Benefits
METRO offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits begin the first of the month following hire and include medical, dental, and vision coverage with most premiums covered by METRO.
Employees also receive retirement benefits through CalPERS, optional 457(b) savings plans, life and disability insurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additional perks like discounted programs and voluntary benefits help support a balanced work-life experience.
Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, unless otherwise noted below.
Medical Insurance: For employees and qualified dependents. Choice between multiple HMO and PPO plans. 95% of the premium rate is paid by METRO. Premium participation continues after retirement.
Dental Insurance: Premium paid by METRO for employees and qualified dependents.
Vision Insurance: Premium paid by METRO for employees and qualified dependents.
*CalPERS Retirement Pension:
| Member Type | Hire Date | Conditions | Formula |
| Classic | Before Jan 1, 2013 | Automatically considered classic | 2.5% at age 55 |
| Classic | On or after Jan 1, 2013 | Must have prior CalPERS (or reciprocal) membership and no break longer than 6 months | 2.5% at age 55 |
| PEPRA | On or after Jan 1, 2013 | No prior CalPERS/Reciprocal membership or had break in service longer than six months since your last CalPERS (or reciprocal) employment | 2% at age 62 |
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: Two plan providers available. Similar to 401(k)
- Voya: https://login.voya.com
Life/AD&D Insurance:
$25,000 Life coverage provided by METRO.
$50,000 Accidental Death &Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage provided by METRO.
Additional Life/AD&D coverage available.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Premium paid by METRO.Monthly maximum of $3,000.00.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential mental, financial, legal and other assistance.
Premium paid by METRO. https://www.anthemeap.com/prism
Tickets at Work: Discounted rate program. https://www.ticketsatwork.com (Request code to HR )
Pet Insurance: Discounted Rate Program. https://figopetinsurance.com/ (Request QR Code to HR)
Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, unless otherwise noted below.
Medical Insurance: For employees and qualified dependents. Choice between multiple HMO and PPO plans. 100% of the premium rate is paid by METRO. Premium participation continues after retirement.
Dental Insurance: Premium paid by METRO for employees and qualified dependents.
Vision Insurance: Premium paid by METRO for employees and qualified dependents.
*CalPERS Retirement Pension:
| Member Type | Hire Date | Conditions | Formula |
| Classic | Before Jan 1, 2013 | Automatically considered classic | 2.5% at age 55 |
| Classic | On or after Jan 1, 2013 | Must have prior CalPERS (or reciprocal) membership and no break longer than 6 months | 2.5% at age 55 |
| PEPRA | On or after Jan 1, 2013 | No prior CalPERS/Reciprocal membership or had break in service longer than six months since your last CalPERS (or reciprocal) employment | 2% at age 62 |
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: Two plan providers available. Similar to 401(k)
- Voya: https://login.voya.com
Life/AD&D Insurance:
$25,000 Life coverage provided by METRO.
$50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage provided by METRO.
Additional Life/AD&D coverage available.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Premium paid by METRO.Monthly maximum of $3,000.00.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential mental, financial, legal and other assistance.
Premium paid by METRO. https://www.anthemeap.com/prism
Tickets at Work: Discounted rate program. https://www.ticketsatwork.com (Request code to HR)
Pet Insurance: Discounted Rate Program. https://figopetinsurance.com/ (Request QR Code to HR)
Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, unless otherwise noted below.
Medical Insurance: For employees and qualified dependents. Choice between multiple HMO and PPO plans. 95% of the premium rate is paid by METRO. Premium participation continues after retirement.
Dental Insurance: Premium paid by METRO for employees and qualified dependents.
Vision Insurance: Premium paid by METRO for employees and qualified dependents.
*CalPERS Retirement Pension:
| Member Type | Hire Date | Conditions | Formula |
| Classic | Before Jan 1, 2013 | Automatically considered classic | 2.5% at age 55 |
| Classic | On or after Jan 1, 2013 | Must have prior CalPERS (or reciprocal) membership and no break longer than 6 months | 2.5% at age 55 |
| PEPRA | On or after Jan 1, 2013 | No prior CalPERS/Reciprocal membership or had break in service longer than six months since your last CalPERS (or reciprocal) employment | 2% at age 62 |
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: Two plan providers available. Similar to 401(k)
- Voya: https://login.voya.com
Life/AD&D Insurance:
$25,000 Life coverage provided by METRO.
$50,000 AD&D coverage provided by METRO.
Additional Life/AD&D coverage available.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Premium paid by METRO.Monthly maximum of $3,000.00.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential mental, financial, legal and other assistance.
Premium paid by METRO. https://www.anthemeap.com/prism
Tickets at Work: Discounted rate program. https://www.ticketsatwork.com (Request code to HR)
Pet Insurance: Discounted Rate Program. https://figopetinsurance.com/ (Request QR Code to HR)
Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, unless otherwise noted below.
Medical Insurance: For employees and qualified dependents. Choice between multiple HMO and PPO plans. 95% of the premium rate is paid by METRO. Premium participation continues after retirement.
Dental Insurance: Premium paid by METRO for employees and qualified dependents.
Vision Insurance: Premium paid by METRO for employees and qualified dependents.
*CalPERS Retirement Pension:
| Member Type | Hire Date | Conditions | Formula |
| Classic | Before Jan 1, 2013 | Automatically considered classic | 2.5% at age 55 |
| Classic | On or after Jan 1, 2013 | Must have prior CalPERS (or reciprocal) membership and no break longer than 6 months | 2.5% at age 55 |
| PEPRA | On or after Jan 1, 2013 | No prior CalPERS/Reciprocal membership or had break in service longer than six months since your last CalPERS (or reciprocal) employment | 2% at age 62 |
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: Two plan providers available. Similar to 401(k)
- Voya: https://login.voya.com
Life/AD&D Insurance: $50,000 Life coverage and $50,000 AD&D coverage provided by METRO.
Additional Life/AD&D coverage available.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Available after one year of service. Premium paid by METRO.
Monthly maximum of $10,000.00.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential mental, financial, legal and other assistance.
Premium paid by METRO. https://www.anthemeap.com/prism
Tickets at Work: Discounted rate program. https://www.ticketsatwork.com (Request code to HR)
Pet Insurance: Discounted Rate Program. https://figopetinsurance.com/ (Request QR Code to HR)