The City of Boise provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance including limited dependent coverage, to all Police Officers who are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Current employees wishing to buy or increase optional life insurance can contact HR at (208) 972-8090 or totalrewards@cityofboise.org for more information.
Basic Term Life
The city pays the cost of coverage for Basic Life and AD&D at one times base salary, up to a maximum of $125,000, to all Police Officers working at least 20 hours per week.
Basic Dependent Term Life
The city also pay the cost of Basic Dependent Life. A spouse is covered at $5,000 and children at $2,500.
Optional Term Life
Police union employees may elect to purchase Optional Term Life Insurance from one to eight times annual base salary, up to a maximum of $500,000.
Current employees wishing to buy or increase optional life insurance can contact HR at (208) 972-8090 or totalrewards@cityofboise.org for more information.
New employees may purchase up to two times their annual base salary without having to complete a Medical History Statement. Bi-weekly rates are based on the employee's age.
Additional Life Coverage Rate Sheet (PDF)
Enrollment
Employees have 30 days from their date of employment to elect any additional coverage. After the initial 30-day enrollment period, employees may enroll but will be required to complete a Medical History Statement which is subject to approval.
Cancellation
Employees may cancel any additional coverage by sending an e-mail to totalrewards@cityofboise.org, or written notice to Human Resources indicating they no longer wish to participate.
NOTE: Employees may not decline Basic Life and AD&D Insurance coverage.
