Employee Resources
Currituck County takes getting important information to our employees very seriously. That is why the Employee section of our website was created.
Here you will find important information on your benefits, including your health insurance coverage, how to get assistance with an insurance problem, who is on your county wellness committee, etc.
Employee Information
NC MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy
Join Currituck County Cooperative Extension on Friday March 6, 2026 for a FREE mobile pharmacy event! Take home FREE over-the-counter medicine, including:
- Allergy,
- Cough and cold,
- Pain relief,
- Vitamins,
- Children’s medicine,
- And more!
Order ahead online and schedule a pick up time or simply walk in to select your FREE medicines. Pick up for family members too!
This event is open to all North Carolina residents regardless of insurance. Walk-ups are welcome and there is no income requirement. This event will be held at:
N.C. Cooperative Extension Currituck County Center
120 Community Way
Barco, North Carolina, 27917.
Schedule an Appointment with Chris Garavito
Schedule a personal consultation with Chris Garavito from Empower, to discuss your retirement-related questions. Empower is the financial service that handles our North Carolina 401(k) Plan and 457B Deferred Comp Plan.
North Carolina Retirement System (NCRS) offers various retirement webinars each month to help members better understand their retirement benefits, planning, and resources. These webinars are a great way to get information directly from the system and ensure you’re on track for a comfortable retirement.
To stay up-to-date on what’s available, it’s a good idea to regularly check the NCRS website for their schedule of upcoming webinars or sign up for any newsletters or notifications they offer.
Seminars & Events
Local Government Employees' Retirement Planning Webinar
The Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division will conduct a retirement webinar for members of the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System. This interactive online web conference will provide an orientation for new members, pre-retirement planning information for members closer to retirement, and educational information for personnel officers and others who handle retirement matters.
First Responders Retirement Planning Conference
This comprehensive seminar provides North Carolina government Law Enforcement Officers with information about Law Enforcement/Emergency Personnel retirement eligibility and benefits. Some of the topics to be covered include: Law Enforcement/Emergency Personnel retirement eligibility; Legislative changes affecting Emergency Personnel (Not FRSWPF); Using Sick Leave at Retirement; LEO Transfer Benefit; Separate Insurance Benefits Plan for State and Local LEOs; Reemployment under the Special Separation Allowance
Local Government Employees' Retirement Planning Webinar
Date
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Website
MyNCRetirement
The Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division will conduct a retirement webinar for members of the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System. This interactive online web conference will provide an orientation for new members, pre-retirement planning information for members closer to retirement, and educational information for personnel officers and others who handle retirement matters.
Currituck County Annual Blood Drive
Date
Monday, March 16, 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Time
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location
Currituck County Governmental Complex, Courtroom C
Website
RedCrossBlood.org
Dangerously low blood supply, give blood at our Annual Blood Drive. For more information visit rcblood.org/. Schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org, use Sponsor Code: CCGOVT
Enrolling in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans
We invite you to take this opportunity to learn about the valuable features of the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how enrolling in the Plans can make an impact on your retirement readiness. This session will also explore the Plans' digital tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey — and how easy it is to enroll. And more!
NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans Retirement Readiness
We invite you to learn about what it takes to achieve retirement readiness. In this session, you will learn where your retirement income may come from, and the important roles that Social Security and your pension plan will play. You will also discover how valuable the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans can be in your retirement planning journey, and the online planning tools that are at your fingertips to help you along the way. The session will also explore things for you to consider as you create your personalized retirement budget. And more!
Public Safety Employees: What Happens When You Leave NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans
We invite you to take this opportunity to discover the choices you have with the money in your NC 401(k) and NC 457 account when leaving your job — and staying in the Plans is one of them. Learn about all the options so you can decide what is right for you. This session will also explore the Plans’ tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey. And more!
Public Safety Employees: NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans Retirement Readiness
We invite you to learn about what it takes to achieve retirement readiness. In this session, you will learn where your retirement income may come from, and the important roles that Social Security and your pension plan will play. You will also discover how valuable the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans can be in your retirement planning journey, and the online planning tools that are at your fingertips to help you along the way. The session will also explore things for you to consider as you create your personalized retirement budget. And more!
March 2026 Health Newsletters
Sentara Health Plans EAP
March 2026
Flyer: March Edition (PDF)
The secret to being productive every day is in your ability to determine how your time breaks down, set goals that
best utilize the time you have available, and know when you need to step back and take a break before burnout
sets in.
Here are five tips to help improve your productivity.
- Recognize the value of long-term and short-term planning.
- Prioritize your tasks.
- Focus on getting organized.
- Make a point to manage your time.
- Make the most of your leisure time.
To READ MORE on Sentara Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources sign into www.SentaraEAP.com with username “currituck”.
North Carolina Health Insurance Pool (NCHIP)
February 2026
Complete Your Health Survey
A health check survey is a powerful tool for understanding your wellbeing. The survey gives you a moment to pause and reflect on:
- How you’re feeling physically
- Your stress levels
- Your sleep, energy, and habits
- Any early warning signs
Most people don’t stop to think about these until something goes wrong. The survey may help you catch things early while also giving you feedback on lifestyle habits and suggestions for improving your wellbeing.
How To Get Started
If you are already registered with Blue Connect:
- Log in to BlueConnectNC.com.
- Select Wellness from left hand navigation.
- Connect to the Rally Wellness Portal.
- Ready to start the Health Survey? will appear. Click Continue.
- Answer the questions.
Review your results.
If you are NOT registered with Blue Connect:
- Make sure you have your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) member ID card available. You will need this information to complete the registration process.
- Go to BlueConnectNC.com.
- Click on Register Now.
- Be sure you enter your member ID exactly as it appears on the ID card. If the member ID includes letters, there will be between one and four letters. There will always be between eight and 11 numbers.
- Enter your date of birth using 2 digits for month, 2 digits for day, and 4 digits for year.
- When entering your home ZIP Code, please remember this must be the same ZIP Code that we have in our records.
- Select Wellness from left hand navigation.
- Connect to the Rally Wellness Portal.
- Ready to start the Health Survey? will appear. Click Continue.
- Answer the questions.
Review your results.
If you have forgotten your User ID:
- Below the Member Login box, click Forgot User ID? and follow the online instructions. You will need your Blue Cross NC ID card.
If you have forgotten your Password:
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- Below the Member Login box, click Forgot Password? and follow the online instructions.
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