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Doral council approves opt‑in pet insurance for city employees
Summary
The council approved a resolution to allow voluntary, opt‑in pet insurance for city employees at no cost to the city; the benefit would be available at open enrollment if implemented by the manager’s office.
The Doral City Council unanimously approved a resolution on June 10 allowing the city to offer voluntary pet insurance as an opt‑in employee benefit.
Councilwoman Marino introduced the proposal as an optional benefit intended for employees who wish to purchase coverage for their pets; she emphasized it would not increase costs to the city. Council members voiced support and noted that the program would likely be made available at the city’s next open‑enrollment period.
The motion to approve was made and seconded without further amendment and passed on a roll‑call vote. The city manager will work with human resources to determine whether and how to add the option to the employee benefits platform.
Why it matters: The change permits employees to access negotiated voluntary benefits through the city as a convenience, without creating a city‑paid entitlement. Implementation would be administrative and contingent on vendor contracting and open‑enrollment timing.
Next steps: Human resources and the city manager’s office will explore vendor options and return to the council with any necessary administrative items.
