Coverage for new employees begins the first day of the month following 15 days from date of hire. Coverage for new employees begins the first day of the month following 60 days from date of hire. Optional Life Insurance Employees may elect additional term life insurance up to eight times their annual salary. Employees pay the full cost of these premiums. Coverage for new employees begins the first day of the month following 60 days from date of hire.
Employees are eligible for salary continuation once they have exhausted their sick leave.
Long Term Disability Insurance Employees may purchase long term disability insurance to provide a steady income if one becomes totally disabled. All employees are automatically enrolled in the MWRA Retirement System as of date of hire. Each pay period a percentage of an employee's salary is deducted from the paycheck and deposited into the MWRA Retirement System. The MWRA offers a voluntary retirement savings program. The MWRA provides for direct deposit of paychecks into most banks.