Benefits

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Open Enrollment 2026!

Welcome to 2026 Open Enrollment! Between October 14th and November 14th, all employees will have the opportunity to review current coverage elections, make changes, and add or drop spouse and dependents without restriction.

Reminder: If you have a Flexible Spending Account and wish to continue the benefit, you MUST complete a 2026 enrollment form during Open Enrollment even if you do not plan to make any other changes to elections. Failure to do so will result in termination of FSA accruals in 2026. Furthermore, the maximum amount of FSA funds eligible for rollover is $660.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for the new health plan option is dependent upon bargaining unit approval. 

OPEN ENROLLMENT 2026

Core Benefits:

Please use the Core Benefits Enrollment/Change form for the following options: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and FSA. The Hartford and MassMutual have their own forms. Please email completed forms to benefits@tompkins-co.org or fax to 607-274-5401

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (Make Changes During Open Enrollment)

For more information, please view the open enrollment booklets. 

2026 Core Benefits Booklet(PDF, 6MB) 2026 Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Booklet(PDF, 10MB) 2026 Open Enrollment FAQs(DOCX, 203KB)

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Tompkins County offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee well-being and professional growth, including health insurance, pension through the NYS Retirement System, generous paid leave, flexible and remote work options, professional development support, life insurance, wellness programs, and supplemental plans.  

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Health Plans Per Bargaining Unit

White Collar - Blue Collar - Confidential/Management/Elected Officials - Corrections - Road Patrol

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Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Everyone faces challenges, and while we often handle them alone, sometimes it's best to seek help. Tompkins County offers access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with resources and solutions for various issues.
 

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Certified Financial Coaching

  

Personal & Professional Coaching

  

Lifestyle Savings Benefit

If you need help with budgeting, debt, money management issues, or savings, your EAP can help. Coaches can also help you address any related stress that often accompanies financial problems. 

  

Personal and professional coaching benefits are designed to help you grow and succeed both personally and professionally. In addition to having telephonic coaching, you can access online self-help resources and training.

  

Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of brands you love in various categories: health and wellness, auto, electronics, apparel, restaurants, beauty and spa, and more.
Intro to Your Employee Assistance Program(PDF, 2MB)
 To login and explore what else EAP offers, click here!

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Fitness and Weight Management Program

  

Blue4U Wellness Incentive Program

Tompkins County employees may be reimbursed for fitness facility membership, participation in structured classes such as strength training, yoga or Pilates, or a weight management program, including attendance at meetings.

Fitness Program and Weight Management Reimbursement Form

  

Tompkins County created the Blue4U Wellness Incentive program to add a financial reward to its traditional health screening, helping participants understand their health and achieve wellness goals.

Blue4U FAQ(PDF, 204KB)

2025 Wellness Incentive Funds Form

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New York State Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation offers student loan repayment programs that reimburse individuals for some or all of their student loans in exchange for completing a qualifying service over a set period.

For more information or to sign up, click here!

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NOTICES

New Employee Benefits Info Session Recordings

The following info sessions cover the new employee benefits available to county employees as of 07/01/2024.

Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA)

Flexible Work Schedule Information

NYS Deferred Compensation Plan

NYS Retirement

 

Looking for Leaves information? Click here!

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