State of Florida health benefits are available to temporary employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE). Eligibility for the first year of employment is determined by full-time equivalency (FTE) at hire. To maintain eligibility during subsequent years, employees must work an average of 30 hours per week throughout the annual Open Enrollment measurement period, which is verified in October.
All payroll deductions for these plans are pre-tax.
Employees are automatically enrolled in the following plan:
Employees may choose to enroll in these plans to supplement their retirement:
The state offers a range of medical insurance benefits to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE).
The state offers various dental insurance plans, including Prepaid (DHMO), Standard PPO, and Indemnity PPO options, to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE).
Before enrolling in a dental plan, it is essential to understand the coverage details and provider network. Dental coverage and costs can vary significantly between plans, and many have waiting periods before more advanced treatments or orthodontia services will be covered. Please review these dental plans carefully and choose the one that best suits your upcoming needs.
Confirm your coverage and payment responsibilities with your dentist or dental company before treatment to avoid unexpected expenses. For assistance, contact the respective plan administrators.
The state offers vision insurance through Humana to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE). Employees may select coverage for either glasses or contacts with this plan but not both.
The state offers basic term life insurance and short-term disability insurance to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE). As with the other optional plans, employees will pay the full premium for basic life insurance.
The state offers employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE) the opportunity to enroll in supplemental health plans, including accident insurance, cancer insurance, hospitalization insurance, and more.
To employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE), the state offers reimbursement accounts that can provide a tax break on predictable out-of-pocket costs.
For enrollment walkthrough guides, visit Benefits Enrollment.