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- AFSCME Union (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees)
- BPC Union (Bothell Police Captains)
- BPOG Union (Bothell Police Officers Guild)
- IAFF Union (International Association of Firefighter)
- Non-Represented
For position classifications, please visit the Job Classifications.
To learn more about Union benefits, click through the tabs above.
AFSCME Union Benefits
Medical/ Dental/ Vision Coverage
The City of Bothell utilizes the Association of Washington Cities as our third-party administrators for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability insurance. The AWC Employee Benefit Trust is Washington’s largest local government benefit pool for cities, towns, and other local governments. Through AWC, we can provide quality, efficient, and cost-effective benefits and health promotion programs with the highest level of service.
Medical Information:
The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
The City has two medical insurance companies for AFSCME employees to choose from options:
Regence
Regence is a non-profit that utilizes the broader Blue Cross/BlueShield network to provide coverage throughout the US and abroad. The benefits are comprehensive, and the provider network is expansive, with a choice of many member pharmacies. Member physicians must be used for the highest level of payment.
Regence Healthfirst $250 Deductible Summary
Regence Healthfirst $250 Deductible Booklet
Regence High Deductible Health Plan Summary
Regence High Deductible Health Plan Booklet
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc. offers coordinated-care plans with care provided by Washington Permanente Medical Group physicians and clinicians at Kaiser Permanente operated facilities.
Kaiser Permanente $200 Deductible with $20 Co-pay Summary
Kaiser Permanente $200 Deductible with $20 Co-pay Booklet
Kaiser Permanente High Deductible Health Plan Summary
Kaiser Permanente High Deductible Health Plan Booklet - Individual
Kaiser Permanente High Deductible Health Plan Booklet - Family
Medical Opt-Out
When an employee is eligible to receive family medical benefits through employment with the City and the employee and family members are covered by medical benefits elsewhere, the employee may choose to “opt-out” of receiving City medical benefits for himself/herself and his/her family.
Dental Information:
The City utilizes Delta Dental of Washington for employees. Delta Dental has worked to improve oral health by emphasizing preventive care and making dental coverage more affordable. Nearly 90% of Washington dentists are in-network, giving members a wide choice for obtaining dental care.
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
Delta Dental of Washington Overview - Plan F
Delta Dental of Washington Booklet - Plan F
Included is Orthodontic Plan
Delta Dental of Washington Orthodontics Rider Plan V
Vision Information:
The City’s vision plan through Vision Service Plan (VSP) provides coverage for a vision exam, lenses, and frames.
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee, spouse, and dependents up to age 26.
Tax-Favored Plans - FSA and HSA
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is an account you defer a portion of your paycheck into so that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. You don’t pay taxes on this money. A maximum of $2750 can be contributed each year. This plan is a yearly subscription that must be renewed by the employee.
Health Saving Account (HSA)
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account to help people save for medical expenses that high-deductible health plans don’t cover. An HSA, owned by an employee, can be funded by the employee and the employer. The contributions are invested over time and can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses.
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
The City pays 100% of the premiums for the employee.
To learn more about Union benefits, click through the tabs above.
Bothell Police Captains (BPC) Benefits:
Medical/ Dental/ Vision Coverage
The City of Bothell utilizes the Association of Washington Cities as our third-party administrators for Medical/Dental/Vision. The AWC Employee Benefit Trust is Washington’s largest local government benefit pool for cities, towns, and other local governments. We provide quality, efficient, and cost-effective benefit and health promotion programs with the highest level of service.
Medical Information:
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
The City has two medical insurance companies for BPC employees to choose from options:
Regence
Regence is a non-profit that utilizes the broader Blue Cross/BlueShield network to provide coverage throughout the US and abroad. The benefits are comprehensive, and the provider network is expansive, with a choice of many member pharmacies. Member physicians must be used for the highest level of payment.
Regence Healthfirst $250 Deductible Summary
Regence Healthfirst $250 Deductible Brochure
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc. offer coordinated-care plans with care provided by Washington Permanente Medical Group physicians and clinicians at Kaiser Permanente operated facilities.
Kaiser Permanente $200 Deductible with $20 Co-pay Summary
Kaiser Permanente $200 Deductible with $20 Co-pay Brochure
Dental Information:
The City utilizes Delta Dental of Washington for employees. Delta Dental has worked to improve oral health by emphasizing preventive care and making dental coverage more affordable. Nearly 90% of Washington dentists are in-network, giving members a wide choice for obtaining dental care.
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
Delta Dental of Washington Overview - Plan F
Delta Dental of Washington Booklet - Plan F
Included is Orthodontic Plan
Delta Dental of Washington Orthodontics Rider Plan V
Vision Information:
The City’s vision plan through Vision Service Plan (VSP) provides coverage for a vision exam, lenses, and frames.
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee, spouse, and dependents up to age 26.
VSP $0 Co-pay with 2nd Pair Summary
VSP $0 Co-pay with 2nd Pair Booklet
Tax-Favored Plans - FSA and VEBA
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is an account you defer a portion of your paycheck into so that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. You don’t pay taxes on this money. Maximum of $2700 can be contributed each year. This plan is a yearly subscription that must be renewed by the employee.
A Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association (VEBA) is a tax-exempt, irrevocable Trust under Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code. A VEBA is funded solely by the employer, who makes pre-tax contributions to the Trust on behalf of employees, to pay for current and/or future medical healthcare expenses.
To learn more about Union benefits, click through the tabs above.
Bothell Police Officers Guild (BPOG) Benefits:
Medical/ Dental/ Vision Coverage
The City of Bothell utilizes the Association of Washington Cities as our third-party administrators for Medical/Dental/Vision. The AWC Employee Benefit Trust is Washington’s largest local government benefit pool for cities, towns, and other local governments. We provide quality, efficient, and cost-effective benefit and health promotion programs with the highest level of service.
Medical Information:
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
The City has two medical insurance companies for BPOG employees to choose from options:
Regence
Regence is a non-profit that utilizes the broader Blue Cross/BlueShield network to provide coverage throughout the US and abroad. The benefits are comprehensive, and the provider network is expansive, with a choice of many member pharmacies. Member physicians must be used for the highest level of payment.
Regence High Deductible Summary
Regence High Deductible Brochure
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc. offer coordinated-care plans with care provided by Washington Permanente Medical Group physicians and clinicians at Kaiser Permanente operated facilities.
Kaiser Permanente $200 Deductible with $20 Co-pay Summary
Kaiser Permanente $200 Deductible with $20 Co-pay Brochure
Dental Information:
The City utilizes Delta Dental of Washington for employees. Delta Dental has worked to improve oral health by emphasizing preventive care and making dental coverage more affordable. Nearly 90% of Washington dentists are in-network, giving members a wide choice for obtaining dental care.
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
Delta Dental of Washington Overview - Plan F
Delta Dental of Washington Booklet - Plan F
Included is Orthodontic Plan
Delta Dental of Washington Orthodontics Rider Plan V
Vision Information:
The City’s vision plan through Vision Service Plan (VSP) provides coverage for a vision exam, lenses, and frames.
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee, spouse, and dependents up to age 26.
Tax-Favored Plans - FSA and VEBA
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is an account you defer a portion of your paycheck into so that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. You don’t pay taxes on this money. Maximum of $2700 can be contributed each year. This plan is a yearly subscription that must be renewed by the employee.
A Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association (VEBA) is a tax-exempt, irrevocable Trust under Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code. A VEBA is funded solely by the employer, who makes pre-tax contributions to the Trust on behalf of employees, to pay for current and/or future medical healthcare expenses.
To learn more about Union benefits, click through the tabs above.
IAFF Benefits:
Medical
Medical coverage is through Northwest Fire Fighters Benefits Trust. The plan is a high deductible health plan with an associated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
NWFFT Enrollment and Change form
MERP (Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan) Enrollment and Change form
Dental/ Vision
Dental Information:
Dental coverage is through Delta Dental. It is an incentive plan with an annual maximum benefit of $1,500. Orthodontia coverage is also included with a matching benefit. The plan is administered by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
Delta Dental Overview - Plan F
Included is Orthodontic Plan
Delta Dental Orthodontics Rider Plan II
Vision Information:
Vision coverage is through Vision Services Plan (VSP) and is administered by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee, spouse, and dependents up to age 26.
Tax-Favored Plans - FSA and HRA
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is an account you defer a portion of your paycheck into so that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. You don’t pay taxes on this money. Maximum of $2700 can be contributed each year. This plan is a yearly subscription that must be renewed by the employee.
A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) is funded solely by the employer, who makes pre-tax contributions to the Trust on behalf of employees, to pay for current and/or future medical healthcare expenses. Per union contract, the City contributes $3,500 per year for employee only or $5,500 per year for a family.
Life and Disability Insurance
The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee.
- A group term life insurance policy is offered with a $105,000 benefit.
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is also included.
- Supplemental insurance is available for employee, spouse and/or dependents at group rates.
Summary of Life and Disability Insurance
Employees are offered a short-term disability policy providing income protection of 60% of their pre-disability earnings after a 30 day waiting period.
There is also a long-term disability policy included for benefits if the disability period exceeds six months.
To learn more about Union benefits, click through the tabs above.
Non-Represented Benefits:
Medical/ Dental/ Vision Coverage
The City of Bothell utilizes the Association of Washington Cities as our third-party administrators for Medical/Dental/Vision. The AWC Employee Benefit Trust is Washington’s largest local government benefit pool for cities, towns, and other local governments. Through AWC, we provide quality, efficient, and cost-effective benefits and health promotion programs with the highest level of service.
Medical Information:
The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
The City has two medical insurance companies for Non-Represented employees to choose from options:
Regence
Regence is a non-profit that utilizes the broader Blue Cross/BlueShield network to provide coverage throughout the US and abroad. The benefits are comprehensive, and the provider network is expansive, with a choice of many member pharmacies. Member physicians must be used for the highest level of payment.
Regence Healthfirst $250 Deductible Summary
Regence Healthfirst $250 Deductible Brochure
Regence High Deductible Summary
Regence High Deductible Brochure
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc. offer coordinated-care plans with care provided by Washington Permanente Medical Group physicians and clinicians at Kaiser Permanente operated facilities.
Kaiser Permanente $200 Deductible with $20 Co-pay Summary
Kaiser Permanente $200 Deductible with $20 Co-pay Brochure
Kaiser Permanente High Deductible Health Plan Summary
Kaiser Permanente High Deductible Health Plan Booklet - Individual
Kaiser Permanente High Deductible Health Plan Booklet - Family
Medical Opt-Out
When an employee is eligible to receive family medical benefits through employment with the City and the employee and family members are covered by medical benefits elsewhere, the employee may choose to “opt-out” of receiving City medical benefits for himself/herself and his/her family.
Dental Information:
The City utilizes Delta Dental of Washington for employees. Delta Dental has worked to improve oral health by emphasizing preventive care and making dental coverage more affordable. Nearly 90% of Washington dentists are in-network, giving members a wide choice for obtaining dental care.
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependents up to age 26.
Delta Dental of Washington Overview - Plan F
Delta Dental of Washington Booklet - Plan F
Included is Orthodontic Plan
Delta Dental of Washington Orthodontics Rider Plan V
Vision Information:
The City’s vision plan through Vision Service Plan (VSP) provides coverage for a vision exam, lenses, and frames.
The City pays 100% of the premium for employee, spouse, and dependents up to age 26.
VSP $0 Co-pay with 2nd Pair Summary
VSP $0 Co-pay with 2nd Pair Booklet
Tax-Favored Plans - FSA and HSA
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is an account you defer a portion of your paycheck into so that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. You don’t pay taxes on this money. A maximum of $2750 can be contributed each year. This plan is a yearly subscription that must be renewed by the employee.
Health Saving Account (HSA)
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account to help people save for medical expenses that high-deductible health plans don’t cover. An HSA, owned by an employee, can be funded by the employee and the employer. The contributions are invested over time and can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses.
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
The City pays 100% of the premiums for the employee.