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 them select the right benefits and use them 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.

Explore Your Benefits

2027 Open Enrollment begins on October 19!

We are excited to invite you to participate in the City of Milwaukee’s 2027 Open Enrollment Fairs!

The Annual Open Enrollment period runs Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30, 2026, and we will be hosting five (5) enrollment fairs across multiple City locations.
We warmly encourage you to join us at the fairs to connect directly with the City Benefits Partners. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about services, ask any questions, and engage with our
Benefits Team during one of the most important benefit decision-making periods of the year.

More information to come!

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View the 2027 Active Rate Charts

View the 2027 Retiree Rate Charts

Featured News

New Employee Orientation Benefits Webinar

The Department of Employee Relations (DER) and City benefit partners are hosting a webinar for newly hired general City and civilian police/fire employees to learn more about City of Milwaukee benefits and key enrollment deadlines.

Save the Date!

Thursday, November 5 at 9:00 a.m.
- Register

Listen to a recording of a recent session here.

Welcome to the Team! Schedule your New Hire education session!

LifeMart

LifeMart is a free discount program included with the Care@Work membership.

Various discounts are available, including fitness, travel, tickets, tax prep, and more. Learn more about saving here!

Care Talks

October Care Talks are now available through Care.com! Learn more here.

October Care Talks will cover a variety of topics, including the mindset of mental toughness, understanding colleagues with autism, preventing identity theft, and more.

Your mental well-being matters: See how CareBenefits can help.

Workplace Clinic Highlight - Take Charge of Your Breast Health

Early detection matters. Knowing which breast cancer screenings are available can help you take a proactive approach to your health. Screenings may be preventive, before symptoms appear, or diagnostic, after signs or symptoms appear.

Take charge!

Your Workplace Clinic Can Help You:

Understand your personal breast cancer risk
Discuss breast cancer screening and mammogram recommendations
Learn ways to reduce your risk
Identify lifestyle changes that support breast and overall health

Visit the link to learn more and schedule your appointment today.

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.