State employees receive a benefit allowance based on dependents that are covered on health insurance. State law requires all employees to enroll in health, dental, life and disability insurance. There are several health, dental and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents. Insurance is effective the first of the month following your employment date or the date set by your employer

Each employee is required to carry disability insurance, with benefits paid up to 60 percent of the employee’s salary. Additionally, each employee is required to carry a basic $20,000 term life insurance policy, which includes accidental death and dismemberment. Employee supplemental and family life insurance coverage is also available.