Citi invests in you with benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial health. Annual Benefits Enrollment is your opportunity to invest in you by looking carefully at all the benefits Citi offers to ensure you’re making choices that will help you and your family live well in 2024.
Annual Benefits Enrollment is Monday, October 9 through Friday, October 27. Take this time to:
World Mental Health Day on October 10 coincides with the beginning of our Annual Benefits Enrollment, making it the perfect time to learn how Citi’s benefits can help you and your family feel your best, both physically and emotionally! See the full spectrum of Citi’s mental health support.
Most of our benefits will stay the same next year — with just a few changes and enhancements, which are explained below. Since you’re already familiar with Citi’s benefits, this is the perfect time to step back and make sure you’re in the right plans for your needs. Have you just been allowing your benefits to carry over without giving them much thought? Taking a moment for careful review and consideration is a great way to invest in you for 2024!
At Citi, we strive to control costs by working closely with our benefit partners to provide the right services at the best price. We also subsidize a majority of the cost for medical coverage. Although health care costs continue to rise — as reflected in the 2024 paycheck deductions — we made efforts to minimize the increase in your health care coverage costs relative to current market trends.
Managing costs is a shared responsibility. You can do your part by choosing the right medical coverage for your needs and taking care of your health using the many wellness programs and resources Citi offers.
*Note: Your cost for medical coverage varies based on your pay band. We contribute more toward the cost of medical coverage for our lower-paid employees because we believe that all our employees should have access to affordable, quality health care. If you will be in a higher pay band due to increased pay, your 2024 paycheck deductions for medical coverage may increase more than 3% compared to 2023.
In addition, if you live in CA, CO, CT, GA, ME, or NH and enroll with Aetna for 2024, your medical plan costs may increase more than 3%. Learn more under “Changes to Preferred Medical Plan Partner” below.
Citi is committed to offering you choice and flexibility in your benefit options. When enrolling in the Choice Plan, In-network Only Plan, or High Deductible Plan with HSA, you can choose to have your medical coverage with either Aetna or Anthem, based on your preference and needs. Because the cost of care varies by geography, it’s common for one benefit partner to have more favorable pricing than the other in specific locations.
In 2024, if you’re enrolled in the Choice Plan or High Deductible Plan with HSA and live in CA, CO, CT, GA, ME or NH, your paycheck deductions will be lower with Anthem due to stronger network discounts in those states.
If you live in one of the affected states, we encourage you to make informed decisions about which benefit partner you choose in order to best support your total well-being. Enrolling with Anthem will ensure you pay the lowest paycheck deductions for your coverage. Many of Aetna’s network providers are also in the Anthem network, so you may be able to keep your same in-network doctors if you switch from Aetna to Anthem. Be sure to check that your doctor is in Anthem’s network using Anthem’s online search tool before enrolling. This is also a good time to make sure you’re choosing the most cost-effective medical plan for your health care needs. Learn more about the key differences between each of Citi’s medical plans below. Starting October 2, you can also ask ALEX for guidance in choosing a medical plan.
If you’re currently enrolled with Aetna and are affected by these regional changes, you’ll receive more information by mail in early October.
We know that convenient access to medical care is important to you. MinuteClinic and HealthHUB centers (available in select CVS pharmacies) are already popular choices for Citi medical plan members. These facilities offer immediate treatment for minor conditions like ear infections, rashes, minor burns and cold or flu symptoms.
To make it easier on you and your covered family members to get this care when you need it, the In-network Only Plan and Choice Plan will cover many services provided by a MinuteClinic or HealthHUB at no cost to you.* For High Deductible Plan with HSA members, you pay $0 after meeting the plan deductible.*
Of course, nothing can replace the value of having a trusted relationship with a primary care doctor who knows you and your health history. But MinuteClinic and HealthHUB offer convenient options when you need minor medical attention right away, saving you time and money. You can use the online search tools to find a Minute Clinic or HealthHUB near you.
If a MinuteClinic or HealthHUB isn’t convenient or appropriate for your needs, other options available through your medical plan include:
*Any associated lab tests will be covered at standard cost.
Through the new Caremark Cost Saver program, you will receive automatic access to discounted prices on generic prescription drugs through GoodRx. When you submit a prescription to be filled, your Caremark benefits and any available GoodRx discounts will be applied to ensure you pay the lowest available price. The amount you pay will automatically be applied to your plan’s prescription deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. This program applies to generic medications only and will be part of the prescription drug coverage included with the In-network Only Plan, Choice Plan, and High Deductible Plan with HSA.
MetLife Legal Plans has partnered with Family First to provide customized caregiving solutions. If you enroll in legal coverage through MetLife Legal Plans for 2024, you’ll receive unlimited access to a confidential, multi-disciplinary team of highly trained experts (physicians, social workers and counselors) to support your unique caregiving situation and create a holistic care plan for your loved one.
Caregiving services include:
There is no additional cost for these expanded services through Family First. Note: All employees still have access to caregiving resources and support through Bright Horizons, whether you’re enrolled in MetLife Legal Plans or not.
Through MetLife Legal Plans, you can also access attorneys who have experience with eldercare matters, such as:
The maximum HSA contributions allowed by the IRS will increase in 2024 to:
Keep in mind that Citi’s contributions count toward these maximums, so the amount that you can contribute will be reduced by:
The additional “catch-up” contribution allowed for individuals who will be age 55 or older in 2024 remains at $1,000.
Choosing the benefits that are best for your situation is important for your health and your wallet. As you consider your options for 2024, ask yourself these four questions:
We offer a range of options to meet different needs.
In-network Only Plan* | Choice Plan | High Deductible Plan with HSA |
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Take a look at Ariel’s story to see one example of a situation where the In-network Only Plan may be the best option. |
Take a look at Remy’s story to see one example of a situation where the Choice Plan may be the best option. |
Take a look at Adriann’s story and Robbie’s story to see examples of situations where the High Deductible Plan with HSA may be the best option. |
*Note: This plan is not available in every location. If the In-network Only Plan is available to you, it will be offered as an option when you enroll. To check if doctors you’d like to see are included, you can look through the online network directory. Rest assured, you’re covered anywhere in an emergency.
Need Help Choosing?
Citi offers several tax-advantaged accounts that save you money.
If you have a planned hospitalization or surgery in 2024, or you worry about the expenses you may face related to an unexpected accident, critical illness, or hospital stay, you may want to consider adding one or more supplemental health benefit options. Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance each pay cash benefits directly to you, as a way to supplement your primary medical coverage. You can use this money however you wish.
If you enroll in any Citi medical plan, you can take advantage of additional no-cost programs designed to help you manage your health and enjoy greater well-being, such as:
These programs are free to you and your dependents when enrolled in a Citi medical plan and could help you lower your health care costs through better health management.
Annual Benefits Enrollment is your opportunity to update your benefits each year. Follow these steps to make the most of it:
Ask yourself these questions to carefully consider your needs and understand the benefit options Citi offers. You might find benefits that provide a better match for your life right now.
Plan networks change, so it’s important for all employees to review the Aetna and Anthem network directories, even if you’re planning to keep your current medical plan. If you find that your preferred doctors no longer belong to your plan’s network, you have the option to switch networks or plans during Annual Benefits Enrollment.
The Choice Plan and High Deductible Plan with HSA allow you to see out-of-network doctors, but you’ll pay less for in-network services. To search within these plan networks:
The In-network Only Plan has a smaller network of doctors and hospitals than the Choice Plan and High Deductible Plan with HSA, and out-of-network expenses are not covered, except in an emergency. This smaller network is not available in all locations, and the areas where it is offered may change from year to year.
Beginning October 2, you can use ALEX, the independent, fun and interactive benefits tool, to receive guidance with your benefit decisions.
You can also turn to Citi’s Health Concierge for personalized assistance:
You’ll pay $100 less in 2024 paycheck deductions for your health coverage if you take the Health Assessment between October 1 and November 12 — plus, you’ll learn valuable information about your health status. Your spouse/partner who enrolls in a Citi health plan can earn a $100 reduction, too.
Employees who don’t enroll in a Citi health plan can still take the Health Assessment to learn more about their health status and earn $100 in Live Well Rewards that can be redeemed for gift cards on the Virgin Pulse platform.
To access the Health Assessment, you must register with Virgin Pulse, which can be done through My Total Compensation and Benefits using the Live Well Rewards & Health Assessment link. Once you register, you can even take the Health Assessment right from your smartphone with the Virgin Pulse app!
Starting October 9, visit Your Benefits Resources (YBR™), available through My Total Compensation and Benefits, to see your benefit costs for 2024.
Make your benefit elections online or by phone between Monday, October 9 and Friday, October 27.
When you’re in the enrollment site updating your benefits, remember to update your life insurance and retirement plan beneficiaries, too, if necessary.
To update your beneficiary information for Group Universal Life (GUL) insurance, you must do so directly with MetLife. Visit My Total Compensation and Benefits and click on “Group Universal Life” under “Want to get to our best in class vendors fast?” to connect to the MetLife MyBenefits website.
The information in this section is intended for your spouse/partner. Please ask your spouse/partner to review this material, so you can both evaluate which coverage — Citi coverage or other employer-sponsored coverage — provides the most value to you and your family.
As the spouse or partner of a Citi employee, you have the chance to think about your current benefits and help select the ones you want for 2024. Make sure to review this year’s changes. This year’s Annual Benefits Enrollment period is October 9 – 27.
If you have access to another employer plan other than Citi, consider which plan provides the most value. Compare Citi health plans to your employer’s offerings, as well as the cost of enrolling separately in “employee only” coverage through your employer’s plan with the cost of spouse/family coverage through Citi. Also, find out what’s changing for 2024.
If your employer’s annual enrollment period occurs after October 27, 2023, use the information available to you to make the best decision for your family’s needs. When you become eligible to enroll in benefits with your employer, you can compare your options and change your Citi coverage at that time.
If you enroll under your employer’s plan, contact the Citi Benefits Center via ConnectOne at 1 (800) 881-3938, (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) within 31 days after you enroll. You’ll be able to drop your Citi coverage to avoid paying for more coverage than you need. For more details on changing coverage, review the Benefits Handbook. If you have children, compare your options to determine the best way to cover them, whether through Citi Benefits or your employer.
Mark the dates on your calendar and be ready to take action between Monday, October 9 and Friday, October 27.
You have two ways to make your benefits elections:
Make your elections and verify and/or add covered family members by visiting Your Benefits Resources (YBR™), available through My Total Compensation and Benefits.
If you prefer, you may also enroll by phone. Call the Citi Benefits Center via ConnectOne at 1 (800) 881-3938, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. From the “benefits” menu, select the “health and insurance benefits as well as TRIP and spending accounts” option. If you’re outside the United States or Puerto Rico, call 1 (469) 220-9600.
Note: All family members must be listed as a covered dependent under each individual plan. When enrolling by phone, you must ask a Citi Benefits Center representative to “cover” each dependent.
Here’s what will happen if you don’t take any action before Annual Benefits Enrollment ends on October 27:
You’ll be automatically enrolled in the same benefits at the same coverage levels as you have now, with a couple exceptions. Some benefits require re-enrollment in order to continue coverage. Learn more about these situations below. Please note that your Vacation Purchase Program days do not carry over.
Note: If you’re currently enrolled in an Aetna medical plan in CA, CO, CT, GA, ME or NH and allow that same coverage to continue, you will pay a higher paycheck deduction for coverage compared to Anthem’s costs in those states in 2024. You must take action during Annual Benefits Enrollment and switch to Anthem in order to get the lower-cost medical coverage in your area.
If you’re currently enrolled in a Citi medical plan and don’t take action during Annual Benefits Enrollment, you’ll pay the tobacco penalty for the 2024 plan year, regardless of whether you use tobacco products. This applies to your spouse/partner as well, if they are covered by a Citi medical plan.
If you don’t use tobacco, complete the Tobacco Free Attestation by the Annual Benefits Enrollment deadline (October 27) by visiting Your Benefits Resources (YBR™), available through My Total Compensation and Benefits. You’ll see the attestation right before you go to enroll in a medical plan.
To contribute before-tax dollars to a spending account, you must actively enroll in these accounts each year. If you don’t enroll during Annual Benefits Enrollment, you may be eligible to enroll during the plan year only if you experience a qualified change in status.
Any 2023 plan year HSA contribution elections will not carry over into 2024.
You must make your 2024 plan year HSA contribution election by the Annual Benefits Enrollment deadline for your contributions to take effect on January 1, and to receive the entire Citi contribution for the 2024 plan year. However, you can enroll in or change your contribution to the HSA at any time during the 2024 plan year.
To qualify for Citi’s entire contribution (up to $500 for employee only coverage or up to $1,000 for all other coverage categories), those enrolling in the High Deductible Plan with HSA for the first time must accept the terms and conditions of the HSA by December 31, 2023.
Note: Delays in establishing your HSA and accepting the terms and conditions may limit Citi’s contribution to your HSA.
In order to change the benefits you have now or enroll in new benefits that you’re not already enrolled in, you must take action October 9 – 27, 2023. You cannot enroll in benefits outside of Annual Benefits Enrollment — this includes benefits like MetLife Legal Plans and the Vacation Purchase Program. Only the Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Program (TRIP) allows enrollment at any time during the year, and certain benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance and spending or savings accounts, allow enrollment due to a qualifying life event.