Employee Benefits

The following is a summary of the 2023 benefits package for full-time employees with the Town of Telluride.  The benefits package is available to the employee and their qualified spouse/dependents except when specified for employee-only availability.  

2023 Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans


Calendar Year DeductibleIn-NetworkNon-Network
Per Covered Person$500$1,000
Per Family$1,000$2,000


Medical CoverageCost to Employee Per Month
Employee Only$0.00
Employee +1$73.00
Employee + 2$110.00


Calendar Year DeductibleIn-NetworkNon-Network
Per Covered Person$50$50
Per Family$150$150


Dental CoverageCost to Employee Per Month
Employee Only$0.00
Employee +1$35.72
Employee +2$85.97


Vision CoverageCost to Employee Per Month
Employee Only$0.00
Employee +1$3.51
Employee +2$12.49


Additional Benefits:

  • Town Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan with Town Match
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health
  • Sick Leave: 80 hours per year
  • Compensatory Time
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off Accrual
    • 13 days per year (0-1.5 years of service)
    • 16 days per year (1.5-3 years of service)
    • 24 days per year (3-9 years of service)
    • 30 days per year (9-15 years of service)
    • 32 days per year (15-20 years of service)
    • 35 days per year (20+ years of service)
  • Taxable Fringe Benefit of either a Merchant Ski Pass or Physical Fitness Reimbursement!