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Blue Cross Blue Shield

We’re excited to offer more healthcare options to all of our employees. We are moving from Presbyterian coverage to UnitedHealthcare or Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage beginning July 1, 2024. That’s a big move for us and many of your colleagues. We’re committed to providing the best coverage possible for you and your families.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) provides access to the largest network of providers in New Mexico, including Lovelace Health Systems, UNM Health System, UNM Hospitals, and Optum. For help transitioning care, contact the Health Advocate Team at 844-666-2521 (844-6NM-ALB1).

Learn more: BCBSNM.com/cabq or call 844-666-2521.

• BCBS EPO Plan Details
• BCBS PPO Plan Details
• EPO Summary of Benefits
• PPO Summary of Benefits

Lovelace Health System includes Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of NM, NM Heart Institute, and more.

• Lovelace Fact Sheet
• Lovelace Locations

UnitedHealthcare

If you're satisfied with Presbyterian coverage, UnitedHealthcare includes the Presbyterian, UNM, and Optum networks. You'll still be able to see the same doctors. Visit whyuhc.com/cabq or call 844-865-3663 for provider help.

Both plans offer nationwide networks and specialty care access—even while traveling.

The BetterHealth program for city employees and their families provides a pathway to pursue a healthy lifestyle. The program includes health education, wellness interventions, and campaigns to make healthy lifestyles easier at work.

Learn more about the BetterHealth Program

Find info about the BetterHealth Primary & Pediatric Care Clinic

OPTUM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER

Get smart about prescriptions.  Optum's online tools make it easy

• My prescriptions — See your current prescriptions along with information about how to use them and possible side effects.
• Price a drug — Search your current or new medications to see costs at pharmacies near you. If you’re taking a brand-name drug, you can also see prices for generic options.
• View my claims — See which prescriptions you’ve filled and how much you paid.
• Pharmacy locator — Search for network pharmacies near you — or find a pharmacy when you’re traveling.

• Getting Started Website
  • FAQ's, checklists, and terms to know
• Portal for Optum
• Portal for Premium Formulary
  • Includes formulary list and network pharmacy look up tool

Drug Tiers

• Active Tier Information
• Family Tier Information
• Independent Tier Information
• Specialty Information
• Temporary Pharmacy ID Card

Optum Contact Information

• Member Services: 1-800-372-8563
• Hours of Operation: M-F 8am-8pm CST
• Hours of Operation as of June 3rd: Open 24/7

Starting July 1, 2024, BlueCare Dental is the new dental provider for the City of Albuquerque.

BlueCare Dental Plan Benefits From Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico Overview

BlueCare Dental PPO offers you and your family access to one of the largest national dental PPO provider networks.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico network includes general and specialty dentists in New Mexico as well as across the country. As a BlueCare Dental PPO plan member, you can go to any dentist. However, you’ll save money and get more from your benefits when you use an in-network dentist. These in-network dentists have agreed to accept set fees for covered services and not bill you for costs over the negotiated fees (except copayments, coinsurance and deductibles). To get the most out of your plan, choose an in-network dentist. 

How do I find an in-network dentist? 

For a list of in-network general and specialty dentists, go to bcbsnm.com and use the Provider Finder® tool by clicking on Find Care and then on Find a Dentist on the left side of the page. You can search for a dentist near your home, school or office.

Highlights and Fees of the BlueCare Dental Program

The list of common services available through your BlueCare Dental PPO network beginning in July 1, 2024. The member’s share of the cost is determined by whether care is received from a contracted or non‑contracted provider. Your plan allows you to see any licensed dentist, but using an in-network provider may minimize your out-of-pocket expenses.

You can also learn more at the BlueCare Dental Connection through the BlueCare Dental Enhanced Benefit which includes:

• Educational mailings
• 24-hour online access to the Dental Wellness Center®, which offers educational articles and special tools 

BlueCare offers Virtual Dental Visits 24/7

BlueCare Contact for questions:

• 877-723-5697 - Dedicated number
• Hours: 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (CT), Monday through Friday.
• BCBSNM.com and log into the Blue Access for Members portal.

The City of Albuquerque is pleased to welcome Davis Vision to our group benefits program.

Welcome to Davis Vision —Vision care that fits your life

• Access your full benefit information & FAQs online at davisvision.com
• Visit a nationwide network of independent providers and leading retailers.
• Save big with our Exclusive Collection of over 200 name-brand frames with values up to $195.
• Call our member services team at the number on the back of your I.D. card.
• All calls and claims are proudly administered in the U.S.
• Benefits Summary
• Online Retailers
• Lasik Services

Contact Information

• 800-999-5431
• www.davisvision.com

The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to you.

If you are an eligible Regular full-time or part-time employee, you are covered by The Mutual of Omaha basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy.

The plan will pay your designated beneficiary a benefit of 1.4 times your basic yearly compensation, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Regardless of the amount of your basic yearly compensation, the benefit will not be less than $25,000 or greater than $50,000.

Travel Assistance

The Travel Assistance program is an added benefit that provides assistance for your travels over 100 miles away from home or outside the country.

• Travel Assistance Flyer
• Travel Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP program provides you and your loved ones access to trained professionals and resources for assistance with personal and workplace issues.

Mutual of Omaha EAP Brochure

EAP

How do you feel about your current financial situation? Nearly half of all employees nationwide say they worry about their personal finances while at work. We don’t want you to be part of that statistic.  Information about the Financial Wellness too from Enrich.

Hearing Discount Program

The Hearing Discount Program provides you and your family discounted hearing products, including hearing aids and batteries. Call 1-888-534-1747 or visit www.amplifonusa.com/mutualofomaha to learn more.

Will Prep

We work with Willing® to offer employees discounted online will preparation tools. In just a few clicks you can complete a customized plan to protect your family and property (valid in all 50 states). Get started. Use the code MUTUALWILLS to register. Learn more.

Basic Life Insurance

• Benefit at a Glance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• Update Beneficiary Job Aide
• Group Number: 0462G000BK9Y

Life Claims Customer Service

• Toll Free: 844-359-0462
• Fax: 402-997-1835
• Email: [email protected]

Retiree Life Insurance Information

City of Albuquerque retirees will be provided with a Retiree Life Insurance policy at the time of retirement. The amount of coverage will be 50% of the Basic Life and AD&D benefit the employee has as an active employee.

At the time an employee completes a retirement appointment with an Insurance & Benefits Specialist, a Retiree Life Insurance Notification and Beneficiary Designation form will be provided. The information on the form will be entered at the time of retirement, but may be changed at any time. Retirees can update beneficiary information by downloading the form below. The form must be mailed, emailed or delivered to the Insurance & Benefits Division. Retirees can also call the Insurance & Benefits Division at (505) 768-3758 to request a form be mailed to them.

Retiree Life Beneficiary Designation Form

If you are an eligible Regular full-time or part-time employee, you have the option to select additional life insurance for yourself, and the ability to select coverage for your spouse and dependent children.  Children include those, up to age 26.

Plan Benefits

• Benefit at a glance
• All employees can enroll in Voluntary Life up to $350,000 guaranteed issue, or 7x annual salary, whichever is less at the time of hire
• Employees can increase current voluntary life benefit by $50,000 up to the guaranteed issue amount of $350,000, or 7x annual salary, whichever is less (no medical underwriting requirements)
• Spouse Life enrollment up to $50,000 guaranteed issue at the time of hire.  Any increase in Spouse Life will require medical underwriting.
• Dependent Life is available in $2,500 increments, up to $10,000.  

How do you feel about your current financial situation? Nearly half of all employees nationwide say they worry about their personal finances while at work. We don’t want you to be part of that statistic.  Information about the Financial Wellness tool from Enrich.

Mutual of Omaha Health Statement for Evidence of Insurability

Group Number: 0462G000BK9Y

Life Claims Customer Service

• Toll Free: 844-359-0462
• Fax: 402-997-1835
• Email: [email protected]

Update Beneficiary Job Aide

Critical Illness insurance works together with and Accident insurance to help you fill the financial gaps left by your medical coverage. Together, they can help maximize the potential cash payment you receive at the time of a covered illness or injury.

Coverage options include:

Critical Illness insurance

• You can elect coverage for yourself, your spouse and/or your child(ren)
• Critical Illness provides a lump-sum cash benefit if you or a dependent are diagnosed with a covered illness.
• Critical Illness quick guide

Critical Illness Video

Complete a Health Screening listed below and submit your claim for $50 for each covered member.  You use the Claim Form or Create an online account. 

Health Screening are listed below:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound
• Serum cholesterol test
• Breast ultrasound
• Chest X-ray
• CA 15-3 (blood test for breast cancer)
• Blood test for triglycerides (HDL/LDL)
• Carotid ultrasound
• Colonoscopy
• CA 125 (blood test for ovarian cancer)
• Fasting blood glucose test
• PAD ultrasound
• ECG/EKG
• CEA (blood test for colon cancer)
• Stress test (bicycle or treadmill)
• CT angiography
• Lipid panel
• PSA (blood test for prostate cancer)
• Bone marrow testing
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Mammography
• SPEP (blood test for myeloma)
• Double contrast barium enema
• Hemoccult stool analysis
• Pap smear
• Cervical cancer screening
• Bone density screening
• Thermography

Accident Insurance

• You can elect coverage for yourself, your spouse and/or your child(ren)
• Accident insurance provides flat benefit payments for expenses and treatments related to covered accidents.
• Accident Insurance quick guide
• Claim Form

Accident Video

Each coverage could provide you with separate lump sum cash benefits. The cash benefits are independent from any claims or coverage provided by medical insurance.

Contact Information

• Phone: 866-547-4205
• Hours of Operation: Monday –Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST)
• Accident Policy
• Critical Illness Policy
• The Hartford Account Log in

What is Voluntary Disability Insurance?

Voluntary Disability Insurance pays you a portion of your salary if you cannot work because of a disabling illness or injury. (Excludes work-related injury or illness)  Do you need more information to help decide if disability insurance is right for you?

What is a disability?

Due to accidental bodily injury, sickness, mental illness, substance abuse or pregnancy you are unable to perform the essential duties of your occupation and as a result you are earning less than 20% of your pre-disability weekly earnings; Or you are able to perform some, but not all of the essential duties, and as a result you are earning less than 80% of you pre-disability weekly earnings.

Waiting Period

Short-Term Disability – Once you are approved, you will be eligible to collect your weekly disability insurance benefit starting on the 30th calendar day after your accident or illness.

Long-Term Disability – You must be disabled for at least 180 calendar days before you can receive your monthly disability insurance benefit.

Lookback Period

Short-Term Disability - 3 month lookback for any claims filed in the first 6 months of effective date (exception to lookback is enrolling at New Hire Orientation)

Long-Term Disability - 3 month lookback for any claims filed in the first 12 months of effective date (exception to lookback is enrolling at New Hire Orientation)

How Long Will My Benefits Continue?

• Short-Term Disability – Up to 22 weeks, as long are you remain disabled. 
• Long-Term Disability – For as long as you remain disabled, or until you reach your Social Security Normal Retirement Age.

Enrollment Period

Your initial enrollment period is within 31 days of your new hire date. If you do not enroll at that time, then you may apply during the City of Albuquerque’s Annual Open Enrollment period. This is generally in May or June of each year. If you apply during Open Enrollment, you may be subject to underwriting and qualify with Evidence of Insurability. You will be contacted by the carrier to process Evidence of Insurability.

Mutual of Omaha Health Statement for Evidence of Insurability

Disability Claims Customer Service/Telephonic Filing

• Toll Free: 844-359-0462
• Fax: 402-997-1865
• Email: [email protected]

Currently, P&A processes 90% of debit card transactions without manual substantiation. Annual pledge amounts have increased this year. Employees can pledge from the minimum of $260 up to the new maximum of $3200. Any remaining balances up to $610 will be available in the next fiscal year. Daycare amounts remain the same maximum of $5000. Parking and Transit increased up to $280 per month.

With the Medical Reimbursement Account you can save 15 percent to 40 percent on your out-of-pocket expenses that are not covered by the medical, dental or vision plans. Simply calculate your estimated expenses for the year and have that amount set aside in a Medical Reimbursement Account. The money is taken from your check before taxes, so you don’t pay most federal, state, Social Security and Medicare taxes on that amount.

How the Flexible Spending Works

Plan Limit

Medical Reimbursement Account: Minimum is $260 ($10 per pay check per 26 pay periods). Maximum is $3,200 per eligible employee per year. If you and your spouse are employed by the City each can contribute $1,600.

The US Treasury Department has modified its Flexible Spending Account (FSA) “use-it-or-lose-it” provision to allow carryover of Flexible Spending Account funds.

This is great news for you, because:

• You can carryover up to $640 of your unused Medical Reimbursement Account funds at the end of the plan year.
• This eliminates the risk of losing Medical Reimbursement Account funds if you elect $640 or less. If you chose not to participate in the past because of the “use-it-or-lose-it” mandate, now is the time to take another look. The benefit will automatically take effect on your account should you decide to participate in the Medical Reimbursement Account.

Learn More

*Employees or employees spouses who are contributing or receiving contributions into an HSA, are not permitted to participate in the Medical Reimbursement Account. Employees may still sign up for the Dependent Care Account.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Dependent Care Spending benefits for City of Albuquerque employees:

The Dependent Care Account allows you to set aside tax-free dollars for eligible day care expenses for your dependents. A Dependent Care Account is a great way to defer child care costs. Someone in a 15% tax bracket with the maximum $5,000 election would save $750 in one year using Flex. The Dependent Care Account is a pay-as-you-go account. You may only be reimbursed up to the amount you have contributed to the account.

Flexible Parking & Transit benefits for City of Albuquerque employees:

You can also save money on your parking and transit costs (up to 40%) by joining the Parking and Transit Plan administered by P&A Group. You can pay for your work-related parking and mass transit costs with tax-free dollars.

Parking and Transit Account limits:

• Parking: $315 per month
• Transit: $315 per month (Transit fare can only be paid using the debit card)

To receive reimbursement for non-city lot parking, claims must be submitted to P&A Group within six months of incurring the expense. Reimbursements will be made via direct deposit.

For Parking at City-Owned Lots: Contact the Parking Division of the Municipal Development Department at 924-3950. By enrolling via the Parking Division, your monthly salary reduction will automatically be applied to your payment due for parking.

Customer Service Options

• 24/7 account access via IVR at (800) 688-2611
• Toll-free account information available in English & Spanish
• Customer service representatives available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 10:00 pm ET
• Live online chat available during customer service hours
• Phone: (800) 688-2611
• Website: www.padmin.com

Resources

• How to Log Into Your Account
• P & A Flexible Spending Accounts
• FSA Brochure
• EZ Scan Mobile App

*Biweekly = monthly times 12 divided by 26

Download a PDF of the 2024-2025 Benefit Book with this information.

There are no secrets to a successful retirement. It is the result of your preparation today. A condition of employment with the City of Albuquerque, in most instances, is to participate in the Public Employee’s Retirement Association, also known as PERA.

Seasonal employees, student employees, and those currently employed with, or retired from, the Educational Retirement Board do not qualify to participate in PERA. 

The City of Albuquerque contributes a percentage of salary to PERA on behalf of the Employer, pursuant to State law.  Employees also contribute a percentage of salary to PERA into their own account.  However, a benefit of working for the City of Albuquerque is that the City contributes a large portion of the employees’ contribution amount (up to 75% of the employees’ required contribution). 

Contributions amounts are a percentage of your base salary as determined by the coverage plan provided by the City of Albuquerque and are a required payroll deduction for all qualified employees.  Contact the Insurance & Benefits Office for further information on contribution rates. 

Beneficiary Information

You may designate only one person or one organization as a refund beneficiary and only one person as a survivor beneficiary.  The refund and survivor beneficiary can be the same person.  If you are married, your spouse must give his or her consent if you choose someone other than your spouse to receive the benefit.  In that instance, your spouse must sign a Beneficiary Spousal Consent form before a Notary Public.  All member forms can be found on the designated PERA website.

Vesting Information

Vesting means you are guaranteed a pension benefit when you meet the age and service requirements for normal retirement. The service credit used for vesting must be earned while employed with a PERA-affiliated employer. If you are retired from the ERB you are not eligible to participate in PERA and will need to complete an exclusion form. 

Tiers and Vesting   

You are in Tier 1 if you:                                                                                                                           

• were hired for the first time on or before June 30, 2013; and
• had member contributions on account as of June 30, 2013; or
• were retired as of June 30, 2013.   

You are in Tier 2 if you:       

• were hired for the first time on or after July 1, 2013; or
• refunded your employee contributions on or before June 30, 2013, and returned to work for a PERA affiliate on or after July 1, 2013.

Vesting occurs after the member accrues a minimum of five (5) years of PERA service credit and means:

• lifetime pension when age and service credit eligibility for your TIER of membership is met; and
• eligibility to purchase additional types of service credit.                                                                 

Early Retirement

Employees may be eligible to retire early by using their accumulated sick and vacation leave prior to their PERA retirement date.  Any accumulated leave other than sick and vacation are not eligible to be used in Early Retirement.  Employees that have entered Early Retirement are not afforded any salary increases which are awarded to City employees.  Contact the Insurance & Benefits Division for additional information. 

Retirement Seminar Information

Every other month the Insurance & Benefits Division of Human Resources holds a half-day Retirement Seminar for employees considering retirement within the next three years.  Presenters include representatives from:

• PERA
• NM Retiree Health Care Authority
• Deferred Compensation Companies
  • Missionsquare
  • Voya
  • AIG

Retirement Seminar Schedule

Retirement Seminar Schedule

Register for a Retirement Seminar (PeopleSoft Login Required)

2025 Pre Retirement Seminar Schedule: ELC Pre Retirement Seminar

• February 11, 2025: Holiday Park, Meeting room 1&2 ELC Pre Retirement 20250211
• April 8, 2025: Los Duranes, Multipurpose Room 129 ELC Pre Retirement 20250408
• August 12, 2025: Alamosa, Meeting Room A&B ELC Pre Retirement 20250610
• June 10, 2025: City Hall- Council chambers ELC Pre Retirement 20250812
• October 14, 2025: Taylor Ranch, Meeting Room C&D ELC Pre Retirement 20251014
• December 9, 2025: Los Duranes, Multipurpose Room 129 ELC Pre Retirement 20251209

Retirement Resources

• Social Security Administration
• Retired Public Employees of New Mexico
• Retirement Administrative Instruction

Retirement

A condition of employment with the City of Albuquerque, in most instances, is to participate in the Public Retirement Association, also known as PERA. Once requirements have been met, each employee will need to consider retirement options. 

It is in the best interest of the employee to attend a Pre-Retirement Seminar, where information can be obtained from the Insurance & Benefits, Division, Human Resources Department with the City of Albuquerque, a PERA representative, a NMRHCA representative and other vendors. 

The City of Albuquerque provides detailed information for the retirement process in the Administrative Instructions No: 7-27.

There are several necessary steps to complete the retirement process with the City of Albuquerque. If you are 3 years or less from your anticipated retirement date, the Insurance & Benefits Division recommends attending a Pre-Retirement Seminar.  Seminars are scheduled 6 times a year.  Once the decision is made to retire, employees should contact the PERA office to begin the process. Every retirement is unique to each employee.

There are different service credit markers that must be in place to become a PERA retiree. PERA has a website, Retirement Information Online (RIO), where a member can monitor their retirement account. This site also provides tools to project estimated benefits and the estimated cost of purchasing service credit. You can visit the RIO website to open an account.

1. Contact the P.E.R.A. office to begin the retirement process
   
   Santa Fe Office

   33 Plaza La Prensa
   Santa Fe, NM 87507

   Phone: (505) 476-9300
   Fax: (505) 954-0370
   [email protected]

   Albuquerque Office

   6300 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 100
   Albuquerque, NM 87109

   Phone: 505-542-6220
   Fax: 505-883-4573
   Toll-Free: 866-678-0670
   [email protected]

2. Contact the City of Albuquerque's Insurance & Benefits Division
   

   Once you have received the required documents from P.E.R.A., contact the City of Albuquerque, Insurance & Benefits Division. Send an Email to I&B or View Contact Information

   • Request a retirement appointment with an Insurance & Benefits Specialist.
   • The Insurance & Benefits Specialist will ask you to provide the letter from P.E.R.A., with your Retirement Date or your Estimated Date of Retirement.
   • The Insurance & Benefits Specialist will ask you if you are interested in using your sick and vacation leave for Early Retirement. If you are considering Early Retirement, you can download the Early Retirement Calculator.
   • An appointment will be set for you based on your situation.
3. Attend the retirement appointment set with the Insurance & Benefits Specialist
   • During your appointment Early Retirement will be discussed and calculated using an Early Retirement Spreadsheet. 
   • Discuss the cash out options for sick and vacation leave balances.  The City of Albuquerque allows retirees to defer any sick and vacation balances into a deferred compensation account. This allows the dollar amount of the leave balances to be tax deferred.
   • The Insurance & Benefits Specialist will provide information regarding the end of your City of Albuquerque benefits and your option to obtain coverage; including the New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority.
   • Retiree Life Insurance information will be provided at the time of the retirement appointment. You will be required to provide beneficiary information.
   • Once all information has been discussed and finalized, the employee will sign all necessary forms to include:
     • Employee Notification of Retirement. This document will specify all important dates including, Early Retirement dates (if applicable), Cash-Out Method, additional leave balances and benefits termination.
     • Retiree Life Insurance Notification. This document will specify the amount of Retiree Life Insurance coverage and the beneficiaries assigned by the employee, at the time of the Retirement Appointment.  The beneficiary can be updated at anytime.
     • Conversion or Portability forms and information will also be provided, if applicable.
   • The City of Albuquerque Retirement process can not be finalized without written documentation from P.E.R.A., as discussed in Step 1.
4. After the Retirement Appointment with the Specialist, the employee is encouraged to do the following
   • Contact their department and follow any out-processing procedure required.
   • Contact their deferred compensation representative, if applicable.  A retiree must contact a deferred compensation representative prior to retirement, if deferring any leave balances.
   • Contact the New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority – If employee plans to obtain coverage with the NMRHCA:
   • Contact the Social Security Administration, if applicable.

Additional Resources

• Pre-Retirement Seminar Calendar
• Pre-Retirement Seminar Information
• Administrative Instructions
• P.E.R.A
• Social Security Administration
• Insurance & Benefits Contact Information
• New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority
• Deferred Compensation Information
• Retiree Life Insurance Information
• Early Retirement Calculator

When can I retire?

Retirement eligibility is determined by the Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERA).  Employees will need to contact PERA to find out the retirement eligibility date.

What is vesting?

Vesting means you are guaranteed a lifetime pension benefit when you meet the age and service requirements for normal retirement.

Tier I and Tier II: Vested after earning five years of PERA Service credit

What is the maximum pension amount I can receive?

Tier I and Tier II: Employees can receive a maximum pension amount of 100% of the final average salary.

When can I go into Early Retirement?

To qualify for Early Retirement, an employee must meet the following requirements:

• The employee must have enough sick and/or vacation leave balances to equal two or more pay periods.
• Employees can only enter into Early Retirement at the beginning of a pay period.
• Employees will remain on payroll until the last day of the month prior to retirement.
• Complete a retirement appointment with an Insurance & Benefits Specialist for details.

How can I find out how much time I will have to use for Early Retirement?

Employees can download the Early Retirement Calculation Worksheet. The worksheet is designed to provide the amount of pay periods an employee has for Early Retirement purposes, based on sick and vacation leave balances.  Comp time, floated holidays and birthday cannot be used in the Early Retirement Calculation or in Early Retirement.

What happens to my benefits when I retire?

All benefits will end at midnight the day before the retirement date.  Employees are encouraged to contact New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority (30 days prior to retirement) to enroll in benefits (based on the amount of service credit years they have).   

How do I change my PERA beneficiary information?

You may designate only one person or one organization as a refund beneficiary an only one person as a survivor beneficiary.  The refund and survivor beneficiary can be the same person.  If you are married, your spouse must give his or her consent if you choose someone other than your spouse to receive the benefit.  In that instance, your spouse must sign a Beneficiary Spousal Consent form before a Notary Public.  All member forms can be found on the designated PERA website. 

How do I change the beneficiary on my Retiree Life Insurance policy?

Retirees who are interested in changing the beneficiary on their Retiree Life Insurance policy can contact the Insurance & Benefits Division and request a Retiree Life Insurance Notification & Beneficiary Designation form be sent to them via mail or email.  Employees can also download the form here.

How much is my Retiree Life Insurance benefit?

The Retiree Life Insurance benefit is 50% of the coverage amount of the Basic Life Insurance coverage, at the time of retirement.  For specific information contact the Insurance & Benefits Division.

Information about auto and home insurance.

Farmers Group Select Insurance

City of Albuquerque employees get exclusive Farmers Group Select discounts on auto and home insurance, plus benefits like roadside assistance and ID protection.

2025 Farmer's Insurance Open Enrollment

For more information

Farmers Group Select Insurance telephone:

Sales 800-438-6381

• Discount Code: CPL
• website

More Education, Less Debt with the New Mexico 529 Plan

Think you know New Mexico’s 529 Education Savings Plan?

• Did you know it’s not just for kids?
• Did you know it’s not just for “college”?
• Did you know it covers A LOT more than tuition?
• Did you know it can be used anywhere in the country or online?
• Did you know that contributions are 100% NM state income tax-deductible?
• Did you know that relatives and friends can make gift contributions?
• Did you know that 529 plans are transferable between family members?
• Did you know that the City of Albuquerque offers payroll deduction?

Learn more at TheEducationPlan.com and open an account online in just 15 minutes. Then contact Benefits if you’re interested in making payroll-deducted contributions.

ARAG Legal

What does legal insurance cover?  An UltimateAdvisor legal insurance plan from ARAG® covers a wide range of legal needs like the examples shown and many more — to help you address life's legal situations.

Already a member of the ARAG Legal Insurance Plan?  Here are ways to get the most out or it.

For more information, visit ARAG and use the Code 16742coa

You can download the ARAG App.

ARAG telephone number:

Customer Service (800) 247-4184

Website

Video: Attorney in a Box

Businesses: Get Listed

The City of Albuquerque wants to support local businesses. If you have a business with an office in the Albuquerque metro area and would like to offer City employees a discount on your goods and /or services then please complete an application.

If approved, your business will be listed below.

Disclaimer

The City of Albuquerque appreciates but does not endorse or promote these businesses because of their generosity or special programs made available to our valued employees.

Employees can choose to take advantage, or not take advantage, of these special offers of their own volition.

Participating Businesses

For more information about discounts for City of Albuquerque employees, please contact the following businesses:

AAA of New Mexico

505-264-0762
Visit AAA website
Discount: $45 for Classis membership for up to three members per year.  Lowest offers for Plus and Premier.  Free member add-ons for existing members.  Only valid through [email protected].

Apple, Inc. 

800-MY-APPLE
Visit Apple EPP Store
Or, visit an Apple Retail store (Bring ID/pay stub/proof of employment)
Discount: $20 to $400 depending on product. Not all products qualify.

Avis Car Rental 

3400 University Boulevard Southeast
505-842-4080
Visit Avis Car Rental website
Category: Car Rental
Discount: Up to 25 percent

Budget Car Rental 

3400 University Boulevard Southeast
505-764-3560
Visit Budget Car Rental website
Category: Car Rental
Discount: Up to 25 percent

David B. Fisher Hypnotherapy 

1400 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Suite A-1
505-463-7392
Visit David B. Fisher Hypnotherapy website.
Category: Health & Wellness
Discount: 10% additional discount on all services

Eyes of NM Family Optometry 

7007 Wyoming NE
505-828-3937
Visit Eyes of NM website
Accepts VSP insurance
Discount: 30 percent of self pay

Fast Park 

505-489-5214
2801 Yale Blvd SE
Fast Park's information
Sign-up for the Relax for Rewards Corporate Program
Use Code: 611614

Hertz Car Rental

3400 University Boulevard Southeast
(505) 842-4235
Visit Hertz Car Rental website
Category: Car Rental
Discount: Up to 25 percent

Higher Choice Hypnosis 

12101 Menaul NE, Suite C
505-823-6508
Visit Higher Choice website
Category: Health and Wellness
Discount: 10% discount for all services - (mention this discount and the fact you are a City employee)

iRepairNM 

2000 Carlisle Blvd. NM Suite E
505-361-7205
Visit iRepairNM website
Category: Electronic Repair, iPhone, Android, Mac and PC - all phones, tablets and computers, all software and hardware.
Discount: 10% discount

Lawn Love 

120 Madeira Dr NE B, 
505-207-4954
Category:  Lawn care and landscaping services
Visit Lawn Love website
$20 OFF Any service
Use promo code:  SAVE20

LawnStarter 

4520 Carlisle Blvd NE #56
505-355-0216
Category:  Professional mowing and landscaping services
LawnStarter.com
$20 OFF First service
Use promo code:  CABQ20

Lifetime Chiropractic 

4111 Barbara Loop SE., Suite C1
505-891-3111
Visit Lifetime Chiropractic website.
Category: Health & Wellness
Discount: 10 percent off 30-min massage with first visit

Nelson Cabinetry 

832-998-6598
Visit Nelson Cabinetry website.
Category: Home
Discount: 10 percent off with code NKB10!

New Mexico Foot & Ankle Institute 

4343 Pan American Freeway NE #234
505-880-1000
Visit New Mexico Foot & Ankle Institute website.
Category: Health & Wellness
Discount: $500 for deluxe laser nail special package (valued at $1,250)

New Mexico Jazz Workshop 

5500 Lomas NE
505-255-9798 ext. 3
Visit nmjazz.org 'Learn' website
Discount: 15 percent off summer camp-enroll through May 5 for children ages 6-12
Employees must call for discount

Precision Garage Door 

5640 Venice Ave NE, Ste K
505-822-0597
Visit Precision Garage Door website.
Category: Services
Discount:  10% off Invoice total-cannot be combined with any other offer

SIXT Rent A Car Albuquerque 

3400 University Blvd SE
888-749-8227
Visit SIXT Rent A Car
Category: Car Rental
Discount: 5% discount

Snap Fitness ABQ 

1540 Tramway
5740 Night Whisper NW
7900 Carmel NE
505-839-1535
Visit Snap Fitness website.
Category: Health & Wellness
Discount: 14.3 percent off monthly dues

Sobremesa Restaurant and Brewery 

3421 Coors Blvd., NW
505-444-5555
Visit Sobremesa website.
Category: Restaurant
Discount: $5.00 off your order (mention you are a City of ABQ employee)

T-Mobile Work Perks 

Visit T-Mobile website
Discount: 15% off Go5G Plus plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and 5G Data for new & existing customers. Qualified First Responders, Military/Veterans get 40% off family lines

The Treehouse 

901 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Suite H160
505-278-0807
Visit The Treehouse website
Category: Mental Health Agency
Discount: 10% discount for 7 Principles Couples Workshop Code CABQ23

UFC Gym 

6300 San Mateo NE - 505-341-4269
5400 Sevilla NW - 505-898-4269
1650 Rio Rancho SE -505-994-4269
Visit UFC Gym website.
Category: Health & Wellness
Discount:

• No enrollment fee
• $5 off monthly dues

Wikilawn 

P.O. Box 27481, Albuquerque, NM 87125
Visit Wikilawn website
Category: Service
Discount: $20 off first service

Wink's Gym 

7610 Carmel Ave NE #C - 505-822-6326
Visit Wink's Gym website.
Category: Health & Wellness
Discount: 15 percent off Fitness & MMA Memberships & Smart Girl Self Defense

Xpert Home Lending NMLS# 2179191

505-917-0248
Visit Xpert Home Lending
Category: Full Service mortgage lender for purchase and refinance
Discount: Discount of up to .5% of loan amount in the form of lender credit. Offer good on both purchase and refinance transactions.  Mention you are a City employee.

YMCA of Central New Mexico 

4901 Indian School NE
505-265-6971
Visit YMCA of Central New Mexico website.
Category: Health & Wellness
Discount:

• No enrollment fee
• $4 off monthly membership

TrueConnect exists to provide safe, affordable financial support when you need it most. Their mission is to strive for the economic health of employees when unexpected emergencies arise. TrueConnect is a small-dollar loan program designed to alleviate financial burdens as an alternative to payday loans or tapping into your retirement or savings. It is repaid through small monthly payroll deductions and funds are available to you as soon as the next business day. Watch TrueConnect’s short, 2 minute video to learn more about how you can apply for a loan today.

TrueConnect loan information

To apply for a loan go to their website: TrueConnect

TrueConnect Customer Service:

Phone Number 866-827-3250

Corebridge Financial

For more information, visit Corebridge Financial

Shape Your Financial Future

Corebridge Contact Information:

Contact Anita Atencio at 505-469-8154 or [email protected]

MissionSquare

For more information, visit MissionSquare.
Digital Resources for saving for retirement
Digital Resources (in Spanish) for saving for retirement

MissionSquare Contact information:

Contact Julie Flores at 202-809-2113 or [email protected]

VOYA - SmartSave

For more information, visit PERA SmartSave.

VOYA-SMARTSAVE  Contact Information:

Contact Paul Lium 505-699-8548 or [email protected]

MORE INFORMATION

• Changing Deferred Compensation Contributions in ESS Job Aide
• Deferred Compensation Program comparisons

Sick Leave, Vacation Time, Paid Parental Leave and Holidays

Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.7 hours biweekly to a maximum of 1,200 hours.

Employees accrue vacation leave every pay period on the following schedule:

Accrued sick and vacation leave balances may be paid out at the time of retirement.

The City provides twelve days of paid holiday leave annually, in addition to the employee’s birthday. Other paid leave includes jury duty, bereavement, voting, annual military service, and education.

Effective January 14, 2019 the City provides up to 12 standard work weeks of paid time off to be used within six (6) months of the birth, adoption or placement of a foster child. Please read Parental Leave FAQs for more information.

Q1: What is paid Parental Leave?

Paid parental leave is a benefit that provides paid leave for an eligible employee to bond with his or her newborn, adopted child, or foster child with an anticipated placement of six (6) months or more. Benefit entitlement for eligible employees consists of:

• Up to 12 standard work weeks of paid time off to be used within six (6) months of the qualifying event;
• The parental leave must run concurrently to the Family Medical Leave Act, (“FMLA”), if the employee is eligible for FMLA; (see Q10 below)
• Twelve (12) weeks of paid leave for each parent if both parents work for the City;
• Retroactive leave benefits begin if a qualifying event occurred within the FY19 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019);
• Accrual of sick and vacation time while on paid parental leave status;
• Medical coverage will continue to be available for the employee and any dependents under their current group insurance policy in existence at the time of paid parental leave. While on paid leave, the continued coverage will be provided on the same basis as available to the employee during the course of employment;
• Employees may be eligible for other types of leave that occur prior to or after parental leave under other applicable administrative policies or contracts.

Q2: Am I eligible for the paid parental leave benefit?

This benefit is available to all qualified employees as follows:

• An employee must have worked for the City a total of twelve (12) months (or fifty-two (52) weeks if the work is intermittent); and
• Must have worked one thousand two hundred and fifty (1,250) hours in the twelve (12) months preceding the date of the qualifying event.

FLSA-exempt employees who have worked full-time for twelve (12) months are presumed to meet the hourly requirement. Paid and unpaid absences used in the twelve (12) months preceding the date the Parental Leave will begin are not counted toward the one thousand two hundred and fifty (1,250) hour total.

Q3: What is the effective date for the City of Albuquerque’s Parental Leave?

The effective date is January 14, 2019.

Q4: If I was out of work on approved FMLA due to the birth, adoption, or foster placement for my child in FY19 Fiscal Year, (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019), will I get my sick or vacation time hours I used for this event?

Yes. Human Resources will be auditing all approved FMLA events corresponding to Parental Leave to provide employees with an update on their reversal/credit of sick or vacation hours used for FMLA/Parental Leave purposes.

Q5: What is the date that initiates the Parental Leave benefit or the qualifying event?

The Parental Leave Benefit begins with the following qualified events:

• On the date of the birth of the child; or
• On the date of placement for adoption of a child age eighteen (18) years or younger; or
• On the date of placement for foster care of a child (excluding the adopting of a stepchild or partner’s child) age eighteen (18) years or younger,

For Adoption/Foster placement, supporting legal documentation of placement from an agency such as the Children, Youth and Families Department, is required.

Q6: What if I have exhausted my FMLA benefits at the time of my request for paid Parental Leave? Does paid parental leave policy extend the 12 weeks of FMLA?

No, FMLA leave approval cannot exceed twelve (12) weeks. However, because Parental Leave is an additional benefit to eligible employees, the entitlement to Parental Leave would be reviewed and determined separately.

Q7: My spouse/domestic partner and I both work for the City of Albuquerque. Do we each receive 12 weeks paid parental leave?

Yes, each parent receives twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave to be used within six (6) months of a qualifying event. Parents are NOT required to take (or prohibited from taking) their parental leave at the same time.

Q8: I recently transferred to another position within the City and I am still on probation. If approved for Paid Parental Leave, how does my leave affect my probation status?

Approved parental leave will not count as time worked towards an employee’s probationary period. Upon return to his or her position, an employee will continue to serve any remaining time necessary to complete the probationary period.

Q9: If approved for Paid Parental Leave, what if I don’t want to take my leave all at once but rather take my leave intermittently or on a reduced schedule?

Approved parental leave must be taken in a continuous block of time unless an intermittent schedule has been pre-approved and pre-scheduled by the Department Director and the Human Resources Director. If approved, the intermittent schedule must be consistent and taken in increments of four (4) hours.

The twelve (12) standard work weeks of paid time off must be used within six (6) months of the qualifying event.

Q10: How does the Paid Parental Leave benefit work with respect to Family Medical Leave (FMLA)?

An employee’s request for Paid Parental Leave benefits will automatically be reviewed by Human Resources for eligibility under FMLA. If a qualified employee is eligible for FMLA, both benefits will run concurrently. If a qualified employee is not eligible for FMLA because the employee has
exhausted their benefits due to previous use of the FMLA benefit, Human Resources will review the Parental Leave request separately for eligibility.

Human Resources will determine if an employee is “qualified” by confirming the employee has worked with the City for a total of twelve (12) months (or fifty-two (52) weeks if the work is intermittent) and has worked one thousand two hundred and fifty (1,250) hours in the twelve (12) months preceding the date of the qualifying event. Remaining FMLA benefits are not required for Parental Leave approval.

Q11: I read the City’s FMLA policy and note that the policy states that approved leave for bonding with my newborn child can be used within a twelve (12) month period. However, the Paid Parental Leave Policy states that I must use my approved bonding leave within six (6) months. What policy applies to my situation if I am approved for Paid Parental Leave?

If an employee is eligible for both FMLA and Paid Parental Leave benefits, the Paid Parental Leave must be taken with six (6) months of the qualifying event.

Q12: How does my paid parental leave interact with other paid leave accruals?

An employee may choose to use supplemental leave, such as sick or vacation leave, they are eligible for or has accrued prior to or upon exhausting the Paid Parental Leave with prior supervisory approval.

Q13: How do I request parental leave?

Submit a request for leave through the new Parental Leave Request Form. An FMLA request form must also accompany the Parental Leave Request Form as FMLA eligibility will also be reviewed by Human Resources to determine concurrent leave approval.

Q14: How much notice must I give before taking paid parental leave?

Thirty (30) days. If thirty (30) days’ notice is not possible, notice is expected as soon as practical. "As soon as practical" means at least verbal notice within two (2) business days of learning of the need for leave followed by written confirmation. See the City of Albuquerque’s Family Medical Leave Act Policy and Parental Leave Administrative Instructions for details.

Q15: What if I do not qualify for Paid Parental Leave?

Contact your Department HR Coordinator to discuss any other benefit options you may qualify for.

Q16: How long after birth, adoption, or foster placement can I access the twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave?

Paid parental leave must be taken within six (6) months after the birth, adoption, or foster placement.

Q17: Can I take less than twelve (12) weeks of paid Parental Leave?

Yes.

Q18: If I take less than the twelve (12) allotted weeks of paid Parental Leave, can I take the remaining balance at a later time?

Employees have six (6) months from the date of the qualifying event to take the paid parental leave benefit. Any unused parental leave does not accrue and has no cash value.

Q19: If approved for Parental Leave, who will code my time and how will my time be coded?

Parental Leave will be coded by the employee’s timekeeper upon receiving notice of approved leave. The code that will be used for the paid leave is: PFM or PLV. The approved leave will be reflected in the employee’s paystub with a description of “Parental Leave” or “Parental Leave FMLA”.

Q20: What happens to my benefits if I am approved for Paid Parental Leave?

During the approved parental leave duration, the same benefit coverage will continue for the employee and any dependents under the employee’s current group insurance policy in existence at the time of leave.

Q21: Does paid parental leave cover both men and women?

Yes, parental leave is not restricted by gender. If both parents work for the City of Albuquerque, they are each eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Q22: Can I use parental leave to cover absences related to prenatal care, processing an adoption, foster care or legal guardianship before the child has been placed with me?

No. Parental Leave is not available until the date of the qualifying event. For absences that occur before the date of the qualifying event, you may use other types of time off for which you are eligible, such as vacation, sick leave, or FMLA.

Q23: Can I receive more than one allotment of paid parental leave in the same 12-month period (i.e., What if I have two qualifying events under Parental Leave in a 12-month period)?

An eligible employee will receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for each qualifying event. The birth or adoption of multiples (e.g., twins) only  qualifies as one event. If a second qualifying event occurs before the end of the original 12-month period, then Human Resources will re-run the paid parental leave calculation to determine new eligible paid parental leave benefits.

Q24: What documentation is required to receive paid parental leave?

Depending on the type of paid parental leave, there are a number of required forms. The employee must inform his or her Department HR Coordinator and immediate supervisor of the need for paid parental leave at least thirty (30) days in advance. This is typically accomplished by submitting a Family Medical Leave Request Form and a Parental Leave Request Form.

Additionally, an employee is also required to submit documentation that verifies the birth, adoption, or foster placement. If the paid parental leave is approved for adoption or foster placement, supporting legal documentation of placement from an agency such as Children, Youth and Families Department, is required.

Q25: Isn’t this Parental Leave unfair to employees who do not have children?

The City of Albuquerque offers a substantially similar set of benefits to all of our employees. However, depending on what stage an employee is at in their life, they will use different benefits to different degrees. This is true regarding vacation and sick leave, in addition to health benefits, the employee assistance program, and retirement planning.

Q26. Does this time count towards my Seniority?

Whether or not paid parental leave counts toward seniority depends on the specifics of an employee’s collective bargaining agreement. Typically, paid leave does count toward seniority.

Q27. Does this time count towards PERA?

Yes. As long as employees are on a paid leave status, their time under Paid Parental leave counts towards service credit with PERA.

Q28: What happens if I am working in a temporary upgraded position or if I am receiving specialty pay when I start taking paid parental leave?

While out on paid parental leave, the employee will be compensated at the rate of his or her base position. Upon return from paid parental leave, the employee will be returned to his or her regular position prior to the temporary upgrade unless the department business need requires that the employee be re-assigned to a temporarily upgraded position.

Q29: Can I be disciplined for violating a policy during a paid Parental Leave status?

Yes. An employee on paid Parental Leave status must abide by the City’s code of conduct policies.

Q30: If I terminate employment during a paid Parental Leave status, will I get paid out any remaining and unused parental leave benefits?

If an employee separates from the City before the duration of their approved paid parental leave, the employee will receive final payout as per the City of Albuquerque’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 401.4 (E), Sick Leave Conversion at Termination and Section 401.2 Vacation Leave. There is not an additional final payout for unused parental leave benefits.

Q31: I still have questions on Paid Parental Leave. Who can I call or where can I submit my questions?

Employees are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 768-3700 or submit inquiries in writing to [email protected].

One Pass Select Gym Benefit 

Discover your new favorite way to stay healthy!

Get access to gyms, studios, online workouts, and grocery delivery with one monthly membership.

Fitness Networks: 19,000 Gyms and boutique studios with unlimited access to all tier locations

Digital Solutions: 23,000+ on-demand &n livestream fitness classes through web, app and TV plus AI workout builders

Perks: Groceries and household essentials delivered directly to the members' door thru Shipt and/or Walmart+.  Discounts on travel, restaurants.

The gym benefit will be offered to employees and dependents age eighteen and older through One Pass Select.  On or after July 2, 2024, please log onto the One Pass page and create an account for each dependent enrolled in the gym.  

One Pass home page

 contains a search option to search for gyms. For more information review our One Pass guide.

Employees are given significant information at New Employee Orientation (NEO.) The information available here may be helpful for new employees in addition to prospective and existing employees.

Contact the Insurance and Benefits Office by calling (505) 768-3758 or emailing us at [email protected]

As a new employee, you are required to review the benefits package prior to attending New Employee Orientation (NEO). NEO is held every other Monday.

As a new employee, are you interested in seeing an estimated paycheck based on your salary and benefit elections? Use the Estimated Compensation Calculator and find out then close that window to return to this page.

The City of Albuquerque is proudly committed to a compensation philosophy that serves to recruit and retain exceptional talent. In addition to our premier benefits, the City focuses on developing a competitive compensation system that reflects the talents, skills, and efforts of employees while fulfilling our commitment to public service. This philosophy guides us in recognizing these factors and helps drive outcomes to meet the specific needs and unique opportunities of the City of Albuquerque.

To support this philosophy, the City will:

• Provide a total compensation system that makes the City competitive in the local public-sector market;
• Administer and maintain consistent and equitable hiring and promotional opportunities that support the compensation and classification system; and
• Administer and communicate the compensation plan and classification structure with consistency, and in a manner that is transparent to employees and the public.

Welcome

The Human Resources Department, Classification and Compensation Division is responsible for maintaining a compensation program for City of Albuquerque employees with an equitable classification system that will endorse a holistic view at promoting fairness through equal pay for jobs that require equal skill, effort and responsibility and that are performed under similar working conditions. In addition, compensation practices and programs can be negotiated and established through the City’s collective bargaining agreements, so long as they are legally compliant.  Other forms of compensation include but are not limited to fringe benefits such as insurance, retirement, and incentive plans.

Our Services include:

Providing Human Resources support though our Department Human Resources Coordinators related to:

• Compensation Analysis
• Classification Analysis
• Job Description Management
• Position Management
• Pay Plan Administration
• Workforce Planning
• Reorganizations and Restructures
• Compensation Programs
• Salary Surveys

Contact our division at [email protected]

The City of Albuquerque completed a comprehensive compensation study with Evergreen Solutions to ensure that its compensation and classification system is competitive, fair, and equitable. This study was essential to help the City attract and retain talented employees by aligning salaries and job classifications with the market and accurately reflecting the duties and responsibilities of each role. The study was completed in the middle of 2024 and today we can share information about the City’s steps to implement changes based on it.

Review the Compensation and Classification Study for the City of Albuquerque-Final Report by Evergreen Solutions, LLC.

Key Findings

Market Competitiveness: The City’s compensation levels were compared with similar positions in the local, regional, or national markets. The study revealed that while some positions are competitive, other positions require adjustments to meet market standards. The City’s overall market positioning indicated that the City was approximately 5.0 percent below on average. Adjustments to some positions within the City will bring them to a more competitive position within the market.

Internal Equity: The study highlighted the need for adjustments to ensure fair compensation relative to job complexity, responsibilities, and qualifications. Evergreen made recommendations for position adjustments to align within the new salary structure and new system. No decrease in salaries were recommend as a result of the study. If a position was being paid over the projections from the study, the recommendation was for the employee to maintain their current salary.

Compliance: All recommendations were made to ensure that the City maintains compliance with federal and state regulations regarding compensation. The City’s Human Resources Class & Comp Division (HR), steering committee, legal counsel, and Evergreen worked closely together from the beginning to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Recommendations and Changes

New Pay Plan: The City had multiple pay plans, so the study recommended a unified compensation structure for all classified employees. This plan outlines clear salary ranges for each position, continuing to promote compensation best practices for fairness and transparency. As of March 2024, the City has adopted this single pay plan structure.

CABQ Pay Plan

Position Adjustments: With this new pay plan structure, position classifications were all assigned a pay range based on internal and external factors. The new recommended pay range collapsed the City’s multiple pay plans into one. Position placement may continue over a multi-year phased approach.

Salary Adjustments: Guided by the study’s recommendations, some positions may receive pay adjustments. In addition to the adjustments in the FY 2025 budget that took effect in July 2024, the City is working to implement pay adjustments in the following order, although these are subject to change based on budgetary constraints and may change:

1. The City has begun inviting Unions to negotiate and bargain employee salaries with the hope of collaboratively implementing changes guided by the study.
2. Effective December 28, 2024, the City is adjusting classified non-union positions that were found to be below their assigned range up to the minimum of their pay ranges.  
3. The City is evaluating whether to adjust priority positions to a higher percentage of their pay range to improve the City’s ability to recruit and retain employees for those highly competitive roles.

*All salary adjustments are done only as financial constraints allow, and the City has a plan to try to account for all recommendations within three fiscal years.

Links to positions in Phase-I adjust December 28, 2024:

List of classified non-union positions

List of classified non-union priority positions adjusted to 15th percentile

For questions, please email [email protected]

Overview

Each link provides a list of classified positions within the non-bargaining unit or assigned series. 

If a position is below the assigned minimum pay grade the penetration percentage is captured in green front and will show a negative percentage. This means the position is considered "green circled."

If a position is above the assigned maximum pay grade, the penetration percentage is captured in red font.  This means the position is considered "red circled."

Salary is calculated full-time (2080 hours) and is based off the Non-Probationary Rate (step-2) of the position. Penetration percentage is based of the salary.

Classified Non-Bargaining Position Placement

• E-Series
• I-Series
• APD Prisoner Transport Officer & Transit Safety Officer
• AFR Firefighters-Cadet
• APD Police-Cadet

Classified Bargaining Position Placement

• APD Prisoner Transport Officer & Transit Safety Officer
• Blue Collar AFSCME Local 624
• Clerical and Technical AFSCME Local 2962
• ACS Communications Workers of America
• J-Series AFSCME Local 1888
• M-Series AFSCME Local 3022
• TR-Series AFSCME Local 624
• AFR Firefighters IAFF Local 244

For questions please email [email protected]