New Hire Benefits Enrollment

Welcome to Team Savannah!

The City of Savannah offers a comprehensive benefits package to supports the employee's foundation of health, peace of mind, and financial security. Employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts (FSA); and income-protection plans such as short-term disability and life insurance. Some benefits are fully paid by the City, others are voluntary and employee-paid, and several are cost-shared. Employees choose the combination of plans that best fit their needs. Detailed information, including plan options and premiums, refer to the City of Savannah Employee 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 on the first day of the next month after the initial 30 days. (For example, if your hire date is January 8, 2024, your dental and vision coverages will take effect March 1, 2024). All elections are in effect for the entire plan year and may only be changed during Open Enrollment November 1^st-15^th, 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 within the first 30 days of the date of hire.

Voluntary 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 benefits being offered.

How to Apply for Voluntary Benefits

To apply for voluntary worksite benefits please contact Creative Worksite Solutions at 866.971.9715 or email . Must enroll within the first 30 days of the date of hire.

Plan Details / Rate Information

Click the plan image below for details.

Sign Up for Benefits

You Will Need the Following Information:

Names, dates of birth, genders and social security numbers of dependents (children/spouse/domestic partner).
Beneficiaries' names, dates of birth, genders, and relationship to you. If you are naming a trust as your beneficiary, the name of the trust and the trust date.

NOTE: if you are electing Supplemental Life Insurance above the guaranteed issued amounts (Employee: 1x annual base salary, Spouse: $30,000 and Child: $20,000) a Evidence of Insurability (EOI) application is required for review/approval. EOI application can be completed on the Standard Life Insurance Member Portal

Enroll in Benefits

Complete the Benefits Enrollment and Beneficiary Form
Submit to HR Benefits Department, via Email, or the HR Benefits Office located at 5515 Abercorn Street.
Must enroll within 30 days of the date of hire.