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 During this webinar, you'll learn how an Invest529 account can help you:

• Set education savings goals
• Save for education for college, trade schools, apprenticeships and now credentials
• Grow your savings tax-free

BONUS for attending! You’ll receive a $25 gift code to kick-start your new Invest529 account and the chance to win a $100 Target gift card (winner announced live!).

We are dedicated to providing informational resources to assist with making best decision for YOU!  Open enrollment will be Monday, April 13, 2026 through Monday, April 27, 2026!!  Any forms that you complete must be completed, signed and returned to HR for processing. 

You can enroll in the Flexible Spending Account to assist with paying for copays, out-of-pocket medical expenses, prescriptions and much more.

For the 2026-2027 benefit year...

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Full-time employees can  set aside pre-tax money into an account to be reimbursed for eligible dependent childcare expenses for their child or children under 13 years of age or for a dependent of any age that lives in your household that is incapable of self-care. 

Eligible expenses include Before and after school care, Preschools, and Day camps.

For the 2026-2027 benefit year...

2026-2027 FSA & Dependent Care Enrollment Form

If you were enrolled in FSA and/or Dependent Care during the 2025-2026 Benefit year, you MUST reenroll if you want this benefit to continue.

OPEN ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST

Use the Open Enrollment Checklist to ensure you have completed all the enrollments, updates, and changes that you want to make during this time.  Remember the deadline for Open Enrollment is Monday, April 27, 2026!

☐ Enroll or re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

☐  Enroll or make changes to Health and Dental Insurance 

☐  Update Beneficiary (only if changes need to be made)

 Beneficiaries must be updated online through VRS.  Visit their website.

NOTE:  Page one of the VRS form updates VRS/Securian basic life insurance.  Page two needs to be completed only if you have or will be enrolling in Optional Life Insurance.  Page three is for your retirement.

☐  Add any optional benefits (see information below)

☐  Send all completed and signed forms to HR for processing.  Email documents to AskHR@co.accomack.va.us.  Outside agencies, please provide your completed documents to your agencies benefit contact.

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

When you need help meeting life’s challenges, the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here for you and your household members 24/7, 365 days a year. Check out some of the services we offer — at no cost to you.  Everything you share is confidential.

Give EAP a try today. Call us at 800-346-5484. Or go to anthemEAP.com and enter your company code: Accomack County. 

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WELLNESS

As your employer, we want to say Thank You for taking care of yourself.  When you see your provider for your annual wellness visit, provide Human Resources with your work note for that reason.  As a Thank You, you will receive 2 hours of paid leave just for having your annual wellness visit.  This is only available once annually. 

We have partnered with Anthem to provide additional rewards for taking care of yourself.  Employees can earn up to $200 in rewards each plan year.  You can enroll, track, earn, redeem your rewards by using the Sydney App or on the Anthem website.

Anthem Rewards

Preventative Care

Rx Home Delivery

The County of Accomack provides life insurance to all full-time employees, at no cost, through Securian and VRS.  The basic life insurance pays two (2) times your salary.  As an employee you have the option to purchase additional life insurance on yourself, as well as, your spouse and/or child(ren).  Should you want to purchase additional life insurance during the 2026 open enrollment period, you will need to complete the enrollment application and return the paperwork to your Human Resources Department.  Contact Human Resources for a quote.

Optional Life Insurance Information 

Optional Life Insurance Enrollment Form (fillable)

Open enrollment is a good time to ensure your beneficiaries are up-to-date.  Beneficiaries must be updated online through the VRS website/MyVRS.   If you have set up your VRS online account, log in and make your changes.  If you do not have an account with VRS, visit the VRS website and create your account today.

Hybrid members can also increase their contributions online at www.varetire.org.  Any changes in contributions go into effect on a quarterly basis.  The first quarter has ended, therefore any changes that you make between March 15th  and May 14th, would go into effect June 2024.  

Whether you are in Plan 1, Plan 2 or a Hybrid member, you can update your beneficiary anytime.  Open Enrollment is a good time to ensure you have your documents up-to-date.

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LFG offers an additional 457 retirement plan for employees of Accomack County.  Each full-time employee has the option to enroll with Lincoln Financial Group.  This is a benefit that the County does not pay into.  However, employees deposit funds into their Lincoln Financial Retirement Plan through payroll deduction.  

To enroll you will need to contact Sharon Ryan, Lincoln Financial Group Advisor.   You can schedule an appointment by Clicking here to view her calendar.  You can also reach her via phone (757) 873-3331 or via email at sharon.ryan@osaicfa.com.

 All Accomack County employees have access to Voluntary Benefits with AFLAC.

Our Representative, Charles Bono, is able to go over all the products and services that are available to employees.   AFLAC pays cash directly to you.  The programs are payroll deducted and most are on a pre-tax basis.  For questions and enrollment, please contact Charles Bono via Phone:  (757) 999-0232 or Email:  charlesbono@gmail.com.

Legal Shield a great benefit that can help you and your family gain access to quality attorneys for most of your legal needs.  In addition, ID Shield protects against and resolves identity theft issues. 

As an employee you receive discounted rates and coverage begins in just 48 hours after enrollment.  Premiums are payroll deducted and you can cancel anytime without penalty.  

Please go to www.legalshield.com/info/accomackcounty for more information and to enroll.  For questions and enrollment, please contact David Spangler at (717) 951-8419 or david@spanglerassociate.biz.  

The sick leave bank is a benefit for full-time employees.  By being a part of the sick leave bank, you could potentially receive up to 45 days of additional paid leave if you or a family member become ill and you need to take extended time off from work.  The Sick Leave Bank can be accessed after 15 days and after you have exhausted your accrued leave. You can review the Sick Leave Bank policy here, click on section 5, and then policy number 502.

If you would like to become a member of the sick leave bank, now is the time to join!  Complete the Sick Leave Bank Enrollment form and return it to the Human Resources Department for processing.

For any open enrollment questions contact Human Resources at (757) 787-5705 or AskHR@co.accomack.va.us.