Insurance & Benefits
About Insurance & Benefits
The Insurance and Benefits Division of the Human Resources Department, is solely responsible for the procurement, implementation, and administration of all group benefit plans for City of Albuquerque employees and their dependents.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans.
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
View Frequently Asked Questions for more information
September 2023 Updates
Deferred Compensation Changes
The Secure 2.0 Act allows for changes to the frequency of deferred compensation (457) account changes. Currently, employees contributing to any deferred compensation accounts can be completed each pay period. Changes can be done anytime. Job Aide to change Deferred Compensation Contribution.
Pre-Retirement Seminar
If you are 3 years of less from you anticipated retirement date, please attend on of the Pre-Retirement Seminars the City of Albuquerque conducts every other month at locations around the City. Experts will be on hand to help guide you through the retirement process and answer all your questions! Presenters include:
- City of Albuquerque – Human Resources, Insurance & Benefits
- Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
- NM Retiree Health Care Authority
- PERA SmartSave
- AIG
- MissionSquare
View 2023 pre-retirement seminar dates and locations.
An eye exam is not solely about vision; it can also provide valuable clues about a person's health.
Our eyes are not isolated organs but are interconnected with the rest of our body systems. During an eye exam, eye doctors can detect signs of various systemic health conditions, including:
- Diabetes: Diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels in the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy. Early detection and management are essential to prevent vision loss.
- High Blood Pressure: Changes in blood vessels at the back of the eye can indicate hypertension, prompting further evaluation and control of blood pressure.
- High Cholesterol: Deposits in the eye's blood vessels, visible during an eye exam, may indicate high cholesterol levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease.
- Autoimmune Diseases: Certain autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, can show up in the eyes with symptoms like dryness, redness, or inflammation. An eye exam can help in early detection, leading to earlier treatment and better management of these conditions through referrals for specialized care.
Employee Benefits Video
FY2024 Documents
Benefit Pages
- Employee Benefits: Eligibility Rules
- Benefit Changes - Updates - Forms (ESS)
- Medical
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Life
- Accident & Critical Illness
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Auto and Home Insurance
- The 529 Plan
- Legal Insurance
- Business Discounts for Employees
- Employee Short-Term Loan Program
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Planning and Information
- Legal Notices