Benefits Resource Page for Staff

Proposed Employee Benefit Changes

Fiscal Year 2023 Benefit Increases

The following proposed changes in employment benefits are intended for FY 2023, beginning October 1, 2022. DC SAFE will alert employees when these new policies are official and effective.

  • Increase health insurance coverage for full-time employees from 90% to 100%.

  • Add an additional paid holiday for full-time employees’ birthdays.

  • Implement a new accrual schedule for vacation time based on years of service for full-time employees. Find proposed ranges here.

  • Increase in the numbers of hours of vacation that will roll over from one fiscal year to another. Currently 80, increasing to 120.

  • Increase sick-leave accrual from 3 hours per pay period for full-time employees to 6 hours per pay period.

Additional Benefits Available to You

Flexible Spending Account

Using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a great way to stretch your benefit dollars. You use pre-tax dollars in your FSA to reimburse yourself for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. That means you can enjoy tax savings with the convenience of a prepaid benefits card.

With an FSA, you elect to have your annual contribution (up to the annual limit set by the IRS) deducted from your paycheck each pay period in equal installments throughout the year. The amount of your pay that goes into an FSA will not count as taxable income, so you will have immediate tax savings. FSA dollars can be used during the plan year to pay for qualified expenses and services.

If you would like to enroll, please complete the FSA enrollment form by Thursday September 22, 2022. If you are currently enrolled, and you want to enroll for FY 23, you must complete a new enrollment form. The maximum annual health contribution is $2,850.

Aflac

Click here for Aflac's resource flyer. Aflac offers cash benefits paid directly to you above and beyond what health insurance covers, including short-term disability, accident coverage, cancer & critical care, maternity, extra dental & visions, and life insurance. If you want to know more about Aflac, please contact Elvera at 202-297-1796 or elvera_pollard@us.aflac.com.

Employee Assistance Program

This program offers private and confidential assistance, including medical advocacy, mental health counseling, life coaching, financial resources, and more. Learn more here.

403(b)

A 403(b) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan for certain employees of public schools and other tax-exempt organizations, like DC SAFE. Our 403(b) client services representative is Cameron Heger. He can be reached via phone at 204-271-5987 or feel free to schedule a meeting on his calendar.