BENEFITS
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New employees have 30 days to enroll in Health, Dental or Life Insurance benefits. Benefits begin on the first of the month following your first 30 days of employment. For example, benefits will begin on November 1st for someone who starts work on September 10th.
Open enrollment for benefits occurs every May. During this time, existing employees can choose to add or drop Health, Dental or Life Insurance.
Benefits may also be changed any time of year with a qualifying event, such as a marriage, divorce, birth/adoption of a child, child reaches age 26, loss of health care coverage through your spouse, etc.
For all insurance and other benefit questions please contact one of the following:
Colleen Andrade
(978) 897-2222
candrade@maynard.k12.ma.us
Gloria Congram – Benefits Administrator of The Millennium Insurance Agency
(978) 897-1307
gcongram@townofmaynard.net
*Gloria is at Maynard Town Hall on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
TOWN OF MAYNARD BENEFITS OVERVIEW
FY25 E-Kit Blue Cross Blue Shield health/dental/vision and other benefits information
FY25 Open Enrollment for Active Employees (with FY 25 rates)
Click here for FY 24 Health and Dental Rates effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Health Insurance
Click here to use details on the FY 24 Employee Benefits.
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO or PPO
Blue Cross Dental Plan
Vision Plan
and more
Fitness $150 Reimbursement form
Weight Loss $150 Reimbursement form
Emergency Room Alternatives Fact Sheet
Wellness Benefits
Maynard is a member of MIIA (Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association) which is a collective of Towns and Cities in the state. MIIA offers free programs and classes, as well as discounts and other benefits to employees who carry the Town's heal insurance.
For FREE MIIA virtual classes on wellness, fitness, weight loss, and more, please check out the following link. https://www.miiawinners.org/calendar/zoom/
Flex Spending Account (FSA) - Cafeteria Plan Advisors, Inc., (781) 848-9848
Dependent Care Account up to $5,000 a year
Healthcare Account up to $2,500 a year, a debit card is provided for this account
The FSA enrollment period ends September 15, with the plan year beginning on October 1. Flex Spending lets you set aside a portion of your paycheck tax-free to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses. Contributions are deducted from your paycheck prior to taxes. The maximum amount of these accounts are set by the IRS. Any amount up to $500 left in the Healthcare Account is rolled over to the new plan year if re-enrolled for that year.
Investment Opportunities (Not subject to open enrollment restrictions, can be opened any time of year)
403(b) - Tax Sheltered Annuities - there are several companies the town works with. Contact Business Office for list.
457 Deferred Compensation Plans - Massachusetts Deferred Compensation SMART Plan, (877) 457-1900.
Employee Assistance Program - 1-800-451-1834
Confidential Counseling
Free Legal and Financial Consultation
Referrals to resources such as child/elder care, support groups, camps and much more.
Other Insurance Benefits
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Please refer to union contracts for details on Vacation, Personal, and Sick time, as well other negotiated benefits.