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State of Mississippi employee benefits package.

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may select single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
• Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life Insurance: Term life insurance policy with coverage of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance at many agencies.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax spending accounts for childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses.

Leave & Holidays

• Paid Personal Leave: Full-time employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually, accruing after one month of employment.
• Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave annually, accruing after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training, in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program: Employees become vested after 8 years of employment; both employee and agency contribute.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plan opportunities offered by state agencies.

Additional Benefits

• State Credit Union: Eligibility to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union with special savings and borrowing plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative.
• Career Development and Training: Management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships.
• Promotional Opportunities: Eligibility for internal promotions after 6 or more months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability.