EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Medical Plan
Coverage is through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida and is effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. There are 3 plans to choose from with the employer covering a significant portion of the premium cost. These plans include 2 traditional health insurance plan options and a Health Savings Account plan. Employee premiums are higher for family coverage. Family Physician and Specialist Physician co-pays are available under certain plans.
Florida Retirement System
Regular members are vested after 8 of service AND may retire at age 62, or 30 years of service regardless of age. High Risk (Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers) become vested in the plan after 8 years of service may retire at age 55, or 25 years of service regardless of age.
Statutory Life Benefit
All full time employees are covered under our Statutory Life policy. Current benefits are:
Current benefits are:
$200,000 In the Line of Duty Death
$150,000 Fresh Pursuit
$150,000 Unlawful & Intentional Death
Basic Life Coverage
Coverage is effective on the employee’s hire date and the entire premium is paid by the Sheriff’s Office. The amount of this policy is one times the employee’s annual base salary.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Coverage is effective on the employee’s hire date and the entire premium is paid by the Sheriff’s Office. The amount of this policy is one times the employee’s annual base salary.
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee pays 100% of the premium and is effective upon approval by the insurance company. The amount of this policy adds an additional one times the employee’s annual base salary of Basic Life coverage with an additional one times the employee’s annual base salary for Accidental Death & Dismemberment.