Many benefits are available to full-time or regular part-time employees of the City. Benefits are effective the first of the month following employment. Employees can elect and waive benefits online during open enrollment through Employee Navigator.
Benefits Summary(PDF, 152KB)
Eligible 1st of month following employment
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KC)
Merriam offers two Medical/RX plans through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
Dental Coverage (MetLife Dental)
Vision Coverage (MetLife Vision)
Free Telehealth (Must be enrolled in City medical plan)
Holidays: 9 per year (approved by Council) Vacation: Accrued each pay period Personal: 24 hours per year (pro-rated depending on start date) Sick: Accrue at a rate of 3.7 hours per pay period; cap at 520 hours Volunteer time: 24 hours per year (pro-rated depending on start date)
KPERS / KPFMandatory participation for full-time, benefit-eligible employees
Mission Square
MetLife–LifeworksFree confidential professional counseling assistance and referrals
Provided through KPERS / KP&F and MetLife
Up to $2,500 annually