Employee Benefits
med-level alert: 2026 Annual Open Enrollment - Plan With Purpose | Enroll With Confidence
The Department of Risk Management is responsible for the cost-effective and customer-focused administration Countywide employee benefits, workers’ compensation programs, and general liability programs in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.
View the 2025 Employee Benefits Overview*/2026 Employee Benefits Overview* for a comprehensive summary of benefits offered to County employees.
*This benefit guide is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract or guarantee of coverage. Benefits may change at any time, and employees should always refer to the official plan documents for the most up-to-date information regarding their eligibility and coverage details.
Employee Self Service
Enrollment requires using Employee Self-Service (ESS). Required documentation must be scanned and uploaded to ESS in order to complete enrollment for dependents. For assistance with logging into ESS, employees should contact their agency's Help Desk.
Additional Information
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This Fall Newsletter includes:
- 2026 Annual Open Enrollment: Plan with a Purpose | Enroll with Confidence
- Voluntary Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- World Mental Health Day
- Dental Care Quiz
- Start Planning Now and Harvest the Rewards of a Well-Planned Retirement
- Forest Preserves Fall Events
