Employee Benefits

The DC Department of Human Resources manages employee compensation and benefit programs that enable the District to attract, support, and retain a well-qualified and diverse workforce.  DCHR is committed to providing you with a high level of customer care in administering your benefits programs as a District government employee.

• Medical Health Plans
  • Health Insurance for Employees Hired Before October 1, 1987
  • Health Insurance for Employees Hired on or After October 1, 1987
     
• Dental and Optical Coverage


• BENEFEDS:
  (The system to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP))


• Employee Flexible Spending
  • PayFlex Plan Debit Card Changes
     
• FSAFEDS:
  (The Flexible Spending Account Program for Federal Employees)


• Employee Commuter Benefits (SmartTrip)
  • New Transit Commuter Limit for 2013
     
• Employee Insurance (Disability Insurance and Group Life Insurance)
  • AFLAC Indemnity Plan
  • AFLAC Plan Summary
     
• Employee Leave


• Employee Retirement
  • Retirement Education Seminars for May and June 2013 NEW
  • Retirement Award Application [PDF]

• Other Benefits for DC Employees

  • Great Wolf Lodge Discount for DC Government Employees [PDF]
  • Six Flags Discount for DC Government Employees [PDF]
  • Discounted Wizards Tickets for DC Government Employees -
    (The promo code is: Dcgov)
  • Discounted Nationals Tickets for DC Government Employees [PDF]
  • Washington Sports Club Discount for DC Employees [PDF]
    Washington Sports Club DC Employee Information Site
  • Homes for Heroes [PDF]
  • Apple Employee Purchase Program

Employee Benefits Eligibility

All full-time permanent employees, part-time permanent employees who generally work at least 20 hours per week, and employees with temporary full-time appointments of at least 13 months who are employed by agencies under the authority of the Mayor are eligible to receive benefits from the District of Columbia Government. In addition, several of the District's independent agencies also participate in the benefits programs provided to agencies under the full authority of the Mayor.

Eligible employees may enroll in plans during the designated annual open enrollment period or within 31 days of their initial employment. Changes to plans can be made within 30 days of a qualifying life event (e.g., marriage, birth of a child).

Health benefits and life insurance coverage begins following the first pay period for which a payroll deduction was made to pay for the benefit, although other benefits programs (such as the Defined Contribution Pension Plan) may have additional requirements.

If you have questions about your eligibility or the benefits available to you, please contact the office that coordinates your benefits.