Employee Benefits
With your commitment to the City, the City in return, offers to you and your family a wide range of benefits which you can take advantage of. Described below is a listing of these benefits for your review. If you have any questions about your benefits, please contact the Human Resources Department at (508) 460-3705.
Please Note: The following is for informational purposes only. Nothing contained herein shall be considered a employment contract. All benefits are subject to change without notice. Unionized employees should read their contract for specific benefits. Each plan may have limitations and exclusions, consult the individual plan booklets for complete details. Informational booklets are available in the Human Resources Department. For additional details, please visit the Applications & Guides page.
Pay Day: Bi-weekly payroll on Thursdays is the normal payday for all employees. The City does offer direct deposit to any financial institution you wish to use.
Credit Union: City employees may join St. Mary’s Credit Union. The Credit Union offers saving, checking and all types of loan programs for its members. St. Mary’s credit union is located at 133 West Main Street, Marlborough MA.
Health, Dental & Life Insurance: Under Mass. General Law Chapter, 32B to be eligible for these benefits you must work at least 20 hours per week. Employees who work less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for Health, Dental, or Life Insurance through the City’s group plans.
FY2023 Health and Dental Rate
Health Insurance: The City provides medical coverage through Harvard Pilgrim. The City offers four plans through Harvard Pilgrim: HMO, PPO & HMO High Deductible for active employees and the Medicare Enhance plan for our retirees who are on Medicare.
- Harvard Pilgrim Microsite
- Description of the City’s Active Employee Health Plan Options Overview
- Harvard Pilgrim HMO Schedule of Benefits 2024-2025
- Harvard Pilgrim PPO Schedule of Benefits 2024-2025
- Harvard Pilgrim PPO OON Schedule of Benefits 2024-2025
- Harvard Pilgrim HMO High Deductible Schedule of Benefits 2024-2025
- Harvard Pilgrim Medicare Enhance Schedule of Benefits 2024-2025
- Harvard Pilgrim Enrollment Form
- Harvard Pilgrim Medicare Enhance Enrollment Form
Pinnacle Care: For our Harvard Pilgrim members:
PinnacleCare is a white-glove healthcare navigation service that is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our members and their families. Our personal health advisors provide high-touch support when members are faced with a serious medical condition. PinnacleCare has spent the last 21 years building out relationships, and we currently partner with over 130 Centers of Excellence and Regional Health Systems. We help to minimize the cost of care by quickly accessing top experts directly, to confirm serious diagnoses and determine the appropriate course of treatment. By getting members fast access to the Best doctors and institutions, we get the diagnosis correct from the start, which then leads to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
- 74% of engagements result in a change of provider, diagnosis, treatment or surgery
- 28% of medical second opinions result in a new diagnosis
- 96% average customer satisfaction rating
- 93 Net Promoter Score
- Cancer Testimonials Brochure
- Heart Health Brochure
- Misdiagnosis Risk Brochure
Dental Insurance: The City provides a comprehensive dental program of Preventive, Basic Restorative and Major Restorative Services, as well as Orthodontia benefits through Delta Dental for you and your family.
- Delta Summary of Benefits – Active EEs
- Delta Summary of Benefits - Retirees
- Delta Enrollment Form
- Getting Started with Your Dental Benefit
- Your Dental Benefits
- Delta Online Virtual Visits Flyer
- Delta Electric Toothbrush Discount
- TeleDentistry
- Mobile App
Life Insurance: The City provides life insurance coverage through The City offers all benefit eligible employees $2,000 group term life insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance is available to all new employees without a physical at the time of hire or with a physical (directly through the company, at any time). The City’s vendor for life insurance is MetLife Insurance.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account: Flexible Spending Accounts let you set aside a portion of your paycheck tax free to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses. Contributions are deducted from you paycheck prior to federal, state and social security taxes being computed. Because you don’t pay taxes on your contributions, you save money. For more information, you can call our vendor, Cafeteria Plan Advisors, at 1-781-848-9848.
HEALTH CARE. * Eligible expenses and services include non-cosmetic medical, dental, and vision care services; prescription medications; orthodontics, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, laser eye surgery, mental health services, alternative health therapies (e.g. chiropractic, acupuncture), and MORE! Max. Annual Health Care Election: $3,200.
DEPENDENT CARE. ** For dependent children under age 13, elderly dependents, and dependents with special needs. Eligible expenses include day care, pre-school, before/after school care, day camp, elder day care. Max. Annual Dep. Care Election: $5,000. per family.
- CPA Open Enrollment Flyer (07/24 - 06/25)
- CPA Enrollment Form (07/24 - 06/25)
- CPA Expense List - Over the Counter
- CPA Medical Expense Claim Form
- CPA Welcome to Dependent Care
- CPA Dependent Care Info
- CPA Dependent Care Claim Form
Deferred Compensation Program: The City offers employees the option to participate in our Section 457, Deferred Compensation Program. A Section 457 Plan allows eligible employees to defer a portion of their annual compensation to a special retirement account and avoid paying current federal income tax on the amount deferred.
SMART PLAN: The SMART Plan is a retirement savings program authorized under section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code — commonly called 457 deferred compensation programs — that allow eligible employees to save and invest before-tax and after-tax dollars through salary deferrals (contributions).
SMART Plan Overview SMART Plan Online Enrollment SMART Plan Enrollment Form SMART Plan Aiman Janineh Introduction Letter
VOYA: The City of Marlborough would like to reintroduce to our employees, Voya’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This retirement plan is designed to provide additional financial security by supplementing your City of Marlborough pension plan all through the convenience of payroll deductions.
VOYA General Information Brochure VOYA Performance Update Brochure
BENCOR: Part-time Employee OBRA ***NEW Vendor for OBRA Deductions***
This is ONLY for Part-time employees of the City/School employee. The City is switching our OBRA vendor from Empowered Retirement to BENCOR. This is FICA Alternative Plan provides an individual investment plan for part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees. Contributions to the plan are deducted from each employee’s wages and are income tax-deferred and invested in accordance with each employee’s direction. If you have any questions, please come to the Benefits Fair to speak with a representative about how you can manager your OBRA funds or attend one of the information sessions May 26th 1:30 pm at City Hall and at a location at another location at a school (location TBD) at 3:30 pm
If you should need to contact BENCOR the Participant Support: (866) 296-9712
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): MIIA EAP Services : Financial worries, aging parents, job stress, health issues - Everyone faces challenges from time to time,. With your EAP you don't have to face these things alone. A best-in-class work/life website with: Resources on living, career, finances, and health; Lifestyle assessments; Soft skill courses; Webinars; Planning calendars; 24/7 confidential support; And more! PRIVATE, CONFIDENTIAL, & FREE FOR YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS Your participation with your EAP is voluntary and strictly confidential. We do not report back to your employer about the things you discuss in private counseling conversations.
To access these resources: https://www.mylifeexpert.com/login To create your account use code: MIIAEAP
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, here are a few helpful resources:
May Mental Health Flyer Cultivating Mindfulness Tip Sheet for Managing Stress
Disability Insurance
AFLAC
While major medical insurance pays doctors and hospitals, Aflac pays cash benefits directly to you. Benefits that are paid regardless of any other insurance. Please take a minute to view this interactive web page designed specifically for the City of Marlborough. Here you will find video presentations that explain the need for each plan, as well as brochures with detailed benefit information. Look around and explore all that Aflac can do for you. Contact me through the links below to:
Ask questions on policy information or pricing; Review your current coverage; or to Enroll in new coverage. https://www.aflacenrollment.com/CityofMarlborough/0KK18 OR call Allan for an appointment at 978-973-0871
AFLAC Information Brochure AFLAC Employee Brochure
Colonial Life
Voluntary benefits from Colonial Life provides critical support to employees when the unexpected happens – whether it’s an accident, illness or injury. Household budgets are tight. The future is unpredictable. And Life is always bringing changes. Let us help keep more money in your pocket. Best thing Colonial does is Pay CLAIMS! Let me help you protect you and your family! If you are interested in learning more contact your Representative Carleigh Gordon at 401-539-2990 or carleigh.gordon@coloniallifesales.com
Colonial Accident Ins. Active Lifestyles Colonial Accident Ins. Preferred Plan
Colonial Critical Illness Colonial Medical Bridge
Colonial Short Term Disability Ins. Mental Health Colonial Short Term Disability Ins.
Colonial Term Life Ins. Colonial Whole Life Plus Ins.
revised 05/01/2024