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: 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 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

 

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.

 

Enrollment Period: April 14, 2025 – May 9, 2025

Effective Dates: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026​​