Health Insurance

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Health insurance for Town of Weston employees and retirees is governed by Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws and is administered by the state's Group Insurance Commission. As of March 2021,  75% of the 661 benefits-eligible employees take advantage of health insurance through the town. In addition, 568 retirees, spouses, surviving spouses and dependents receive health benefits through Weston.  As of July 1, 2021, the Town contributes 84.5% of the premium cost for HMO-type plans, 82% for PPO and POS type plans, and 65% for indemnity plans. 

For more info contact the Human Resources Office at Town Hall at 781-786-5090. The GIC website also offers helpful information.  

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Want to make a change?  Open Enrollment is April 7 - May 5, 2021, effective July 1

  1. GIC Benefits Decision Guide FY22 (PDF)
  2. GIC Town of Weston FY22 Rates (PDF)
  3. GIC Documentation Needed for Changes (PDF)
  4. Health plan enrollment / change form for Active Employees (PDF)
  5. Health plan enrollment / change form for Retirees & Survivors (PDF)
  6. Plan Contact Information (PDF)

Completed forms: hewitt.l@westonma.gov or mail to Town Hall, PO Box 378, Weston, MA 02493.

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To request and complete your GIC enrollments online click here:  mygiclink

Health insurance Opt Out Program

This program allows employees and retirees on non-Medicare plans to cancel their existing GIC health insurance during Open Enrollment or with a GIC-defined qualifying event.  If approved the employee or retiree receives a stipend totaling $2750/yr. for an individual plan and $5500/yr. for a family plan. Participants must be enrolled in Town health insurance for 24 consecutive months prior to waiving of coverage.  Proof of other insurance must be provided.

Health Insurance Opt Out Info and Application forms

  1. Program terms
  2. Weston Employee Health Insurance Waiver form (PDF)
  3. HIRD Form (PDF)
  4. Health plan enrollment / change form for Active Employees (PDF)