SAO4 Benefits
This page is intended to serve as a preview of the estimated annual fringe benefits value of working for the State of Florida.
| Health |
- Standard PPO
- Standard HMO
- High Deductible PPO
- High Deductible HMO
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HMO & PPO
Premiums vary based on level of coverage and plan selected.
High Deductible PPO/HMO
Premiums vary based on level of coverage and plan selected.
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| Life |
- Basic
- Optional
- Dependent Spouse
- Dependent Child
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- Basic Life coverage is a $25,000 plan and is no cost to employees
- Additional benefit amounts between 1 and 7 times base annual earnings
- Spouses may be enrolled in either a $15,000 benefit or $10,000 benefit.
- Children may be enrolled in $10,000 policy.
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| Dental |
- Basic
- Optional
- Dependent Spouse
- Dependent Child
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Premiums vary based on level of coverage and plan selected.
More than 11 plans are available.
- Prepaid Dental Plans
- PPO Dental Plans
- Indemnity with PPO Dental Plans
- Indemnity Dental Plans
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| Vision |
- Employee
- Dependent Spouse
- Dependent Child
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Premiums vary based on level of coverage and plan selected.
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| Supplemental Plans |
- Accident
- Cancer
- Disability
- Hospitalization
- Hospital Intensive Care
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- Basic Life coverage is a $25,000 plan and is no cost to employees
- Additional benefit amounts between 1 and 7 times base annual earnings
- Spouses may be enrolled in either a $15,000 benefit or $10,000 benefit.
- Children may be enrolled in $10,000 policy.
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| Payroll |
Salary deposited by electronic funds transfer into a bank or credit union account designated at the time of employment. |
| Additional Benefits |
- State Tuition Waiver Program
- Employee Assistance Program
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| Annual Leave |
- Employees earn accrued paid time off for vacation and personal use based on their number of years of service with the State of Florida. Accruals are earned each month.
- 0 to 2 years earn 8 hours and 40 minutes (13 days per year)
- 3 years earn 10 hours (15 days per year)
- 4 to 9 years earn 13 hours and 20 minutes (20 days per year)
- 10-plus years earn 16 hours and 40 minutes (25 days per year)
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| Sick Leave |
- Employees earn accrued paid time off for illness and doctor appointments, or illness and injury of an immediate family member.
- Each month, the employee earns 8 hours and 40 minutes of sick leave.
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| Retirement |
Florida Retirement System (FRS) |
FRS Pension Plan
You receive a set, monthly benefit based on your age at retirement, salary, position, and how long you worked for the FRS.
Contribution is 3% of your gross salary.
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FRS Investment Plan
You receive the balance of your investment account; based on how well the plan performed.
Contribution is 3% of your gross salary.
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