Did you know … it is estimated that an average of 200,000 people per year are hospitalized due to flu-related complications? Again this year, Albemarle County has partnered with Giant Pharmacy to offer Influenza (flu) and—new this year—Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination clinics at 50+ county locations. When you get vaccinated, not only are you protecting yourself, but you also are helping to protect your family, friends and coworkers. Onsite clinics begin October 4. View the schedule »
Category Archives: Benefits & Compensation
benefitsFOCUS: Anthem cards are on their way! What you need to know …
What’s the BIG news?
Your new Anthem cards are on their way! Once they arrive, please review both sets carefully and contact us if you need assistance.
Some useful things to know: Continue reading
Fitbit Program: Limited Time Offer!
Albemarle County has teamed up with Anthem (our new insurance provider) to offer a new wellness tool! Now through September 15, benefits-eligible employees may purchase one of six Fitbit devices at a substantially reduced price. Orders must be placed by September 15, so reserve your Fitbit today!
Find out more about this great opportunity, including features of the various Fitbit models, payment via payroll deduction, and program FAQs, on the BeWell Albemarle website.
Proposed Payroll Process Change
A message from Susan Worrell, Chief Accountant, County of Albemarle (Aug. 31, 2016)
Finance Department Payroll Division is proposing a change to the payroll process in December, 2016.
Description of Change: The Finance Department Payroll Division and Human Resources propose processing one payroll run in the month of December 2016 and each December thereafter to be paid on the last business day of the month (for December 2016 this will be December 30) versus running two separate payrolls for School employees and County employees as has been the practice in the past. Continue reading
benefitsFOCUS: Albemarle Open Enrollment window available NOW; Employee info session TONIGHT at 5:15 p.m.
What’s the BIG news?
Open Enrollment is available NOW through August 19th. Open Enrollment is the ONE time each year when you can enroll in or make any/all changes you wish to your current medical/dental plan elections, as well as enroll in a new Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for next year. Remember: you have to enroll annually in an FSA if you want to participate! Any changes you make during Open Enrollment will not go into effect until the start of the new plan year (September 1st for the FSA and October 1st for medical/dental). Continue reading
Get Ready for Open Enrollment: Attend an Info Session!
You’ve heard the news … Open Enrollment begins Monday, August 1. To help you prepare, Human Resources encourages you to attend one of four info sessions next week. Come learn about our new medical/dental/prescription drug administrator (Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield) and the available plans, including our new Consumer Driven Plan with Health Savings Account. Continue reading
benefitsFOCUS: Open Enrollment info sessions next week!
What’s the BIG news?
In last week’s benefitsFOCUS, we told you that effective October 1, 2016, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will be partnering with Albemarle County and Albemarle County Public Schools to provide administration of our medical, prescription drug, and dental benefits coverage for our covered members. We are excited about this new partnership and the enhanced services they’ll provide our members. Next week, we’ll be offering some information sessions to introduce you to Anthem and our plan options for next year: Continue reading
benefitsFOCUS: BE informed about coming benefits options and BE ready for Open Enrollment in August!
What’s the BIG news?
Effective October 1, 2016, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will partner with Albemarle County and Albemarle County Public Schools to provide medical, prescription drug and dental benefits coverage for our covered members. With Anthem, you will have access to a nationwide PPO network and see greatly enhanced member services (including educational tools like videos, web-based cost comparison tools, mobile apps and online physician consultations—giving members 24-hour a day access to a physician at one low flat fee). We’re very excited about this change and look forward to introducing you to your new Anthem benefits in the coming weeks! Continue reading
Paper Paystubs Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Albemarle County local government and schools have considered the efficiencies and savings of transitioning away from paper paystubs to online paystubs. Albemarle County already provides every employee with online (paperless) paystubs through a secure website (Greenshades), and effective August 31, 2016, paper paystubs will no longer be distributed. Learn more »
Summer Compressed Work Week: ACPS Procedure Brief
Policy Reference GCA, Personnel Definitions
School and central office staff may institute a compressed work week for the dates ranging from June 20 through July 22, 2016. A compressed work week gives us the benefit of an extra day off by allowing employees to work the usual number of hours in fewer days per week. Our work week is defined as a 40-hour work week. We propose that, during the work weeks in the range here defined, employees working during the summer may work four 10-hour days each week and have a three-day weekend. Continue reading