Benefits

(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% of employee'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