Jackson County Employee Benefits

Jackson County understands the vital role employee benefits play in your overall compensation package. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Below is an overview of the core benefits available to eligible employees:

Health & Wellness

• 2026 Employee Benefit Guide
• 2026 Jackson County Health and Welfare Legal Notices
• Jackson County Benefit Enrollment website

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO with health savings account
  1. Employer match up to $850 single / $1,700 2-person and family plans
• Blue Care Network HMO
• Opt out of insurance - $3,000/year
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental/Vision – Employer paid with purchase of medical coverage

Voluntary Benefits

• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Flexible medical spending accounts
• Dependent daycare accounts
• Short-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Consumerism card
• Legal shield/identity theft
• MESP 529

Financial Benefits

• 401a – mandatory 1% contribution
• 457b – voluntary contributions up to the IRS maximum
  1. The County will contribute up to a 5% match, based on employee’s total contribution amount
• Retirement Health Savings Account – immediate access to funds upon separation from employment

Additional Perks

• Employee assistance program
• Robust wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement program – up to $3,000/year
• Professional development opportunity available
• Public service loan forgiveness eligibility
• Paid time off – varies dependent on CBA
• 2026 Payroll Schedule
• 2026 Holiday – 11 paid holidays

Retiree Health Insurance

Pre – 65 Retiree Benefits

• 2025 Pre-65 retiree plan summary
• 2026 BCBS Open enrollment presentation

Post-65 Retiree Benefits

• 2026 Aetna Summary of Benefits
• 2026 Aetna Open Enrollment Meeting 
• 2026 Aetna Enrollment Kit
• Aetna RX Mail Order Registration
• Aetna RX Mail Service Order Form
• Aetna Website Registration Instructions