Health Benefits

Health Benefits

Overview

All permanent full-time employees are eligible to enroll themselves and their dependents in the health benefit programs. New employees must sign up for health insurance within thirty days of their date of hire to participate. Most employees qualify if they are working 50% or more for the year but benefits vary by bargaining unit so employees should refer to the applicable collective bargaining union contract. Eligible dependents include lawful spouse or registered domestic partner, children under 26 years of age, stepchildren and legally adopted children.

Active and retired employees have the opportunity to move from one plan to another, change options, or change dependent status. during Open Enrollment. Information will be posted on this web page.

Please review the FAQ and benefit information (including rate sheet and summary of benefits) below organized by bargaining unit. All questions about benefits and open enrollment should be directed to the Benefits Office at .

Health Care Providers

Check out health care providers online health modules, nurse advice line, disease management programs, mail order prescriptions, video visits, email option(s), tobacco cessation programs, health education presentations, and additional resources. Your providers may also provide telephonic health coaching, virtual health education presentations, and/or wellness discounts.