The City of Springfield offers a comprehensive package of benefits for its employees.

Employees can select from two Medical Benefit packages, both plans offer Prescription coverage, Well-baby care and Vision benefits. Employees are also offered a family Dental plan. Employee contributions vary depending on classification or union representation.

Retirement benefits include: Deferred Compensation, and Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Additional benefits include employer paid basic Life Insurance and additional voluntary Life Insurance programs, Long Term Disability Insurance and voluntary AD&D insurance.

A pre-tax Flexible Spending Account for health related expenses or dependent childcare costs, is an option for all City of Springfield employees.

The City of Springfield employees have available two Employee Assistance programs to help with Behavioral Health related issues or crisis resources for employees and their families.

The City of Springfield has a joint benefit committe made up of employees from various union represented groups and non-represented groups. The Joint Benefit Committee meets quarterly to discuss and recommend potential improvements and cost savings in benefit packages.