Health, Dental & Flexible Spending
Health Plans
Arlington County offers four plans to suit your unique healthcare needs.
Kaiser Permanente Signature HMO
- Provides one-stop medical care at Kaiser facilities; plan summary
- Coverage for non-Kaiser providers only in case of emergency
Cigna
There are three Cigna plans to choose from:
- Open Access Plus In-Network (OAP IN) Coinsurance
- Open Access Plus In Network (OAP IN) Copay
- Open Access Plus (OAP)
What are the differences among our medical plans?
Dental insurance through Delta Dental of Virginia
- Delta Premier and Delta Preferred Networks
- Access to non-network providers
- Full plan summary
Retirement
Defined Benefit Plan
- Mandatory personal and County contribution for guaranteed monthly lifetime retirement benefits
- 4 percent general employee contribution; pretax paycheck deduction
- 7.5 percent public safety employee contribution; pretax paycheck deduction
- Full vesting after five years
401(a) Defined Contribution Plan
- 4.2 percent County contribution for general employees
- After-tax contributions
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Pretax contributions to 457(b) and/or after-tax contributions to Roth 457(b)
- 100 percent County contribution match up to $20/paycheck
Workplace Wellness
- Workplace wellness initiatives through the HealthSmart Wellness Program
- Personal wellness development
- Daily classes such as Pilates, yoga and core strengthening/conditioning
- Free supplemental health-care services through the HealthSmart Wellness Clinic
Live Where You Work
The Live Where You Work Grants are available to employees who wish to buy or rent in Arlington County. Grants are available on a first come, first served basis – $6,000 for home buyers and $800 for renters – for those buying or renting on or after July 1, 2017.
Commuting Benefits
Bike/Walk to Work
- Benefits for employees commuting by non-motorized transportation (e.g., walking, cycling) for more than 50 percent of their workdays
- $35/month subsidy; prorated for part-time employees
Mass Transit Subsidy
- Subsidize 80 percent of your mass transit commuting costs up to $180 per month maximum
- Benefits issued monthly onto a SmarTrip Card
Additional Benefits
Leave
- Vacation leave starting at 13 days/year
- Up to 26 days/year with 12 or more years of employment
- Annual leave carryover of a maximum 280 hours
- 13 days of sick leave/year with unlimited accumulation
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Prorated leave for part-time employees
Life Insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement up to $1,900 per fiscal year
Flexible Work Arrangements
Discounted membership to County Fitness and Sports Centers
Discounted Rates at Arlington Children’s Center Child Care