Benefits for Allegheny County Employees

Benefits, HR

In addition to working in an exciting and energetic environment, Allegheny County is devoted to creating an inclusive culture where employees can be their authentic selves. Allegheny County offers a comprehensive employment benefits and programs designed to meet the needs of staff members.

The Human Resources Department manages the benefits packages available to county employees. Contact the Department of Human Resources at 412-350-6830 for further assistance or information about the benefits program.

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Allegheny County Benefits


Health, Dental, and Vision

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Allegheny County's benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage to support overall health and well-being for employees and their families. Employees can choose from health insurance plans though Highmark or UPMC, dental plans through United Concordia, and vision plans through Davis Vision, all of which offer a variety of coverages and options for employees to select based on individual need. 

Health Insurance Plans

 

Retirement

The Retirement Office provides information about pension and other retirement benefits, as well as upcoming Retirement Board of Allegheny County (RBAC) meetings.

Allegheny County employees are also able to participate in a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan administered by Corebridge (VALIC/AIG) Financial Services.

 

Paid Time Off

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Allegheny County's generous PTO program includes vacation days, paid holidays, personal days, and more. View specific details below.

Paid Time Off

While some leave benefits may vary slightly due to collective bargaining agreements or length of service, Allegheny County offers employees:

  • 15 vacation days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 3 personal days
  • 10 sick days
  • Paid parental leave for newborn, adoptive, and/or emergency childcare leave
  • Bereavement time

Full Vacation Benefits

 

Education and Training Discounts

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Allegheny County employees can take advantage of educational benefits to support professional growth and lifelong learning, including reduced tuition at local schools, and Student Loan Forgiveness.

Interested in starting a nursing career? Allegheny County offers paid training and a sign-on bonus program for nursing positions at the Kane Community Living Centers. Learn more about the Kane Career Ladder.

Education and Training

Discounted Tuition Programs

School

About the Program(s)

Carlow University 10% reduced tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and dual degree programs, and graduate certifications for nurse practitioners
Chatham University 20% reduced tuition for most graduate programs
Penn State University
World Campus
5% reduced tuition for online programs and courses
Penn State Tuition Discount Flyer(PDF, 490KB)
Point Park University 20% reduced tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs
Point Park Tuition Discount Flyer(PDF, 902KB)
Seton Hill University 10-15% reduced tuition for online undergraduate and graduate programs

Student Loan Forgiveness

Public Service Loan Forgiveness 

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, administered by the Federal Student Aid office of the U.S. Department of Education, forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. The PSLF site includes information on submitting the PSLF form.

 

Optional Benefits

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In addition to the benefits provided by county employment, optional benefits can viewed below, including life insurance, City-County Federal Credit Union, and more.

Optional Benefits

NAVIA Benefit Solutions

Flex spending account (FSA) management

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City-County Federal Credit Union

Home mortgages, loans, checking & savings accounts, and online banking for county employees.

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Standard Life Insurance Company

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VOYA

Optional insurance products including whole life and accident insurance, short-term disability, and more.

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