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
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
Page last updated: December 12, 2023