Compensation and Benefits Division

Who we are: The Compensation and Benefits Division is an activity under the Employee Services Department of the City of Jacksonville.

What we do: Our office is responsible for the development, procurement, administration and servicing of all city employees, retirees and eligible dependents' benefits programs. We also provide the same services for constitutional offices and some outside agencies. Programs provided include: Health Insurance, Tricare Supplement, Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, COBRA, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (covering medical reimbursement, elder and child care, transportation and pre-taxed parking), OBRA, a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan and a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. We also provide new hire benefits overview sessions, pre-retirement seminars and a wellness program that provides blood drives, free flu shots, discounted gym membership and 'Lunch and Learn' programs to city employees and retirees.

Where we are located :   117 West Duval Street, City Hall, Suite 150, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Hours of service          :   7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Main Phone Number   :   (904) 255-5555
Fax Number                :   (904) 630-1294

Employee Benefits office staff and providers contact information is here or e-mail us at benefits@coj.net

 

  
   PLEASE NOTE:
                  We are currently updating our website so some information may not be available for you to 
    access at this time. Please call our office for any benefits question at 904-255-5575.
 




 

NEW HIRES: Welcome to the City of Jacksonville

Before you enroll, please review the following Benefits information below
  • Election of Section 125 option
  • NEW HIRE Online Enrollment 
    • Please note: If you are enrolling from home or using an external location and not on a COJ computer, please type this URL in your browser https://empselfservice.coj.net and begin the enrollment process. Click on “Benefits Enrollment”, follow computer prompts to enroll in benefits.  
  • Print the confirmation page at the end of the enrollment process and retain for your records. Enrollment must be completed prior to your benefits effective date.
  • Contact ITD at (904) 255-1818, if you have trouble with your username or password.
    

2019 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BENEFIT PLANS

  

Eligibility Guidelines and Required Documents 


2019 FLORIDA BLUE HEALTH INSURANCE*

Section 1557 Notification: Discrimination is Against the Law:


2019 UF HEALTH DIRECT CARE INSURANCE*  

2019 DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE*

2019 EYEMED VISION INSURANCE*

*Rates are based on the Bargaining Unions/Units.   Not all part-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are based on the Bargaining Unit/Occupational Code which is determined by the Employee Services Department.

2019 STANDARD INSURANCE:
Basic, Supplemental & Dependent Life 

WHO is your BENEFICIARY?  In the event that a claim is to be filed, a current beneficiary on file will help expedite the claim process.  Update your beneficiary by completing a new beneficiary form below to ensure that your beneficiary information on file is current.  Print the form and hand deliver to Employee Benefits.

Life Insurance Beneficiary Forms:


2019 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: 
Medical, Dependent Care, Qualifoed Transportation & Parking

2019 TRICARE SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN
          for MILITARY ONLY

2019 BENEFITS for EXTERNAL AGENCIES: 
         First Coast Workforce (FCW) 
         Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) 
         NorthEast Florida Regional Council (NEF) 


2019 COBRA/HIPAA MANDATED BENEFITS

TASC is the COBRA administration for the City of Jacksonville. If you have any questions about your rights to COBRA continuation coverage, please contact TASC Customer Care by phone at (800) 422 4661, or by e-mail at COBRAService@TASConline.com
Customer service hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday-Friday.


EMPOWER RETIREMENT PLANS  

   Plan Features and Highlights:

   Summary Plan Descriptions: 


RETIREE INFORMATION


HEALTH ADVOCATE EAP + WORK/LIFE PROGRAM

We have all experienced some type of personal problem or emotional crisis at one time or another.  The Health Advocate EAP+Work/Life program is offered to all City of Jackonville employees at no cost. This program gives you access to a Licensed Professional Counselor or Work/Life Specialist for help with personal, family and work issues.

Help is Only a Phone Call Away 24/7! 
Phone 1-877-240-6863
Email: Answers@HealthAdvocate.com 
Web: HealthAdvocate.com/Members

EAP at a Glance:   24-hour Helpline: (904) 296-9436
• Confidential Assistance
• Diverse EAP Professionals
• Multiple Locations
• Problem Resolution Focus
• Referrals to Community Resources
• Balancing Work & Family Life
• Financial Problems & Legal Difficulties
• Workplace Conflicts
• Alcohol/Drug Abuse
• Managing Stress
• Coping With Grief or Loss
• Childcare and Eldercare Concerns
• Parenting Issues
• Depression

What to do if someone you know is suicidal?  Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255


WELLNESS INFORMATION

​The Go365 program under HUMANA is designed to reward you for making healthy choices. You could be rewarded for a range of fitness, prevention, and education activities—anything from participating in 5k to completing a routine dental exam..


GALLAGHER NEWSLETTERS


GYM MEMBERSHIP

Bailey’s Gym is officially the City of Jacksonville's sponsored gym services with new plans/rates effective May 30, 2019. 

PLANS                         BASIC+  PLATINUM  PLATINUM+
Employee Only              $21.39       $32.39          $48.51
* First add-on                 $21.69       $21.59          $32.34
* Per additional add-on  $16.04       $16.19          $26.95

* Add-on MUST be 15 years old and must enroll in the same package as the Employee/Retiree..


BASIC PLUS Membership: Includes Access to all Bailey’s Gym Locations, 24-hour / 7 Days Per Week Access, Unlimited Cardio and Weight Equipment,  3 Guest Privileges per Month, Introductory Orientation Sessions, Sauna, Steam Room, Women’s Only Area and Stretch Room.

PLATINUM Membership: Includes Access to all Bailey’s Gym Locations, 24-hour / 7 Days Per Week Access, Unlimited Cardio and Weight Equipment, 6 Guest Privileges per Month, Introductory Orientation Sessions, Sauna, Steam Room, Women’s Only Area, Stretch Room, Basketball Court, Unlimited Group Fitness Classes, Children’s Play Area (ages 1-12), Unlimited Indoor Cycle Classes, Access to Athletic Training Room, and Unlimited Tanning.

PLATINUM PLUS Membership:  Includes Access to all Bailey’s Gym Locations, 24-hour / 7 Days Per Week Access, Unlimited Cardio and Weight Equipment, 9 Guest Privileges per Month, Introductory Orientation Sessions, Sauna, Steam Room, Women’s Only Area, Stretch Room, Basketball Court, Unlimited Group Fitness Classes, Children’s Play Area (ages 1-12), Unlimited Indoor Cycle Classes, Access to Athletic Training Room, Unlimited Tanning, Unlimited Hydrotherapy Massage, and Unlimited Team Training Classes (Red Zone/Chaos).


PLEASE NOTE:  
The Enrollment or Cancellation form must be completed by the employee or retiree and emailed to the Employee Benefits office at benefits@coj.net  no later than the 25th of the month for the enrollment/cancellation to start/end on the 1st of the next month.


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