Active Employee Benefits

The City of Austin offers up to a $5,000 annual benefit to regular, Full-time City employees with children under the age of 13 to use towards care-related costs that allow you to work, look for work, or attend school. This assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis as funding permits. Eligibility criteria include income and family size.

Applications for the program are accepted at any time throughout the year. Annual contribution amounts will be reduced for applications received after January 1^st. Benefits will end effective December 31^st of the current year. Unused funds expire, they do not roll over from year to year. Recertification is required and takes place annually during Open Enrollment (typically in October of each year).

Employees can complete the 2025 Childcare Assistance Program Application and submit it by email to benefits.hrd@austintexas.gov.

Additional Resources:

Youth Camp Scholarship Application & Flyer
Austin Public Health Childcare resources
ComPsych Employee Assistance Program Must register an account and use austintexas.gov as the Organization Web ID.
Parks and Recreation Department Financial Aid
Search Texas Childcare, locate a childcare provider in your area.
Employee Discounts

Long Term Disability

To calculate your cost for Long Term Disability, use this convenient online calculator Long term worksheet.

Life Insurance

To calculate your cost of Supplemental Life Insurance, use this convenient online calculator Supplemental Life Insurance worksheet.

To calculate the monthly imputed income for Basic Life Insurance above $50,000, use this convenient online calculator Imputed Income worksheet.

Tobacco Cessation 101

Employees and dependents on a City medical plan who use tobacco products are subject to a $12.50 Tobacco Premium per pay period. To waive the premium the employee or dependent must complete the Tobacco Cessation 101 Program. Follow these instructions to complete Tobacco Cessation 101 Program.

Diabetes Control Program

Employees and dependents (age 15 and older) on a City medical plan are eligible to participate in the City's Diabetes Control Program. For 2024, part of the Diabetes Control Program requirements includes completing the Lifestyle Management Class, that is available as an on-demand webinar. Follow these instructions to complete the DCP Lifestyle Management Class.

COA Savings Marketplace - Enjoy Amazing Discounts!

You can save at thousands of retailers in your neighborhood and around the country. Whether it is local Austin vendors, discounted gift cards or national deals, savings are just a click away. Visit the CoA Savings Marketplace where you can access discounts from your phone, tablet, or computer.

Affordable Small Dollar Loans

City employees will have access to apply for small dollar loans through the Community Loan Center of Austin (CLC) ranging from $400 - $1,000. You must be employed with the City a minimum of 90 days to be eligible. Payments can be deducted from your paycheck or set up through automatic draft. For additional Customer Service assistance call 956-356-6600 or 214-688-7456.

Apply online at clcofaustin.org

Additional Benefits

Wellness Program - HealthyConnections - 512-974-3284
Tuition Assistance - Human Resources Department, Compensation - 512-974-3227
- Please visit the Compensation CitySpace Intranet Site for more information on How to Apply
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PDF)
Commuter Program (PDF)
Veterans Assistance - 512-974-3459
Deferred Compensation
Retiree Benefits

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