Benefits

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The City of Fort Smith offers all eligible employees a variety of employee benefits. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment. We invite you to explore this Benefits section of our website to see a summary of the benefits we provide.
We recommend that all current City of Fort Smith employees go to Employee Self Service and access the Benefits HUB for in-depth benefits information. 

Health Plans

  • Medical Insurance (QualChoice)
  • Wellness Incentive:
    • Discount on medical premiums with proof of biometric screening and online health risk assessment.
  • Flexible Spending Account (CAS)
  • Prescription Drug Coverage (ProAct Rx)
  • Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)
  • Vision Insurance (Superior Vision)
  • Employee Assistance Plan (Mutual of Omaha)

Life Insurance

  • Free $100,000 Basic Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha)
  • Voluntary Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha)
  • Spouse/Child(ren) Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha) 

Supplemental & Disability Benefits

  • Free Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)
  • Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)
  • Accident Insurance w/ $150 per covered person wellness benefit (Mutual of Omaha)
  • Critical Illness Insurance w/ $150 per covered person wellness benefit (Mutual of Omaha) 

Time Off

  • Paid Sick Leave (12 days per year)
  • Paid Vacation (40 hours after 6 months; 2 weeks per year after 12 months)
  • Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
  • FMLA
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Discretionary Time (8 hours paid after 12 consecutive months of continuous service per year)

Retirement Benefits

  • 401(a) for Non-Uniform Employees with a 7% City contribution (Mission Square)
  • Pension for Uniform Employees with defined benefit (LOPFI)
  • 457 Plan sponsored by employee contributions (Mission Square)
  • Post-Retirement Health Plan- Medical, Pharmacy, Dental and Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Education and Tuition Reimbursement Program Packet

Other Benefits

  • Employees Federal Credit Union (River Town FCU)
  • Benevolent Fund
  • Opportunities to volunteer and donate to the United Way

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