Summary of Health Insurance Coverage
- PHP/44 North Base Plan
- PHP/44 North Standard Plan
- PHP/ 44 North High Plan
- HSA - Know Your Benefits
- PHP Plan Comparison
- PHP Website
- Delta Dental Plan Information
- Find a Dentist
- VSP Vision Coverage Summary
- Find a Doctor at www.vsp.com
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows you to reduce your taxable income by setting aside pre-tax dollars for certain health care and dependent care expenses. Each year you have the option to enroll in one or both of these accounts. Contributing to an FSA, through payroll deduction, helps you make the most tax-effective use of your salary.
COBRA (Continuation of Coverage)
Cobra is a federally mandated program that allows you to continue your medical, dental and vision benefits. COBRA provides extended health benefits coverage after loss of coverage situations. We will send a COBRA election notification at the time of loss of coverage by an employee or dependent
- Cobra Rates
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - To apply for an FMLA or inquire about an existing FMLA, contact 517-272-4187
You can also read below the Employee Guide to the FMLA, and FMLA application form if you need one.
- Department of Labor, Family & Medical Leave Act Employee Guide
- Ingham County Employee FMLA Request Form
The Municipal Employees' Retirement System (MERS) provides retirement benefits for employees of Ingham County. While you’re a member, both you and the County make contributions to the Retirement System. If you require additional information about the County retirement plan, contact Karen Bowen at [email protected] or 517-887-4373. You may also visit the web site at https://www.mersofmich.com/
Voluntary Deferred Contribution (457b)The Defined Contribution is a voluntary, supplemental long-term retirement program that permits you, through payroll deductions, to defer (postpone, delay) some of your salary on a before-tax basis. Taxes on the money and earnings are deferred until they are withdrawn, at separation/retirement from the County. The County’s Defined Contribution Program is administered by Nationwide and Equitable. For more information, contact Karen Bowen at [email protected] or call 517-887-4373
Other Benefits
Ingham County/Davenport Education Partnership
Student Loan Forgiveness
As a public service employee, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your Federal Direct Loan Program loans.