Benefits Division
The Employee Benefits Division is committed to providing excellent customer service and education to allow County employees to make informed choices among a wide variety of high quality benefit options.
The responsibilities of the Employee Benefits Division include:
-
Implementing and administering benefits plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Long-Term Care, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discount Program;
-
Analyzing and making recommendations related to benefit programs and policies to the Director of Human Resources;
-
Participating in benefit contract negotiation and renewals;
-
Communicating benefits information to employees;
-
Administering family and medical leave; COBRA; military leave; and mandated benefit notices;
-
Serving as a liaison between the County and representatives from various health plans, insurance carriers and brokers; and
-
Monitoring related legislation.