Part 1: Introduction to Municipal Employees Benefit Program (MEBP)

Employer Responsibility

Your responsibilities as a MEBP participating employer are:

  • establishing & maintaining an accurate accounting of records of employment, earnings, service, prior service and insurance in force;
  • informing employees of their benefits and where to obtain applicable information regarding MEBP;
  • enrolling employees as soon as eligibility requirements are met;
  • completing and submitting all necessary forms to the MEBP office;
  • ensuring employees complete necessary forms and maintaining a complete and up to date file of those forms;
  • deducting and remitting contributions;
  • handling all day-to-day relationships with Members;
  • distributing to Members all literature and other information provided by MEBP;
  • keeping payroll staff informed of any changes to the Plans or administrative procedures;
  • ensuring all applicable staff is trained for their responsibilities of MEBP.
  • You are required to keep a copy of any form(s) or correspondence sent to the MEBP office. By doing this, you will have a copy to refer to in case of loss or questions arise.