Employees at the City of Reno enjoy a second-to-none benefits program. Known for our robust benefits offering, the City offers comprehensive benefits for all regular full-time employees. Regular part-time employees are provided benefits on a prorated basis. Health benefits begin on the first of the month following or coinciding with the start of employment. It's no mystery why the City of Reno was named one of Northern Nevada’s Best Places to Work in 2022.

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PeopleThe City pays 100% of full-time employee’s health insurance premiums and 50-55% of family premiums depending on the collective bargaining agreement. Director-Level employees are covered along with dependents at 100% by the City of Reno. Part-time employees working a regular schedule of at least 20 hours per week receive prorated benefits. We provide basic life insurance equal to one time the annual base salary (Director-level employees receive two times the annual base salary), AD&D Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. This is completely covered by the City. We offer a PPO plan with a $300 individual deductible and $600 family deductible and a High Deductible Health Plan with a $2500 individual deductible and $5000 family deductible. The City contributes $1500 to the HSA for an individual and $2400 for family coverage. We also offer dental coverage and vision coverage 100% covered for full-time employees and prorated for part-time. Employees are eligible the first of the month following or coinciding with hire.

Flexible Spending Accounts

We also offer medical flexible spending accounts and dependent care accounts to help make our employees’ dollars stretch.

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The City of Reno participates in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).  The City does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program.

The Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (NV PERS) is your retirement program, which is a defined benefit plan requiring a 5 year “vesting” period. It is not subject to market fluctuations. The City of Reno contributes the full contribution on the employee's behalf to PERS.

Deferred compensation is a defined contribution plan that allows you to put aside earnings in an account that is invested in the market and can help you save additional funds for retirement or future purchases. Employees are eligible to enroll in a deferred compensation plan the first of the month following 30 days of employment and may be eligible for a City match as well.

The City of Reno is partnered with Empower:

You may choose to participate in either the 401a plan, 457b plan, or both.  Employees can choose to contribute on a pretax basis or after tax basis (Roth).  Empower offers the opportunity to manage your own investments, receive assistance in making investment decisions, or have a dedicated investment advisor managing your deferred compensation account.

  • Western Life Insurance provides the opportunity for additional life insurance for you, your spouse and children Western Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits through Aflac including Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Cancer Coverage  Aflac for Reno
  • Assistance through Included Health including expert second opinions, treatment decision making and concierge physician matching free of charge Included Health
  • Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential emotional support, legal guidance, financial resources, online support and work/life solutions free of charge ComPsych Video
  • Future Path 529 College Savings Program makes saving for a child’s education easy through payroll deduction Future Path 529 College Savings
  • BARInet Bariatric Solutions for Obesity BARInet Bariatric Solutions

BuildingVacation and Sick Leave 

Most City of Reno employees accrue sick leave at 4 hours per pay period. This may differ depending upon the collective bargaining agreement an employee is represented under.  Dependent upon the collective bargaining agreement, vacation accrual is 4 hours or more per pay period. Management employees receive 8 hours per pay period.  There are 26 pay periods in a calendar year. Vacation and sick leave accruals increase as service time benchmarks are reached. As mentioned some employees may accrue different leave rates based on their collective bargaining agreement.

Paid Time Off 

Part-time employees accrue paid time off at the rate of .06 hours of time per scheduled hour per pay period.  PTO is personal leave and may be used for sickness or vacation time.

Holidays 

The City of Reno observes 12 holidays through the closing of offices providing non-essential services. Holidays are paid days for regular full-time employees and are pro-rated for regular part-time employees. Most employees also receive a paid "floating holiday," and some receive two floating holidays, depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

What a fantastic opportunity for active employees, their dependents and retirees of the City of Reno to engage in wellness activities. The Employee Wellness Program is for City of Reno employees (full and part time) and retirees, and provides the opportunity to utilize City of Reno facilities free of charge and attend classes at a substantial discount. Members can add dependents for a low monthly fee. Employees and retirees can email benefits@reno.gov to learn more. 

  • General Fitness:  Work out for free during public hours at the fitness centers located at City Hall, Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center (EMNECC)  and the Neil Road Recreation Center (NRRC). All locations feature cardiovascular and weight training machines for all fitness levels and goals.
  • Swimming:  Swim at no charge during open swim and lap swim sessions. Good at all four City of Reno pools: EMNECC, Northwest, Traner (seasonal) and Idlewild (seasonal).
  • Water Fitness Classes:  Program participants will receive 50% off the registration fee for each enrolled course.

We also have great options for gym membership bundles through One Pass. One Pass Select gives the options you want for a bundled price. Review the flier or go to onepassselect.com.

One Pass Select Flier

Depending upon the collective bargaining agreement, employees may enjoy additional benefits including:

  • Educational Incentive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
  • Uniform and Tool Allowance
  • Certification Incentive Pay

The City of Reno is approved as a work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Director-level employees enjoy additional benefits including:

  • Executive Physical Reimbursement every two years
  • Car Allowance
  • Cell Phone Allowance

Employees and Leaders enjoy an environment where they can grow and thrive, building a long term career and professional mastery.  Integral to our culture of wellness, employees demonstrate pride, respect, integrity, and creativity, working together to build a community people are proud to call home.  Our benefits package is evidence of our commitment to our employees and creating a healthy, productive environment.

Improvements to Deferred Compensation in 2026

The City is consolidating to one deferred compensation carrier in 2026. This does not impact the VEBA through Nationwide or the Retirement Health Savings Plan through MissionSquare.

Empower will be our deferred compensation carrier in 2026. Watch for additional information to come. 

Important information coming via mail. Make sure your address is correct!

  • Use the Retiree Communication Form below for address changes, to add your email, and to upload information securely. 

Making changes to your health plan has never been easier. You'll use the Retiree Communication form to provide information for changes and then to access the link to send your verification of relationship (marriage certificates, certificates of domestic partnership, and birth certificates) and evidence of qualifying life event (marriage, divorce, gain or loss of coverage or having/adopting a child).

UMR for Group Health and Dental

UMR administers the Group Health and Dental plans. Vision coverage is through VSP. There is no card. Providers find you by the last four digits of your social security number. The Hartford 10 Medigap coverage for public safety retirees is a supplemental plan supporting Medicare coverage bundled with ExpressScripts, which is the Part D Pharmacy benefit for those enrolled in the Hartford 10 Medigap plan!

UMR brings so much to the City of Reno including timely, accurate claims adjudication, a comprehensive national network, and 24/7/365 phone support. Have any questions? Call UMR's customer service center at 800-826-9781.

Medical

Vision 

Dental

  • UMR:
    • If you do not have your health plan ID card, call 1-800-826-9781. For general claim inquiries, call: 1-800-826-9781. Network:  UnitedHealthcare Dental PPO

Quest Labs: Bringing You Excellence in Laboratory Services

Using Quest can help you take control of your health, get test results at your fingertips, and track your health results over time using your MyQuest App.

Other Benefits

Financial Benefits:

Retiree Health Savings Account Help

Workers’ Compensation

Per NRS 617, some retirees are eligible for post-retirement Workers’ Compensation benefits. If you need assistance filling a claim for hearing loss, cancer or heart/lung disease we can help! We've put together a quick overview for you. 

We can also help retirees seeking re-opening of previously accepted claims. For questions, please send us an email.

See Workers’ Compensation Forms for Retirees for information and help on completing the necessary forms. You can also visit State of Nevada DIR for more information and state forms.

Beneficiary Changes: Complete the Appropriate Form and use the Retiree Communication Form to send securely.

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Contact

If you need to speak with someone, please call 775-334-2285. Because we are small departments and we are very busy, we will make every attempt to return your call within 48 hours. 

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