Please see the links on the left and see the application and filing procedures including forms and coverage information, and comprehensive contact information in the Employee Benefits Directory, review the answers to the list of frequently asked questions, or call the Human Resources at (512) 943-1533.

Eligibility date for benefit plans and programs is 60 days from hire date. Insurance coverage is effective on the first day of the month following the employee's eligibility date. Payroll deductions for elected benefits begin the same date that coverage becomes effective. Part time employees hired to work less than 30 hours per week and temporary employees are not eligible for these benefits.

Coverage's described in this document provide only general information about the plans. Plan documents will govern the application and implementation of plan terms and conditions.

Years of Service	Accrual per Pay Period	Annual Vacation Accrual
0-5	3 hours 5 minutes	80 hours (10 days)
5-9	4 hours 37 minutes	120 hours (15 days)
10+	6 hours 10 minutes	160 hours (20 days)

Any elected official’s employees, and non-elected departments heads and employees, shall accrue vacation hours as follows:

1. With the exception of EMS employees, employees with less than five (5) years of employment will accrue 3 hours 5 minutes vacation hours per pay period.  After completing five (5) years of employment, 4 hours 37 minutes vacation will be accrued per pay period, and after ten (10) years employment, 6 hours 10 minutes vacation will be accrued per pay period.  EMS employees with less that ten (10) years of employment will accrue 5 hours 32 minutes vacation per pay period.  After completing ten (10) years of employment, 6 hours 27 minutes will be accrued per pay period.
2. Part-time>=20 hour employees may accrue vacation equivalent to HALF the accrual for full-time employees.  For example, anyone working greater that 20 hours but less than 30 hours per week will accrue vacation at 1.54 hours per pay period, no more and no less.
3. Part-time>=30 hour employees may accrue vacation equivalent to THREE-FOURTHS accrual for full-time employees.  For example, anyone working greater that 30 hours but less than 40 hours per week will accrue vacation at 2.31 hours per pay period, no more and no less. 
4. Part-time employees who are regularly scheduled for less than 20 hours per week (including seasonal staff) shall not accrue any vacation hours.
5. Temporary employees shall not accrue any vacation hours.

6. Vacation will be accrued on the payroll system.  Employees may carry-over their accrued vacation balances as follows:

   Employees with less than 5 years of employment—80 hours

   Employees with 5-10 years of employment—120 hours

   Employees with 10 or more years of employment—160 hours

   EMS employees with less than 10 years of employment—144 hours

   EMS employees with 10 or more years of employment—168 hours

   If an employee reaches maximum accrual, no further vacation will be accrued until the employee has taken vacation hours.

7. Employees on shift work may take vacation one shift at a time instead of consecutively, with the approval of their department head.
8. No vacation may be “sold” or “bought.”  However, to encourage employees to give advance notice of their separation, employees who leave county employment will be paid for their accrued untaken vacation as of the date of termination.

Full-time employees accumulate sick leave which is available to be used when employee or family illnesses require absence from the job. Full-time employees accumulate 4 hours per full pay period of employment (13 days per year) to a maximum of 480 hours (60 days). No sick leave can be bought or sold.

Williamson County is a member of the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS).

Retirement deductions are mandatory and are withheld from employee paychecks at the rate of 7% (as of 1/1/97) of gross pay. These deductions are made prior to the calculation of the employee's tax liability (i.e., these are pretax deductions).

The county provides matching funds according to actuarial projections. Members are vested and eligible for full service retirement benefits if they have accumulated at least 8 years of credited service and have attained the age of 60 OR their age plus accumulated years of credited service (4 years minimum if employed prior to 1/1/2000, 8 years minimum if employed on or after 1/1/2000) equals 75 OR they have 30 years of credited service regardless of their age.

Allows employees to make various deductions with pretax dollars. Medical/Dental/Vision premiums are paid on a pretax basis. Cost for miscellaneous eligible medical/dental/vision expenses and dependent care expenses can be included in this benefit plan.

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage is available through the Williamson County Benefits Plan. Eligible employees are covered by group life and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee. Additional plans for employee-paid supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long term disability (LTD) are also available.

Semi-Monthly Pay Period Premium
Effective 11-1-2009
MEDICAL

Employee Only	PPO HIGH PLAN	PPO LOW PLAN	EPO/HMO PLAN
	$23.91	$9.10	$37.14
Employee & Spouse	$84.14	$55.10	$144.37
Employee &  Child(ren)	$78.89	$50.09	$135.35
Employee & Family	$105.18	$75.14	$180.46

Semi-Monthly Pay Period Premium
Effective 11-1-2009
DENTAL
 

Employee Only	DENTAL LOW	DENTAL HIGH
	$14.50	$20.00
Employee & Spouse	$27.00	$37.00
Employee & Child(ren)	$30.00	$41.00
Employee & Family	$33.00	$45.50

Semi-Monthly Pay Period Premium
Effective 11-1-2009
VISION 
 

Employee Only	VISION
	$6.75
Employee & Spouse	$13.50
Employee & Child(ren)	$12.38
Employee & Family	$18.00

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

(No dependent coverage for AD&D) (No cost for coverage but must enroll)

Employee	Spouse	Child(ren)	Infants (to 6 mos.)
Life & AD&D	Life Only	Life Only	Life Only
$10,000	$5,000	$2,000	$1,000

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Coverage is available in $10,000 increments for the employee and $5,000 increments for the spouse. Guaranteed Issue of $100,000 for employee if elected within first 31 days from full time date of hire. Additional coverage, up to the greatest of 6 times annual salary or $300,000, available with submission and approval of evidence of insurability. Guaranteed Issue for a spouse is $25,000 if elected within first 31 days from employee’s full time date of hire. Additional coverage for Spouse, coverage up to 100% of employee's elected amount, is available with submission and approval of evidence of insurability. Coverage for children is also available. Premiums are based on level of coverage selected and age.

Available to employee only. Benefits are equal to 60% of last monthly pay rate, less offsets, payable after 90 days of disability. Premiums are based on salary and age.

Points/Dollars awarded for Wellness related activities with a maximum year-end payment of $300.00 per participating employee. Eligibility: must be eligible health plans offered by Williamson County. As of November 1, 2006 employee spouses who are covered by our health plan have the opportunity earn 300 Wellness Points. This benefit is now treated as taxable earnings.

Professional Assistance of Central Texas provides counseling services for Williamson County employees and their dependents. These services are available at no cost to the employee.

In addition to TCDRS pre-tax retirement deductions, employees may defer current income taxes on a portion of their earnings and allocate these deferrals to a variety of investment options. Mutual fund investment services are also available.

Employees of Williamson County and their families are eligible to join the A+ Federal Credit Union . The Credit Union offers a wide variety of banking services. Contact the Georgetown branch at (512) 302-6800 or see the A+ Web Site for details. Branch offices are also located in Round Rock, Pflugerville, Austin, and San Marcos.