THE CITY OF WILMINGTON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE

The City of Wilmington is committed to providing a robust healthcare portfolio to meet the needs of our employees and their families and is pleased to offer coverage on your first day of employment. Helping you understand the benefits we offer is important to us. Please refer to our Employee Benefits website to view all healthcare plans, vendor information, resources, and benefit rates.

Medical Insurance: Highmark BCBS of Delaware

The City of Wilmington offers two (2) medical plans, PPO II (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization).

Dental Insurance: MetLife.

The City of Wilmington offers three (3) dental plans, Dental Plan 1, 2, and 3.

Vision Plan: Unum (Powered by EyeMed)

The City of Wilmington offers two vision plans, Basic Vision coverage which is available if you enroll in medical insurance. Basic Vision Coverage which is no cost, and the Buy-Up Vision coverage is available at an additional cost.

Additional Benefits

The City of Wilmington also offers other valuable benefits such as Life and AD&D Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Employer Provided HRA’s, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional whole and term life insurances, short term disability and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.

Opt-Out Cash Back Incentive Program

Employees who choose to enroll in medical or dental coverage other than the City’s and can provide proof of this medical coverage may be eligible to receive additional income.

Wellness

We enjoy staying healthy together! Therefore, we have an engaging calendar of wellness events throughout the year for employees, retirees and their families. To learn more, check out our Employee Perks page.

Sick Leave

Sick leave accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Wilmington provides EAP through Health Advocate. To learn more, check out our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) page.

Vacation

A City of Wilmington employee accrues at least eight (8) hours* of vacation per month after the completion of the first six (6) months* of continuous employment until the next January 1. Each January 1 thereafter, employee will be credited with at least ninety-six (96) hours* of vacation for the calendar year, until the completion of five (5) years of continuous service.

Holiday

Eligible employees receive holiday pay from the date of hire. View the City holidays here.

Life Insurance

The City agrees to provide term life insurance for each eligible employee for a maximum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) at no cost.

Pension

Eligible employees are able to participate in the State Pension Plan by contributing 6% of your bi-weekly base pay.

Deferred Compensation Plan

An optional employee contributory plan is available.

Live Near Your Work Program

The City offers a Homebuyer Assistance program that provides up to $4,000 in homebuyers assistance for newly hired employees, first time homebuyers, and those employees choosing to purchase a residence in one of the City’s unique and culture-blended neighborhoods.

Tuition Reimbursement

The City encourages employee self-development and continuing education and provides a reimbursement program for eligible employees annually for qualified college or certification courses taken that year.

Teleworking/Remote Work*

Eligible employees qualify for a hybrid schedule upon approval through the City’s teleworking policy. The City is committed to increasing employee productivity and improving talent recruitment by providing employees with work alternatives that enable eligible employees to meet their work and family needs.

PSLF Program Eligible Employer

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please go to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) page.

*Benefits for employees under collective bargaining agreements or appointed positions may vary.