UTAH COUNTY GOVERNMENT - MERIT EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS This is a brief overview of the benefits currently offered by Utah County Government and is subject to change without notice. The following information is based on full-time employment. Part-time and three-quarter-time employee benefits are pro-rated. MEDICAL INSURANCE Utah County offers a Consumer Driven Health Plan through PEHP in conjunction with a Health Savings Account (HSA). DENTAL INSURANCE The County pays the employee's dental premium. If the employee chooses to upgrade to a different plan and/or add dependents, the employee pays the additional cost. VISION INSURANCE Vision insurance is available. The employee pays the premium. Insurance becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Flexible Spending Accounts : Utah County offers Flexible Spending Accounts which allow employees to use pre-tax money to pay for dental, vision, childcare and other eligible expenses. UTAH STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM The County pays the full cost of this benefit. The plan provides a monthly income at retirement based on average salary and length of service. No refund of contributions is available at termination of employment. An employee is vested after 4 years of service. SUPPLEMENTARY RETIREMENT (DOES NOT APPLY TO PUBLIC SAFETY POSITIONS) The County pays all of the required contributions, which consists of the difference between the County's contribution to the Utah State Retirement System for Public Safety positions versus other County employees. The entire balance of the account may be refunded to the employee at retirement or termination, subject to early withdrawal penalties and taxes. PENSION PLAN The County does not participate in the Social Security program, (FICA). For that reason, every employee is enrolled in a pension plan. The employee contributes to this plan (2, 3, 4, or 5% of their salary) and the County matches the contribution dollar for dollar. The contribution is paid through tax-sheltered pay roll deduction. The entire balance of the account may be refunded to the employee at retirement or termination, subject to early withdrawal penalties and taxes. www.prudential.com DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Voluntary. The employee's contribution is paid through tax-sheltered payroll deduction. The entire balance of the account may be refunded to the employee at retirement or termination. LIFE INSURANCE, LONG TERM DISABILITY, AND SURVIVOR INCOME The County pays the full cost of these benefits. If the employee chooses to increase life insurance above $20,000 or add dependent life insurance, the employee pays an additional cost. VACATION LEAVE Leave is accrued at 4 hours per pay period (13 days in one year). Accrual rate increases based on years of service and available to employee after completing probation. SICK LEAVE Sick leave is accrued at 4 hours per pay period (13 days in one year). HOLIDAYS Utah County grants 12 paid holidays. This includes a personal preference day of the employee's choosing. ADDITIONAL LEAVE INCLUDES Funeral Leave, Military Leave, and Family Medical Leave. CAFETERIA PLAN Utah County also offers a Flexible Spending Plan which allows employees to use money before it is taxed to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses such as County medical and dental insurance premiums, co-payments, deductibles, and child care. This is a brief overview of the benefits that Utah County Government Employees are eligible to receive. If you are hired into a merit position, you will receive additional information in new employee orientation.
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