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 to Brunswick County Employees.
Pay Checks
Direct Deposit
Employees
are paid bi-weekly and may conveniently have his/her pay deposited directly
into their bank account through direct deposit. Funds are available first
banking day following payday.
Probationary
Period
All
new employees are required to work in a probationary status for a minimum of six
(6) months, but not to exceed nine (9) months.
Residency
Requirement
The County Manager,
Assistant County Manager, County Attorney, Clerk to the Board and all Department Heads must
establish permanent legal residency within the County within twelve (12) months
from the date of initial employment.
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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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. (Unlimited accumulation). May transfer in
accumulated sick leave from other state/local governmental entities in North Carolina
(Written documentation required).
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.
Children’s
School Activity Leave
Employees
may use (4) hours per year of unpaid leave to attend their child’s school
activities. Approval must be obtained in advance from the Department Head.
Family
and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Employees
are eligible after one year employment with 1250 hours of service. May use
twelve (12) workweeks of unpaid leave to care for newborn, adopted or foster
children, or to provide care during the serious illness of the employee or
immediate family member. Paid leave may be used while on FMLA.
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 10 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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Flexible
Spending Account
A
voluntary benefit which provides reimbursement for uninsured medical expenses
($1200 annual max) and/or dependent care services ($5000 annual maximum). Pre-taxed.
Enrollment effective January 1st each year.
NC 401(K) PRUDENTIAL
RETIREMENT
Employees
eligible for full benefits are eligible to participate in the NC 401(k) Program
(supplemental retirement plan). The County will contribute 5% to the
employee’s account. Employees may also contribute up to 80% before tax of
salary, not to exceed $15,000.00 in 2006. A minimum of $10.00 per pay period
is required for employee contribution. If you are age 50 or older you are
eligible for catch-up contribution. The maximum is $5,000 for 2006.
http://www.nc401k.prudential.com
Retirement
Plan –NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System
Employees
eligible for full benefits are eligible to participate in the NC Local
Governmental Employees Retirement System immediately upon employment. Must
contribute 6% for membership. After one year contributing membership in the
system, a death benefit of no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000 may be
payable at the employee’s death.
http://www.treasurer.state.nc.us/
Long-Term
Insurance The Hartford Insurance Company
Eligible
for enrollment on the 1st day of month following 30th day
of employment. Long-term Disability benefits available after a six (6) month
elimination period. Employees on Long Term are required by the Insurance
Company to apply for Social Security and report all sources of income to Hartford
Insurance.
Life
Insurance MetLife
Insurance Company
http://www.markiiibrokerage.com/brunswickcountync
Eligible
for Group Life Insurance Coverage on the 1st day of month following
30th day of employment. Based on annual salary. May purchase
Supplemental Coverage for self, spouse and dependent children. Must purchase
$10,000 Employee Coverage before supplemental may be offered to spouse and
dependents. Maximum spousal coverage $10,000. Maximum child coverage $5,000 to
age 19, $500.00 max on child 15 days to 6 months old.
*Written Authorization is Required to Change Employee
or Dependent Coverage
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Annual Salary
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Group Coverage
Benefit Amount
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Less than
$10,000
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$10,500
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10,001-15,000
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$17,500
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15,001-Over
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$24,500
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2
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Supplemental Bi-wkly Rates for:
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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 + Child
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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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Additional
Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers
Must
be full-time law enforcement officer with power of arrest & primary duty of
enforcing criminal laws on public property.
1.
SEPARATE BENEFIT FUND: Automatic enrollment. Weekly disability benefit.
Death benefit for qualified members. (Officer must submit claim form to
receive benefit).
2.
SEPARATION ALLOWANCE: Payable monthly at separation to qualified Law
Enforcement Officers to age 62, death, or re-employment by State department,
agency, or institution.
Group
Health Insurance----CIGNA HealthCare (Plan
Year: July 1-June 30)
http://www.mycigna.com
Eligible
1st day of month following 30th day of employment.
Payments based on REASONABLE, USUSAL, CUSTOMARY fees. Services subject to
limitations and exclusions. (Refer to Benefit Booklet for details).
PLAN TYPES
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.
CIGNA:
“Open Access Plus – In Network Plan”.
No Deductible. Pays 100% of covered services. $10 Co-pay to Primary
Care Provider; $30 Co-Pay, to Specialist. Must contact Primary Care Physician
within 72 hours of visit to Emergency Room. $150 Emergency Room Visit
co-payment, waived if admitted. Urgent Care Centers $30 Co-pay. LIMITED VISION
CARE BENEFIT. The prescription drug program (2 components) – (1) Caremark
Retail Program for filling prescriptions for short-term medicines to receive
your full plan benefit: Prescriptions at designated pharmacies: $10.00
Generic, $25.00 Preferred Brand Name and $40.00 Brand Name. (2) Caremark Mail
Service Program for long-term/maintenance medicines, since you will be able to
receive up to a 90-day supply for a co-pay as follows: $25.00 Generic, $49.00
Preferred Brand Name and $87.00 Brand Name.
CIGNA: “Open Access Plus – Co-Pay Plan”. Deductible
applies. (Maximum deductible $250 with Preferred Provider) (Inpatient stay
& some outpatient stay) per individual. $20.00 Co-pay to Office Visit
Primary Physician, $30.00 Co-pay for Specialist Office Visit. ($500 per
individual deductible when using Non-Preferred Providers.) LIMITED VISION CARE
BENEFIT. The prescription drug program (2 components) – (1) Caremark Retail
Program for filling prescriptions for short-term medicines to receive your full
plan benefit: Prescriptions at designated pharmacies: $10.00 Generic, $25.00
Preferred Brand Name and $40.00 Brand Name. (2) Caremark Mail Service Program
for long-term/maintenance medicines, since you will be able to receive up to a
90-day supply for a co-pay as follows: $25.00 Generic, $49.00 Preferred Brand
Name and $87.00 Brand Name.
DENTAL
INDEMNITY: Included with both medical plans. Diagnostic & Preventive Care paid at 100% for two visits per plan
year. Pays 80% USUAL, REASONABLE, CUSTOMARY CHARGES after Dental Deductible,
on routine services. Pays 50% on replacements. $50 deductible per
individual. Maximum Deductible $150 per year per family. Maximum coverage
$1000, per individual, per calendar year. When the charges from a dentist
for a proposed course of treatment are expected to be over $250.00, a Pre-Treatment
Estimate of Benefits is strongly recommended before any services are
performed.
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MEDICAL &
DENTAL COVERAGE
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Employee
Only
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Employee
Child(ren)
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Employee
Spouse
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Family
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BI-WEEKLY
Employee Rate
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No Premium
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$ 94.13
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$142.14
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$201.73
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MONTHLY Employee Rate
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No Premium
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$186.28
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$284.28
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$403.46
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MONTHLY COBRA
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$660.18
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$846.46
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$944.46
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$1,063.84
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nccountyhealthplan.org
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)----Administered by: SOLUTIONS
Program to assist employees in
handling temporary life challenges which may affect their personal/work life.
Three screenings and counseling sessions with licensed professionals per
family, per year at no cost to the employee. Topics cover substance abuse, life
stress, family & marital discord, children’s behavior problems, emotional
distress such as depression or anxiety, or grief and loss. Includes training
and supervisory consultations. Confidential Offices: Brunswick or New Hanover
County. Access services 24hours/7days a week; contact number: (910) 512-6004