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Voluntary Benefits

Benefit Period January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

The City of Akron currently offers voluntary benefits through Aflac. Some plan highlights include:

  • Portable – take coverage with you when you leave employment
  • Benefits paid directly to you as the policyholder
  • Available as a payroll deduction

Short Term Disability

  • Paycheck Insurance – pays you for lost income while unable to work for up to 6 months
  • Benefits begin after you’ve been unable to work at least 14 days
  • Covers illness, pregnancy, routine surgeries, off-the-job accidents

Accident Insurance

  • Covers treatment for injuries on and off the job
  • Dependent coverage also available
  • $50 claim check for routine annual exams for each person covered

Critical Illness Insurance

  • Covers Catastrophic Illnesses: Cancer, Heart Attack, Stroke, Organ Failure & many more
  • Choose $5,000 – $30,000 in coverage for employees – no medical questions asked!
  • Spouses are eligible for a benefit that is 50% of the employee amount
  • Children are covered on this plan at no additional cost! (if the employee enrolls)

Whole Life Insurance

  • Guaranteed-Issue (no medical questions) up to $150,000 for employees
  • Builds cash value and pays a benefit to your beneficiary at time of death

Aflac is again offering the above referenced benefits for any employee enrolling during open enrollment. If you are currently enrolled in one of these benefits with Aflac and you do not wish to make any changes, there is nothing that you need to do. If you would like to add coverage or make any changes to your existing coverage, you may view more details at www.mycityofakronbenefits.com or schedule an appointment using this link: https://calendly.com/enrollorwaive/support

If you would like to add coverage or make any changes to your current coverage, you can schedule an appointment with the benefit counselors. Go to this link to set a time convenient for you: https://calendly.com/enrollorwaive/support.

If you have questions about enrollment or any of the policies, call The Worksite Group: 614-987-0193