City Hall
100 E. Fountain St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Contact
Phone: 608-930-5228
Fax: 608-930-3520
Summary of Benefits
The City offers full-time and regular part-time employees the following benefit options.
Benefit Summary
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | The City utilizes the WI Employee Trust Funds (ETF) State/Local Health Plan. For regular employees, it contributes 87% (96% for police officers) of the gross premium of the least costly qualified plan within the service area. There are multiple insurance providers to choose from. |
| Dental Insurance | The City pays the full premium for a basic preventative care plan through Delta Dental for full-time employees (pro-rated for part time). |
| Vision Care | Routine eye exams are covered through the City's Health Insurance Option. The City will also contribute $375 per family per year towards vision care needs. Amounts unused at the end of each calendar year can be carried over for one additional year for a max of $750 for regular employees and for police staff. |
| Retirement | The City pays 6.9% (14.3% for police union) of the annual wage into the Wisconsin Retirement System. The Employee is required to contribute a match of 6.9% of their annual wage. This amount is deducted pre-tax. An employee can also have additional contributions made post-tax. |
| Life Insurance | Employee Trust Funds (ETF) Life Insurance - The City will cover 50% (100% for police) of the cost of basic life insurance for the employee at 1 times their annual wage. Supplemental, additional, and spouse and dependent life insurance is available as a payroll deduction to the employee at very affordable rates. |
| Income Continuation | Income Continuation is a voluntary benefit offered through the Employee Trust Funds. Benefits are payable at 75% of your average monthly earnings if you were to become disabled. *At this time there is no premium for this insurance. |
| Accident Insurance | The City offers a voluntary accident plan through Securian Financial which provides a lump sum cash payment after an accident. |
| Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) | The City will provide access to a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses. |
| Employee Assistance Program | Administered through Family Service Madison, the City offers employees an EAP program designed to be a resource to assist you or your family members with getting back on your feet when faced with a life challenge. |
| Other Benefits | The City offers multiple options for life insurance, deferred compensation, accident, short term disability, and more. The City also offers $500 annually for the employee to use towards any of these optional benefits. Additionally, police employees are allowed a uniform allowance and public works staff are offered reimbursement for safety boots. |
| Paid Time Off | The City offers paid vacation: 9 regular holidays (10 for police) plus additional floating holidays (based on years of service), sick leave and other qualified time off such as funeral or military leave. |
