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Health/Prescription Insurance

Employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Coverage options include single or family plans with affordable co-payments. Details can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits

Eligible employees can participate in a wellness and health promotion program offering first-dollar coverage for certain services with no deductible. More details are available at Wellness Benefits.

Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment, covering two times their annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000. Additional information can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Employees may also participate in pre-tax spending accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses. For more details on these benefits, contact the appropriate department.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue paid personal and sick leave after one month of employment. Annual accruals are approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave. Leave may be used as it is accrued.

Military Leave

Employees serving in the armed forces or military reserves are entitled to 15 days of military training leave per year. For more information, refer to Military Leave.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to celebrate various national events with family and friends. For more details, visit Holidays.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi offers a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested after 8 years of service, and both employers and employees contribute to the retirement fund. For more information, visit the State’s retirement program website at http://www.pers.state.ms.us.

Deferred Compensation

State agencies provide opportunities for employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. For more information, contact the relevant department.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to join the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union, which offers special savings and borrowing plans. For more information, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies offer tuition reimbursement programs for higher education in various fields including medical and nursing, accounting, and business/administrative fields. For more details, contact the Human Resources department.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also provide technical training and encourage membership in professional organizations. For more information, visit the Career Development and Training section.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met. For more details, refer to Promotional Opportunities.