The Modified Benefit Option (MBO) provides full-time employees in eligible classifications the opportunity to earn a higher hourly rate of pay (above base pay). For more information about the MBO and/or to determine if you are in an MBO eligible classification, please refer to your MOU.

Employees who may benefit from MBO: need extra income; are near retirement and want to maximize their pension and lifetime earnings; want the flexibility provided by Paid Time Off (PTO); do not exhaust their leave banks; often work holidays; opt-out/waive medical coverage; or are low health-care consumers/have low medical expenses.

Select your bargaining unit to see what your benefits would be if you select the MBO and for instructions on how to enroll in the MBO!

The Modified Benefit Option (MBO) provides full-time employees in eligible classifications the opportunity to earn a higher hourly rate of pay (above base pay). For more information about the MBO and/or to determine if you are in an MBO eligible classification, please refer to your MOU.

Employees who may benefit from MBO

  • Need extra income
  • Near retirement and want to maximize their pension and lifetime earnings
  • Want the flexibility provided by Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Often work holidays
  • Opt-out/waive medical coverage or are low health-care consumers/have low medical expenses.