Benefits
HEALTH BENEFITS
San Juan County offers health plans through PEBB.
Medical: PEBB Uniform Classic, Uniform CDHP, Uniform Select
San Juan County Medical Plan Comparisons
Employee Monthly Contributions
*Members enrolled in the CDHP plan are eligible for an HSA through Health Equity
Dental: PEBB Uniform Dental, Willamette Dental, Delta Care
San Juan county Dental Plan Comparisons
Vision: Part of Medical with VSP provider network
Life & AD&D: PEBB MetLife, $35,000 basic life and 5,000 AD&D (optional available at employee expense)
LTD: PEBB Standard Insurance, $240 basic monthly benefit (optional available at employee expense). Premium rates and cost calculator are available at this link.
Air Ambulance: Island Air Ambulance and AirLift NW (county paid membership if not enrolled already)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – San Juan County has access to the Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public employees, and their adult household family members. EAP provides counseling and work/life (legal and financial) resources. EAP services can provide personalized solutions and recommendations for a variety of issues, such as:
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - PSLF allows borrowers with federal direct loans who make 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full time for a qualifying employer to have the remainder of their balance forgiven. Qualifying employers include any federal, state, local or tribal governments, and many not-for-profit organizations, including all 501(c)(3) organizations and some others that provide qualifying services. Federal service includes U.S. military service.
Wellness Program - The Wellness program is available through SmartHealth. It is included in your PEBB benefit at no additional cost. You can join activities and you may also qualify for the SmartHealth wellness incentive.
Sheriff Guild Members
In addition to the above benefits, Guild members also have the following available:
- VEBA plan (HRA)- employee contribution only
- Life Insurance - $15,000 life insurance with Standard Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits - Deputies have an additional Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D through WACOPS Standard/Trusteed Insurance Premier Plus Plan
RETIREMENT PLANS
Employees who work more than 70 hours per month per month (excluding seasonal, on call, temporary and occasional employees) will be enrolled in a Washington State retirement plan.
WA State Department of Retirement Systems.
New employees may choose between
Full time commissioned law enforcement officers will be enrolled in LEOFF.
Corrections Officers
Additional Voluntary Retirement Plans: In addition to the state pension program, San Juan County also offers 457(b) plans that employees may participate in with pre-tax payroll deductions, up to the IRS contribution maximums.
DCP – Deferred Compensation Program
Nationwide
PAID TIME OFF
Vacation
| From the Beginning of Year | To the Completion of Year | Vacation Accrual Hours per Month | Vacation Accrual in Working Days per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Start | 1 | 8 hours | 12 days |
2 | 2 | 8.66 hours | 13 days |
3 | 4 | 9.33 hours | 14 days |
5 | 10 | 10 hours | 15 days |
11 | 15 | 12 hours | 18 days |
16 | 20 | 13.33 hours | 20 days |
21 | 25 | 16.66 hours | 25 days |
26 | and over | 20 hours | 30 days |
Sick Leave – 8 hours per month
Holidays
New Year's Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Birthday Veteran's Day
President's Day Thanksgiving Day & Day After
Memorial Day Christmas Day
Juneteenth Floating Holiday (2)
Independence Day Two unpaid holidays for reasons of Faith or Conscience (WAC 357-31-052)
Military Leave - up to twenty-one (21) paid days a year while engaging in the performance of officially ordered military duty and while traveling to or returning from such duty in accordance with RCW 38.40.060.
Legal Notices
| Law / Purpose | Target Audience | Notice Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) / up to 12 workweeks of paid, job-protected (based on qualifications) leave in a 12-month period for specified family and medial reasons OR up to 16 weeks if you face multiple events in a year OR up to 18 weeks if you experience a serious health condition during pregnancy that results in incapacity. | Employees qualify for paid leave with a minimum of 820 hours from a Washington State Employer during the qualifying period, which is about the last year. Employees qualify for leave protection with a total of 12 months of work at Whatcom County and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 consecutive months before leave begins. | PFML Notice Refer to the PFML online resource to apply and for more information. |
| Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) / up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health benefits OR up to 26 workweeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness | Employees who have worked for Whatcom County a total of 12 months (need not be consecutive) and who have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 consecutive months before leave begins. | FMLA Notice Refer to FMLA online resource for more information |
| Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) / the right to temporary continuation of health benefits when coverage is lost due to certain events | Benefit Eligible Employees with Status Changes | Refer to COBRA online resource |
| Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) / protects the security and confidentiality of health care information and provides the ability to transfer and continue health insurance coverage | Benefit Eligible Employees | Notice of Privacy Practices |
| Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) / protects job rights for employees who take leave from work to perform military service | Military Employees | USERRA Notice |
| Medicare Part D / helps cover the cost of prescription drugs | Benefit Eligible Employees and their Spouses 65 years and older | 2021 WCIF Med D Creditable Coverage Notice WSNA and IBU employees: Creditable Coverage for plan year 2022 |
Affordable Care Act (ACA) / provides affordable health care for all Americans | County medical benefits and eligibility meet ACA requirements | |
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) / premium assistance for those on Medicaid | Unlikely to apply to County employees |