Active Employee Benefits
Active Employee Benefits
Benefits Information
Welcome to the City of Austin Active Employee Benefits webpage!
Benefits Guides
Notices
City of Austin Cafeteria Plan (PDF)
2026 COA PPO Plan Document (PDF)
2026 COA HMO Plan Document (PDF)
2026 COA CDHP Plan Document (PDF)
| Benefit | Vendor | Phone Number / Website |
| Medical PPO - 246681 HMO - 246682 CDHP - 246683 | Blue Cross Blue Shield | 888-907-7880 |
| Dental Group No. 299988 | Blue Cross Blue Shield | 888-907-7880 |
| Vision Group No. 9614 | Avesis | 866-563-3589 |
| Health Savings Account | HSA Bank | 855-731-5220 |
| Flexible Spending Accounts | TASC | 800-422-4661 |
| Short Term Disability | Short Term Disability Policy | |
| Long Term Disability | New York Life | 800-459-2780 |
| Legal Group No. 17886 | ARAG | 800-247-4184 |
| 457 Plan | Empower Retirement | 866-613-6189 |
| Employee Assistance Program | ComPsych | 866-586-1456 (Must register an account and use austintexas.gov as the Organization Web ID) |
Child Care Assistance Program
The Child Care Assistance Program will provide up to $5,000 in childcare assistance for eligible employees ($208.33 per pay period). This benefit is available to regular, full-time City employees with children under the age of 13 and can be used toward IRS-dependent care eligible expenses that allow you to work or attend school.
Please visit the Child Care page on CitySpace for more information, including application link and instructions.
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. The Diabetes Control Program compliance requirements include 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
- The City of Austin offers a robust and comprehensive Wellness Program as part of the benefits package for our employees, retirees and dependents. Check out this overview of the Wellness Program if considering employment opportunities.
- Tuition Assistance - Human Resources Department, Compensation - 512-974-3227
- Please visit the Compensation CitySpace Intranet Site for more information on How to Apply
- Commuter Program (PDF)
- Veterans Assistance - 512-974-3459
- Deferred Compensation
- Retiree Benefits
Forms
- Medical Claim 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)