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General Benefits <br />Following is an overview of benefits available to eligible employees. The descriptions provided are not <br />intended to be comprehensive and all questions regarding eligibility and benefit levels should be directed <br />to Human Resources. The plan documents govern any inconsistencies between these <br />plan documents and the information provided in this section. Benefits and eligibility requirements are <br />subject to change, and such changes may not be reflected in this description. <br />The city reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change, modify or eliminate benefits at any time, <br />except to the extent prohibited by law. <br />Insurance <br />Various insurance policies, including group medical insurance, may be available for eligible city employees <br />and their dependents. Information about the benefits an employee is eligible for are provided to them <br />during their orientation. Questions about benefits should be directed to Human Resources. <br />The eligibility requirements and benefits provided are specified in materials provided by the respective <br />insurance carriers. Carriers may have different requirements concerning -the eligibility and <br />they willgovern eligibility. <br />Under some circumstances, eligible employees and their dependents may have the option of continuing <br />coverage under certain city employee insurance plans for a limited time at the employee's own expense <br />when coverage would otherwise end. This continuation right is provided in accordance with the <br />Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconstruction Act of 1985 (COBRA) and applicable state law. <br />l <br />Retirement/PERA <br />The city participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) to provide pension <br />benefits for its eligible employees to help plan for a successful and secure retirement. Participation in PERA is <br />mandatory for most employees, and contributions into PERA begin immediately. The city and the <br />employee contribute to PERA each pay period as determined by state law. Most employees are also <br />required to contribute a portion of each paycheck for Social Security and Medicare (the city matches the <br />employee's Social Security and Medicare withholding for many employees). For information about PERA <br />eligibility and contribution requirements, contact Human Resources. <br />36 <br />