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
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.
October 2024 Health Newsletters
Sentara Health Plans EAP
October 2024
Choices. Investors today have so many options for where to put their money, selecting the right ones—as in, those that best match their financial goals, life stage, monetary philosophy and tolerance for risk—can be daunting, even downright confusing.
Making sense of the many options starts by enlisting the services of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. A CFP® is trained specifically to help you make the right investment choices based on a big-picture analysis of your current circumstances and priorities as well as your situation going forward.
To READ MORE sign into www.sentaraEAP.com with username “currituck”, click on “Search” in the upper right corner of the homepage and type “Investing 101” in the search field.
North Carolina Health Insurance Pool
October 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is an important time to increase awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection and screening, and raise funds for research, prevention, and treatment of the disease. It aims to educate people about the importance of regular breast exams, mammograms, and other screening methods, as well as provide support and resources for those affected by breast cancer.
Annual mammograms are recommended for women aged 40 and above, or earlier for those with a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors. Mammograms can save your life through early detection.
October issue also include information such as:
- Healthy Coping Strategies for Life’s Unexpected Changes
- Benefit Spotlight: Meds Your Way Through Blue Cross NC
- Cucumber Basil Moscow Mule Mocktail
- Resource to Know
Seminars & Events
Local Government Employee's Retirement Planning Webinar
Date
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
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.
NC Plans Roadmap to Retirement
Date
Monday, October 14, 2024
Time
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
What happens when you leave North Carolina government employment with your NC 401k & NC 457 retirement plans? Discover in this webinar the options available to you when you leave employment with a particular focus on Law Enforcement Officers, EMS and Firefighters.
NC 401(k) & 457 Plans' Features for New Employees
Date
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
Join Michael Noel for a few minutes as he will share information to help you better understand the benefits and features of your supplemental retirement plans. Among the topics discussed, Michael will highlight differences between the plans, distinction between before-tax/roth contributions, available investment options and assist with enrollment.
Navigating Your NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plans’ Online Account
Date
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
This presentation will provide you with some helpful tips for how you can take full advantage of your online account and the Plans' resources as a participant in the NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plans.
Managing Day to Day Finances
Date
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
Join Kristin Bryan and Chris Garavito as they discuss strategies for managing your daily finances. Topics will include online banking, bills & budgeting, and the importance of making saving a priority.
Local Government Employee's Retirement Planning Webinar
Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
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.
NC 401(k) & 457 Plans: Understanding Investments
Date
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
Join Retiree Advocate, Mark McCluskey, as he helps you better understand your investment choices and strategies for making the most out of your supplemental savings plans.
Navigating Your NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plans’ Online Account
Date
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
This presentation will provide you with some helpful tips for how you can take full advantage of your online account and the Plans' resources as a participant in the NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plans.
Social Security 101: Everything You Wanted to Know
Date
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
For more than 80 years, Social Security has helped secure today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection for millions of people throughout their life’s journey. Join Public Affairs Specialist Lisa Wallace as she explains how we qualify for retirement benefits, when can we retire, who else may qualify for benefits on our records, and importantly what are the resources available to us as we plan to make the most of our Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Planning Conference
Date
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration
Webinar (required)
Company
MyNCPlans
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
Currituck County Annual Blood Drive
Dates
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Location
Currituck County Governmental Complex, Courtroom C
Appointment
Schedule an appointment visit redcrossblood.org, use Sponsor Code: CCGOVT
Website
RedCrossBlood.org
Dangerously low blood supply, give blood at our Annual Blood Drive. For more information visit rcblood.org/.