Benefits forAmherst County Government

Overview of Benefits

PRE-TAX BENEFITS
Health Insurance: The Local Choice – Anthem

– Anthem Health
– Delta Dental of VA
– Anthem Blue View Vision

 Health Savings Accounts: Flex Facts

– Employee Maximum $4,400/year
– Family Maximum $8,750/year
HSA plans can only be established in conjunction with a qualified High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Amherst County Government contributes $1,500 per year, paid out in monthly installments, to eligible employees accounts.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Flex Facts

– Medical Reimbursement Maximum: $3,400/year | $300/year Min
– Dependent Care Reimbursement Maximum: $7,500/year
You will need to re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts if you want them to continue next year.
IF YOU DO NOT RE-ENROLL, YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL STOP EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026

 Dental Insurance (Stand-Alone Policy)Ameritas Dental
 Vision Insurance (Stand-Alone Policy)Anthem Blue View Vision
Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life
Accident BenefitsColonial Life
Medical Bridge BenefitsColonial Life

 

POST-TAX BENEFITS
Disability BenefitsColonial Life
Critical Illness BenefitsColonial Life
 Life InsuranceColonial Life

– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance

Long Term Care Benefits: CHUBB

 

Please note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.

 

Enrollment Period: MAY 1, 2026 – MAY 15, 2026

Effective Dates: JULY 1, 2026 – JUNE 30, 2027