Insurance Benefits

Health Insurance
The City offers two health plans: Choice (HMO) and Choice Plus (Point of Service). Coverage begins the first of the month following one full month of employment.

Vision Insurance
The City offers a voluntary vision program for minimal cost to its employees and covered dependents. Basic and Enhanced plans are available that offer annual exams every 12 months and contact lenses and glasses from participating providers at greatly reduced prices.

Dental Insurance
The City offers a traditional dental insurance program with minimal cost to employees and at reduced rates for coverage of dependents. Total benefit is up to $1,250 annually for each covered participant. Coverage begins the first of the month following one full month of employment.

Life Insurance
Life insurance equivalent to two times an employee’s base annual salary is provided by the City at no cost to the employee. Coverage begins the first of the month following one full month of employment. In addition, a death benefit in the amount of one times the employee’s annual salary (not less than $25,000 and not more than $50,000 maximum) is provided through the NC State Retirement System after one year of service with the City (or elsewhere within the State Retirement System).