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Benefits
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(This information is for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2024.)
The State of Alabama offers generous benefits to Merit System employees that are equal to about 35% of each employee’s pay. Many of those benefits are listed below. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, receive Tier 2 benefits.
Tier 2 Employee Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
ADPH pays $977/month ($11,724/year). Employee cost for single coverage is $30 with a Non-tobacco Usage Discount and a Wellness Discount ($145 without applicable discounts). Family coverage is $500 (with spouse) and $335 (without spouse). The family coverage rates are before any applicable discounts and/or waivers. Dental and Vision coverage are optional. - Retirement/RSA
ADPH pays 15.76% ofemployee's salary.Employee pays 6% of salary. - Annual Leave
104 hrs/year (13 days/year) - Annual Leave increases every 5 years of service. - Holidays/Personal Leave Day
13 days/year - Sick Leave
104 hrs/year (13 days/year) - Flex Time
Flexible starting and ending work hours (if approved) - Longevity Bonus
$600/yr after 5 years of service - The longevity bonus increases by $100 each 5th year up to $1,000 per year. - Blood Donation Leave
2 hours per approved donation (maximum of 4 hours per year) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides help for employees and dependents whose work performance or quality of life as a whole is being adversely affected by problems such as home and family issues, substance abuse, mental/emotional problems, or health problems. EAP provides 3 free visits per year for each employee and dependent. - Deferred Compensation Plans
Great West; RSA-1
How Can ADPH Support You?
A career at ADPH offers the opportunity to be a part of all that public health offers for Alabamians, but the benefits do not stop there. As an ADPH employee, additional benefits include:
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![image that reads: Dynamic and Diverse Teaming - Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths](images/collaboration.webp)
![image that reads: Hands-On Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving no matter your role](images/handson.webp)
![image that reads: Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so that you can be your best self for you and Alabama residents](images/flexibility.webp)
![image that reads: Pride in Where You Work - Be a part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you](images/pride.webp)
![image that reads: Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career](images/longevity.webp)
Page last updated: May 14, 2024