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For benefits questions, contact Employee Relations Specialist Andee Unruh
directly at ext. 3693 or email [email protected].
2025 Health Benefits Information

2025 Health Benefits Information

Renville County HR Connection

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2026 Health Benefits Information

2026 Health Benefits Information

2026 Benefits Fair

Blue Cross Blue Shield Website Be sure to select the appropriate network when using the search tool.

Renville County HR Connection

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Perks

Blue Cross Blue Shield Perks

Flex Spending Account Resources

WEX Participant Account Navigation Guide:

Pre-Retirement Resources

Medicare Information

When should you sign up for Medicare — at the right time for you

Knowing when to enroll is critical, because there’s no single “right” time. It depends entirely on your situation:

Initial enrollment period (IEP) at 65: This is the right time for you if you won’t have health coverage from active employment (either your own or your spouse’s) after you turn 65 – even if you get retiree benefits or COBRA coverage. The IEP lasts for seven months, with the fourth month usually being the one in which you turn 65. (For example, if your 65th birthday is in June, your IEP begins March 1 and ends Sept. 30). However, if your 65th birthday falls on the first day of the month, your whole IEP moves forward. (In this case, if your birthday is June 1, your IEP begins Feb. 1 and ends Aug. 31)

Initial enrollment period under age 65: If you qualify for Medicare through disability, the fourth month of your IEP is usually the one in which you receive your 25th disability payment. Social Security will let you know when your Medicare coverage starts. You get a second seven-month IEP when you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare based on age instead of disability — but your coverage continues automatically, without your having to reapply.

Special enrollment period (SEP): This is for you if you delayed Medicare enrollment after 65 because you had health insurance from an employer for whom you or your spouse was still actively working. The SEP allows you to sign up for Medicare without risking late penalties at any time before this employment ends and for up to eight months afterward. (However, a small employer with fewer than 20 workers can legally require you to sign up for Medicare at age 65 as a condition for continuing to cover you under the employer health plan — in which case, Medicare becomes your primary insurance and the employer plan is secondary. But this decision is up to the employer, so you need to check it out before you turn 65.

**Note that if you are still working and have insurance from your employer in the form of a health savings account, under IRS rules you cannot contribute to your HSA if you are enrolled in any part of Medicare. In this situation you need to postpone signing up for Part A and Part B until you retire and also postpone applying for Social Security (because you can’t opt out of Part A if you’re receiving those benefits). You won’t be penalized for this delay.

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

PERA Website

Visit the “My PERA” tab for information such as:

  • Balance Information
  • Updating Personal Information and Beneficiary

Visit the “Forms & Publications” tab for information such as:

  • Coordinated, Correctional and Police & Fire Plan Handbooks
  • Forms, Newsletters and Brochures
  • As well as LOTS of other information

PERA Phased Retirement Option

NCPERS Term Life insurance offered through PERA
NCPERS Brochure

Deferred Comp

Empower Retirement
Locally represented by: Austin Neubauer at Edward Jones
[email protected]
320-523-5600
Empower Retirement Website

MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System)
1-800-657-5757
MSRS Website
Deferred Comp Plan Video

MSRS Deferred Comp Enrollment Agreement

These providers are no longer offered as a payroll deduction. If you have questions on past contributions, contact the provider directly:
Nationwide – Retirement Specialist, 507-202-3004
AIG/Valic – Customer Care, 888-569-7055

Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The MCIT Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a risk management tool designed to provide employees and their dependents access to a qualifies counselor in an office setting to in resolving personal issues that may affect performance at work.

View this brochure with details and programs offered or visit their Website.

Employee Assistance Program Web Portal

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.

FMLA Request Form

Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious Health Condition
Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition
Certification for Military Family Leave

Visit the FMLA Website for more information.
FMLA Poster

Renville County Education Reimbursement

The County will reimburse an Employee up to 70% of the tuition expense (annual maximum of $5,250) for college level courses that are relevant to the Employee’s current job position or has the potential for developing the Employee for promotional opportunities within the county organization.

To view the Education Reimbursement Policy and Agreement form Click Here.

Learning Parter with Hamline University

Employees are eligible for a 10% discount on Graduate programs, seminars and certificates from Hamline University. Visit the Hamline University website for more information.

Savi (Student Loan Benefit)

Renville County is excited to give you exclusive access to Savi – a straightforward financial wellness benefit that helps student loan borrowers navigate their student loans and potentially save money.
Student loan policy experts, advocates, and borrowers founded Savi to help solve our country’s student debt crisis. Regardless of how much debt you have and where you are in your repayment journey, Savi will be there to walk you through every step of the process and help you identify the best repayment and forgiveness options.

As a Renville County employee, you receive complimentary access to Savi Essential, the premium plan (typically $90/year), at no cost to you!

With Savi, you could:
● Lower your monthly payments based on your income
● Apply for forgiveness programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness
● Get ongoing updates on policy changes that could affect you
● Attend live webinars or access support when you need it
● Save time and stress with simplified, digitized enrollment in federal programs
● Receive 1:1 help from student loan experts

View the Savi flyer.

To get started go to renvillecountymn.bysavi.com to create your free account.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. Under this program, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers.

PSLF is managed by the U.S. Department of Education. Visit their website for further information.

Minnesota Paid Leave

Effective January 1, 2026

Minnesota Paid Leave provides payments and job protections when you need time off to care for yourself or your family.

PFML Request Form

How to File a PFML Claim – 2026

PFML Certification Form

PFML Medical Authorization Form

Equivalent Plan Notice

Find the required information poster here: https://mn.gov/deed/assets/paid-leave-mandatory-employer-poster-acc_tcm1045-700342.pdf

Find frequently asked questions here (NOTE: You must apply with MetLife): https://mn.gov/deed/paidleave/employees/faq/