City of Austin Benefits

(512) 974-3284
505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 600
Austin TX 78704
austintexas.gov/department/benefits-division

City of Austin Human Resources currently provides basic medical, dental and vision coverage to City of Austin retirees and dependents. If you sign up for these benefits at retirement, premiums will be deducted from your monthly benefit payment.

The HELPS Retiree Act

The HELPS Retiree Act provides a modest tax benefit to retired public safety officers to pay for healthcare. The Act allows up to $3,000 of a retiree’s pension funds (including defined benefit plans) to be used annually on a pre-tax basis to pay for healthcare premiums and long-term care insurance. See the HELPS Act FAQ for more information.