Benefits That Support You — At Work and Beyond
At Natividad, we’re committed to taking care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are designed to support your well‑being, your family, and your future. Below is a streamlined overview of what you can expect as a Monterey County employee.
(Current employees can find full details on RISE, our intranet.
Employee Assistance Program
Life can be complicated — support shouldn’t be. Our EAP offers confidential, no-cost services for you and your family, including help with:
- Stress and emotional well‑being
- Family and relationship concerns
- Legal and financial guidance
- Substance use support
- Grief and loss
- Workplace challenges
Dental Insurance
We offer strong dental coverage through BRMS to help you and your family stay healthy.
Coverage includes:
- Preventive care (cleanings, exams)
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Basic services (fillings, simple extractions, oral surgery) covered at 80%
- Major services (crowns, dentures, restorative care)-covered at 50%
Employees can easily access plan details, provider directories, and digital ID cards through MyHealthBenefits.com.
Plan Administrator: BRMS • 1‑844‑428‑2647
Vision Coverage
Through VSP, employees enjoy:
- A comprehensive WellVision Exam
- A large network of eye‑care providers
- Coverage for lenses, frames, and contacts
Medical Insurance Through CalPERS
Natividad employees have access to high‑quality medical plans through CalPERS, one of the nation’s largest public health benefit programs.
Available plan options include:
- PERS Gold PPO
- PERS Platinum PPO
- Blue Shield Access+ HMO*
- Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
- Kaiser Permanente*
* Availability varies by ZIP code.
Retirement Savings — Empower 457(b)
Plan for your future with a voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation plan, offering:-this offers both pre-tax and Roth *after tax*- now new employees in SEIU are automatically enrolled with 1% deductions
- Pre‑tax contributions
- Tax‑deferred growth
- Flexible withdrawals at retirement
- No early withdrawal penalty upon separation
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCAP)
Save money using pre‑tax dollars for eligible expenses.
- Health Care FSA: Medical, dental, and vision expenses
- Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP): Child and dependent care
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Employees can enhance their coverage with optional, employee‑paid plans, including:
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Heart/stroke
- Accident coverage
Financial & Estate Planning Resources
Through MetLife, employees have access to tools and guidance for:
- Estate planning and trusts
- College savings
- Financial planning
Eligibility & Enrollment
- Benefits are available to permanent employees working 40+ hours per pay period (0.5 FTE)
- New hires must enroll within 30 days
- Coverage begins the first of the month following eligibility
- Premiums are deducted from the second paycheck of each month