Eligible Miami-Dade County employees are guaranteed Group Medical, Dental, Vision coverage as long as they enroll during the initial benefits eligibility, during the annual benefits open enrollment or within 45 days of a status change or HIPAA qualifying event.

The County provides with Basic Group term life insurance and also lets employees purchase additional insurance called Optional Life Insurance.

In addition to the health and life insurance plans, the employees may also participate in the employee-paid programs like Group Legal, STD\LTD, Flexible Spending accounts, County Death Benefits, etc

A leave of absence is an approved absence without pay for a maximum period of one year. This section addresses maintenance of group benefits while in a no-pay status. Questions regarding eligibility for leave of absence, including the process to request approval, must be directed to your departmental personnel representative.

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law that requires most group health plans to provide a temporary continuation of group health coverage that otherwise might be terminated. COBRA requires continuation coverage to be offered to covered employees and their covered dependent(s) when group health coverage would otherwise be lost due to certain specific events.

The content on this page is to provide an overview of the retirement benefits available to Miami-Dade County employees when they retire.

When you retire, you'll want to maintain the lifestyle you currently have. Social Security and the Florida Retirement System are not intended to replace all of your income at retirement. It is wise to start a savings plan now. The Deferred Compensation Plan is a tax deferred savings plan that can be used at retirement to supplement your Florida Retirement System and Social Security benefits.

The most frequently used benefit forms are listed on this page. Important informational and disclosure notices are also included.