Benefits forAmherst County Government
Congratulations on your new employment!
Your employment means more than just a paycheck. Your employer also provides eligible employees with a valuable benefits package. Below you will find information about how to enroll in these benefits as a new employee.
New employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for benefits. Please contact the Amherst County Human Resources department for more information and benefit effective dates. Please refer to the Enrollment Instructions page of your microsite, or pages 15 through 20 of your Benefits Guide, for more information on how to enroll.
Be sure to also review your group’s custom benefits microsite, that allows for easy, year-round access to benefit information, live chat support, benefit explainer videos, plan certificates and documents, and carrier contacts and forms.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CONFIDENTIAL, PROFESSIONAL HELP AT NO COST
The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling services to Amherst County Government employees with work and personal concerns. An EAP is a benefit of your employment at no cost to you or your family. Virtual, phone, and in-person visits are available.
HOW CAN AN EAP HELP?
– Depression
– Anxiety and stress
– Grief and loss
– Stress related to financial, medical or legal problems
– Family issues – marital, relationships, parenting
– Career or job concerns
– Alcohol or drug abuse
– Other concerns about emotions or behaviors
CALL TODAY! 434-200-6000
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