Orange County Government, Florida

Employee Benefits

For your health and peace of mind

Overview

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

If you are a new employee enrolling in medical, dental and vision benefits, there is a 60-day waiting period before your coverage begins, and you will have 30 days from the date of hire to sign up for your benefit elections. As an employee you can make changes during the annual open enrollment each fall. During this time, you have the chance to review your benefits and make changes that meet your personal needs. You may also make changes to your benefits during the year if you experience a qualified life event such as marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child. The County follows the criteria established by section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code to determine that a qualified event has occurred. You can then come forward to make the changes as long as you do this within 60 days of the event.

Tobacco Free

All County facilities are tobacco free. We charge $25 per pay period to tobacco users enrolled in either the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) or Low Deductible Health Plan (LDHP) medical plans.

Domestic Partners

Orange County extends benefits eligibility to same-sex domestic partners. Please refer to the Domestic Partner Benefits Guidebook for information about domestic partner coverage under the various benefit plans. The guidebook also provides important information about the process of declaring a domestic partnership as well as tax considerations.

Retirement

As an Orange County employee, you are part of The Florida Retirement System (FRS). You have a choice between the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan. Although we pay most of the cost, you pay a 3% pretax contribution.

Visit www.myFRS.com for unbiased financial planning and in-depth investment information and support. You can also review the Retirement Guidebook for more detailed information.

Pension Plan

Pensions promise a defined retirement benefit based on a formula and is ideal for long term employees who plan to spend the majority of their career with an FRS employer.

Employees hired or rehired with FRS employer before July 1, 2011:

  • Will “vest” after six years employment
  • Will be eligible for normal pension retirement at age 62 (with at least six years of service) or with 30 years of service, regardless of age

Employees hired with FRS employer on or after July 1, 2011:

  • Will “vest” after eight years of employment
  • Will be eligible for normal pension retirement at age 65 (with at least eight years of service) or with 33 years of service, regardless of age

Investment Plan

The investment plan is a defined contribution plan. However, the benefit you receive at retirement is determined by the performance of your investment choices. This plan is typically best for shorter service employees. In order to qualify or “vest”, you must work for one year with an FRS employer.

Other Employment Benefits

The County also offers various employment benefits including, but not limited to:

  • Training & Development Opportunities
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Leave
  • Employee discounts and specials
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free membership to County and Orlando Magic gyms

For more information regarding these benefits, please visit our Other Employment Benefits page.

Contact Us

Orange County Human Resources, Benefits Section
450 E. South Street
Orlando, FL 32801

Email: benefits@ocfl.net
Phone: 407-836-2900

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