Benefits Information

To make informed benefits decisions for you and your family, read all materials provided and get an understanding of options available. Questions that should be considered: Are you experiencing any problems with your current health plan? Do you feel you are spending too much money for either your health plan or at the doctor's office? Do you want to have more freedom of choice without having to go through a referral process? Is your dental option working for you? Do you want the freedom to choose any dentist or does a DHMO assigned dental office work for you?

The City of Ontario contracts with CalPERS for medical coverage. Your HMO options are Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield NetValue and Blue Shield Access Plus. PPO options are PERS Select, PERS Choice and PERSCare. For Safety Members there is an additional option for PORAC. All PPO options are Anthem Blue Cross plans.

Dental is provided through Delta Dental and your options are Delta Care (DHMO) and Delta Premiere PPO and Delta Buy-Up PPO.

Vision is provided through VSP and the two available options are VSP Basic and VSP Buy Up.

Are you in need of additional life insurance? You have the option of purchasing Portable Life Insurance through CIGNA with the convenience of payroll deductions for your premiums.

All Enrollment information is available online and can be viewed, downloaded or printed at anytime.