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Benefits & Resources

We support our workforce with benefits such as affordable healthcare and mental health resources. We are committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive package that supports you, your health and your family.

6 Health Plans- Kaiser and Cigna options with Copay and HDHS Plans

Preventive Care Visits

Preventive care visits are always no-cost. They help keep you healthy by screening for and preventing serious medical issues. Annual check-ups, flu shots, immunizations, and some tests and screenings are all examples of preventive care.

Outpatient Mental Wellness

Outpatient mental health services include treatment that takes place in a clinical setting, office, or hospital, but does not involve an overnight stay.

  • These services are 100% covered by the copay medical plans
  • Click here for more information about Defender Wellness programs

Virtual Visits & Telemedicine

Skip the waiting room and speak with a board-certified physician over the phone or on your computer. Phone consultations and online video visits give you direct access to a licensed medical professional.

  • Cigna members: To schedule an appointment, visit mycigna.com or download the myCigna mobile app
  • Kaiser Permanente members: Visit kp.org or download the Kaiser Permanente mobile app

Gender Affirming Care

What you can expect:

  • These services are available with all medical plans (Cigna and Kaiser Permanente)

HSA Accounts

Health savings accounts (HSA) receive an additional $60/month that the state contributes. Employees will receive this amount whether they contribute to their HSA account or not.

Basic Vision Insurance

  • Included with medical plans

Dental Insurance

  • Including orthodontic care

State Paid Life Insurance

Securian Financials also includes legal, financial and grief resources such as templates, consultations and budget analysis including tax planning.

They have travel assistance. 24/7 online, pre-trip resources and support for emergency travel assistance and other services when traveling 50+ miles from home.

Pre-trip planning and trip support:

  • Get passport, visa, immunization and currency conversion info

Medical evacuation services:

  • Pre-hospital/rental vehicle assistance, transport to nearest appropriate medical facility once hospitalized, mortal remains repatriation, return of dependent children/pets, family member visitation, and travel companion transport

Security evacuation services:

  • Transfer to nearest safe area, ID theft support and assistance replacing lost/stolen luggage

Beneficiary financial coaching (Dedicated financial coaching):

  • Available monthly via phone for help with financial decisions during first 6 months after claim is paid. Includes coaching the following 6 months, as needed.

Additional Benefits

  • State Paid Short-Term Disability
  • FSA – Healthcare and Dependent Care
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Access to Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
  • Colorado PERA – PERA has a department that helps answer questions regarding retirement; also, a library of videos that helps you plan for retirement.
  • CSEAP – 8 free confidential mental health counseling sessions per rolling year, 3 free sessions of professional coaching per rolling year, 24/7 crisis support that is free and unlimited
  • 401(k) and 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans
  • Benefit Hub – A discount program that has deals on health & wellness, electronics, travel, lifestyle; Benefit hub also has cash back eligibility