Human Resources

Health Plan Information

MEDICAL INSURANCE

New Employees hired on or after July 1, 2016 are enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) for a minimum of two full plan years (January 1 through December 31). After that time, employees have the option during the annual open enrollment period to select from one of the three health plans offered: PPO Plan, Surest Plan and the HDHP.

Per Pay Period Health Insurance Costs 

Washoe County pays 100% of the premium cost of the employee coverage (based on employee contract agreements). Employees pays 50% of the dependent premium. 

Listed below are the per pay period costs for the health insurance coverage (includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance). The amount you pay for coverage is deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. *Domestic Partner premiums are a post-tax deduction.

Tier Per Pay Period Annual
Employee $0.00 $0.00
Spouse or Domestic Partner* $153.11 $3,980.86
Child(ren) $129.05 $3,355.30
Family $260.34 $6,768.84

 

UMR High Deductible Plan


HDHP is adminstered by UMR and the United Healthcare Choice Plus network. Paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) administered by American Fidelity Assurance Company.

American Fidelity


American Fidelity administers the Health Savings Account (HSA).

Dental Benefit 


The dental is bundled with the medical plans.

Vision Benefit


The vision is bundled with the medical plans.

Life Insurance


Washoe County provides basic life insurance coverage bundled with the medical plan.

Voluntary Benefits


Optional benefits employees can choose to enroll in beyond the core benefits provided by the employer.

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