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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
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
Social Security & the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans Working Together
We invite you learn about Social Security: when your full retirement age is, and the impact on collecting your benefit early or later. Also, learn about the spousal benefit and the Retirement Income Estimator Tool.
NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans: Navigating Your Online Account
Date
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration
Webinar
Website
MyNCRetirement
We invite you to learn about how to navigate your NC 401(k) and NC 457 account online. Topics include account security, estimating your monthly retirement income, modeling your contributions’ impact to your savings goal and using the mobile app for managing your account.
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!
Local Government Employees' Retirement Planning Webinar
Date
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time
1:30 - 3:00 p.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.
Saving More & Contribution Types: NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans
Date
Friday, October 31, 2025
Time
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration
Webinar
Website
MyNCRetirement
We invite you to take this opportunity to discover how saving more in the Plans can help you build a more financially secure future. We will explore various scenarios that demonstrate what a difference increasing your contribution amount gradually over time can make. Plus, we will help you learn about pre-tax and Roth contributions, and the attributes of each. This session will also explore the Plan's tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey. And more!
Local Government Employees' Retirement Planning Webinar
Date
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time
9:30 a.m. - 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
October 2025 Health Newsletters
Sentara Health Plans EAP
October 2025
October Feature: “Caring for an Elder Relative: Where to Begin”
As Americans live increasingly longer lives, many require ongoing, long-term care. This care often falls to grown children — men and women who are in their forties, fifties, and sixties and busy with careers or perhaps children of their own. Getting caught in this care-giving “sandwich” — growing children on one side, aging parents on the other — can be an emotional and financial burden, especially if you don’t know where to begin or how to get help.
First, you’ll need to consider some legal and financial matters. To provide good care for an elder relative, it may be necessary to deal with care facilities, insurance, powers of attorney, and more.
To READ MORE on Sentara Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources sign into www.sentaraEAP.com with username “currituck”.
North Carolina Health Insurance Pool (NCHIP)
October 2025
Breast Cancel Awareness Month
This month is about more than pink ribbons. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign observed every October. It is dedicated to increasing awareness about breast cancer, promoting early detection, supporting those affected by the disease, and raising funds for research into its causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.
This month features campaigns and programs designed to:
- Support those diagnosed with breast cancer
- Educate you about breast cancer risk factors
- Encourage women to go for regular breast cancer screenings starting at age 40 or earlier, depending on personal breast cancer risks
- Raise money for breast cancer research
How Can You Get Involved?
- Wearing pink ribbons or pink clothing as a symbol of support
- Participating in fundraising events like charity walks, marathons, or auctions
- Organizing educational seminars and workshops
- Sharing survivor stories to inspire and motivate others
- Lighting landmarks and buildings in pink to show solidarity
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a vital initiative that not only saves lives through education and early detection but also fosters hope and unity in the fight against one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide.
U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics
According to breastcancer.org, people of every country, race, ethnic group, and income level are affected by breast cancer. In the U.S., the percentage of women diagnosed with breast cancer has been slowly rising for the past couple of decades.
- A woman in the U.S. today has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer over her lifetime and a 1 in 43 chance of dying from breast cancer.
- Nearly 30% of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer later develop metastatic breast cancer.
- The average lifetime risk that a man in the U.S. will develop breast cancer is 1 in 726.
- There are about 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., including women receiving breast cancer treatment.
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the U.S. each year. About 32% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer.
- Roughly 16% of women with breast cancer are younger than 50 years of age.
- Nearly 66% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage — before cancer has spread outside of the breast — when treatments tend to work better.
- About 42,170 women will die from breast cancer in 2025.
