City of Newton, MA
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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.
Click here to learn about Non-Union Benefits and Information .
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:
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PPO Preferred Provider Organization |
Blue Cross Blue Shield MA Blue Care Elect PPO |
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HMO Health Maintenance Organization |
Blue Cross Blue Shield MA Network Blue NE |
FY26 Rates Effective December 1, 2025:
Active Non Union Employees Insurance Rates Effective December 1, 2025
FY26 Summaries of Benefits Effective December 1, 2025:
City of Newton Network Blue NE 250 SOB
City of Newton Network Blue NE 250
City of Newton Blue Care Elect 250 SOB
City of Newton Blue Care Elect 250
Grandfathered AFSCME 3092 3092B and Non Union Blue Care Elect Ded250 SOB
Grandfathered AFSCME 3092 3092B and Non Union Blue Care Elect Ded250
Grandfathered AFSCME 3092 3092B and Non Union Network Blue NE Ded250 SOB
Grandfathered AFSCME 3092 3092B and Non Union Network Blue NE Ded250
Health Plan Benefit Comparison chart
Detailed benefit information:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Blue Freedom
Short-term Disability Insurance
Links to Providers' websites:
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.