County Employee Benefits Information

EMPLOYEES OF BROOME COUNTY ARE OFFERED FULL BENEFITS

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits at very low rates, as well as a brand new orthodontics option on our dental plan
  • Flex Spending benefits to help with daycare costs and health costs that are not fully covered by insurance.  
  • Life insurance: eligible employees are given a $5,000 basic life policy and an Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy up to $10,000 at the cost of County. Employees also have an opportunity to purchase a guaranteed issue policy of up to 5-times their salary at a very low rate.  
  • NYS Retirement 
  • We offer a 457(b) plan, through NYS Deferred Compensation. 
  • Employee Assistance Program: free program that offers services such as counseling, virtual concierge services, financial and legal support and resources, professional development training, individual wellness resources, health advocacy, and other online resources.  
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid time off: vacation, sick time, bereavement, holidays
  • Flexible schedules: permanent summer hours, work from home option, flex time for appointments
  • Discounts for gym memberships, airfare, and at businesses and destinations throughout the nation
  • Employees ride BC Transit for FREE

CONSOLIDATE APPROPRIATIONS ACT

As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), new Transparency in Coverage rules please use the following link to obtain the following information:

  • In-network provider contracted rates for items and services
  • Out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for items and services

www.excellusbcbs.com/transparency-coverage-mrf