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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.

New Online Form

This Open Enrollment, we have launched a new online form to streamline your MBO enrollment/unenrollment. MBO changes will only be accepted via this new online form, so make sure you submit your changes prior to the close of Open Enrollment, June 18th.

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.

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!