Employee Benefits

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Regular full-time employees receive this array of benefits.
Contract employee benefits may differ. Please consult the individual Union Contracts for those details.

Medical/Rx Insurance at 15% of the premium cost

The City offers a high-deductible health plan through UHC which allows for employees to participate in a Health Savings Account for medical and prescription expenses.

The City covers 85% of the monthly premium; employees pay 15%.

Also, the City contributes 85% of the plan deductible each year into a Health Savings Account. ($1700 for single or $3400 for family). In the first year of employment, this amount is prorated.

There is a medical insurance spousal exclusion for employed spouses with other coverage, however, all spouses and qualified dependents are eligible for dental, vision and life insurance free from premium contributions.

100% free premiums for all on dental, vision and life insurance.

Dental coverage, provided by AETNA Dental.
Vision coverage, provided by Vision Service Plan.
Life coverage, provided by Dearborn.

Pension Program

Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS). The employee contributes 10.00% of salary and employer contributes 14.00%

Vacation:

Years of Service	Paid Vacation
After 1 year	2 weeks
After 6 years	3 weeks
After 12 years	4 weeks
After 18 years	5 weeks
After 24 years	6 weeks

Sick Leave
8 hours per month earned.

Personal Leave
6 days per calendar year.

Holidays
7 paid holidays per calendar year.

Longevity Pay:

Years of Service	Amount
5 - 9	$950.00
10 - 14	$1,175.00
15 - 19	$1,550.00
20 or more	$1,725.00

Flexible Spending Account - Section 125
Pre-tax program available for childcare.

Tuition Reimbursement:
Upon approval, can receive up to $4,500.00 per calendar year for tuition and books.

Deferred Compensation:
Plan available for pre-tax savings. Two carriers provide this product; Ohio Deferred Compensation and ICMA

Supplemental Insurance

In addition to the regular benefit plans, the city makes available several voluntary insurance plans that provide additional coverage, which you may purchase at low group premium rates.
Learn more about supplemental insurance offered by the City of Westerville.

Employee Assistance Program

Employees have an additional benefit called an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Your EAP is confidentially provided to you through UnitedHealthcare. Optum provides a wide range of counseling services for you and your family.

Learn more about the EAP.