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2021 - 2022
Benefits Guide
Part-Time Employees
(19 or less hours per week)
Table of Contents
Message from the County Administrator ........................................................................................ 3
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ............................................................................................. 4
457 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 ......................................................................................... 5
FMLA ............................................................................................................................................... 5
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Message from the County Administrator
I want to thank all employees for your service to James City County. Our success depends on having a talented
and dedicated workforce.
While I believe our compensation is fair, our benefits are an equally important part of your total compensation
package. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to attract and retain the best
employees available. We understand the value of a benefits package that helps our employees and their families
stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a good work/life balance, while remaining affordable.
This guide has information designed to better explain your benefits so you can make an informed decision in
selecting the type of coverage that is right for you and your family.
Our Human Resources team is ready to assist you with any questions and can be reached at 757-253-6680 or
hr.benefits@jamescitycountyva.gov.
Thank you again for your service to James City County, YOU make a difference!
Sincerely,
Scott A. Stevens
County Administrator
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Employee Assistance Program
The Optima Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to offer brief, solution-focused counseling by
licensed and/or certified behavioral health professionals. Members and their household may seek counseling for
life issues including, but not limited to:
• Manage stress or anger,
• Improve family dynamics,
• Care for sick or elderly family members,
• Address substance abuse/dependency,
• Deal with grief or a loss,
• Build resilience,
• Balance work and life obligations,
• Custody and child support,
• Budgeting and tax questions,
• Identity theft and credit repair,
• Retirement or college planning.
Benefit
EAP services include short-term problem assessment through counseling sessions and referrals. After an initial
meeting with a counselor to assess short-term and long-term needs, the counselor will work with members and
their household to develop an appropriate course of action. Members and their household should refer to Plan
documents for coverage exclusions and limitations.
Virtual Counseling
Members and their household are offered the option and convenience of a virtual counseling session in exchange
for a face-to-face visit. Virtual counseling sessions can be accessed by using a smart phone, tablet, laptop or desk
top computer. Optima EAP maintains a 24-hour crisis hotline. Please call (800) 899-8174 for assistance after
hours and on weekends or holidays. If a member or their household is engaged in behaviors that pose an
immediate danger to his/her life or the life of another, please call 911 or go directly to an Emergency Room.
How to Receive Services
It’s free...
Your employer covers the cost of initial assessment, additional problem-solving sessions and referral services. If
there is a need for further counseling or treatment, your counselor will help you explore various options.
It’s confidential...
Your EAP has been set up with Optima Health Insurance Company, an outside counseling resource to assure
confidentiality. No one at work will know you have chosen to seek help unless you choose to tell them, and
nothing concerning your use of EAP will appear in your personnel file.
Call (800) 899-8174 to schedule an appointment
Monday – Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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457 Deferred Compensation and Roth 457
The County sponsors a deferred compensation plan to allow employees to save a portion of their salary for
retirement. The plan is voluntary and is administered in accordance with appropriate Federal and State laws. The
maximum calendar year contribution for 2021 is $19,500 ($26,500 if age 50+). The County matches 50% of the
employee contribution up to a maximum of $7.50 per month.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
James City County policy complies with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Under this ACT, JCC will
grant up to 12 weeks of time away from work during a 12-month rolling period to eligible employees (12-month
rolling period is defined as, a period of 12 consecutive months determined on a rolling year basis). The leave
taken under FMLA may be paid, (using your own available vacation, sick leave, paid time off, or compensatory
time), unpaid or a combination of paid and unpaid.
To qualify for FMLA, the employee must have worked for the County for 12-months or 52-weeks and must have
physically worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period immediately before the date the leave is
requested to begin.
A request for determination of eligible leave under FMLA may be initiated by the employee, the supervisor, or the
Human Resources Benefits Team. For more information about the FMLA, refer to the Act itself at the Department
of Labor website. (www.dol.gov)
LINE OF COVERAGE CARRIER PHONE NUMBER WEBSITE
Employee Assistance Program Optima Health (800) 899-8174 www.optimaEAP.com
www.empowermyretirement.com
457 Deferred Comp/Roth 457 Empower Retirement (800) 701-8255
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