h5> <p dir="ltr"><span>City workers are welcome to join the City of Boston Credit Union. The credit union offers competitive interest rates, club discounts, and other benefits to members. <span><span><span><span><span>You can find additional information about the City of Boston Credit Union online at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://cityofbostoncu.com/"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>cityofbostoncu.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="subnav-anchor" id="benefits-billing" data-text="Benefits billing" href="javascript:void(0)" title="This is an anchor"></a> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text component-section entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section component-section b--fw" bos_context_type="Text" about="" typeof=""> <div class="b-c"> <div class="sh"> <h2 class="sh-title">Benefits billing</h2> </div> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-text-blocks paragraphs-items-field-text-blocks-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-two-column component-section col_half entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text Two Column"> <div class="g"> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-left-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <p class="supporting-text">If you receive a benefits billing statement related to your City of Boston health or life insurance, you have two options to pay for the coverage: </p> <address>Make a check out to 'City of Boston':</address> <p>1 City Hall Square<br><br> Attn: Health Benefits and Insurance<br><br> Room 807<br><br> Boston, MA 02201</p> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <address>Pay online</address> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.invoicecloud.com/portal/(S(n125uzjjqi5sgms0u0edie0w))/2/cloudstore.aspx?cs=2513D65E-163D-4EF2-84D8-EE1ED4CE28F6&bg=7e2d0342-51f5-4f68-83af-3f05f5df1321">Visit our payment website</a>. Please refer to your Benefits Billing Statement. Complete the requested information to submit your payment online.</li> <li>Payments made by electronic check / ACH are not subject to a service charge. The online credit card service charge is 2.75 percent of the total payment ($1 minimum). </li> <li>Upon receipt of your payment, it will be processed and posted to your account within two to four business days.</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>NOTE:</strong></em> If you are receiving an active paycheck or pension, your deductions will <strong>not</strong> be affected.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="mobile-sidebar" class="column g--12"> <ul class="sb"> <li class="sb-i"> <div>Still have questions? 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