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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
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.
Enrolling in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Retirement 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!
Currituck County Annual Blood Drive
Dates
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Tuesday, September 23, 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
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.
June 2025 Health Newsletters
Sentara Health Plans EAP
June 2025
June Feature: “Positive Ways to Accept Criticism “
Webinar: “Hold Your Head High: Communicating with Confidence in the Workplace” (48:08)
Flyer: June Edition
Flyer: June Edition
Do you hate being criticized even when you know you’ve made a mistake? If so, it’s no wonder — criticism can make people feel incompetent, angry and just plain awful.
How do you, personally, respond to criticism? Do you make excuses or lash back with criticism?
“This fight-or-flight response is natural and common, but it isn’t very productive. It cuts off communication, often just when it’s needed most,” says Jean Lebedun, Ph.D., author of the video program “The Art of Criticism—Giving and Taking.”
To READ MORE on Sentara Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources sign into www.sentaraEAP.com with username “currituck”.
North Carolina Health Insurance Pool (NCHIP)
June 2025
Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month and this month aims to help educate men, boys and their families about the importance of positive health attitudes and preventive health practices. It also aims to heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages, to support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices and to encourage the early detection and treatment of diseases like cancer, heart disease and depression. During the month of June, men are encouraged to set goals for their own health and wellness and begin to create a roadmap for achieving those goals.
Men’s Physical Health
Men 15-65 years of age are less likely than women to seek preventive care services, and they are more likely to report not having a primary care provider (PCP). A good first step on your path toward improved health is to make a call and establish with a primary care provider. A PCP will review medical, surgical and family history and recommend age- and risk-appropriate health screenings.
Men’s Mental Health
Mental health is an important determinant of overall health and quality of life at every age; however, men are less likely than women to seek out mental health services. Undiagnosed and untreated mood disorders in young men are associated with impaired learning, risk-taking behaviors, use of substances and violence. Men should be aware of the symptoms of depression and anxiety and your PCP can help with these screenings or referrals.
