
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.
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: Ameriflex
– Employee Maximum $4,300/year
– Family Maximum $8,550/year
HSA plans can only be established in conjunction with a qualified High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Employer contributes $1,500 annually; paid out in monthly installments
Flexible Spending Accounts: Ameriflex
– Medical Reimbursement Maximum: $3,300/year Minimum: $100/year
– Dependent Care Reimbursement Maximum: $5,000/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, 2025
Dental Insurance: Delta Dental of VA (Stand-Alone Policy)
Vision Insurance: Anthem Blue View Vision (Stand-Alone Policy)
Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life
Accident Benefits: Colonial Life
Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life
POST-TAX BENEFITS
Disability Benefits: Colonial Life
Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life
Life Insurance: Colonial Life
– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance
Long Term Care Benefits: CHUBB
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Employee Assistance Program: HealthWorks (Employer-Paid Benefit)
Student Loan Assistance Program: GradFin
Please note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.