Take Care of the Ones You Love: Update Your Beneficiary Info

Designating a beneficiary for your life insurance and retirement savings accounts is critical! Ensure these benefits are paid to the person or persons you choose in the event of your death. Avoid legal disputes over money, by naming a benefits recipient o...

Lend a Hand for Plano’s Great American Cleanup

Don’t keep driving or walking past unsightly litter along our beautiful parks, creeks and roadways. Join or create a team to help pick up trash and debris during the Great American Cleanup! This annual community beautification program impacts ev...

Support the Plano Police Crime Victims’ Recovery Event

Crime victims often need practical and emotional support after surviving scary criminal acts. Events like the annual “Evening of Empowerment” help to restore some sense of normalcy and hope to survivors. You can help too by giving comm...

Welcome Spring to Plano at the Liberty Block Party

Burst out of the house for Plano’s official spring-has-sprung outing for families and communities! The free Liberty Block Party on Saturday, April 8 is an event loaded with fun activities everyone loves. 

Come ready to play lawn games, e...

80 Days, 1,929 hours, 115,763 minutes…

This is the amount of movement 144 employees hustled with intent to achieve during the February Wellness Challenge! With over 200 signed up, 144 of you committed to performing a variety of physical activities. We commend the 101 people who moved more than...

Municipal Center Visitor Protocol Reminder

It is important to be mindful and adhere to our current visitor protocols in helping to maintain a secure environment for Team Plano. 

First Floor and Second Floor Visitors can go directly to the intended department suite and counter. These floors...

Attend the Plano Police Fentanyl Drug Forum

Be part of a community discussion on Fentanyl hosted by the Plano Police Department on Thursday, March 30. According to the American Addiction Centers, this synthetic opioid is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. The ...

Benefits 101 – How You Can Impact Healthcare Dollars

What does a self-funded health plan mean and how does that affect City of Plano employees?

Self-Funded Health PlanThe City's self-funded health plan provides benefits to employees with our funds. When a claim is filed, the City pays the claim thro...

FMLA and ADA Leave Requests are NOW Handled through FMLASource

As of March 13, all Team Plano Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests are being processed by FMLASource. A ComPsych Corporation company, FMLASource specializes in reviewing, approving and tracking FMLA leave. Outsourcing this service includes Americ...

Take a Culinary Trip with a Taste of Plano Foodie Pass

Enjoy delectable first bites and spoonfuls of the best that the City has to offer and earn benefits along the way. Visit Plano has a FREE and limited-time Taste of Plano Foodie Pass from now through September 30. 

Rack up points for going to parti...

“Eat Well” Nutrition Series: Make Healthy Habits THE Choice

Take action for National Nutrition Month by signing up for a new life-changing series, “Eat Well” Virtual Nutrition. Join Wellness Coordinator Michelle Gifford, MS, every Friday starting March 17. Tune in for an engaging and impactful hour-long discussion...

How Should YOU Respond to an Emergency While at Work?

All departments now have the Quick Reference Guidebook on Emergency Preparedness Procedures. The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) partnered with Plano Police, Fire/Rescue and Risk Management to develop this workforce safety resource. Better protec...

Submit Your Flexible Spending Account Claims…or LOSE MONEY!

File claims on flexible spending account (FSA) funds used from January to December 2022. The deadline is approaching and you don’t want to lose money. Unused Healthcare or Dependent Care FSA money at the end of December 2022 is forfeited per IRS...

Get Roped into a Lone Star Good Time at Texas Forever Fest

Saddle up for Texas Forever Fest. It's a family-friendly celebration of our great state with food, music, culture and more. Sponsored by H-E-B and organized by Plano Arts & Events, this year’s festival is in Historic Downtown Plano&...

Inside Plano Podcast Sheds Light on Infrastructure with Prendergast and Jones

Listening to the Inside Plano podcast is always a unique experience, but especially this month because it’s the first “indoor, outdoor” episode. The 60th show has hosts Shannah Hayley and Steve Stoler talking about Plano&...

Arrange to Visit Another Rec Center While Liberty is Closed

Liberty Recreation Center will close for necessary repair work from Monday, March 27 to Monday, April 3. During this 7-day period, the facility’s services and programs will be suspended. This maintenance project includes:

• Replacing the cardio/weight room f...

Know Someone Willing to be a School Crossing Guard?

Plano needs responsible people with the time and dedication to become a school crossing guard. The City hopes to hire enough guards to station at numerous locations across Plano. This part-time position requires applicants to be:

• Physically capable of stan...

Got a “Website Blocked” Message When Searching Certain Content?

Technology Solutions will soon release a different auto-response message when attempting to open restricted content while working on the City’s network. Restricted content covers adult material pertaining to sex, violence, gambling, illegal acti...

ONLY a Few In-house Biometric Screening Appointments Remain

Connect4Health is again offering convenient on-site confidential biometric screenings with US Wellness throughout March! See the scheduled dates below.

Biometric screenings are a great tool to determine your current health status and the steps to take next...

Get the Care You Need – at the Right Time, the Right Way, the Right Place

Have you ever needed medical care, but weren’t familiar with all of the features and options of your health benefits? Medical care needs are different and choosing the best place for treatment differs. Here’s what you should remember when deciding the rig...

What is the Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant?

Monday, March 6 through Monday, April 3 is when the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will perform the annual change of the disinfectant in our water system. You may notice a slight change of smell or taste but you can: 

• Fill a pitcher ...

UPDATE on Services Previously Provided by Alight

The City of Plano retired its contract with Alight Solutions as of January 1, 2023. Low usage of Alight Solutions’ services was a contributing factor in terminating the arrangement. 

Now the majority of the City’s management of...

Consume 7 Seasonal Vegetables to Improve Heart Health

Making small changes in our diet is one way to improve heart health and reduce bad cholesterol levels. Foods higher in soluble fiber help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol. Plant-based foods and vegetables are low in saturated fats...

Use Nurse Care Management When You Need it the Most

If you or your insured dependents are being overwhelmed by lots of health issues or if you’re in the hospital at a high rate, Communitas can help. This nurse care management service helps organize and determine a plan for your care!

Our Communitas team of ...

Protect Yourself from Surprise Billing – Things You NEED to Know

Consider this: If you need a medical procedure done, do your due diligence to ensure the doctor and facility are in-network. You move forward with the procedure thinking all is okay. Weeks later the bill arrives indicating you owe thousands of dollars mor...

Finding an In-Network Provider is Easy with WebTPA

When it comes to understanding the City’s health insurance plan, it’s important to know the differences between an in-network and out-of-network provider. Considering “total cost” and “your cost” are major factors to consider when selecting providers. Web...

Manage Your Volunteer Staff with Specialized VIP Training

It’s one thing to know you need some volunteer help and quite another to know how best to manage volunteers properly. To help prepare you to work with a volunteer workforce, sign up today for Volunteers in Plano (VIP) “Vitals&rdquo...

Commit to Yourself: Good Food Choices Are Good Investments

The new year is associated with making resolutions, with exercise and nutrition often at the top of the wish list. More times than not, fad diets become the solution instead of making sustainable diet changes for a better quality of life over the long ter...

Understand How Your Pharmacy Benefits Work

When enrolled in the City’s medical plan, you automatically have prescription drug coverage through SouthernScripts, our pharmacy benefit manager. 

The annual deductible is $100 per individual or family. This is the amount of money you p...

Explore the Time-saving Apps You Need to Download Now

Make things a little easier on yourself by taking full advantage of all your healthcare benefits! If you’re on the City’s medical, dental and vision plans, or contribute to flexible spending accounts, did you know there are apps you ca...

Set a Goal to Lace Up This Year

We’ve all heard that 10,000 steps per day is the magic number to help increase longevity and quality of life. However, a recent study found 10,000 steps is actually not the magic number at all. The effect of daily steps varies significantly with age. For ...

Learn Where You Should be during a Disaster

The Department of Emergency Management is pleased to share with you its updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).  The plan details what roles, responsibilities and actions are to be taken during specific disasters and threats. &...

Why Preventive Care Matters Now

Don’t delay preventive screenings; the benefits outweigh the downside! 

Talk to your doctor about preparation for specific preventive screenings, what your options are, other methods or options. For example, instead of a colonoscopy, you...

Try Skillsoft’s Percipio, the New Training Roster

The City has moved to Skillsoft’s Percipio for educational courses. This new digital learning platform is now in service providing more functional resource-driven training with great flexibility and personalization. 

Percipio is Skillsoft’s new, s...

Be More Aware of Unescorted Municipal Center Guests

Unauthorized people are not allowed beyond the first and second floors of the Municipal Center without visiting the Information Center (formerly the Action Center) desk first. This means only Team Plano employees and contractors with official City of Plan...

DART Extends Discount GoPass Tap Card Pilot Program through 2024

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has extended the Discount GoPass Tap Card pilot program through December 31, 2024. This program provides riders using any one of nine support assistance programs with a 50% discount on the regular price of a DART local pas...

Watch a Recording of Human Resources’ Pre-Retirement Meeting

Tons of people attended the recent Pre-Retirement Workshops presented by Human Resources staff and other retirement experts. The August 23 - 24 sessions were well attended, but not everyone was able to come.

For your convenience, we recorded an entire work...

Benefits 101 for Pre-65er on the City's Plan – You Can Impact Healthcare Dollars

What does a self-funded health plan mean and how does that affect City of Plano health plan members under 65 years old?

Self-Funded Health PlanThe City's self-funded health plan provides benefits to you with our own funds. When a claim is filed, t...

Set Your Sights on the City of Plano Retiree Luncheon

You’re invited to the always-enjoyable City of Plano Retiree Luncheon on Wednesday, April 5. Join your former co-workers and friends for an informative and fun afternoon. Enjoy good food and learn about Estate Planning 101 from local expert, Att...

Attend the Plano Police’s Fentanyl Drug Forum

Be part of a community discussion on Fentanyl hosted by the Plano Police Department on Thursday, March 30. According to the American Addiction Centers, this synthetic opioid is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. The ...

Be a Body in Motion in March at the Sam Johnson Center

Manage your diabetes, operate any fitness room equipment and conquer dizzy spells. Do it all and more at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center, 401 W. 16th Street. Look at what’s happening soon:

Cooking Well with DiabetesPrepare meals at home that me...

Plan Around Liberty Recreation Center’s Temporary Closure

Liberty Recreation Center will close for necessary repair work from Monday, March 27 to Monday, April 3. During this 7-day period, the facility’s services and programs will be suspended. This maintenance project includes:

• Replacing the cardio/weight room f...

Take a Culinary Trip with a Taste of Plano Foodie Pass

Enjoy delectable first bites and spoonsful of the best that the City has to offer and earn benefits along the way. Visit Plano has a FREE and limited-time Taste of Plano Foodie Pass from now through September 30. 

Rack up points for going to parti...

Get the Care You Need – at the Right Time, the Right Way, the Right Place

Pre-65ers, have you ever needed medical care, but weren’t familiar with all of the features and options of your health benefits? Medical care needs are different and choosing the best place for treatment differs. If you're still on the ...

What is the Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant?

Monday, March 6 through Monday, April 3 is when the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will perform the annual change of the disinfectant in our water system. You may notice a slight change of smell or taste but you can: 

• Fill a pitcher ...

Protect Yourself from Surprise Billing – Things You NEED to Know

If you are a PRE-65-year-old and still on the City’s health plan, there is important provider billing info. Imagine this: You need a medical procedure done and do your due diligence to ensure the doctor and facility are in-network. You move forw...

Get an “EFFAK” and Be Prepared if Disaster Strikes

Unpredictable and often dangerous weather in North Texas can have devastating results for you and your family. Plano Emergency Management encourages you to complete a free Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) before disaster strikes.

This kit help you...

Learn about Trusts, Wills and Social Security at the Sam Johnson Center

Add your name to the list of these important workshops at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center before all of the seats are taken. Upcoming educational sessions are scheduled to improve your financial health. Consider these options:

Social Security TipsWednesd...

Get FREE AARP Help with Completing Your 2022 IRS Forms

Experts from AARP can help simplify the maze of completing your income tax return. Bring copies of your 2021 return and other records including W-2s, 1099s and other relevant material. No registration is required. Assistance each day is affected by the nu...

Commit to Yourself: Good Food Choices Are Good Investments

The new year is associated with making resolutions, with exercise and nutrition often at the top of the wish list. More times than not, fad diets become the solution instead of making sustainable diet changes for a better quality of life over the long ter...

Join the Club and Lunch with Friends

Sitting down to a good meal is always a great incentive for getting out of the house and being more social. Looking for a great place for affordable, homemade lunches? Plano’s Sam Johnson Recreation Center (SJRC) is home to the perfect meet-up p...

Why Preventive Care Matters Now

Don’t delay preventive screenings; the benefits outweigh the downside! 

Talk to your doctor about preparation for specific preventive screenings, what your options are, other methods or options. For example, instead of a colonoscopy, you...

DART Extends Discount GoPass Tap Card Pilot Program through 2024

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has extended the Discount GoPass Tap Card pilot program through December 31, 2024. This program provides riders using any one of nine support assistance programs with a 50% discount on the regular price of a DART local pas...

Training & Development: Virtual Courses are Available

Human Resources offers a catalog of virtual training opportunities for all job types and levels. Refer questions to Senior Training Coordinators Tony Beasley or Debbie Speed at 972-941-7339 and 972-941-7217, respectively. 

The offerings below are ...