The County 'Cafeteria' contribution a fixed dollar amount that can be applied toward employee medical, dental, and vision premiums. The monthly Cafeteria amount varies by employee bargaining unit. Benefit premiums and the associated Cafeteria contributions are accounted for on a semi-monthly basis or 24 times a year. The per pay period amount is the amount applied to and deducted from each paycheck. 

If the Cafeteria amount is greater than your premiums for your selected plans, the remainder of the Cafeteria is paid out in your paychecks. If the Cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the difference (referred to as out-of-pocket costs). To determine your out-of-pocket cost, add the total cost of your medical, dental, and vision premiums and subtract the Cafeteria contribution.

Employees may waive medical insurance by providing proof of other group coverage, which could be an insurance ID card or a statement from the insurance carrier. Employees that opt out of medical insurance are not eligible for the monthly Cafeteria contribution, unless their MOU states otherwise. Please refer to your bargaining unit’s MOU for cash-in-lieu policy. 

Please review your specific Bargaining Unit's Cafeteria Contribution, as well as the medical, dental, and vision rates below. Please note: these calculations are solely for medical, dental, and vision premiums. You may be enrolled in other benefits that will increase your out-of-pocket costs, including ancillary insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. To review your out-of-pocket costs for these additional benefits, please refer to your Confirmation Statement through BenXcel.