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Great benefits, too!

See the benefits you could enjoy as an employee of Macomb County.

 
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When you work for Macomb County, you'll get more than a paycheck. We offer outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. We recognize there is more to life than work, so our employees enjoy generous paid time off, holiday pay and sick leave benefits as well. Finally, we offer a variety of perks such as short term disability or pet insurance, which our employees can purchase at a reduced cost. 
 
 
 

When you work for Macomb County, you can:

Choose from four different medical plans, two dental plans and two vision plans. All offer a wide range of covered services and large provider networks. Depending on the plan you choose, you can enroll in a flexible spending account or a health savings account to stretch your health care dollars even further.  You can also participate in Healthstyles, our employee wellness program, for tips, tricks and support to stay well. Benefits are effective day one.

Plus, there is no premium cost sharing for any of our plans! 

If you'd like more information on what the County offers, including detailed benefit summaries with co-pays and deductibles listed, visit our benefits pages.

As a new employee, you can earn up to three weeks of paid time off during your first year of employment. Spend holidays with family, and live life to the fullest. Work-life balance matters to Macomb County.

All new employees are enrolled in our 401(a) defined contribution plan, with a generous employer match (up to 8 percent after five years). You can also enroll in our 457 plan, which is optional. In both cases, you're in the driver's seat, and can choose your investment strategy. Retirement is a reality for Macomb County employees.

Macomb County offers paid sick leave and long term disability coverage for when life happens. Employees can also purchase other income protection products such as short term disability, accident advantage or identity theft coverage from a variety of providers at great rates. You'll also find a team of professionals ready to help you navigate life through our Employee Assistance Program, which is free to employees and their eligible dependents.