County Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits
Putnam County
Benefits Offered
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Health Insurance
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Dental and Vision
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Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
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Life Insurance (PuMA and Management)
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NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
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Flexible Spending
Putnam County is offering 2026 Flexible Spending Plan Online Open Enrollment with AMBEN for all CSEA, PBA, PCSEA, and PUMA employees. FSAs reduce taxable income and reimburse out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses (e.g., co-pays, dental, vision, daycare) on a pre-tax basis. Enroll now to save money and plan ahead—open enrollment is your annual chance to elect or change FSA contributions for the upcoming year.
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Short Term Disability
Employees that are experiencing a long health related absence may qualify for Short Term Disability for up to 6 months. During this time, employees are held at the employee rate for health benefits. Employees that are out on medical leave and have or will shortly exhaust their sick time accruals can apply by completing the attached form. Be sure to have your doctor sign the form and include any necessary medical information.
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Workers Compensation
Accidents occasionally happen. While work related injuries are infrequent and most often are minor, the potential for more serious injury cannot be eliminated. The proper course of action for an injury that occurs during working hours necessarily depends on its type and the severity.
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Benefits by Group
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New York State Retirement
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Contact Personnel
Health Insurance -
Empire Plan
- 2026 Cost of Coverage
- 2026 Summary of Beneifts Comparison Empire and MVP
- EMPIRE ENROLLMENT OR CHANGE TRANSACTION FORM
- EMPIRE ENROLLMENT FORM - ADDITIONAL DEPENDENTS
Health Insurance -
MVP
Health Insurance -
General Information
- A Letter from County Executive Kevin Byrne on 2026 Health Insurance Employee Contributions
- HEALTH INSURANCE PRE-TAX ELECTION FORM
- HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER FORM
- SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER FORM
Dental and Vision - CSEA, PBA, and PCSEA
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CSEA Employee Benefit Portal*
- CSEA Provider Search*
- CSEA EBF Dental Brochure
- CSEA EBF Vision Brochure
- DENTAL VISION ENROLLMENT FORM
Dental and Vision -
PuMa and Management
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Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)*
- Online Public Service Loan Forgiveness Help Tool*
- PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS CERTIFICATION AND APPLICATION
Life Insurance - PuMa and Management
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Deferred Compensation
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Local ID: 206118
Flexible Spending
Accounts
*External Site
Workers Compensation
Accidents occasionally happen. While work related injuries are infrequent and most often are minor, the potential for more serious injury cannot be eliminated. The proper course of action for an injury that occurs during working hours necessarily depends on its type and the severity. For a more serious injury, the first step is always to get medical attention/treatment as quickly as possible. For a minor injury or accident, a supervisor should first be contacted (circumstances permitting), then first aid or medical treatment secured.
An Employee Report of Work-Related Injury Form should be completed if an employee is injured on the job. The Employee Report of Work-Related Injury Form is available on the Putnam County Intranet Site on the Risk Management page. The completed form should be emailed within 24 hours to Mat Bruno, Risk Manager at
The original form should be completed in full. Questions 14 & 15 should state how much time the employee lost due to the work-related injury. The form is to be signed by the employee, preparer, supervisor, and department head and sent through interoffice mail to Risk Management. If the employee is filing for Workers’ Comp and has lost time due to the work related injury, a C-11 Form must be completed upon his/her return to work or whenever it is requested (For long term injuries, the Workers’ Compensation Board will periodically request a new C-11). A C-11 Form can be found on the Putnam County Intranet Site on the Risk Management page under “Workers Compensation Forms”.
In order to ensure that the employee is not charged for sick time associated with a work related injury, it is suggested that the employee present a signed doctor’s note to their department head stating the recommended date the employee can return to work and if there are any additional work restrictions. Law enforcement employees in the Sheriff’s Office may also qualify for 207(c) Workers’ Compensation claims for injuries incurred in the line of duty. Please check your collective bargaining agreement for additional details
If you are injured at work, please complete the two attached forms. Be sure to have the accident form signed by not only the injured employee but also by their Supervisor or Department Head.
BENEFITS BY GROUP
CSEA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Health Insurance
Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 worked days. Enrollees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week. We offer the choice of either a PPO or an HMO to all employees.
Effective January 1, 2026, all qualifying employees contribute 17% of their monthly premium.
New employees must have 25 years full-time service credit to qualify for retiree health benefits (25 years County service time OR at least 12 years Allowable service time + 13 years County service time).
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Dental / Vision
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 worked days. This benefit is covered 100% by Putnam County. Enrollees must be covered by the CSEA contract.
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Vacation Time
Time is accrued in increment1s per paycheck.
Employees accrue as follows:- 10 days during years 1-3
- 15 days during years 4-8
- 20 days after 9 years
The maximum accumulation is 40 days.
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Personal Time
Employees accrue as follows*:
- 1 day from 60-120 days
- 2 days from 120-240 days
- 3 days from 240 days – 8 years
- 4 days after 9 years
Unused days are rolled into Sick time at the end of the year.
*Personal Time is proated upon seperation from service -
Sick Time
Time is accrued in increments per paycheck.
Employees accrue 10 days per year. The maximum accumulation Is 180 days.
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Compensatory Time
Compensatory time is allowable in lieu of overtime at the applicable rate as per the CSEA contract.
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NYS Retirement System
This plan is mandatory for full time employees. An enrollee’s membership tier determines the plan benefits.
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Flexible Spending Plan
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 workdays.
This plan is voluntary, and contributions are made by the employee.
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NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
This is a voluntary IRS 457 retirement plan. Investment options are available to best meet individual needs.
Local ID: 206118
PBA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Health Insurance
Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 worked days. Enrollees must work a minimum of 25 hours per week and earn $15,000 per year. We offer the choice of either a PPO or an HMO to all employees. Buyout is 20% of the Empire Individual annual rate.
Effective January 1, 2026, all qualifying employees contribute 17% of their monthly premium.
New employees must have 25 years full-time service credit to qualify for retiree health benefits (25 years County service time OR at least 12 years Allowable service time + 13 years County service time). -
Dental / Vision
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 worked days. This benefit is covered 100% by Putnam County. Enrollees must work a minimum of 25 hours per week and earn $15,000 per year.
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Vacation Time
Employees accrue as follows:
- 10 days after 1 full year (prorated in the first year)
- 15 days after 3 years
- 20 days after 8 years completed
Time is taken in the year following the year in which it was earned
The maximum accumulation is 40 days.
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Personal Time
Employees accrue as follows:
- 1 day after 120 days worked
- 2 days after 120-240 days worked
- 3 days after 240 days – 5 years worked
- 4 days after 5 years worked
Unused days are rolled into Sick time at the end of the year.
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Sick Time
Time is accrued in increments per paycheck.
Employees accrue 10 days per year. The maximum accumulation Is 180 days.
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Compensatory Time
In lieu of payment for overtime, time off is allowed at 1.5 hours for each hour of overtime worked.
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NYS Retirement System
This plan is mandatory for full time employees. An enrollee’s membership tier determines the plan benefits.
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Flexible Spending Plan
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 workdays.
This plan is voluntary, and contributions are made by the employee.
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NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
This is a voluntary IRS 457 retirement plan. Investment options are available to best meet individual needs.
Local ID: 206118
PCSEA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Health Insurance
Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 worked days. Enrollees must work a minimum of 25 hours per week and earn $15,000 per year. We offer the choice of either a PPO or an HMO to all employees. Buyout is $1,100 per year.
Effective January 1, 2026, all qualifying employees contribute 17% of their monthly premium.
New employees must have 25 years full-time service credit to qualify for retiree health benefits (25 years County service time OR at least 12 years Allowable service time + 13 years County service time). -
Dental / Vision
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 worked days. This benefit is covered 100% by Putnam County. Enrollees must work a minimum of 25 hours per week and earn $15,000 per year.
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Vacation Time
Time is accrued in increments per paycheck.
Employees accrue as follows:
Non-Department Heads15 days per year during the first three years and 20 days per year thereafter.Department Heads – 20 days per year.
The maximum accumulation is 40 days
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Personal Time
Employees accrue as follows:
- 1 day after 120 days worked
- 2 days after 120-240 days worked
- 3 days after 240 days – 5 years worked
- 4 days after 5 years worked
Unused days are rolled into Sick time at the end of the year.
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Sick Time
Employees accrue 10 days per year. Correction Officers/Sergeants accrue 1 day per month. The maximum accumulation
Is 180 days. -
Compensatory Time
In lieu of payment for overtime, time off is allowed at 1.5 hours for each hour of overtime worked.
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NYS Retirement System
This plan is mandatory for full time employees. An enrollee’s membership tier determines the plan benefits.
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Flexible Spending Plan
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 worked days. This plan is voluntary, and contributions are made by the employee.
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NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
This is a voluntary IRS 457 retirement plan. Investment options are available to best meet individual needs.
Local ID: 206118
PuMA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Health Insurance
Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 worked days. Enrollees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week. We offer the choice of either a PPO or an HMO to all employees. Buyout is $1,000 flex credit or $700 cash.
Effective January 1, 2026, all qualifying employees contribute 17% of their monthly premium.
New employees must have 25 years full-time service credit to qualify for retiree health benefits (25 years County service time OR at least 12 years Allowable service time + 13 years County service time).
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Dental / Vision
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 worked days. This benefit is covered 100% by Putnam County. Enrollees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
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Life, AD&D, LTD
Eligibility for Basic Term Life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long Term Disability, begins 1st of the month following 30 worked days.
Enrollees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Benefit is 100% Employer paid.
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Vacation Time
Time is accrued in increments per paycheck.
Employees accrue as follows:- 15 days per year during the first three years.
- 20 days per year thereafter.
The maximum accumulation is 40 days.
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Personal Time
Employees accrue 4 days per year. The days are pro-rated in the first year and thereafter credited at the beginning of the calendar year.
Unused days are rolled into Sick time at the end of the year.
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Sick Time
Employees accrue 1 day per month. The maximum accumulation Is 180 days.
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NYS Retirement System
This plan is mandatory for full time employees. An enrollee’s membership tier determines the plan benefits.
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Flexible Spending Plan
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 workdays.
This plan is voluntary, and the County contributes
$2,000.00 to full time employees working 30 hours per week and $1,000.00 to part time employees working 15 hours per week. -
NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
This is a voluntary IRS 457 retirement plan. Investment options are available to best meet individual needs.
Local ID: 206118
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Health Insurance
Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 worked days. Enrollees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week. We offer the choice of either a PPO or an HMO to all employees.
Effective January 1, 2026, all qualifying employees contribute 17% of their monthly premium.
New employees must have 25 years full-time service credit to qualify for retiree health benefits (25 years County service time OR at least 12 years Allowable service time + 13 years County service time). -
Dental / Vision
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 worked days. This benefit is covered 100% by Putnam County. Enrollees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week. These plans are available as either an Individual and Family option.
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LIfe, AD&D & LTD
Eligibility for Basic Term Life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long Term Disability, begins 1st of the month following 30 worked days.
Enrollees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Benefit is 100% Employer paid.
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Vacation Time
Time is accrued in increments per paycheck.
Employees accrue as follows:
Non-Department Heads15 days per year during the first three years and 20 days per year thereafter.Department Heads – 20 days per year.
The maximum accumulation is 40 days
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Personal Time
Employees accrue 4 days per year. The days are pro-rated in the first year and thereafter credited at the beginning of the calendar year.
Unused days are rolled into Sick time at the end of the year.
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Sick Time
Employees accrue 1 day per month. The maximum accumulation is 180 days.
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NYS Retirement System
This plan is mandatory for full time employees. An enrollee’s membership tier determines the plan benefits.
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Flexible Spending Plan
Eligibility begins 1st of the month following 30 workdays.
This plan is voluntary, and the County contributes
$2,000.00/year* to full time employees working 30 hours per week and $1,000.00/year* to part time employees working 15 hours per week.*prorated to your start date
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NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
This is a voluntary IRS 457 retirement plan. Investment options are available to best meet individual needs.
Local ID: 206118
Planning for Retirement
- Employees retiring with Retiree Health Coverage should review the Medicare and NYSHIP guide for important information.
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If you are entitled to retiree health insurance but are opting to not enroll please complete the below form
- If you are in PCSEA and retiring- be sure to complete the Sick Time Election Form
- New to a full-time position? Complete the enrollment form and send to the Personnel Department.
- Putnam County Resolutions regarding retiree health insurance:
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