What is this?benefitsFOCUS is our way of communicating important Albemarle County employee benefits information to YOU! We’ll give you updates, tips, and head’s up announcements throughout the year in order to keep you in the loop. In this larger than normal edition …
September payroll! Why is this a big deal? Continue reading
Dear Colleagues:
Albemarle County contracted with Kronos, Inc., to implement a Time & Attendance System beginning in 2017-18. This online system will replace our current manual and paper-based timekeeping, attendance, and leave-tracking processes and will integrate with our payroll system. Continue reading
Often in the immediacy of traumatic events like we experienced over the weekend here in Charlottesville, many of us are struggling to regain a sense of normalcy. It’s not uncommon that the full impact of the event may strike us days or even weeks later. As we heal as a community, it’s important that we pay attention to the signs of stress in order to aid the recovery process.
We are offering two sessions of “Acknowledging Traumatic Events” on Friday, August 18, for employees. Continue reading
What’s the BIG news?Last weekend was a rough one for many of our colleagues, so we’re extending the Open Enrollment period until midnight on Sunday the 20th in order to give everyone a few more days to consider your options, review your information in the online system, enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for next year, and make any changes you wish to your current lineup of benefits. Continue reading
What’s the BIG news?It’s week 2 of Open Enrollment! Your benefits Open Enrollment period is only available through August 18th. If you’d like to attend a group information session, we have three remaining options:
What’s the BIG news?Open Enrollment is available NOW through August 18th. Open Enrollment is the ONE time each year where 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
What’s the BIG news?Open Enrollment begins tomorrow! We’ll be sending you information throughout the Open Enrollment period (August 1st through August 18th), so be sure to keep an eye out for these communications.
1. Attend an Open Enrollment info session (great for asking questions and getting answers!): Continue reading
What’s the BIG news?Your annual benefits Open Enrollment* period (August 1st through August 18th) begins SOON. Get ready for it by visiting the Open Enrollment info site. Even if you’re not planning on making any changes to your current lineup of benefits, be prepared for the new plan year by visiting the info site. Who knows? This could be the year where you explore new options or learn something you didn’t know about our plans and how to best use them! Continue reading
Get all of the information you need about Open Enrollment by visiting the Open Enrollment website—it’s live today!
Between August 1 and 18, all Albemarle County employees should access the Open Enrollment system to verify personal and benefits information, make changes to pre-tax medical and dental elections, and enroll in a flexible spending account (FSA/Beneplus).
WHY is it important to participate in Open Enrollment each year? The FAQs page has the answers you need »
What’s the BIG news?Before you head out for the summer break, be sure to note that our annual benefits Open Enrollment* period will be held August 1st through August 18th.
A brief summary of what you can expect for the next plan year (October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018): Continue reading