Employee Benefits

Medical
Medical Plan with Prescription Drug Coverage

(Coverage begins the 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment)

 Life and Disability InsurancePaid by CountyAdditional (Paid by Employee)
 Life Insurance 1x annual salary Up to 3x salary
Accidental Death & Dismemberment 1x annual salary Up to 3x salary
Long Term Disability 60% of pay 66 2/3 or 70% of pay

 

  • Pre-Tax Spending Accounts

    • Dependent Care
    • HealthCare
    • Parking
    • Transit

  • Dental

    United Concordia Dental

  • Vision

    Vision Benefits of America

Time Off

  • Vacation

    • 1-5 years - 1 day per month (12 days per year)
    • 6-15 years - 1 1/2 days per month (18 days per year)
    • 16+ years - 2 days per month (24 days per year)

  • Holidays

    15 holidays per year (includes 3 floating holidays)

  • Personal Time

    3 days per year

  • Sick Time

    • Six days per year, prorated from date of hire
    • After first year of employment, 12 days per year
    • Year-to-year carry-over permitted. Limited buyback available upon voluntary termination.

    • Retirement Plan

      Employee participation required at 6% minimum contribution

  • Deferred Compensation Plan

    • Up to $18,500 of earnings tax deferred
    • Over Age 50: additional $6,000 of earnings can be tax deferred

  • Voluntary Benefits

    • Short-Term Disability
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Legal Identity Theft

  • Other Benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Credit Union
    • Employee Discounts
    • The County of Chester is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.