Benefits become available after 90 days of absence from work due to a qualifying disability. Coverage on the basic insurance becomes effective on the first day of the month following the first 30 calendar days of employment. Additional term life insurance for employees and their dependents is available at low group rates. The monthly premiums for any or all of the life insurance coverage available to employees may be paid out of the city's monthly contribution toward health insurance if a balance remains after payment for the monthly health insurance premium. Employees become fully vested in PERA benefits after three consecutive years of contributions to their PERA account.
Participation is voluntary.
A flexible spending account program is available to employees that permits the setting aside of contributions for medical expenses and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. Access to the services provided by the Program is paid for by the city, and access is extended to the employee's immediate family. Back to the top Click here to go to the main Employment Information page.