Summary
The city would swap its EAP from United Healthcare to Spring Health, doubling free counseling visits from three to six and cutting wait times from six days to two, covering employees' families. The committee unanimously sent it forward, with fire union support.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $605K more on paper per year, but staff expect savings from fewer ER visits, less absenteeism, and cheaper EAP visits versus medical-plan claims.
All city employees and their families, including police and firefighters who face trauma on the job.
Mentions & discussions (2)
COMMON COUNCIL — June 2, 2026
The city is roughly doubling mental health services available to its employees through the EAP program, with multiple alderpersons signing on as co-sponsors.
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — May 28, 2026
The city would swap its EAP from United Healthcare to Spring Health, doubling free counseling visits from three to six and cutting wait times from six days to two, covering employees' families. The committee unanimously sent it forward, with fire union support.
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