Benefits

The Benefits Booklet below reviews dental, vision and other benefits for the City of Santa Barbara employees

Benefit Highlights:

• Employees must pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare. An equal amount is paid by the employer.
• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and psychological benefits, is available through a cafeteria plan.
• Life insurance coverage is provided by the City. Supplemental and dependent life insurance are available through the Cafeteria plan.
• Uniform allowance or uniforms may be provided by the City.
• A Deferred Compensation Program (457) and a Credit Union are available.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available.

As a City of Santa Barbara employee, the health benefits available to you represent a significant component of your compensation package. They also provide important protection for you and your family in case of illness or injury. A Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC), which summarizes important information about your medical plan coverage is now available to you.

Anthem Blue Cross CalPERS Member Health Plans
PERS Gold
PERS Platinum
PORAC PPO Plan
Select HMO Plan
Traditional HMO Plan

Blue Shield CalPERS Member Health Plans
Access+ HMO Plan
Trio HMO Plan

Kaiser CalPERS Member Health Plan

Paper copies are also available, free of charge, by calling (805) 564-5400. You may also obtain a paper copy by visiting the City Benefits Offices located at 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, during normal business hours.

• Confidential
• Fire
• Fire Management
• General
• Management Unit 1, 21, 31
• Management Unit 2, 22, 32
• Mayor and City Council
• Police
• Police Management
• Supervisor
• Treatment and Patrol

The City of Santa Barbara is committed to the health and wellness of its employees.  As part of this commitment, the City offers its #BalanceYOU initiative.  The aim of this initiative is to promote long-term positive health changes by providing employees with tools and resources to cultivate their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Click here for a listing of perks: #BalanceYOU

The City offers a defined benefit pension plan through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) designed to ensure the long-term financial stability of our employees. Tax-deferred savings plans and retiree medical insurance are also available.

Retiree Direct Deposit Agreement Form

The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions, and The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County, which offers a variety of housing programs and may offer down payment assistance loans. For more information, please visit their websites:

• Coastal Housing Partnership: https://coastalhousing.org/
• Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara: https://www.sbhousingtrust.org/

In order to help preserve air quality, decrease traffic congestion, conserve fuel, and promote better health for our employees and our residents, the City offers generous commuter benefits. For more information about SmartRide, the City’s Commuter Incentive Program, please see the below link.

About SmartRide