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Anson County staff outline proposed FY 2026–27 employee benefits, retirement and leave changes
Summary
Staff presented proposed FY2026–27 employee-benefit changes including a county-paid medical premium of $742.04/month, a July 1, 2026 employer contribution increase tied to the NC State Health Plan, adjusted retirement/401(k) rates, and revisions to petty and birthday leave for full- and part-time employees.
Anson County staff presented recommended changes to employee benefits for fiscal year 2026–27, covering health insurance, retirement contributions, leave policies and several personnel initiatives. The staff packet lists a county-paid medical premium of $742.04 per month ($8,904.48 per year) under the NC State Health Plan (Aetna) and notes a new employer contribution requirement effective July 1, 2026.
The presentation also listed mandated retirement rates effective July 2026 (15.1% for local government employees; 17.1% for law enforcement) and proposed county 401(k) contributions of 4.5% (local government) and 5% (law enforcement). Staff proposed converting petty leave for full-time employees to two full workdays annually, adding one full day of birthday leave each January, and reinstating holiday pay and limited petty/birthday leave for regular part-time staff. Additional initiatives proposed subject to funding include an 11-member Performance Evaluation Committee, a certification pay policy requiring County Manager approval each year, an Employee Expo tentatively in October 2026, and renewed countywide leadership training.
