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Fringe Benefits for Brunswick County Employees
Brunswick County employees
are the County’s most valuable asset. Therefore, it is the County’s desire
to offer a very rich and generous menu of fringe benefits. Employees should
regularly review booklets, brochures, publications, notices to stay abreast
of changes that may affect benefits. The County Human Resources Staff are
always available to answer benefit questions.
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PAY CHECKS and DIRECT DEPOSIT
Employees
are paid on a bi-weekly basis and may conveniently direct deposit their
paycheck into the bank account of their choice through direct deposit..
Funds are available the first banking day following pay day.
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VACATION (Annual Leave)
Employees accrue annual leave monthly and may use accrued leave upon
approval after the probationary period is completed. There is a maximum
accumulation of 240 hours per year. Hours over 240 are converted to a Sick
Reserve Account at the end of the calendar year. Years of service transferred
from eligible NC Governmental Agencies (written documentation required) and
the employee’s work schedule is used to determine rate of earning.
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Years of Service
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Annual Leave Hours
Earned Per Month
Basic Workweek
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Days per Year
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0
but less than 5 years
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8 hours
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12
days
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5
but less than l0 years
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10 hours
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15
days
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10
but less than 15 years
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12 hours
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18
days
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15
years or more
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14 hours
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21
days
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SICK LEAVE
Employees
earn eight (8) hours per month (accumulation is unlimited) - may transfer in
accumulated sick leave from other state/local governmental entities in North Carolina (Written documentation required).
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PETTY LEAVE
Employees
earn fourteen (14) hours per calendar year. May use in increments of 15
minutes up to 3 hours. Leave is pro-rated based as of date of hire.
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FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
The
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) requires employers to provide up
to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to “eligible” employees for
qualifying medical and family reasons. Paid leave can be substituted for
unpaid leave upon approval. Must be employed with Brunswick County at least 12 months and actively worked 1250 hours in the 12 months prior to the leave
request or designation. Please refer to the FMLA Employee Rights Notice
enclosed in your benefit packet.
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – SOLUTIONS and HORIZON HEALTH
Solutions:
Assistance
to employees in handling temporary life challenges which may affect their
personal/work life; up to three (3) free confidential screening and
counseling sessions per year for employee or anyone in household at no cost.
Access 24 hours/7 days a week.
Horizons Health EAP Services:
Telephone
consultation and online access 24 hours 7 days a week.
Call
1-888-293-6948.; Includes (3) face to face assessments and counseling sessions
at no cost.
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HOLIDAYS OBSERVED
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New
Year’s Day
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Independence
Day
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Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Labor
Day
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Good
Friday
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Thanksgiving
& Day After
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Memorial
Day
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Veteran’s
Day
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Christmas
(3 days)
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LONGEVITY PAY
Longevity
is paid on the payroll in which the employee’s anniversary date falls. Years
of service transferred to Brunswick County from other NC Governmental Units
(written documentation required) is used to determine rate.
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Years of Service
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Longevity Rate
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5
but less than l0 years
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1.00%
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10
but less than 15 years
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1.50%
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15
but less than 20 years
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2.25%
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20
but less than 25 years
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3.25%
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25
or More Years
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4.50%
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RETIREMENT PLAN – NC Local Governmental Employee’s Retirement
System
Employees eligible for full benefits are eligible to
participate in the NC Local Governmental Employees Retirement System
(NCLGERS) at date of employment. Mandatory contribution of 6%. Vested at 5
years as a contributing member. After one year contributing membership in
the system, a death benefit.
http://www.treasurer.state.nc.us/
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NC 401(K) PLANS – (Supplemental Retirement Plan) -Employees eligible for full
benefits are participants.
Traditional Plan (Pre-tax
Contribution): Brunswick County contributes
5%. Employees may make pre-taxed contributions up to $16,500 in 2010. A
minimum of $10.00 per pay period is required for employee contribution. If
you are age 50 or older you are eligible for a catch-up contribution of up to
$5,500.
ROTH Plan (After Tax
contribution):
All voluntary after-tax contributes. No contribution by the County.
http://www.nc401k.prudential.com
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MetLife LIFE INSURANCE – (Term Life
Coverage)
Employee Coverage: (Employer Paid) - Basic Life
and AD&D coverage: $10,500 to $24,500 Benefit Amount –determined by salary.
MetLife Insurance – (Supplemental
Term Life Bi-weekly Rates) (Employee
Paid) - Must purchase minimum of $10,000 employee coverage before supplemental
may be offered to spouse and dependents. Maximum spousal coverage $10,000.
Child Coverage: $5,000 to age 19 and age 15 days to 6 months $500.
*Written Authorization Required to Change Employee or Dependent Coverage.
http://www.markiiibrokerage.com/brunswickcountync
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METLIFE
Supplemental Term Life Bi-weekly Rates
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BENEFIT
AMOUNT
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$150,000
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$100,000
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$50,000
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$40,000
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$30,000
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$20,000
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$10,000
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Employee
Only
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$21.39
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$14.26
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$7.13
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$5.70
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$4.28
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$2.85
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$1.43
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Employee
+ Children
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$21.99
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$14.86
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$7.73
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$6.30
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$4.88
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$3.45
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$2.03
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Employee
+ Spouse
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$22.62
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$15.49
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$8.36
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$6.93
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$5.51
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$4.08
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$2.66
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Employee
+ Family
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$23.22
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$16.09
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$8.96
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$7.53
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$6.11
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$4.68
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$3.26
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TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE– (Whole Life
Insurance – Paid by the Employee)
This
is an optional portable permanent life insurance plan available to employee
and dependents. Plan Year: Jul 1 – Jun 30.
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FLEXIBLE SPENDING
ACCOUNTS – Medical and Dependent Care
Make voluntary pre-taxed contributions to a spending
account for reimbursement of uninsured medical expenses ($2400 annual max)
and dependent care expenses ($5000 annual max).; Debit Card provided. Plan Year: Jul 1- Jun 30.
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CANCER INSURANCE – Assurity Life Insurance Company (pre-taxed)
Optional cancer and specified disease plan available to
employee and dependents, pending underwriter approval. Plan Year: Jul 1-
Jun 30.
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SHORT TERM DISABILITY – Standard Insurance Company (post tax
only)
Optional benefit
plan available to employee only, pending underwriter approval. Plan Year:
Jul 1- Jun 30.
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LONG TERM DISABILITY – The Standard Insurance Company
County
paid: Eligible employees are covered on the 1st day of month following 30th
day of employment; Six (6) month complete disability period upon approval; must
report all other sources of income received to The Standard while
receiving this benefit.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BENEFITS
Benefits
are available to full-time law enforcement officer with power of arrest &
primary duty of enforcing criminal laws on public property.
Separate
Insurance Benefit Plan: Automatic enrollment. The plan
provides certain temporary disability and death benefits to qualified active
and retired participants. The company that currently provides coverage is the
Hartford Insurance Company. Their toll-free telephone number is 1-888-232-5340.
Separation
Allowance: Must be age 55 or have 30 years of service with last 5
years as LEO. Monthly benefit at retirement payable to age 62, re-employment
by state, agency or institution, or at death.
State Death
Benefits:
Benefit
to eligible survivor (spouse, children or parent of LEO killed in line of
duty).
Educational
Benefits:
Automatic enrollment. Tuition waiver for eligible survivor of LEO
killed in line of duty or sustaining traumatic injury on or after 10.
Additional information may be found in the retirement
handbook for Local Law Enforcement Officers or the County Human Resources
Office .
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Group
Health Insurance – CIGNA HealthCare
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Eligible for coverage on the 1st day of
month following 30th day of employment. Payments based on
REASONABLE, USUSAL, CUSTOMARY fees. Services are subject to limitations and
exclusions. (Refer to Benefit Booklet for details). No Premium
for Employee Only Coverage. May cover eligible dependents and spouse
through payroll deducted premiums. (Upon separation of service, coverage
may continue by paying full premium under the COBRA Option.)
http://www.mycigna.com
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BI-WEEKLY RATES
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MEDICAL-PRESCRIPTION-DENTAL
& VISION COVERAGE RATES
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Employee
Only
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Employee
Children
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Employee
Spouse
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Family
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BI-WEEKLY Employee Rate
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No Premium
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$97.00
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$148.00
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$210.00
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MONTHLY Employee
Rate
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No Premium
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$194.00
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$296.00
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$420.00
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MONTHLY COBRA RATE
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$685.00
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$879.00
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$981.00
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$1105.00
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GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
July 01, 2009 – June 30, 2010 Plan Year
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Health
Benefits
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Open Access Plus Co-pay
IN / OUT NETWORK
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Open Access Plus
IN-NETWORK ONLY
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PCP Co-pay
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$20
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$20
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Specialist Co-pay
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$40
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$30
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Urgent Care Co-pay
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$40
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$30
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Emergency Room Co-pay
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$150
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$150
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Individual Deductible (In / Out)
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$500/$1,000
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$250
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Individual Co-insurance Max (In / Out)
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$1,000/$2,000
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$1,000
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Family Limit (Co-insurance/ Deductible)
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3 times
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3 times
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In-Network Coinsurance (In / Out)
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90% / 80%
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90% / $0
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In-Network OP Laboratory Services
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90% after deductible
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90% after deductible
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Preventive Care Program
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100% / $0
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100% / $0
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Rx Co-pay - Retail
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$0-45-60
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$0-45-60
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Rx Co-pay – Mail Order (90 Day Supply)
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$0-90-120
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$0-90-120
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Vision Exam Deductible
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$20
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$20
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Vision Hardware
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n/a
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n/a
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CIGNA DENTAL INDEMNITY: Included with both medical plans. Diagnostic & Preventive paid at 100% two visits per plan
year. $50 deductible per individual. Maximum Deductible $150 per year per
family. Maximum coverage $1000, per individual, per calendar year. Pays 80%
USUAL, REASONABLE, CUSTOMARY CHARGES after Dental Deductible, on routine
services. Pays 50% on replacements. When proposed charges for a course of
treatment are expected to be over $250, obtain Pre-Treatment Estimate of
Benefits before services are performed.
nccountyhealthplan.org
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