Retirement plan
The County participates in the Federal Social Security system and in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Non-Safety Pepra Employees
: New Non-Safety Pepra employee members are enrolled in the 2% at age 62 formula for computing retirement benefits, in compliance with the provisions of Government Code Section 7522.
Non-Safety Classic Employees
: New Classic Non-Safety employee members are enrolled in the 2.7% at age 55 formula for computing retirement benefits and contribute 8% of their gross pay towards their retirement.
Safety Pepra Employees
: New safety employee members are enrolled in the 2.7% at age 57 formula for computing retirement benefits, in compliance with the provisions of Government Code Section 7522.
Safety Classic Employees
: New Classic Safety employee members are enrolled in the 3.0% at age 55 formula for computing retirement benefits and contribute 9% of their gross pay towards their retirement.
Life insurance:
The county provides $50,000 term life insurance policy for permanent employees.
Medical plan:
The county contributes $1,020.00 per month toward medical, dental and vision coverage.
County Employee Health Insurance Plans
The county also has employee-paid options available: two deferred compensation plans, cancer and intensive care insurance.
Note:
For permanent part-time employees who work a minimum of 50% time, the county contributes a prorated share of the benefits.