Active Employee Benefits

Benefits Information 

Welcome to the City of Austin Active Employee Benefits webpage!

Benefits Guides

2025 Benefits Guide (PDF)

Notices

2025 Employee Notices (PDF)

Childcare Assistance Program

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.

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

Forms

• Medical Claim Form (PDF)
• HMO PCP Designation Form (PDF)
• Dental Claim Form (PDF)
• Domestic Partner Affidavit & Tax Form (PDF)
• Disabled Dependent Certification (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)