Summary
of Fringe Benefits
In addition to the annual salary listed for each position, the judiciary offers full time
employees a comprehensive fringe benefits package that includes retirement plans,
employer-paid medical coverage and life insurance, a generous leave allowance,
and a variety of optional voluntary programs.
Retirement Plan
– State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
Mandatory Employee Contributions =
6.25% of Gross Earnings
Defined Benefit Pension (Based on salary and length of service)
Vesting
after 5 Years (With In-Service Death & Disability Benefits)
Employer Paid Medical Insurance Plans
Comprehensive hospital and medical/surgical coverage
Supplemental dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Premiums paid by employer for full time employees & eligible dependents
Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
Equal to annual salary up to maximum of $50,000
Holidays and Paid Leave
Thirteen scheduled holidays each year
Vacation leave accrual based on service from 10 days/year to 27 days/year
Sixteen days of
sick/disability leave accrued each year
Two
personal days each year
Optional Life Insurance Plan
Option to purchase “guarantee issue” life insurance up to 3 times salary
Option to purchase additional insurance for total of 5 times annual salary
Coverage also available for spouse and eligible dependents
Optional Long Term Disability Insurance Plan
Option to purchase “guarantee issue” disability coverage
Plan pays 40% of gross salary for approved disability
Optional Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance Plan
Option to purchase LTC coverage on a “guarantee issue” basis
Choice of Daily Benefit Amount, benefit period, and inflation options
Coverage available for spouse and eligible family members
Optional IRS Section 457, Deferred Compensation Plan
Allows tax-deferred contributions up to specified annual IRS limits
Wide choice of investment options
Dependent Care Accounts
Allows pre-tax dollars to be used for eligible dependent care expenses
Employee chooses payroll deduction amount based on estimated costs
Maximum annual contribution allowed by IRS Code = $5,000
Qualified Transportation Expense Program
Allows pre-tax dollars to be used for qualified parking / transit expenses
IRS qualified parking limit - $200 per month
IRS qualified transit pass limit - $105 per month
Employee Assistance Program
Offers confidential counseling and referral services to
employees and their eligible dependents
All provisions of the judiciary fringe benefits programs
are subject to change at any time
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