Supporting Your Personal Wellbeing
We invest in a holistic wellbeing approach and offer programs and services in the areas of physical, emotional, financial, community, and career health.
The benefits offered through Employee Health Benefits include:
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Insurance (included with the Medical Insurance)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
- Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellbeing Programs & Services
Employee Benefits Booklet
Detailed information about the medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans available under the Manatee YourChoice Health Plan. This booklet also contains information about Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), the 457(b) Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan, behavioral/mental health benefits, and wellbeing programs.
Machine Readable File - Aetna
The data contained in this sheet is exclusively for medical providers.
Manatee YourChoice Plan -- Plan Document
The fine print of your Manatee YourChoice Plan benefits. This is a comprehensive document outlining all areas of the Plan.
Manatee YourChoice Plan -- Summary Plan Description (SPD)
Plan basics and eligibility details for the Manatee YourChoice Plan (Manatee County BOCC Section 125 Plan)
Browse Benefits
Medical
Learn about your medical benefits available through the Manatee YourChoice Health Plan, including the two plan levels (Premium and Standard).
Dental
Learn about your dental benefits available through the Manatee YourChoice Health Plan.
Vision
Learn about your vision benefits available through the Manatee YourChoice Health Plan.
Pharmacy
Learn about your prescription benefits, provided through Optum Rx.
Life & AD&D
Manatee County pays for core (basic) term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Additional term life coverage is available through employee-paid premiums.
Leave of Absence
Manatee County pays for core (basic) long term disability coverage. Additional long term disability and short term disability coverages are available through employee-paid premiums.
Flexible Spending
Employees can elect to participate in Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for health care and/or dependent care expenses.
VOYA/457b
Manatee County Government employees can set aside pre-tax or post-tax dollars towards their retirement to supplement their Florida Retirement System (FRS) benefits by voluntarily participating in the Voya 457(b) plan.
Retirement
No matter your age or career level, get the information you need to plan for your retirement.
COBRA
Click here for COBRA eligibility and premium rates to extend insurance coverage after employment separation.
Payments
Click here to make an online payment to the Manatee YourChoice Health Plan.
Aetna Health App
Conveniently manage your health care at home or on the go by downloading the Aetna Health app on your mobile phone or device.
Alternative Care Providers
Click here for information about alternative therapies, including massage, chiropractic care, and acupuncture.
Beyond Med
Click here for information about the Beyond Med benefit, offering discounts on services that are not normally covered through traditional medical insurance.
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