Extra Help Benefits

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Medical

As an Extra Help Employee at the County of Sonoma, you may be eligible to enroll in Medical coverage. To be eligible you must generally be scheduled to work at least 40 hours per pay period and have worked at least 80 hours in the last 2 pay periods.

The County will contribute up to $400 per month toward the medical premium. Contributions will be determined per pay period based on the number of hours worked. Premiums are deducted on the first two paychecks of the month. Extra Help employees who work 40 or more hours in the pay period will receive the full $200 per pay period contribution. The contribution will be prorated for hours worked between 20 and 40 hours each pay period. Extra Help employees who work less than 20 hours in the pay period will be responsible for the full premium.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As an Extra Help employee, you have been enrolled in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), at no cost to you. EAP is a confidential service that provides information, guidance and support, with up to six free sessions per situation, to help you and your family reach your personal and professional goals, manage daily stresses and develop fulfilling relationships.

For more information follow the links below, or view our Extra Help Benefits Guide.

Benefits

Medical

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP provides up to six sessions with a licensed counselor to provide guidance and support to help you and your family manage daily stresses, greivance, traumatic events and develop fulfilling relationships both personally and professionally. EAP is available to all County of Sonoma employees and their family members.

CareCounsel Health Advocacy

CareCounsel's Health Advocacy program is a special benefit sponsored by the County that can help you understand and effectively navigate your health benefits.

Mid-Year Enrollment Changes

Have a qualifying Mid-Year Event? Life and employment changes may affect your health benefit options. Find out if you have a qualifying event, per the IRC Section 125, that will allow you to make changes to your benefits.

Benefit Forms, Plan Documents and Important Information

Find all the forms you need to enroll, change or cancel your benefits. Looking for plan information? You can find Summary of Benefits and Coverages (SBC's) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC's, detailed plan information) in plan documents.