Summary of Employee Benefits
Below is a summary of Benefit Programs for which employees may be entitled. These have been grouped to help you better review the benefits offered.
Insurance Benefits
- Group Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Opt-out Program
- Group Life Insurance
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance
- COBRA
Work & Life Benefits
- MBTA Pass Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Child Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave Redemption
- Sick Leave Pools
- Paid Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Tuition Reimbursement
Savings & Investment Benefits
- Retirement Planning
- State/Boston Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation (IRS 457)
- Annuity Programs (IRS 403 b)
- Credit Unions
- Direct Deposit
Benefits Spotlight/Employee Wellness
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New State Mandates added to Health Plans
The City of Boston recently added new State Mandates to the City's non-Medicare Health Plans. Click Here for more info.
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Sprint Offering Discounts on Personal Cell Accounts for City Employees
Sprint is offering City of Boston employees discounted pricing for personal cell phone accounts.
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Boston Moves for Health Teams with Weight Watchers To Offer Discounts to City Employees
“In support of Mayor Menino’s Boston Moves for Health Initiative, Weight Watchers is offering a very generous discount to City of Boston employees who sign up for the Weight Watchers Monthly Pass, which includes unlimited access to eTools and mobile apps or Weight Watchers Online programs. Weight Watchers has set up a registration portal specifically for City of Boston employees, which must be used in order to receive the discount. Please log on to the HUB to download the flyer which includes pricing information and step by step instructions on how to register. If you are unable to download the flyer, please contact Kathleen McGinnis, Assistant Director of Health Benefits at 617-635-2590 or Kathleen.McGinnis@cityofboston.gov. Don’t forget – if you are enrolled in a BCBS health insurance plan through the City of Boston, you are also eligible for the annual $150 weight loss reimbursement. ”
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Smoking Cessation Benefits
Harvard Pilgram Health Care will now include coverage for nicotine replacement products; this type of enhancement is already available to Blue Cross Blue Shield and Neighborhood Health Plan members.HPHC Enhanced Smoking Cessation Benefits (Effective 7/1/12) »
Memo from Mayor Menino regarding Smoking Cessarion Benefits on All Health Plans »
