Teamsters, AFSCME and Non-Reps currently participate in a VEBA plan through the City.
The VEBA is a great benefit. The employer deposits funds into a VEBA account, which is a tax-exempt, irrevocable trust arrangement. It's paired with a Health Reimbursement Acccount (HRA) which allows employees to use VEBA funds for current or future out-of-pocket health-related expenses. The HRA-VEBA doesn't replace group health insurance coverage; it works with the plan to provide additional coverage options.
For those employees eligible to participate in a Health Reimbursement Account - Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (HRA-VEBA) program, provided through BPAS, please see the links below for further information.
About Your VEBA HRA Plan
VEBA/HRA Portal Tip: Submitting a Claim
Your VEBA HRA Investment Options
For additional questions, please contact Human Resources.
Depending upon the terms of employment within the City, differing benefits will be available to the employee. For example, an elected City Council member will have different benefits available to them than a Teamsters union member. Below are descriptions of the benefits. (visit the Employee Benefit Summaries section for more details regarding benefits for the different groups: City Council, Non- Represented Employees, Police (commissioned), Law Support (non-commissioned), WSCCCE & Teamsters Unions).
City Employee Benefits
Depending upon the terms of employment within the City, differing benefits will be available to the employee. For example, an elected City Council Member will have different benefits available to them than a teamsters union member. Below are two-page summaries of the differing groups; click on the link to view a summary of the benefits.
2019 Summary of Benefits are avilable below. Please note that the benefits listed are for Regular, full-time Employees (40 hours). Regular, part-time employees who work at least 20 hours per week may be eligible for pro-rated benefits. Please see the union contracts, personnel policies or contact HR for more information.
2019 Employee Benefit Summaries
The following links are included here to offer information on retirement questions you may have.
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Group Life & Accident Insurance
*No employee will be covered more than once under each available policy even though they may qualify for more than one coverage class. Life and Accident insurance is underwritten by CIGNA.
Please contact City of Edmonds HR Department for further details or questions in regards to available coverage and employee classes.
from City of Edmonds Personnel Policies
8.3 SICK LEAVE All full-time regular employees, except LEOFF I employees, accrue sick leave benefits at the rate of eight (8) hours for each calendar month of continuous employment, unless otherwise specified in their labor agreement. Regular part-time employees may accrue sick leave benefits on a pro-rata basis according to hours worked. Hourly employees do not earn sick leave benefits. The maximum accrual, unless otherwise specified in a labor agreement, is 1000 hours. Non Represented employees may annually convert accrued sick leave in excess of 800 hours to a cash payment at the rate of three hours of sick leave to one hour of compensation at the employee’s current rate of pay, up to a maximum of $1000 per year.
Employees do not accrue sick leave benefits during a leave without pay. Sick leave cannot be advanced; only accrued sick leave can be used.
Allowable uses of sick leave cover those situations in which an employee is absent from work (including reasons as defined under state and federally approved leaves) due to:
A doctor's certificate may be required when an employee is absent for a period in excess of three (3) days, or at any other occasion the Department Director deems appropriate. The City may require a physician’s certification of the existence of a serious health condition or emergency condition affecting the employee or immediate family member in accordance with state and federal law. The City may also request the opinion of a second doctor at the City's expense to determine whether the employee suffers from a serious health care condition which impairs his/her ability to perform the essential functions of his or her job or return to work after an absence of two (2) weeks. Employees who are habitually absent due to illness or disability may be terminated if their disability cannot be reasonably accommodated and/or when the employee's absenteeism prevents the orderly and efficient provision of services to the citizens of the City. Employees who use all their accumulated sick leave and require more time off work due to illness or injury may, with their department head's prior approval, request a leave without pay. (See Leave Without Pay Policy.) Employees will be paid for any unused sick leave upon leaving City service in accordance with City Ordinance or the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Eligible employees participate in the state retirement system through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
PERS 2 plan information is available here:
http://www.drs.wa.gov/member/handbooks/pers/plan-2/pers2hbk.pdf
PERS 3 plan information is available here:
http://www.drs.wa.gov/member/handbooks/pers/plan-3/pers3hbk.pdf
LEOFF 2 Plan information is available here:
http://www.drs.wa.gov/member/handbooks/leoff/plan-2/default.htm
PERS employee contribution rates are available here:
LEOFF 2 Plan contribution rates are available here:
For questions, please contact DRS directly at:
1-800-547-6657
View the NEW online version of your M.E.B.T. account at www.nwps401k.com |
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The following city staff are available to assist with any questions you might have with regards to your MEBT account. Al Compaan, MEBT Chair ext. 1201
NW PLAN SERVICES CONTACT (MEBT recordkeeper) 1-877-690-5410 MEBTServiceCenter@nwp401k.com |
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Summary Plan Description
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Long Term Disability Insurance |
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Life Insurance |
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*No employee will be covered more than once under each available policy even though they may qualify for more than one coverage class. LTD & Life Insurance is underwritten by CIGNA. |
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Investment Performance Reports, Audited Financial Statements, MEBT Meeting Agendas and Minutes can all be found by logging on to www.MEBT.org. | |
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Washington State Deferred Compensation Program
Contact: Eric Mathieu, Account Rep. eric.matheiu@empower-retirement.com
1-844-446-8658 x20401
Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Contact Mike Ferguson, fergusm9@nationwide.com 877-677-3678
ICMA
Contact: David Goren, DGoren@icmarc.org 877-651-7263
Or 800-326-7272 (ICMA customer service)
All regular and part-time Non-Represented, AFSCME and Teamsters employees are eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Arrangement program offered through Navial Benefits Solutions.
Participant Log-in or Registration Link
Log in/Registration Instructions
Health Care Flexible Spending Arrangement
The Health Care Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) enables employees to set aside pre-tax dollars out of their paycheck to pay for eligible health care expenses.
Day Care Flexible Spending Arrangement
The Day Care Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) allows employees to pay for work related day care costs with tax-free dollars.
Premium Conversion
The Premium Conversion benefit allows the employee portion of insurance premiums to be deducted from their pay check pre-tax and then paid to the carriers.
Related Forms:
2019 FSA Enrollment Form
2019 FSA Enrollment Kit
2019 FSA Claim Form
Flexi-Commuter
The Flexi-Commuter program is a service where you can go online through Navia Benefits' website to order your transit pass or parking benefits and have it delivered straight to your home. If you currently have work related public transportation or parking expenses, this program is for you!
Parking Insert
Transit Insert
For additional questions about the FSA program, please contact Navia Benefit Solutions directly at 1-800-669-3539 or questions@naviabenefits.com
AFLAC
Website: www.aflac.com
City of Edmonds AFLAC provider:
Deborah Wallace - Voluntary Benefits Strategist
email: deborah_wallace@us.aflac.com
Office: 425-329-6100 (p) or 425-329-6101 (f)
AFLAC: 800-992-3522 (Headquarters)
Fax: 425-827-8798
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
There are two EAP programs available to City of Edmonds employees. Please see the below links for more detailed information.
AWC: EAP Brochure/Information
CIGNA: EAP Brochure/Information
Please use the below contact information if you need HR assistance.
Secure Fax: 425-275-4806
Please email Carly Derrick for employment verifications
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Phone: 425-771-0258
jessica.neillhoyson@edmondswa.gov
Emily Wagener, HR Analyst
Phone: 425-775-7740
emily.wagener@edmondswa.gov
Carly Derrick, HR Assistant (part-time)
Phone: 425-672-5751
Craig Cottrell, Safety & Disaster Coordinator