The District offers a selection of health plans that can help the employees and their families meet their healthcare needs. Eligible employees have a choice of the following plans:

• Aetna Healthcare HMO, PPO, or CDHP with HSA
• Carefirst HMO or PPO
• Kaiser Permanente HMO
• UnitedHealthcare Choice HMO or PPO

The cost of your health insurance premium is shared with the District government, which contributes up to 75 percent toward the total premium cost. All health insurance premiums are deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis.

DC Government provides comprehensive dental coverage, including a DHMO and DPPO, for all eligible non-union employees and union employees covered in the Compensation Units 1 and 2 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The District pays 100% of the DHMO premium and a portion of the DPPO premium.

DC Government provides vision coverage at no cost to employees; the District pays 100% of the premium. Our vision plan covers one complete eye examination and one pair of glasses (lens and frame) or contacts in any consecutive 12-month period. (This might change, approval for a new vision insurance is TBD)

Standard Insurance Company plays a vital role as the group life and disability insurance provider for the District of Columbia Government. Under their offerings, term life insurance provides coverage based on an employee's annual salary plus an additional $2,000, with the monthly premium cost shared between you and the government. For additional coverage levels, both for employees and their dependents, affordable options are available. Additionally, optional life insurance can be obtained, though employees bear the full cost. It's important to note that dependents up to a certain age may be eligible for coverage, and specific requirements apply for carrying insurance into retirement. For employees hired before October 1, 1987, there's access to Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) administered by the US Office of Personnel Management. Furthermore, the Short-Term Disability Insurance Program offers income replacement, while the Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Program provides income support with various features like worldwide coverage and premium waivers during disability, ensuring financial security in times of need.

DC Government offers two pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA). These allow you to pay for eligible, out-of-pocket health and/or dependent care expenses.

• HCFSA: Allows you to plan for and cover eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses on a pre-tax basis with direct deductions from your base salary. Participants can be reimbursed for covered expenses up to a maximum amount set by the IRS each year.
• DCFSA: Allows you to pay for eligible dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis with direct deductions from your base salary. Participants can be reimbursed for covered expenses up to a maximum of $5,000 each year.

Aflac, the District of Columbia Government's indemnity plan provider, offers voluntary insurance policies to bridge gaps in major medical coverage. These policies provide cash benefits directly to policyholders in cases of illness or injury. Available plans include BenExtend, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance, with specific contact options for enrollment. Aflac also promotes preventative care by including wellness benefits in some plans, reinforcing their commitment to your health and well-being.

DC Government believes healthy, productive employees are the cornerstone of a robust, efficient workforce. As such, the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) is committed to improving District employee health and well-being through balanced, effective combinations of worksite wellness programs and insurance benefits to produce the healthiest possible workforce.

ALEX is an easy-to-use online tool that will help you select the best-fit employee benefit plans for you and your family. ALEX will ask you a few questions about your healthcare needs (your answers remain anonymous, of course), crunch some numbers, and help educate you on the plans that best fit your personal needs. It’s that easy!

The Inova Employee Assistance Program (EAP) stands as a comprehensive and top-ranked provider of employee assistance services, offering practical solutions to address life issues that can potentially impact an employee's productivity and overall satisfaction. With Inova's 24/7 EAP hotline and user-friendly online resources, employees gain confidential access to a range of professionals and services, including counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and more. Inova's EAP also extends support to areas such as wellness coaching, lactation assistance, and work-life referrals, covering a broad spectrum of needs. To access these invaluable resources, District employees can conveniently log onto the Inova Employee Assistance member site via the DC Government intranet, ensuring that assistance is always within reach. Please note that a secure or VPN connection is required for access.

The Center for Learning & Development (CLD), a pivotal division within the DCHR, plays a central role in organizing and overseeing an array of training programs and initiatives designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of District government agencies and their employees, spanning senior executives, middle managers, supervisors, and frontline staff. In collaboration with universities, vendors, and local training institutions, CLD offers career assistance, establishes resource centers, and addresses agency-specific training needs. Some notable programs and initiatives include the Capital City Fellows Program (CCF), the District Leadership Program (DLP), Certified Public Manager Program (CPM), and the Executive Leadership Program (ELP). CLD is committed to fostering professional growth and development, ensuring a well-equipped and capable workforce for the District.

Peoplesoft, an Employee Self Service Portal, is an online tool that helps employees input time, submit a leave request, review paycheck and benefits, request training, and update personal information.

Eligible employees accrue annual and sick leave each pay period. Upon termination, an employee will receive cash value for 100% of the remaining accrued annual leave.

• Annual: Full-time employees accrue annual leave for each pay period.
  • < 3 Years Employment: 13 days (4 hours per pay period)
  • 3-15 Years Employment: 20 days (6 hours per pay period)
  • 15+ Years Employment: 26 days (8 hours per pay period)
• Sick: Full-time employees annually accrue 13 days of sick leave (four hours per pay period) regardless of years of employment. Part-time employees who work at least 40 hours per pay period earn annual and sick leave at a proportional rate. Executive Service employees receive 26 days of universal leave per calendar year to be used for any purpose (prorated depending on start date).
• Family & Medical:
  • DCFMLA Statutory Medical Leave: Allows up to 16 weeks of unpaid leave in any 24-month period for employees who are physically unable to work due to a serious medical condition (including maternity).
  • DCFMLA Statutory Family Leave of Absence: Allows up to 16 weeks of unpaid leave in any 24-month period to care for a family member.
  • Paid Family Leave: Allows up to eight weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child or to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
• Holidays: DC Government employees receive 13 paid holidays.

DC Government’s Commuter Benefits Program provides convenient and cost-effective options for financing your commute to and from work.

• Transit Commuter Benefits Account: Save on commuting expenses, including Metro trains and buses, commuter trains, ridesharing, etc. with a pre-tax paycheck deduction. Employees may deduct an IRS-set amount each month for combined commuter highway vehicle transportation and transit passes.
• Parking Commuter Benefits Account: Save on work-related parking expenses with a pre-tax paycheck deduction. Employees may deduct an IRS-set amount each month for qualified parking.

DC Government employees have access to a diverse discount suite featuring savings on a broad range of goods and services. Discount categories include entertainment, health and wellness, technology, transportation, and travel, and more.

The DC Department of Housing and Community Development Employer-Assisted Housing Program (EAHP) offers eligible District Government employees a deferred, zero-percent interest loan and a matching funds grant for down payment and closing costs to purchase their first single family home, condominium, or cooperative unit in the District.

DC Government employees receive tuition and other discounts at various local and national colleges and universities through partnerships with our Center for Learning and Development.

DC Government is a qualifying employer for the U.S. Department of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

Bank on DC is a collaborative effort between the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, financial institutions, and nonprofits to provide access to safe and affordable financial services and products to unbanked and under-banked households in the District of Columbia. Together, we are working to connect people to safe, affordable, and banking accounts. Through financial education and enhanced access to needed financial products and services, Bank on DC provides economic mobility and wellness to individuals throughout the D.C.Metro region, helping thousands save money and build their financial future.