The City of Everett provides a comprehensive health benefits package to eligible members consisting of the following:

Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA Self-insured Medical Plan

Delta Dental Service Plan

Vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Life Insurance for the employee in the amount of 1x the annual salary

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy

Benefits for the eligible employee and eligible dependents begins the first day of the third month following the employee's hire date (i.e. if hired in March, benefits start May 1st.) Premiums for Delta Dental and VSP Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee for single or family coverage. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.



An additional life insurance benefit is available through a Voluntary Life insurance program for the employee, spouse and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.



It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State.



Two voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.



A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for eligible expenses not covered by medical insurance.



Employees are responsible for their own Long Term Disability premiums through the AFSCME Union. Contact Tyler Johnson at (425) 257-8010 for information on premiums and coverage.



The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to eligible employees and family members.



Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided to eligible employees in accordance with the Labor Agreement.