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Welcome to our Benefits Information Hub with Lawley Employee Benefits.
This center contains everything you need to know about your employee benefits.
Please scroll down this page to view and print your plan summaries and enrollment forms for the upcoming plan year.
Any questions? Feel free to reach out to any of the carrier/vendor contacts listed below.
CITY OF LOCKPORT CONTACT:
Ashley Bretherton
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
716.439.6632 | abretherton@lockportny.gov
RESOURCES & DOCUMENTS
CITY OF LOCKPORT HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT FORMS
For open enrollment, please print the appropriate form, fill out, and submit to Ashley by October 25, 2024. Please note that current employees do not need to resubmit their health insurance enrollment application during open enrollment each year, rather only in the event of an opted plan change (your current benefit election auto-renews).
HIGHMARK BCBS OF WNY HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
For open enrollment, please print the appropriate form, fill out, and submit to Ashley by October 25, 2024. Please note that current employees do not need to resubmit their health insurance enrollment application during open enrollment each year, rather only in the event of an opted plan change (your current benefit election auto-renews). For questions specifically about your plan, please call Highmark BCBS customer service at
1-800-241-5704.
HIGHMARK BCBS OF WNY - MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
For questions specifically about your plan, please call Highmark BCBS Medicare Advantage customer service at 1-855-215-9237.
PRINCIPAL
Dental and vision insurance benefits can be added during open enrollment (will take effect January 1, 2025). To elect these benefits, please print the appropriate form, fill out, and submit to Ashley by October 25, 2024. This benefit can also be elected at point of hire and/or during a qualifying life event. Please note that employees can elect this benefit without electing for City-sponsored health insurance, and can also choose to elect only one of the two (or both) benefits.
BENEFIT RESOURCE (BRI)
For annual FSA enrollment during open enrollment, please print the appropriate form, fill it out, and submit it to Ashley by October 25th, 2024. Please note that this election must be done every year and does not carry forward automatically to the 2025 year. This benefit can also be elected at the point of hire.
Medicare Advantage Plan recipient's reimbursement for Medicare Part B monthly premiums. Reimbursement begins the month after you turn 65 years of age. These forms will need to be turned in to the Clerk's Office and will be submitted on your behalf to BRI.
PENSERV
Penserv offer deferred compensation plans which can be elected anytime (does not have to be during open enrollment, hire, or qualifying life event). To do so, please contact Jeffery McCabe at jmccabe@centerbridgepg.com or at (716) 626-2518.
AFLAC
https://www.aflacenrollment.com/CityofLockport/n27423619367
AFLAC offers cancer, accident, hospital, and short-term disability coverage. This benefit can only be elected during open enrollment. To do so, please contact Jarrett Pace at jarrett_pace@us.aflac.com.
COLONIAL LIFE
Colonial Life offers cancer, accident, and short-term disability coverage. This benefit can only be elected during open enrollment. To do so, please contact Lou Croce at Lou@landsagency.com or at 716-828-4400 extension 105.
NEW YORK LIFE
New York Life offers life insurance coverage. This benefit can only be elected during open enrollment. To do so, please contact Dan Stoll at dan@stollwellergroup.com or 716-439-8969. Please click here to watch a video on New York Life’s Whole Life Insurance:
HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES
The City of Lockport's Wellness Challenges and Initiatives are available to all employees to participate in. Keep an eye out for communication of when each challenge will begin so you have the chance to participate. Your participation could give you a chance to win fun prizes while taking steps towards a healthier you!
ABOUT THE CITY OF LOCKPORT'S BENEFITS PARTNERS
Lawley is an independent, regional firm of insurance professionals specializing in property and casualty, employee benefits, risk management and personal insurance consulting. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown to become a Top 50 National Broker and a Best Places to Work.
To contact us, please visit our website at www.lawleyinsurance.com
New York Life' commitment is to be there for their customers when they need them —whether today or decades into the future. They have delivered on that promise for over 175 years by investing wisely, growing a portfolio of strategic businesses, and remaining true to their mission as a mutual company, accountable only to their customers. For their customers, that means having the confidence that comes with knowing they can build a better future for themselves and those they love.
At Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, we’ve built our legacy around empowering our communities and helping you be your very best you. We do so by offering health plans that provide reliable coverage to Western New Yorkers and by supporting the organizations and individuals who work hard every day to keep our communities healthy.
Since 2007, PenServ has been guiding employers with the focused design and preparation of required plan documentation, analysis and management of investment providers, and the many compliance responsibilities associated with retirement plans. As the Third Party Administrator (TPA), PenServ provides a full range of services designed to ensure the quality and value of your retirement program.
Benefit Resource (BRI) provides innovative and dedicated administration of tax-free benefits programs including: Commuter Benefit Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts. The company was founded in 1993 by Tony DiBarnaba and Tom Guiler. It is headquartered in Rochester, New York with additional offices and dedicated support throughout the country.
L&M Financial's goal delivering the highest quality advice and service our firm would be the last financial advisors our clients ever need. L&M Financial is committed to acting always in your best interest and committed to making sure your financial plan and portfolio are designed to help you achieve your unique goals.