Healthcare Plan for Employees of the City of New Orleans

Healthcare Plan Summary

The City of New Orleans offers a Healthcare Plan that covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance for employees and retirees, the employee's spouse or domestic partner, and their dependents. The plan offers in-network benefits, including office visits, preventative care, inpatient, outpatient, mental health, emergency services, and prescription drug coverage.

The City also offers a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for the following pre-tax contributions:

  • Healthcare FSA (Unreimbursed Medical Expenses) – up to $3,050 per year
  • Dependent Care FSA (Childcare Expenses) – up to $5,000 per year
  • Commuter FSA (Parking Expenses) – up to $300 per month
  • Commuter FSA (Transit/Van-Pool Expenses) - up to $300 per month

To find healthcare providers within the UHC network, please visit www.myuhc.com and select Find a Physician, Laboratory or Facility.

Vision

The City of New Orleans provides vision care for eligible employees and their dependents. The plan offers in network and out of network benefits, and covers routine vision examinations, eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Dental

The City of New Orleans provides dental care for eligible employees and dependents. The plan covers basic, diagnostic and preventive services.

You may contact United Healthcare or the CAO Benefits Administration Office using the following website and telephone numbers:

United Healthcare Insurance
Medical: 1-866-649-4870
Dental: 1-877-816-3596
Vision: 1-800-638-3120
www.myuhc.com

CAO Benefits Administration
(504) 658-8615

2023 Employee Benefits Booklet

The 2023 Employee Benefits Booklet is a helpful tool that outlines City Employee’s Healthcare and Wellness options. Information that can be found in the Benefits Booklet include: United Healthcare Choice Plan options, FSA Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and Voluntary Products by Vendor.

To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided:  https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/