Welcome to YUMA County Benefit Options at a Glance
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 12 sick days per year
- 12 vacation days per year
- In-Service Leave
- Industrial Insurance
- Health Insurance (YCEBT)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mutual Life Insurance
- State Retirement Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) HealthCare and Dependent Day Care (optional)
- Dental Insurance (optional)
- Vision Insurance (optional)
- Deferred Compensation Program (optional)
Holidays:
Listed below are the HOLIDAYS to be observed during Calendar Year 2010.
| HOLIDAYS |
Date |
Day of Week |
| New Year's Day |
January 1, 2010 |
Friday |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Civil Rights Day |
January 18, 2010 |
Monday |
| Presidents' Day |
February 15, 2010 |
Monday |
| Memorial Day |
May 31, 2010 |
Monday |
| *Independence Day |
July 5, 2010 |
Monday |
| Labor Day |
September 6, 2010 |
Monday |
| Veteran's Day |
November 11, 2010 |
Thursday |
| Thanksgiving Day |
November 25, 2010 |
Thursday |
| Day after Thanksgiving |
November 26, 2010 |
Friday |
| **Christmas Day |
December 24, 2010 |
Friday |
| ***New Year's Day |
December 31, 2010 |
Friday |
*Independence Day, July 4, 2010 (the legal public holiday for Independence Day) falls on a Sunday. Monday, July 5, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
**Christmas Day, December 25, 2010 (the legal public holiday for Christmas Day) falls on a Saturday. Friday, Christmas 24, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
***New Year's Day, January 1, 2011 (the legal public holiday for New Years Day) falls on a Saturday. Friday, December 31, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
Sick Leave
The following information is based on:
| 4 weeks (2 pay periods) of work: |
2 weeks (1 pay periods) of work: |
| Hours Paid |
Accrual |
Hours Paid |
Accrual |
| 160 hours or more |
7.3849 (approx. 8 hrs per month) |
80 hours |
3.6924 hrs |
| 120-159 hours |
5.5386 (approx. 6 hrs per month) |
60 hours |
2.7693 hrs |
| 80-120 hours |
3.6924 (approx. 4 hrs per month) |
40 hours |
1.8462 hrs |
| 79 or less hours |
0 hrs per month |
39 hours |
0 hrs |
Vacation Leave
Based on full time employment
| 4 weeks (2 pay periods) of work: |
| Time in Service |
Accrual Rate |
| 0-48 months |
3.6924 (approx. 8 hrs per month, 12 days per year) |
| 49-120 months (4 yrs+) |
4.6154 (approx. 10 hrs per month, 15 days per year) |
| 121 or more (10 yrs+) |
5.5385 (approx. 12 hrs per month, 18 days per year) |
| Appointed Agency Heads |
5.5385 hours per pay period, approx. 12 hrs per month,18 days per year |
Court Leave
is not deducted from employee's leave bank. (If a check from the court is received, employee must turn over to Yuma County) Jury Duty or Witness of the Court Duty shall be granted leave with pay.
Bereavement Leave
is not deducted from employee's leave bank. For use in the death of an immediate family member, five (5) consecutive working days (40 working hours) is granted.
Industrial Insurance
provided by YUMA County for EACH employee:
Shannon Gunderman, Risk Manager (928) 373-1137 or visit Risk Management web site
Health Insurance
provided by YUMA County for EACH employee:
YUMA County Employee Benefit Trust Health Plan (YCEBT):
The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan. The employee is able to select from one of three medical plan options that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.
(YCEBT) Health Insurance Schedule of Prescription Drug Benefits: Prescriptions under the PPO Plan have a co-payment per prescription, and employees must pay dependant coverage - varying premiums and coverage. It has a three tier schedule of benefits, and a Mail in prescription program is also available that provide a 90-day supply. Visit www.medco.com
SSA Mexico (Southwest Service Administrators): is available to employees who are enrolled in one of the three medical plan options: Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $2,500 per person per calendar year ($5,000 for two or more family members). There is no deductible, no co-insurance, and no out-of-pocket costs. Visit the SSA page
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Your Employer Sponsored Benefit, EAP provides confidential assistance for a variety of problems, and as a prevention for any problems you may be experiencing in life or at work for both you and your family - 24 Hours a Day - 365 Days a Year.
Employee and eligible family members can receive counseling sessions, attend Webinars and Skillbuilder on-line training programs, or "Ask the Expert" a financial question (Referral for including legal counseling is also available). There is no cost to the Employee, for confidential information and assistance call 1-800-843-1327 or go to Horizon Health Care (EAP) Web site
Life Insurance
Our group life insurance premiums are administered by Hartford Life Insurance Company. An Estate Guidance Service, Travel Assist Benefit and Bereavement Counseling is also included in the coverage at no additional cost. (800) 523-2233 or visit their web site at www.thehartford.com
Basic Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment:
Basic Life Insurance premium is one times the annual salary (maximum of $50,000) for each Employee, and paid for by YUMA County.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) is one time the annual salary (maximum of $50,000) for each employee, and paid by YUMA County.
Employees are eligible to apply for Supplemental Group Life Insurance - Paid by Employee
Supplemental Group Life Insurance for self is purchased in $10,000 increments (not to exceed 5 times the annual salary) up to $250,000. A guaranteed issue of $100,000 can be elected without filling out a (PHA) Personal Health Application approval form for all new hires.
Spouse coverage is $5,000 up to $20,000 w/out approval or up to $50,000 w/approval for Spouse, but not to exceed over half of Employee's Life Insurance.
Dependent coverage insures your children for $2,500 at 50 cents per month.
Retirement plans:
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
1-800-621-3778 web: www.asrs.state.az.us
- Arizona Court Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (ACORP)
1-800-621-3778 web: www.supreme.state.az.us
- Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
1-602-255-5575 web: www.psprs.com
- Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP)
1-602-255-5575 web: www.psprs.com
- Judges Retirement Plan (EORP)
1-602-255-5575 web: www.psprs.com
- Public Safety Officers Retirement System (PSPRS)
1-602-255-5575 web: www.psprs.com
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): (Optional employee deduction) Pre-tax Benefit Cafeteria plans include: HealthCare FSA and Dependent Day Care FSA. The OptumHealth Financial Services Web site provides specific information for expense reimbursement plan Participants, or call (866) 898-4584.
Dental Insurance: (paid by employee) 4 OPTIONS available; The County offers four different plan designs: Delta Dental, TDA, and Untied Concordia.
Vision Plan (VSP): (paid by employee)
Other Optional Benefits
(paid by employee)
AFLAC: (paid by employee) Individual Accident & Cancer Insurance - (800) 992-3522 or Aflac online
Colonial Supplemental Insurance: (paid by employee) offers Short-Term Disability (STD) & Critical Illness.(800) 325-4368 or Colonial Life At a Glance Home Page
- Short-Term Disability (STD) enables employees to receive a portion of their income while they can not work.
- Critical Illness Insurance enables employees to receive a lump sum benefit on a diagnosis of a covered critical illness.
457B Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans:
(paid by employee)
Optional coverage: Premiums will be taken through payroll deduction - from the first 2 paychecks of the month prior to the premium due date.
Should you have any questions related to health benefit issues please contact us.
Contact Information
Yuma County Human Resources Department
Phone: (928) 373-1013
Fax: (928) 373-1153
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 198 South Main Street, Yuma AZ 85364
Additional questions may be directed to:
Employee Benefits Administration
Rick M. McKinney, Employee Benefits Manager
Phone: (928) 373-1151
Fax: (928) 373-1156
e-mail: Rick.McKinney@yumacountyaz.gov
Misael Martinez, Benefits Analyst
Phone: (928) 373-1013
Fax: (928) 373-1153
e-mail: Misael.Martinez@yumacountyaz.gov
Mayra Parra, Benefits Representative
Phone: (928) 373-1165
Fax: (928) 373-1153
e-mail: Mayra.Parra@yumacountyaz.gov
Web Site: Telephone (928) 373-1113 with questions and comments or e-mail Debra.Hancock@yumacountyaz.gov