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    Employee Health & Wellness Benefits

    Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to Keep You Covered

    Discover comprehensive health benefits designed to support you and your family from day one. Explore our medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, along with ways to save through flexible spending accounts and wellness programs. Your health matters—find out how we make it easier to care for you and your loved ones.

     

    Health benefits are available to most employees. For more information, visit our Employee Resource Center Benefits Center.

    View Employee Resource Center Benefits Center

    Medical Plans

    Choose Your Plan
    Select from three comprehensive medical plans:

    • Two Preferred Provider Plans (PPO)
    • One Health Maintenance Option (HMO) with a custom network

    Plan Highlights:

    • Low or No Deductibles: Make healthcare more affordable.
    • No Coinsurance: Simplifies your out-of-pocket costs.

    "The Commonwealth’s benefits, like job security and medical coverage, give me peace of mind and allow me to focus on what truly matters—serving others and making a difference."

    - Mateo

    Employee Contributions for 2024

    *Based on an average base salary of $49,148

    Single Coverage

    Approximately $72 biweekly

    Family Coverage

    Approximately $105 biweekly*

    Wellness Program

    Participate and complete a wellness screening each year to lower your employee contribution.

    Learn more about our Wellness Program

    Family Coverage

    Available from day one of employment with a buy-up for the first 30 days (Effective August 1, 2024). Some plan options have no additional costs for dependents after 30 days.

    Learn more about family coverage

    Spouse Coverage

    Spouses eligible for coverage through their employer must enroll in their employer's plan as primary and can enroll in the Commonwealth plan as secondary.

    Learn more about Spouse Coverage

    Prescription Benefits

    Prescription benefits are available from day one for a premium and at no additional cost after 30 days (effective August 1, 2024. Copays start at $15 for a 30-day supply of generic medications. Employees can obtain up to a 90-day supply through the plan.​

    Dental, Vision, and Hearing Aid Coverage

    After 30 days, employees and their eligible dependents receive supplemental benefits including:

    • Dental Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Hearing Aid Coverage​

    Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

    Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible healthcare expenses.

     

    Learn more