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

CURRENT EMPLOYEES CAN USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS SELF SERVICE AT HOME:

employee.broomecountyny.gov

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