Benefits

In addition to being a great place to work, the city of Carrollton offers a full complement of benefits to employees.  Annual benefits plan become effective on January 1.

Insurance

Health Coverage The city of offers two medical plans to choose from:Advantage and Basic Plans. Rates are available on the following links 2008 Medical Summary ; 2008 Full-Part Time Rates ; 2008 Retiree and Cobra Rates

United Healthcare (UHC) is the preferred provider network. Always verify if your physician or facility is affiliated with UHC for maximum benefits. You can access a list of providers at UHC Provider Main Page - TML

Life Insurance The city offers Basic Life Insurance policies for eligible employees.  An Accidental & Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy is also offered.  If eligible, both policies are paid at two-times the annual salary.  Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance can also be purchased.
Long Term Disability Coverage provided by the city.
Dental Coverage The city offers two plans to choose from:High Dental and Low Dental Plans. Both plans allow you to select a dentist of your choice. 2008 Dental Summary
Vision Coverage An optional vision plan with Spectera Vision is available.
To access the Spectera Vision Web site for provider directory log on to http://www.spectera.com
Caremark Prescription Benefit Mail Order and Retail Prescription Drug Program available.
http://www.caremark.com for detailed plan information.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employees have confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program.  To access the Deer Oaks EAP log on to www.deeroaks.com.  To pre-certify all Deer Oaks benefits, please call 214-559-2171 or toll free at 877-616-8351.
 

Retirement Plans

Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employee contributes 7% - City matches 2:1.
For current information on TMRS please visit www.tmrs.org.
Deferred Compensation: The city offers two 457 plans: ICMA and Nationwide. If an employee contributes 4.65% per paycheck, the city will match with 2.35%. Vesting is immediate.
For more information on ICMA visit www.icmarc.org
or for more information on Nationwide visit www.nrsretire.com
Roth IRA The city offers an additional way to save for retirement through a Roth IRA. Contributions are made on an after-tax basis and can be payroll deducted.
RHS Retirement Health savings account offered through ICMA.
Social Security The city does not participate in Social Security. If you have specific questions regarding your social security benefits please click www.ssa.gov
Medicare The city contributes 1.45% to Medicare along with the employee contribution of 1.45%.

Holidays

Eight paid holidays per year:  New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day,

Additional Holiday will be determined by Executive Team in the month of December.

Other benefits

Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Recreational Facilities
 

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