The following benefit information is for Regular, Full Time employees. This summary is furnished as general information only and is not intended to be a full description of the benefits offered to Weld County Employees. For specific information contact Human Resources.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
Weld County offers two PPO Plans (Standard and Choice) through Great West Healthcare. Employees who enroll in one of the health plans are automatically enrolled in a vision reimbursement plan and have three dental plans to choose from. Dependents may also be enrolled. Questions regarding eligibility and premiums should be directed to Human Resources.
Life Insurance
Weld County offers employees a Basic Term Life Insurance policy in the amount of 3 times their annual salary. Eligible employees must regularly work at least 20 hours per week. The plan is provided at no cost to the employee. Employees also have the option to enroll in supplemental term policies for themselves and their dependents. Rates for those supplemental plans are based on age.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Weld County pays the premium for Long Term Disability insurance for any regular employee that works at least 20 hours per week. The policy provides a monthly benefit of 60% of monthly salary (maximum benefit of $8,000/month) after a 6 month waiting period.
Short Term Disability Insurance
Weld County offers a Voluntary STD plan through Anthem to any regular employee that works at least 20 hours per week. The premium is based on the employee’s age and salary and it pays a 60% benefit.
For employees that have been employed with Weld County for at least 12 months, Weld County also offers enrollment into a self funded Sick Leave Bank as a short term disability option. The Sick Leave Bank pays a 66% benefit and requires a contribution of 4 hours of sick time per year from the employee.
Paid Leave
Weld County offers paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Specific information regarding these benefits can be obtained from Human Resources.
Retirement
All Full Time Regular employees at Weld County (except Health Department employees) participate in a mandatory defined benefit retirement plan. The employees contribute 9% of their base salary on a before tax basis to the fund. Weld County matches that amount starting with the employee’s first paycheck. Weld County employees also pay Social Security/Medicare (7.65%). In addition to the mandatory plan, employees have two optional deferred compensation plans to choose from. The 401K plan is administered by Principal Financial and the 457 plan is with Great West.
Employees at the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment do not participate in the Weld County Retirement plan. Instead they contribute 8% to the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) and only contribute to Medicare (1.45%). Health Department employees also have the option to contribute to a PERA 401K plan.
Section 125 and Flexible Spending Accounts
The Section 125 program allows employees to pay the premiums for the county’s medical, dental and vision plans with pre-tax dollars. Flexible Spending Accounts are also available for unreimbursed medical expenses and day care expenses.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Weld County offers benefits through an EAP to all employees. The plan is administered through APS Healthcare and provides confidential, short-term mental health, financial and legal counseling to employees and members of their household.
Voluntary Benefits
Employees at Weld County have the following Voluntary Benefit plans available to them through Colonial Life Insurance Company.
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Cancer Plan
- Universal Life Insurance Plan
Credit Union
All Weld County employees are eligible to become members of the Credit Union of Colorado.
Auto/Home Insurance
Weld County employees can obtain Auto and Home Insurance through Unitren Direct Preferred Insurance. Employees are given group rates and the option of payroll deduction for premiums.
Recreation Center Discounts
As part of the Weld County Wellness Program, employees are given discounts at the Greeley Recreation Center, the Family Fun Plex, the Carbon Valley Recreation Center and the Ft. Lupton Recreation Center.
Tuition Assistance
Regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week may be eligible to receive tuition assistance for qualified college courses.
For Additional information contact Weld County Human Resources.
