Employee Benefits

City of Burnet Employee Benefits Overview – October 1, 2021

This is a summary of benefits only for benefit-eligible employees; summary plan descriptions and personnel policies pertaining to these benefits are on file in the Human Resources Department at the City of Burnet.

Bereavement Leave

The City grants paid bereavement leave to eligible employees to be used for attending family funerals.

Critical Illness/Accident Insurance

Voluntary coverage is available for benefit eligible employees through Mutual of Omaha. 1-800-877-5176 www.mutualofomaha.com.

Deferred Compensation (457) Plan

The City offers a Deferred Compensation (457) Plan through a Third-Party Plan Administrator. Deferred compensation is a retirement savings account. Through payroll deduction, employees can contribute a “pre-tax” portion of their salary. The maximum contributions are set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year in October.  1-800-669-7400 www.icmarc.org/missionsquare-retirement

Dental Benefits

Mutual of Omaha is the provider for dental coverage for City employees. To find a participating provider call 800-927-9197 or refer to the Employee Benefits Guide for more information. Benefits will be effective the 1^st of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. www.mutualofomaha.com

Direct Deposit

Employees are required to have their net payroll check direct deposited to any bank or financial institution of the employee’s choice.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City of Burnet provides benefit eligible employees with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). At no cost to the employee, this program offer valuable and confidential services. The EAP program is designed to help employees manage daily responsibilities, life events, work stresses, or issues affecting quality of life.

Key provisions of the Mutual of Omaha EAP

Unlimited telephonic support, which is available 24/7 by master level professionals in 120+ languages, 6 face to face counseling sessions per person per issue, which includes assessment, referral and crisis services. Legal and Financial Services: Provides Legal and Financial resources online. Provides one consultation, on-line or telephonically, with a lawyer or financial professional specializing in area of concern. Offers discounted services for attorney, legal services, and document preparation. Life Balance Services: Extensive online resources and offers child/elder care assistance and referrals. 1-800-316-2796 www.mutualofomaha.com/eap

Family and Medical Leave

The City provides leave to eligible employees in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Health Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield is the provider for health coverage for City employees. The City of Burnet is pleased to offer 3 medical plans to benefit eligible employees. Options are offered for employee health benefits to be covered 100% by the City, as well as affordable coverage for dependents. To find a participating provider refer to the Employee Benefits Guide for more information.  Benefits will be effective the 1^st of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.  800-521-2227, www.bcbstx.com

The City of Burnet provides plan options that allow employees to enroll in an HSA or FSA.  Our HSA and FSA provider is Ameriflex.  HSA participants receive a monetary contribution to their HSA from the City of Burnet each year.  FSA options include both a Medical FSA or Dependent Care FSA allowing pre-tax dollars to go towards eligible medical expenses or childcare every year.  You can find a list of FSA eligible expenses at fsafeds.com

Holidays

The City of Burnet provides paid holidays to all regular full-time employees. The City of Burnet City Manager may alter the holiday schedule for the best interest of the public.

Life Insurance

The City provides $50,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage and $50,000 life insurance coverage for full-time benefit eligible employees. In addition to the employer paid Basic Life and AD&D coverage, benefit eligible employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance to cover any gaps in existing coverage. Voluntary insurance elections, however, could be subject to medical questions and evidence of insurability. Benefits will be effective the 1st of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. 1-800-877-5176 www.mutualofomaha.com.

Longevity Pay

The amount of longevity pay is determined by the City Council through the budget process and is paid one time per year. Employees must have been in the employment of the City for three months prior to the date longevity pay is calculated to be eligible for longevity pay. Employees must be active (not on leave of absence) to receive longevity pay. Part-time employees must be actively working in the three-month period prior to the date longevity pay is calculated to be eligible.

Sick Leave

Full-time regular employees are eligible to earn and use sick per the guidelines outlined in the personnel policy manual. Sick Leave will be earned and credited, according to a sick leave accrual schedule, to regular full-time employees for each completed pay period worked.

Texas Municipal Retirement System

All regular City employees are required to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Employees contribute 7% of their base pay before taxes to TMRS. For each dollar, an employee contributes, the City deposits matching dollars at 2:1. Texas Municipal Retirement System benefits include: • Retirement at age 60 with 10 years of credited service • Retirement at any age with 20 years of credited service with 10 year vesting • Occupational disability retirement • Credit for prior service in full-time public employment in the United States • Purchase up to five (5) years of military service credit (if TMRS requirements are met) Texas Municipal Retirement System telephone number is 1-800-924-8677. www.tmrs.org.

Wellness Program

BlueCross BlueShield offers a variety of optional wellness resources for all participants enrolled in the City’s medical coverage. Employees can earn points and receive rewards through the BlueCross BlueShield Well onTarget ® for completing a range of tasks and programs.  Check out the Well onTarget® flyer as a pdf at the bottom of this page or go to wellontarget.com to register and participate in the wellness program.

Vacation

Full time regular employees are eligible to earn and use vacation per the guidelines outlined in the personnel policy manual. Vacation leave will be earned and credited, according to a vacation accrual schedule, to regular full-time employees for each completed pay period worked.

Vision Benefits

This vision plan is a full-service insurance plan that has a copayment schedule for in-network services as well as out-of-network allowances. To find a participating provider refer to the Employee Benefits Guide for more information.  Benefits will be effective the 1^st of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. 800-927-9197 www.mutualofomaha.com

Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that pays medical bills and replaces some lost wages for employees who are injured at work or who have a work-related diseases or illnesses. The City of Burnet provides workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all City employees.