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The Human Relations Office oversees and coordinates all employee related matters for the City of Lowell, including employment opportunities and benefits.
The Human Relations Office welcomes all previous, current, and prospective employees to learn more about Human Relations at the City of Lowell by visiting our pages located in the left hand column of this page.
The City of Lowell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and remains steadfast in its commitment to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. The City is further committed to providing fair and equitable treatment throughout the hiring and employment process.
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Notice Regarding Form 1095C Availability
Starting the 2025 calendar year, 1095C forms will no longer be mailed to employees. Read on...
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2025-2026 FY26 ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT
APRIL 2, 2025 to MAY 1, 2025
This is your annual opportunity to enroll, disenroll, make changes to plans, and add/remove dependents to your benefits. Plan is effective July 1, 2025.
- Insurance Rates FY26- biweekly
- FY26 MEDICAL Information
- FY26 DENTAL Information
- FY26 VISION EyeMed Information
- FY26 FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
FY26 Open Enrollment Premium Rates (7.1.25 to 6.30.26)
FY25 Current Plan Year Premium Rates (7.1.24 to 6.30.25)
GIC medical plan information
GIC Medical Plan Enrollment/Change Form :
Plan is effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
To enroll or change plan: use the MyGICLink or complete the form and submit in person or email to HRbenefits@lowellma.gov
Delta Dental Plan Information
DENTAL ENROLLMENT/CHANGE FORM:
*** Plan Update *** Effective July 1, 2025, Dependents are eligible for coverage up to the age 26. Proof of full-time student status is no longer required.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING DEPENDENTS AGE 19 to 26: If a dependent lost coverage under your plan because they aged out or were no longer eligible as a full-time student, you have the option to re-enroll them. To do so, you’ll need to complete the necessary enrollment form.
To enroll or change your plan, complete the form and submit in person or email to HRBenefits@lowellma.gov
Vision Insurance now offered through EyeMed
Coverage will be effective July 1, 2025.
To enroll, complete the form and submit to the HR office in person or email to HRbenefits@lowellma.gov
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Information
NEW ENROLLEE Instructions: complete and return this form directly to CPA by email or fax
FSA New Enrollee Form:
EXISTING MEMBERS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN FSA Instructions:
Re-enrollment is not automatic. It needs to be completed each plan year and must be done manually through the account portal. Visit Cafeteria Plan Advisors at https://cpaemployee.lh1ondemand.com/ and follow the login instructions to complete the process.
Can I use MyGICLink Member Benefits Portal for Annual Enrollment to change my plan?
- Yes, Existing GIC members can update GIC Medical benefits using MyGICLink Member Benefits Portal.
- Information on Registration and Login Instructions can be found by visiting the GIC website: https://www.mass.gov/guides/mygiclink-member-benefits-portal-resources#-mygiclink-registration-instructions-
- Enrollment/change forms can also be submitted in person or via email: HRBenefits@lowellma.gov
I don't see the option to enroll in Dental/ Vision on the MyGICLink Portal. How can I enroll in Dental/Vision?
- Dental and Vision enrollment and plan change forms should be submitted directly to the Human Relations Office. We do not participate in the dental and vision plans offered through the GIC. The City has our own plans offered by Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision
- Email forms to: HRBenefits@lowellma.gov
| OPEN ENROLLMENT IMPORTANT NOTES |
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| Existing Members: If you wish to keep your same medical/dental plan, no action is required |
| If adding a spouse to medical/dental a copy of the marriage certificate is required |
| If adding a dependent to medical/dental a copy of the birth certificate is required |
| School Dept employees enrolling for the first time will need to obtain a Benefit Eligibility Form from the School Dept HR Office |
| All changes become effective July 1st |
| Deductions begin the first week of June |
| Be sure to check your deductions on your payroll checks for accuracy. Any discrepancies should be immediately reported to HR-City Hall |