Employee Benefits Summary
Effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
HOLIDAYS
The following paid holiday observances may vary depending on your specific Union's contract. The observed column is meant to help you distinguish holiday observances per Union. If a discrepancy would arise the Union contract takes precedence:
| Holiday | Observed |
| New Year’s Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Third Monday in January |
| President’s Day | Third Monday in February |
| Good Friday (1/2 day) | Friday before Easter |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | First Monday in September |
| Columbus Day | Second Monday in October (Highway & Parks / Sheriff Patrol & Jail-Dispatch only) |
| Veterans' Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Fourth Thursday in November |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday after Thanksgiving (Non-union / Human Services / General Unit / Bldg Facilities / Attorney / Sheriff Supervisor) |
| Christmas Eve Day | December 24 (when Dec. 24 is a normal workday) |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
| Personal Day(s) | Must be used within the calendar year or lost |
PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
Accrue 1.75 days/month for the first 2 years.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Monthly employer contribution to Flex plan: $855 (Single) / $900 (Family)
All employees must, at a minimum, select the Core Medical Plan.
| SINGLE COVERAGE | FAMILY COVERAGE |
BCBS-VEBA $2250 (CORE)
$2250 Single Deductible/$4500 Family Deductible | $503.00 | $1,112.00 |
BCBS $750
$750 Single Deductible/$1,500 Family Deductible | $596.00 | $1,284.00 |
BCBS (Triple Gold)
$100 Single Deductible/$300 Family Deductible | $710.00 | $1,472.00 |
| HEALTH PARTNERS | $800.00 | $1,720.00 |
PENSION PLAN
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA):
| Coordinated | Sheriff Patrol | Sheriff Correctional Officers |
| Employer Contribution: | 7.25% | 14.4% | 8.75% |
| Employee Contribution: | 6.25% | 9.6% | 5.83% |
LONGEVITY
Available after 5 years of service.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A deferred annuity plan that includes a variety of investment options is available through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Minnesota State Retirement System or ING Bank.
The 2011 Benefit year contribution limits are listed below.
| Under 50 | $16,500 |
| Over 50 | $22,000 |
DENTAL PLAN
A voluntary Dental Plan is available as part of the Cafeteria Plan.
| Basic | |
| Employee: | $21.75 |
| Employee + 1 dependent: | $42.40 |
| Employee + 2 or more dependents: | $78.15 |
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| Advanced | |
| Employee: | $36.85 |
| Employee + 1 dependent: | $70.45 |
| Employee + 2 or more dependents: | $108.45 |
VISION CARE
| Employee: | $ 6.70 |
| Employee + 1 dependent: | $11.73 |
| Employee + 2 or more dependents: | $17.42 |
LIFE INSURANCE
$35,000 basic life insurance paid by the County with opportunity for the employee to purchase additional coverage for self, spouse, or dependents.
DISABILITY
Long Term Disability : Provides for 50% of salary (max $1,000) per month, after 6 months and up to 3 years. Paid by the County with opportunity for the employee to purchase additional coverage.
Short Term Disability : Provides for $100 per month for 6 months. Paid by the County with opportunity for the employee to purchase additional coverage.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Based on current IRS regulations.
SAVINGS BONDS
An automatic payroll deduction is allowed for the purchase of 1 bond per month.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Varies by union contract or personnel rules.
PART TIME EMPLOYEES
Benefits for eligible part-time employees are pro-rated.
EMPLOYEE PARKING OPTIONS
Parking options available to Stearns County employees.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Fitness Program Rebate
County Wellness Program
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Assistance Program
* This is only a summary intended for general information purposes and is not intended to be the legal description of our benefit package. Individuals who are offered a position with the County will have benefits discussed with them in detail.