Active Employee Benefits
Benefits Information
Welcome to the City of Austin Active Employee Benefits webpage!
The City is concerned for the health, welfare, and safety of its employees and is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy.
Below you will find contact information for the vendors that provide services to city employees and their dependents. Plan documents, claim activity, provider search can be found on the websites listed below.
Open Enrollment 2024 Information
Open Enrollment begins Monday, October 9th, and ends Sunday, November 5th, 2023. Visit the Open Enrollment Website for complete details.
Benefits Guides
2023 Temporary Employee Benefits Guide (PDF)
Notices
Austin area In-Network Pharmacies for Flu Shots (PDF)
Benefit |
Vendor |
Phone Number / Website |
|
Medical |
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
888-907-7880 |
|
Dental |
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
888-907-7880 |
|
Vision |
Avesis |
866-563-3589 |
|
Health Savings Account |
HSA Bank |
855-731-5220 |
|
Flexible Spending Accounts |
TASC |
800-422-4661 |
|
Short Term Disability |
New York Life |
800-459-2780 |
|
Legal |
ARAG |
800-247-4184 |
|
457 Plan |
Empower Retirement |
866-613-6189 |
|
Employee Assistance Program |
ComPsych |
866-586-1456 |
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 Tobacco Premium the employee or dependent must complete the Tobacco Cessation 101 Program. Details for completing the 2023 Tobacco Cessation 101 Program.
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
- 2023 Youth Camp Scholarship Application & Flyer (PDF)
- 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)
- Childcare Assistance Program (PDF)
- Commuter Program (PDF)
- Veterans Assistance - 512-974-3459
- Deferred Compensation
- Retiree Benefits
Forms
- Medical Claim Form (PDF)
- HMO PCP Designation Form (PDF)
- Dental Claim Form (PDF)
- Domestic Partner Affidavit & Tax Form (PDF)
- Prescription Mail Order (PDF)
- Prescription Mail Order - Spanish (PDF)
- Retail Prescription Reimbursement Form (PDF)
- Retail Prescription Reimbursement Form - Spanish (PDF)
- FSA Reimbursement Form (PDF)
- Vision Benefits Claim Form (PDF)