Benefits
At California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), caring for our patients starts with caring for our people.
In addition to competitive salaries, we provide a benefits package that’s hard to match. Our benefits are designed to support your health, financial future, and work-life balance.
Retirement
A financially secure future is within reach.
- State of California Pension (CalPERS)
After a five-year vesting period, this defined benefit plan will provide a secure monthly income based on your salary and years of service. Of course, the longer you stay the more you will earn. - 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
Save even more with monthly contributions to a 401(k), 457(b) plans, or both. Secure your future with tax-deferred retirement plans allowing you to defer up to $49,000 - $65,000 per year.
For more information on retirement benefits, please visit CalHR - State employee retirement benefits
Health Insurance
Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
- Medical plans with various HMO and PPO options.
- Dental coverage through multiple insurance carriers.
- Vision coverage through VSP.
- State contributions towards monthly premiums.
- Coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
- Cash-in-lieu of health and dental benefits for employees with alternate coverage.
For more information on health insurance benefits, please visit CalHR - General employee benefits
Time Off
Work-life balance is no longer a dream.
- Vacation Leave
Full-time employees may earn anywhere from 2 to 4.5 weeks of vacation each year, depending on classification, length of service, and bargaining unit. - Sick Leave
Accrue 8 hours of sick leave each month. - Annual Leave
Eligible employees may opt into a combined leave program that consolidates sick and vacation leave credits into one bank. - Professional Development Days
Eligible employees receive two professional development days every fiscal year. - Holidays
Eleven paid state holidays and one personal holiday each year.
Financial Support
The extras that provide you more.
- Reimbursement Accounts
CCHCS offers two types of reimbursement accounts: -
- Medical reimbursement account to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.
- A dependent reimbursement account that covers approved costs associated with child and/or elder care.
- Long-Term Care (LTC) Coverage
LTC coverage is an employee-paid benefit that helps offset the cost of care if you require assistance with the activities of daily living.
Career Support
Unlock your full potential.
- Professional license fee reimbursement for eligible classifications.
- Professional development opportunities.
Personal Support
More access when you need it.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
At no cost to you, EAP provides confidential support during difficult times, as well as consultation on day‑to‑day concerns. - Group Legal Services Insurance Plan
A voluntary, low-cost plan that provides access to a network of attorneys for a wide range of legal needs.
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available to CCHCS employees, please visit:
- CalHR – Health, dental, vision, leave programs, and other employee benefits.
- CalPERS – State pension and retirement benefits.
- Savings Plus – Optional 401(k) and 457(b) retirement savings plans.
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