Department of Employee Relations
Benefits
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package centered on meeting the needs of employees and their families. The City’s benefits are designed to give employees choices along with tools and resources to help select the right benefits and use those benefits effectively throughout the year. Use this website and the Benefits Guide to learn more about benefit options. The City is committed to providing programs that support employee total health and wellbeing.
Click Here to Learn and Explore More About Your Benefits.
Featured News
New Employee Orientation Benefits Webinar
The Department of Employee Relations (DER) and City benefit partners hold a webinar for newly hired general City and civilian police/fire employees to learn more about City of Milwaukee benefits and important enrollment deadlines.
Save the Date!
- Thursday, June 4
- 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Listen to a recording of a recent session here.
LifeMart
LifeMart is a free discount program included with the Care@Work membership. Log in using your Care.com account or register a new account. Various discounts are available, including fitness, travel, tickets, tax prep, and more. Learn more on how to save on summer fun here!
Care Talks
June Care Talks are now available through Care.com! Learn more here. A variety of topics will be covered in June including Managing Fear and Anxiety in Children, Building Good Credit and Eating Right for Life.
Women's Mental Health
The City of Milwaukee offers benefits to support women at every stage of life, including perimenopause and menopause. You are not alone; help is available.
Women's Health Resources
Midi Health (Virtual Menopause Specialist Care): Personalized, evidence-based menopause care from OB-GYNs and menopause specialists via telehealth.
Visana (Menopause Wellness Support): Virtual care and support designed for women experiencing menopause symptoms.
Mental Health Resources
City EAP (FREE, Confidential): Onsite counseling for employees and families. Contact Cris Zamora: 414-286-3145, [email protected]
UHC External EAP (24/7): Call 888-887-4114 for behavioral health referrals, legal, and financial resources. Virtual behavioral health visits are also available.
Calm App (FREE): Meditation, sleep, and mindfulness support.
Upcoming Events
Take a look and save the dates!
- Presentations for Healthy Rewards Points
- Workforce Health Kitchen Live - June 2026
- Musculoskeletal Education Series
- Wellness Portal Info Center: Wellness resources available to you!
- 2026 Virtual Fitness Classes
- Fitting Exercise Into a Busy Lifestyle
- Guided Walks
- Connect with a registered dietitian or health coach!
- Real Appeal Weight Management Program
- Healthy Rewards: How does the program work?
- More at milwaukee.gov/WYCM!


