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Full-time employees receive a number of benefits. The City of Moorhead provides employer-paid contributions toward health insurance, basic life insurance, and public retirement program. Additional elective benefits are also available to employees. Select a benefit below to view details.

Health Insurance

  • Carrier: Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota
  • Employer contribution dependent on coverage option
  • Employee cost for health insurance may vary based on union contract, see respective Labor Union Contracts for full details

Employee Cost Single Single +1 Family
Low Plan $0.00 $439.40 $555.50
High Plan $57.00 $564.40 $715.00
High Deductible Plan - A
 ($171.50)* $61.90 $74.00
High Deductible Plan - B
  ($230.50)  ($65.60)  ($87.50)

Dental Insurance

  • Carrier: Sun Life
  • No employer contribution

Employee Cost Single Single +1 Family
Basic Plan

$16.50

$33.60 $61.79
Enhanced Plan $48.97 $95.52 $140.44

Basic Life Insurance

  • Carrier: Sun Life
  • Fully paid by employer
  • Coverage Options: $15,000, $30,000 or $50,000 (depending on position)

Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Carrier: Sun Life
  • Coverage Options:
    • Employee and Spouse Life (rates outlined in table below)
      • Employee - up to $300,000
      • Spouse - up to $150,000
    • Dependent Life ($1/month per family)
      • Includes $2,000 for children and $5,000 for spouse

Age of Employee or Spouse

 Monthly Cost Per $1,000
Under 25 $.04
25-29 $.04
30-34 $.04
35-39 $.08
40-44 $.10
45-49 $.15
50-54 $.23
55-59 $.43
60-64 $.66
65-69 $1.27
70-80 $2.06

Vision Insurance

  • Carrier: Sun Life

Employee Cost Single Single +1 Single + Child(ren) Family
Vision Plan $10.81 $20.41 $22.24 $28.62

Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Carrier: Sun Life
  • Minimum/Maximum:
    • Minimum - $500
    • Maximum - 60% of monthly income
Age of Employee Monthly Cost Per $100 Monthly Benefit
0-24 $.14
25-29 $.22
30-34 $.25
35-39 $.31
40-44 $.42
45-49 $.62
50-54 $.84
55-59 $1.10
60+ $1.30

Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Health Care Savings Account (HSA)

  • Carrier: Select Account
  • Purpose: Used for out-of-pocket medical expenses on a pre-tax basis
  • Requirements: Must be paired with the High Deductible Health Plan
  • Maximums:
    • $3,350 for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan
    • $6,650 for an individual with family coverage under a high deductible health plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Carrier: Region 1
  • Purpose: Used to pay for medical and/or dependent care expenses
  • Maximums:
    • $2,550 for health FSAs
    • $5,000 for dependent care FSAs
Retirement Program
  • Carrier: Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA)
  • About PERA: This retirement program was enacted by the Minnesota Legislature. Membership is automatic for non-elected public employees who meet position eligibility requirements set by Minnesota Statute. Contributions are based on gross salary.

Plan Options Membership Employee Contribution Employer Contribution
Coordinated Plan Non-Elected Public Employees 6.50% 7.50%
Police & Fire Plan Law Enforcement & Firefighter Employees 10.8% 16.2%

Deferred Compensation

  • Carriers: Nationwide and ICMA
  • Plan Type: 457 Programs
  • About Deferred Compensation: This retirement program is available to employees of state and local governments. It allows participants to save for retirement by deferring a portion of their income now and paying taxes on it at withdrawal.
  • Maximums:
    • Employees can defer $18,000 per year (0-100% of income)
    • Participants age 50 and older may defer an additional $5,500 per year
Leave Benefits

All leave benefits are based on labor union contract and/or City policy. Days below are based on the typical benefit provided to a new employee

  • Holidays (10/year)
  • Vacation (10/year)
  • Sick (12/year)
  • Leave of Absence - Military, Funeral, Jury Duty

Other Benefits

  • Workers Compensation - Benefits provided under Minnesota State Worker's Compensation laws
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • Carrier: The Village Business Institute