(A) The County offers its employees a series of supplemental benefits. The selection of these benefits is voluntary and the cost is paid by the employee.
(1) 457 Account - This account allows government employees to invest pre-tax dollars for retirement in a variety of mutual funds and securities. The funds are portable and can be rolled over to another qualified plan. The 457 Plan is provided through several reputable financial services firms.
(2) Supplemental Life - Additional life insurance may be purchased by an employee of the County. The maximum amount of additional insurance is $100,000.00. An employee may also purchase additional life insurance through several insurance companies with reduced rate plans for County employees.
(3) Supplemental Disability - The County offers disability coverage through AFLAC, or CONSECO. The terms and conditions of these plans are determined by the provider.
(4) Supplemental Catastrophic Care Coverage - This policy covers an employee in the event of certain catastrophic medical illnesses.
(B) Additional information for the aforementioned benefits can be obtained from the Insurance Department.
(Ord. 1285B, passed 3-13-2007; Ord. 1285B-2, passed 3-11-2008; Ord. 1285B-3, passed 3-11-2008; Ord. 1285B-4, passed 6-10-2008; Ord. 1285B-5, passed 8-12-2008; Ord. 1285B-6, passed 8-26-2008; Ord. 1285B-7, passed 9-9-2008; Ord. 1285B-8, passed 10-14-2008; Ord. 1285B-9, passed 5-12-2009; Ord. 1285B-10, passed 6-9-2009; Ord. 1285B-11, passed 1-12-2010; Ord. 1285B-12, passed 2-23-2010; Ord. 1285B-13, passed 7-13-2010; Ord. 1285B-14, passed 9-22-2010; Ord. 1285B-16, passed 5-15-2012; Ord. 1356C, passed 1-8-2013; Ord. 1356C-1, passed 9-9-2014; Ord. 1356C-2, passed 5-12-2015; Ord. 1356C-4, passed 8-8-2017)