LFUCG’s health, dental and vision insurance options include a wide range of preventative health benefits and each employee has the ability to tailor a plan to best suit their needs. Employees select their benefits package upon being hired, during the annual open enrollment period, or when they experience a qualifying event that allows them to make changes outside of open enrollment. LFUCG also offers a wide variety of supplemental insurance options for employees. This includes the ability to purchase supplemental insurance for life, disability, cancer, critical illness and more.
Full-time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire.
Part-time and seasonal employees who qualify under applicable federal or state law will be eligible to participate in any health insurance approved by the urban county council. The cost associated with this participation shall be made by payroll deduction and any premiums shall be paid by the employee.
Upon becoming eligible to participate in these plans, employees should refer to the summary plan descriptions (SPDs) describing the benefits in detail. Further details can be found on the city’s Benefit Center website.
When an employee is absent from work without pay for a full-pay period, LFUCG will pay for the employee’s cost to continue any LFUCG-sponsored health, dental and/or insurance coverage. Upon return, the employee will begin repaying LFUCG for the total amount of any such premiums paid, less applicable flex credits, tobacco credits and supplements. For more information, see “Continuation of Leave Accruals and Flex Credits” in the Paid & Unpaid Time-Off Benefits chapter of this handbook.