| A variety of benefits are available to permanent employees who contribute to the retirement system. They are listed as follows:
Health Insurance Top of Page
- State Health Plan - http://www.shpnc.org
- Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s)
- Agency/University contribution for employee coverage
- Optional employee-paid spouse and dependent coverage
- Prescription Drug Card Program
- NC Teachers' & State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan FAQ
Remember, health benefits do not automatically transfer from one State Agency to another. Employees will need to complete new enrollment forms to continue your benefits.
Insurance Top of Page
Vacation Leave Top of Page
- Earn from 94 – 206 hours per year based on service
- Pro-rated for part-time employees
- Leave in excess of 240 hours on December 31st of each year converts to sick leave
Sick Leave Top of Page
- 96 hours earned per year; Pro-rated for part-time employees
- One month of retirement service credit allowed for each 20 days of unused sick leave
- Unlimited accumulation
Holidays Top of Page
Retirement Top of Page
- Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System - http://www.treasurer.state.nc.us/dsthome/RetirementSystems
- Unreduced retirement with 30 years of service at any age
- Age 60 with 25 years of service
- Age 65 with 5 years of service
- Reduced retirement at age 50 with 20 years of service or Age 60 with 5 years of service
- Employees first hired to State Government and who retire with 5 but less than 10 years of retirement service credit, will be eligible for State Health Plan coverage by paying the full premium
- Employees who retire with 10 but less than 20 years of retirement service credit, will have to pay 50% of the individual coverage premium
- Employees who retire with 20 or more years of retirement service credit, will have the individual coverage premiums paid by the State. The full cost of dependent health coverage, if elected, must be paid by the retiree.
- Death benefit after one year of service equivalent to one year’s salary; no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000
Disability Income Top of Page
- Short term benefits after one year of service
- Long term benefits after five years of service
Credit Union Top of Page
- State Employees' Credit Union - www.ncsecu.org
- Membership to employees and family members
- Checking and savings accounts, bank cards, loans
- Payroll deduction for savings and repayment of loans
Longevity Pay Top of Page
- Recognizes service of 10 years or more
- Annual, lump sum payment of 1.5% to 4.5% of annual salary based on service
Family Medical Leave Top of Page
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla
- Available to employees with at least one year service
- Up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for birth and care of a newborn, care for an adopted child, care of a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition, or for personal serious illness
Military Leave Top of Page
Community Service Leave Top of Page
- Twenty-four hours (24) of paid leave shall be credited to each employee on January 1 of each year. New employees shall be credited with leave immediately upon their employment, prorated at two hours per month for the remainder of the calendar year.
- Employees must receive approval from their supervisor to use this leave. The supervisor or agency management may require that leave be taken at a time other than requested, based on the needs of the agency. http://www.osp.state.nc.us/manuals/2000/c-serve.pdf
Tax Deferred Investment Programs Top of Page
Workers' Compensation Top of Page
Parking Top of Page
- Please contact Sheree Pratt in the Secretary's Office at 919-807-2338 or sheree.pratt@doa.nc.gov to confirm your parking space location.
Payroll Top of Page
- Please contact Lorna Westbrook, the Payroll Administrator, at 919-807-2444 or lorna.westbrook@doa.nc.gov for any questions concerning your pay stub.
Safety and Health Top of Page
NCDOA Policies & Procedures Top of Page
Reference Information Top of Page
Other HR Services Top of Page
State Employee Discount Programs Top of Page
Additional Benefits (not available at all Agencies/Universities – paid by employee) Top of Page
NC FLEX
Visit the NC FLEX Web site for additional information - www.osp.state.nc.us/ncflex/intro.html
- Cancer Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Health and Dependent Spending Account
- Long Term Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Other Supplemental Benefits
- Financial Planning
- Legal Insurance
- Hospital Income Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Personal Liability Insurance
Other Special Employee Programs - http://www.osp.state.nc.us/divinfo/promote.htm
- State Employee Incentive Bonus Program
- What's In It For You
- Recognition Programs
For clarification on any items listed above please contact Alfreda Melton, Benefits Administrator at alfreda.melton@doa.nc.gov or by calling 919-807-2480.
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