Health, Life, Dental & Vision Benefits
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Health, Life, Dental & Vision Benefits
Health Benefits
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The City of Boston Health Benefits Office (HBI) is pleased to offer BPS employees benefit programs that provide comprehensive coverage.
Employees have 60 days from their effective date to complete the process of enrolling in the City's benefits programs. View the 2023-2024 City of Boston Benefits Enrollment Guide for enrollment forms and plan comparison chart. If you do not wish to enroll within 30 days of hire, you must then wait for the annual open enrollment period.
Group Life Insurance
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You must enroll in basic life insurance if you wish to enroll in a City health insurance plan. The basic life insurance is a $5,000 group term policy. Some unions may be eligible to elect the $10,000 benefit. The cost for this benefit is shared 50/50 between the City and the employee.
If you enroll in basic life insurance and want additional coverage, you can also enroll in the optional life insurance policy for an amount up to your base salary (maximum amount is $74,000). The cost is based on the amount of coverage and your age and is 100 percent employee-paid.
Please be advised that these benefits are not administered by the Health Benefits Office.
Dental & Vision Benefits
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There are three ways Boston Public Schools City employees may access dental and vision coverage, including:
1. MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC EMPLOYEE FUND
If you qualify, you’ll get an enrollment form after six months of working for the City. You'll have the choice between an indemnity plan or a network plan. You'll also be able to sign up for individual benefits or a family plan.
For more information, visit the Massachusetts Public Employee Fund website at mpefund.org.
2. YOUR UNION
Other workers at the City can get dental and vision insurance through their unions. There are several unions that offer this benefit, including the Boston Teachers Union.
3. YOUR HEALTH PLAN
You could save money by getting your dental insurance through your healthcare provider. Make sure to go over your coverage summary to see what they have to offer. Most healthcare plans will cover regular vision exams. Some plans offer discounts on eyeglasses and contact lenses at certain stores.
Key Points of Contact
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City of Boston Health Benefits Office
Posted by:1 City Hall Square, Room 807
Boston, MA 02201
Email: HBI@boston.gov
Phone: 617-635-4570
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Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Posted by:Phone (current member): 866-567-9175
Phone (non-member): 800-871-2223
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