St. Mary's County Government
Employee Benefit Overview
Employment Overview
Watch the video to learn more about life as a County Employee!
The County is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our employees
Tuition Reimbursement & Training
- Up to $3,500 per year to repay employee educational expenses.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Up to $8,000 to repay student loan expenses.
Deferred Compensation Plan
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The County offers employees an optional 457 tax deferred supplemental retirement plan through VOYA. Contributions are made on a pre-tax basis. The maximum amount an individual may defer is updated annually by IRS regulations.
Pension Benefit
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All full-time or regular part-time County employees are enrolled in the Maryland State Pension & Retirement System (MSRPS) or the Sheriff’s Office Retirement Plan (SORP) with employer contributions of 13.2% (MSRPS) or 41% (SORP).
St. Mary's Health Center
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Employees enrolled in our health plan have exclusive access to the Marathon Health Center in Leonardtown.
- No cost services include family medicine, sick and urgent care, onsite lab work, chronic condition management, and more!
Employee Wellness Program
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The County's wellness program encourages employee health and well-being through employer-sponsored health, fitness, and nutrition-based activities to inspire a whole and healthy you!
- Reimbursement available for gym or fitness program memberships.
Holiday & Leave Benefits*
- Holidays - The County provides thirteen (13) holidays per year.
- Personal Leave & Volunteer Leave - Full-time employees are provided with twelve (12) hours of Personal Leave and eight (8) hours of Volunteer Leave on January 1st of each year (pro-rated for new employees).
- Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 4.62 hours of sick leave each pay period up to 120 hours per year
Leave - Transfer of Sick Leave - Newly hired benefited employees may transfer up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer.
- Annual Leave - Full-time employees earn annual leave according to their length of service during that year as shown in this chart:
|
Years of Service |
Earned per Pay Period |
Hours Earned Per Year |
|
0 - 5 |
3.08 |
80 |
|
5th Anniversary |
4.62 |
120 |
|
10th Anniversary |
6.15 |
160 |
|
20th Anniversary |
7.69 |
200 |
Medical & Drug Coverage Options*
- BlueChoice HMO Open Access - (Lower cost, less flexibility)
- BlueChoice Advantage - (Higher cost, more flexibility)
- Incentive Payment for Declining Medical Coverage
Vision Coverage
- CareFirst BlueVision Plus - Davis Vision Network
- $10 Annual Well Vision Exam
Dental Coverage
- CareFirst Preferred Dental
- Preventive care covered in full after deductible
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Contribute pre-tax dollars for eligible Health Care and Dependent Care expenses.
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Coverage options for you, your spouse and your children
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit available to match life coverage
- Affordable monthly rates
Whole Life Insurance with Chronic Care**
- Coverage options up from $10,000 - $100,000
- Available to employees ages 15 - 80
- Rates will never increase as you age
- Coverage options available for
- Your spouse and;
- Your children
Accident**
- 24-hour coverage for accidental injuries
- $50 wellness benefit per insured per calendar year
Hospital Indemnity**
- Hospital Admission - $1,000 per calendar year
- $100 wellness benefit per insured per calendar year
Critical Illness**
- Guaranteed issue coverage up to $30,000 for diagnosis of a major illness like heart attack, cancer, or stroke.
- $100 wellness benefit per insured per calendar year
Employer Provided Coverages - No cost to you!
- Basic Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Long-Term Disability
*Regular part-time employees are eligible for pro-rated holiday and leave benefits based upon the number of hours they are scheduled to work on an annual basis.
**Policy is "portable" meaning you can take it with you even if you leave the County or retire.
Educational Videos & Resources
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident Insurance
Benefits Overview
View the Employee Benefits Guide
Need to locate a CareFirst Provider or Facility?
Visit The Standard to learn more about supplemental benefits
Visit CareFirst's website for more information on health benefits
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Please note that the information presented in this website is to be used as a reference only; it is not an official statement of the benefits of St. Mary's County Government. The County is not bound to continue these benefits which are subject to change. The County benefits upon retirement may not be the same as stated above and are subject to change.
It is the policy of St. Mary's County Government to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religious or political affiliation or opinion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.
