Benefit Information

Lincoln County strives to provide a competitive benefit package to its employees.

The following is a list of benefits for full-time and part-time employees.

Full-Time Employees

• Longevity Pay – After 5 years of continued employment
• Annual Boot Allowance - Law Enforcement
• Uniforms & Equipment Provided - Law Enforcement and EMS employees
• Health/Dental/Prescription Coverage
•        Monthly cost to the employee is based on the plan option
• Employees are eligible to receive a premium reduction of $20/month on the cost of their health insurance premium by participating in the Lincoln County Wellness Program through Priority Wellness.
• Short Term Disability Insurance- Paid by Lincoln County
• KPERS retirement program – Member from first day of employment
•       6% contribution rate – for all employees
•        Life insurance equal to 1 1/2 times annual salary from first day of employment
• 12 hours of Leave accrued monthly (144 hours annually) - must complete 6 months of employment prior to using
• 4 hours of Extended Illness Leave accrued monthly (48 hours annually) - must complete 6 months of employment prior to using
• Holidays - Ten holidays are recognized by the Lincoln County each year
• Supplemental Insurance available – AFLAC, Leaders Life, Legal Shield, Liberty National and Nation Wide
• Hepatitis B Vaccination

Part-Time Employees

• Longevity Pay – After 5 years of continued employment
• Annual Boot Allowance - Law Enforcement
• Uniforms & Equipment Provided - Law Enforcement and Ambulance Service employees
• 6 hours of Leave Time accrued per month - must complete 6 months of employment prior to using
• Holidays – Ten holidays are recognized by the Lincoln County each year. 
• Hepatitis B Vaccination
   
  For part-time employees working 1000 hours or more per year:
• KPERS retirement program
•          6% contribution rate – for all employees
•          Life insurance equal to 1 1/2 times your annual salary from 1st day of employment
• Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance – 5 plans available through State of Kansas Insurance Program*

*Part-Time Employee's Cost share is higher than that of a full-time employee