Benefits

Benefits Brochure
Contact Information
Health Benefits
Time-Off Benefits
Savings & Retirement
Income Protection & Security
Other Services

NEW! - Employee Meeting Video (117Mb)

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Health Benefits

Health Insurance - Hanover County offers two Southern Health plans (Value HMO and Care POS) and contributes a portion of the employee cost. (eligible 1st of month following hire) - Privacy Notice
Click to see health insurance rates, effective 10/1/09 (16K)

Click to see health plan details, effective Jan. 2008

Southern Health

Dental Insurance - Choice between three plans (DeltaCare, Delta Preferred, & Delta Premier)

Employee Assistance Program - "Healthy Returns" counseling services covers all employees, dependents, and other household members, regardless of participation in County health plans.

OptimaEAP Online Resources

Cancer, Intensive Care & Accident Insurance - Optional supplemental plans designed to pay the individual during unexpected incidents.

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Time-Off Benefits

Holidays - 12 per year

Annual Leave

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Savings & Retirement

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS) based on average final compensation, years of service, and age at retirement. Paid for 100% by Hanover County.

• Website: www.varetire.org   
• Phone: 888-827-3847

Deferred Compensation program - Section 457 plan which allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for retirement.

• Website: www.lincolnalliance.com  
• Phone: 866-562-2750

Premium Conversion - Pre-tax savings on health & dental deductions.

Flexible Spending Accounts - Two pre-tax savings plans for medical expenses not covered by the health plan and dependent care expenses.

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Income Protection & Security

Life Insurance - Salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. Paid for 100% by Hanover County.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional supplemental coverage for yourself and/or your dependents.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Double indemnity for accidental death and plan for dismemberment. Paid for 100% by Hanover County.

Sick Leave - Accrual per pay period based on workweek. Employees earn 15 days per year.

Family Sick Leave - Employees can use up to 6 days of sick leave per calendar year to care for a close family member.

Extended Sick Leave - An employee may borrow paid leave if all leave has been exhausted and an undue financial hardship would result.

New For July 2002

Short-term Disability - Optional insurance at group rates to provide up to 60% of salary if unable to work due to illness or injury. Choice of two elimination periods.

Long-term Disability - Income protection which provides 60% of salary if unable to work after six months. Paid for 100% by Hanover County.

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Other Services

Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement program for approved job-related courses.

Direct Deposit - Paychecks deposited directly into up to three accounts.

Credit Union - Member benefits and discounts through Virginia Credit Union.