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It is the mission of the Benefits Division of the City of Providence and Providence Public School District to work diligently to provide professional and courteous support to employees and retirees in the orientation, implementation and equitable administration of benefits in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations, policies and collective bargaining agreements.


General Benefits Questions
benefits@providenceri.gov
Phone 401-680-5616 option 2
Fax 401-272-0867

Confidential Mailing Address:
City of Providence
Benefits Division
PO Box 1656
Providence, RI 02903


Providence Public Schools Mailing Address
Providence Public School District
Human Resources Department
797 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903

Open Enrollment

Actions to Take Each Year

  • Opting Out of City Coverage – employees must complete an Opt Out Form each year and provide a copy of your alternate insurance card(s)
  • Add/Remove Dependents from coverage – review who you’re covering on benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – enrollment is required each year to participate
  • Beneficiary Review – we ask all employees to complete a new Beneficiary Form to ensure we have the most accurate records

If You Take NO Action During Open Enrollment

If you take no action during Open Enrollment, your benefits will remain exactly as they are, except if you currently have a Flexible Spending Account do not re-enroll. You will still have the ability to use your current FSA balance through June 30, 2024.

Also, Voya Insurances Voluntary benefits( Accident Injury, Critical llness and Hospital Indemnity) will end June 30, 2024 you will have to enroll with Colonial Life if you would like to have these benefits. New Vendor Colonial Life Voluntary Insurances .

Accident Injury, Critical llness, and Hospital Indemnity, Short- term disability, and Whole Life Insurance.

Voluntary Benefits Available Only During Open Enrollment

Colonial Insurances:
Accident Injury
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Short-Term Disability
Whole Life Insurance


Delta Dental (Dental)


Davis Vision (Eyecare)

Flexible Spending Accounts
Medical – contribute up to $3,200 per year on a pre-tax basis
Dependent Care – contribute up to $5,000 per year on a pre-tax basis
Parking/Transit – contribute up to $315 per month on a pre-tax basis

Metlife Legal Plans
Introduction Flyer
Employee Assistance Program
Prudential
Citizens

Employee Benefits

Active Employee Health Benefits Retiree Health Benefits Holiday Schedule

Employee Benefits Team

Ebony Palmer
Coordinator of Employee Benefits
epalmer@providenceri.gov

Deana Burke
Medical Health Plan Administrator
Dburke@providenceri.gov

Providence Public Schools Retiree Benefits
401-456-9100 ext. 11125
humanresources@ppsd.org

 

Rendy Medina
Benefits Technician I Bilingual
401-680-5235
rmedina@providenceri.gov