The State of Minnesota has a comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees participate in the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) through the Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) and may choose either single or family coverage. There are a variety of insurance benefits and services available for eligible state employees. In addition, there are various benefits available through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).
Health Insurance
The Minnesota Advantage Health Plan is the medical benefits program available for state employees. Choose from among three (3) Health Carriers: BlueCross BlueShield, Health Partners, or Preferred One. Each plan provides comprehensive health benefits, flexibility to make choices that best fit your needs, free preventive care services, a prescription drug program ( CVS Caremark), low out of pocket expenses, and clinic locations throughout the state and bordering communities. Health insurance may be provided at a monthly cost to you and family coverage is also available. You may pay your share of health and dental premiums with pre-tax dollars, if you are paid through the State's Central Payroll, which will save you money.
Primary Care Clinics are selected from a list of participating clinics, which determines your co-pay and out-of-pocket expenses. Convenience Care Clinics provide a reduced cost effective alternative to family care clinics for minor illnesses, tests and vaccinations. Depending on what plan you choose, certain Online Care Benefits may also be accessed which include Doctor on Demand, MDLive and/or Virtuwell, at a reduced cost, without leaving the comfort of your home, office, or work location.
Health Assessments are a valuable educational tool enabling employees to learn more about their personal health. They are offered annually and include a follow-up call from a health coach to offer specific action plans. Participate in healthy activities throughout the year, track your progress, and we’ll deduct a portion of your first deductible next year.
Dental Insurance
Choose from two (2) Dental Carriers: Health Partners or the State Dental Plan (Delta Dental). Each plan provides comprehensive coverage for most conditions requiring dental diagnosis and treatment, including orthodontic treatment. All plans also cover a broad range of preventive services.
Dental insurance may be purchased as a new employee on an optional basis for yourself and your dependents. Dental is generally open every other year to enroll.
Vision
The Blue Cross Vision plan, partnered with Davis Vision, is optional and designed to supplement your family’s medical coverage. It’s available to benefits eligible employees, whether you’re enrolled in the state’s MN Advantage Health Plan or are covered elsewhere. MN Advantage Health Plan members may select the Blue Cross Vision plan no matter which plan administrator you are enrolled in for your medical coverage including, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners and PreferredOne. While our medical plan covers your eye exam, the Blue Cross Vision plan helps cover the costs of eyeglasses or contact lenses and offers discounts on LASIK and more. The vision plan uses the Davis Vision network of retailers and independent provider offices.
Life Insurance
The state offers both Basic Life Insurance, and Optional Life Insurance coverage. SEGIP provides basic term life insurance based upon your annual salary at no cost to you. Additional term life insurance is also available and may be purchased for yourself, your spouse, and eligible children at a minimal cost.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
This optional benefit is available for both an employee and their spouse. It provides coverage for death or dismemberment due to an accident.
Disability Insurance
Optional disability insurance offered through the state will help replace lost income should you become totally disabled.
Short-Term Disability insurance provides you with income for up to 180 days if you become totally disabled due to a non-work related injury, illness or pregnancy.
Long-Term Disability insurance provides you with income beyond 180 days of total disability for an injury, illness, or pregnancy.
Managers Income Protection Plan - long term disability and special basic life coverage are combined for employees covered in the Managerial Plan.
Pre-Tax Benefits
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Pre-tax benefits can provide you with tax savings by allowing you to pay for your health and dental expense, eligible dependent daycare, out-of-pocket medical, dental, and work-related transportation expenses with tax-free dollars. Contributions towards these accounts are taken from your paychecks before taxes are deducted, and since you pay less in taxes, your net income may be greater.
Dependent Care Expense Account - This benefit allows you to pay for certain dependent care (day care) expenses for eligible dependents with pre-tax dollars.
Medical/Dental Expense Account - This benefit allows you to pay for certain qualified medical and dental expenses for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents with pre-tax dollars.
Health and Dental Premium Account - The amount you pay for your health and dental insurance is automatically withdrawn from your pay before it is taxed.
Transit Expense Account - This benefit allows you to pay for certain costs associated with your work-related commute with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement
Eligible state employees are automatically enrolled in a retirement plan through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). The General Plan is the largest plan administered by the MSRS. Some positions at this agency are covered by the Correctional Employees Retirement Plan. As a member of this program both the employee and the employer contribute towards your retirement fund.
The Deferred Compensation Program is optional and another way to save for retirement and defer taxes. With this program a portion of your income is deposited in a tax-deferred account. A wide variety of investment options are available to help you meet your retirement objectives. Pre-tax or Roth after-tax options are available. Some contracts/plans offer a specified employer match, or an option to convert vacation leave to deferred compensation.
The Health Care Savings Plan is another way to save money, tax free, to use upon termination of employment to pay for eligible health care expenses. Eligibility for participation is determined by contracts and plans.
Wellness Programs
Wellness programs can help you get started on a healthier, stronger you. Personal health assessments follow up programs, and health coaching are available. Programs are offered free of charge by phone or on-line.
Health and Well-being
Health and Wellness Committees, Health Promotion Programs, and events may be available at our various work locations. Some work locations have fitness rooms that may be utilized at no charge. In addition, proper set up of your workstation is important to us. Ergonomically correct workstations may help to avoid injuries over time. Information and assistance will be available to you.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available 24/7/365 for state employees and their immediate family members. EAP has counselors and work/life specialists that are available by phone, to help address concerns and plan for any situation. No problem is too minor for consultation. In addition, there are many resources available on-line for all kinds of situations.
The EAP benefit includes up to six (6) face-to-face counseling sessions. EAP offers the following additional ways to connect: text, e-mail, video counseling, scheduled chat, and request a call.
Value Added Benefits
Minnesota Life of Securian offers four (4) value added benefits to employees at no cost.
Legal, Financial, and Grief - This benefit includes unlimited phone guidance and consultation with professionals in each area. There are comprehensive web and mobile resources available. In addition, thirty-minute face-to-face consultation, with an attorney for each unique legal issue, is currently being offered.
Travel Assistance - This benefit is available 24/7/365, for personal or business travel, when 100+ miles from home. This includes medical professional locator services; assistance replacing lost or stolen luggage, medication, or other critical items; and more.
Beneficiary Financial Counseling - Beneficiaries who receive at least $25,000 in policy benefits may use an independent beneficiary counseling services through Pricewaterhouse Coopers. This benefit provides guidance to help make sound financial decisions regarding policy proceeds.
Legacy Planning Services - This benefit provides access to a variety of information and resources to work through end-of-life issues.
State Employee's Incorporated
The State Employee's Inc. (SEI) is a non-profit organization that offers State of Minnesota employee members entertainment and other valuable discounts. An SEI membership includes a membership in Minnesota Employee Recreation and Services Council (MERSC) and the Employee Morale and Recreation Association (EMRA) National. There are many discounts on various services, event tickets, recreation, restaurants, travel, and much more.
Pay Periods
Employees are paid every other Friday. https://mn.gov/mmb/accounting/payroll/calendars/.
Paid Days Off
Vacation Leave - Full-time employees may accrue a number of vacation days each year, as outlined in contracts and plans. As length of service with the state increases, the amount of vacation time accrued may also increase. Part-time eligible employees may receive vacation leave based on hours worked.
Sick Leave - Full-time eligible employees may receive a number of sick days per year, as outlined in contracts and plans. Part-time eligible employees may receive sick leave based on hours worked.
Paid Holidays - There are eleven (11) paid holidays and one (1) personal holiday each year, which are listed in contracts and plans.
Leave of Absence
Leaves of absence are available and listed in contracts and plans. These may include: bereavement, court appearance, jury duty, military, medical, parenthood and more.
An eligible employee may receive up to six (6) consecutive weeks of Paid Parental Leave (PPL).
Family and Medical Leave
Qualifying employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, under the Family and Medical Leave Act , for certain family or medical situations. While on unpaid leave, the employer contribution to your insurance coverage continues, and your job is protected.
Combined Charities Campaign
State employees may make contributions to the state's combined charities campaign which has raised millions for Minnesota organizations.
Vacation Donation Program
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This program helps critically ill state employees who are burdened with high medical bills, and critically ill employees who have used up all sick and vacation time due to their illness.
SEGIP Call Center
An insurance call center was established to assist employees with their insurance questions. This includes health, dental, life, disability, pre-tax benefits and retiree coverage. These services are available through Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: 651-335-0100. E-mail: segip.mmb@state.mn.us
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)
Access to additional information on insurance benefits and services may be obtained at the Minnesota Management and Budget website.
Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS)
Access to additional information on retirement benefits may be obtained at the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) website.
This is a general summary of the State's benefits program for full time benefits-eligible employees and is provided for informational purposes only. Eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and actual benefit levels and coverage are determined in accordance with the terms and condition of each collective bargaining agreement. Such documents govern in every instance. Prorated medical and dental benefits are also available for less than full-time employees. The state reserves the right to change, amend or discontinue any plan at any time as permitted by applicable law. Values expressed are based on data available for full-time, benefits-eligible employees as of revision date (1/21/2021).
