The City of Newton values our employees. Good physical, mental, dental, and emotional health help provide a strong foundation for us to be the best citizens and employees we can be.

Eligibility

• Employees who work more than 20 hours per week on a regular and recurring basis, and eligible dependents.

Effective Date of Coverage

• Coverage is effective on your date of hire, unless you have coverage elsewhere and can show proof of coverage.  You have 30 days from this date to make your initial benefit elections.

• Premiums will be deducted retroactively back to this date, so your initial premium payment may be larger than expected.

Benefit Plan Year Health, Dental, and Vision:

• Annually July 1st to June 30th

• Open Enrollment Health, Dental, and Vision

• Coordinated by the Human Resources Department each May 

• Changes take effect July 1st

• Qualifying Event (you have 30 days from the date of the qualifying event to make a change, otherwise you must wait for the next Open Enrollment. Some examples of qualifying events include):

• Marriage/Divorce

• Loss or Gain of other coverage

• Birth or Adoption

City of Newton Health Plan Options:

Health Plan Benefit Comparison chart

FY26 Rates

Detailed benefit information:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Blue Freedom

Diabetes Care Rewards Program

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

CanaRx

Flexible Spending Accounts

457 Retirement Plans

Links to Providers' websites:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• NewtonCanaRx 

Benefit Plan Year Flexible Spending:

•Annually January 1st to December 31st

•Coordinated by the Human Resources Department in November of each year.

•Changes taking effect January 1st

Questions about benefits? Contact the City's HR Benefits Department at benefits@newtonma.gov or by phone at 617-796-1271.