New Hire
Welcome to The City of Savannah!
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to serve as your foundation for good health, peace of mind and financial security; from medical, dental and vision coverage, to flexible spending accounts and income protection plans such as short-term disability and life insurance. Some plan costs are fully paid by the City, some you pay for on a voluntary basis, and with others, costs are shared between you and the City. It is up to you to choose the plans that best fit your personal needs. You will find detailed information of the City of Savannah benefits, including premiums in the Benefits Guide .
When Coverage Begins
As a new employee, you have 30 days from your date of hire to enroll in the benefit plans. Coverage begins 30 days after your date of hire for the medical and life insurance benefits. Dental and vision elections take effect after 30 days and the first of the next month. (For example, if your hire date is May 7, 2023, your dental and vision coverages will take effect July 1, 2023). All elections are in effect for the entire plan year and may only be changed during Open Enrollment in November, or if you experience a qualifying life event.
Eligible Employees and Dependents to Enroll in City Benefits
- You may enroll in the City of Savannah Employee Benefits’ programs if you are a permanent employee working at least 20 hours per week.
- You must be enrolled in the benefit to cover your dependents. Eligible dependents include your spouse, domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Children is defined as your birth child, stepchild, or adopted child.
- You may add a domestic partner to your plans. Review the Domestic Partner Policy/Affidavit and submit to the benefits department for approval. The completed affidavit and supporting documentation must be received by no later than 30 days after date of hire.
The Savannah Experience - New Employee Orientation (NEO)
You will be assigned a date to attend the Savannah Experience / NEO within the first 30 days of your start date. Orientation is a full day event where you will learn many things about working for the City, meet HR department staff, and complete your benefits enrollment.
Voluntary Worksite Benefits
Voluntary benefits can build on the benefits already provided by the City of Savannah, giving you additional protection that you and your family may need. Premiums are paid by convenient payroll deductions. You may take your coverage with you if you leave employment with the City of Savannah. You will be responsible for paying the premiums directly to the vendor upon leaving the organization. The following are the voluntary worksite benefits being offered.
How to Apply for Voluntary Worksite Benefits
To apply for voluntary worksite benefits please contact Creative Worksite Solutions at 866.971.9715 or by email . Must enroll within 30 days of your date of hire.