The enrollment period is now open through May 30 for eligible employees to make benefit elections, changes, or waive coverage. Visit the Employee Navigator site to create an account and begin your enrollment. Remember to use the Company Identifier "Union County Gov" to complete your account verification.
You must enroll online or waive coverage for your benefit options by May 30 to have coverage for medical/dental, Community Eye Care, Flexible Spending Account, and voluntary benefits (life insurance, accident insurance, etc.).
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Resources are available on County Connect and through the Benefits Explorer site to provide additional information about new plan options.
There are multiple ways to receive enrollment assistance with the Employee Navigator platform:
- Contact our benefits consultant McGriff at UCMcGriffService@mcgriff.com for enrollment assistance or questions.
- Visit the Benefits Explorer site to schedule a virtual one-on-one appointment with a benefits counselor or use the chat feature for questions.
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Schedule a time with an HR representative to assist with enrollment.
You may be eligible for additional savings at the pharmacy!
The Variable Co-Pay Program (VCP) is a specialized offering through our pharmacy benefit plan administered by Liviniti. This program helps reduce out-of-pocket costs for certain brand-name and specialty medications by using manufacturer coupons.
If you're taking a medication included on the VCP drug list and qualify for program savings, you will be contacted to enroll in the program effective July 1, 2025.
Liviniti representatives will be onsite June 4 and 5 to assist eligible employees with enrollment. Additional details will be shared soon. Click here to learn more about the program, enroll today or view FAQs.
This is a final reminder regarding LGFCU accounts that will automatically transition to CIVIC Credit Union on June 2, 2025. Visit the CIVIC website for details regarding the transition, view branch information, FAQs, and sign up for the CIVIC online newsletter. Contact LGFCU with questions. If you would like to make a change to your direct deposit, please visit the HR office in person for any changes.
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The McColl School of Business at Queens University is a great option for employees seeking a graduate program in the business field. Virtual coursework makes attendance viable from anywhere in Union County, while in-person classes are conveniently located on the Queens campus (about three miles away from uptown Charlotte). If you have recently participated in Leadership Development or Emerging Leaders, you may also recognize the MBA Program Director, Dr. Dawn Chanland!
Click here for a brief overview of the MBA program offered by Queens. This degree would qualify for eligibility in the County's tuition reimbursement program. Reach out to Kayla Melton for more information about tuition reimbursement.
This month's Employee Newsletter articles include Mental Health Awareness Month, Develop a Perseverance Mindset, Stress Tips from the Field: Managing Stress One Day at a Time, and more.
This month's Manager Newsletter addresses the following topics: How do I proceed when I sense my employee has relapsed after treatment for alcohol use disorder based on past behaviors?, How do I handle a romantic relationship in the office between employees that disrupts other employees? And other relevant topics.
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May Webinar Opportunity
The May webinar highlights mental health awareness month and focuses on Understanding Mental Health.
Objectives of this webinar include:
- Understanding the complexity of mental health and how it may impact you or someone you know, love, and/or work with.
- Normalize, define, understand, and identify preventative mechanisms of mental health.
Manager Training
Manager training will address Skills Leaders Need But May Not Have. Participants will:
- Learn the soft skills of leadership.
- Recognize the balance of soft skills with technical skills and traditional managerial skills.
- Develop self-awareness, empathy and communication.
- Learn strategies for strategic thinking and accountability.
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