Lake County Benefits

The mission of Human Resources is to create and maintain a foundation which will enable Lake County to promote the development, the involvement and the retention of its employees to ensure Lake County resident satisfaction. Human Resource’s mission is revealed in our competitive benefits package, which is designed to improve employees’ lives both on and off the job.

The following is a list of some of the benefits offered to full-time county employees. Part-time and temporary employees are also eligible for limited benefits.

• Health Insurance (HMO/PPO/CDHP)
• Dental Insurance (PPO)
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plan
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Sheriff and Law Enforcement Program (SLEP)
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Section 125
• Personal Cancer Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Critical Care and Recovery Insurance
• Hospital Protection Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Referral Service
• Eldercare Referral Service
• Legal Referral Service
• General Financial Education
• Direct Deposit
• Payroll Deductions
• Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Opt-Out Program
• Retiree Health Insurance
• Mail-order Prescription Drug Program
• Flu Shot Vaccinations
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Merit-based Salary Reviews

Disclaimer
These benefits may not apply to certain individuals such as employees covered by a collective bargaining agreements. Each plan or program has its own eligibility requirements.

Lake County reserves the right to change or end its benefits plans or programs at any time. The preceding is not a summary of the plans or policies or a description of their key features or details. In case of any conflict or question, the official plan documents or applicable policies, as amended, will govern.