Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits
Disability
An employee has a disability if he/she has an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities or a record of such impairment.
Health & Wellness
At HCPS, we provide outstanding healthcare benefits. Visit our Health & Wellness page for more details.
Income Protection
Income protection can help you handle essential living expenses if you are unable to work.
Medical Leave/FMLA
FMLA is available to an employee who will be or who has been absent more than 3 days for a personal or family illness, or for childbirth, adoption or
Retirement & Financial Planning
Henrico County participates in the Virginia Retirement System and pays the employer contribution of an eligible employee’s salary. Eligible employee
Voluntary/Optional Benefits
Henrico County offers voluntary benefits to full-time and part-time benefit-eligible employees.
Work-Life Support
All benefit-eligible employees now have everyday access to employee pricing on favorite brands in over 26 categories to help you save money on your va
Workers' Compensation
Per HCPS Regulation 4-06-002, all “Accidents resulting in injury regardless of the necessity for medical treatment, including First Aid, must be rep
Disability Accommodations
Americans with Disabilities Act: ADA Medical Certification Form
Work-Life Support
Perks at Work
HCPS is excited to announce a partnership with "Perks at Work," a free employee discounts platform through our voluntary benefits third-party administrator, Pierce Insurance.
All benefit-eligible employees now have everyday access to employee pricing on favorite brands in over 26 categories to help you save money on your vacation, gyms, child care, electronics, home appliances, movie tickets and more. As the largest global employee discount provider, Perks at Work has negotiated with thousands of merchants for corporate rates on your behalf.
Employee Home Purchase Assistance Program
EHPAP provides a two-part HUD-certified homebuyer education course and six hours of individualized housing counseling at no cost to employees. Additionally, eligible employees may receive up to $25,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance, in the form of an interest-free forgivable loan, for the purchase of a home within Henrico County. To have the full loan amount forgiven, employees must: maintain full-time employment with the County and occupy the home as their primary residence for five years from the purchase date. If these conditions are not met, the employee will be obligated to repay any remaining unforgiven loan balance.
Workers Compensation
Per HCPS Regulation 4-06-002, all “Accidents resulting in injury regardless of the necessity for medical treatment, including First Aid, must be reported”.
The following list of Worker’s Compensation forms can be found on the HCPS intranet and are required if an employee is injured in the course of working for HCPS:
Download Workers' Compensation Forms
An injured employee who requires medical attention must choose a physician from a panel of physicians pursuant to 65.1-88 of the Code of Virginia. The names, addresses and phone numbers of those comprising the panel are provided to employees on the “Panel of Physicians” form at their employment site. “Panel of Physicians” forms are also available in the Payroll Office.
Related Benefits and Payroll Forms
Dental Care
Flexible Spending
Health Care
Short-Term Income Protection
Long-Term Income Protection
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LTIP Statement of Health Form
Status Change
Frequently Used Online Services
Payroll and Benefits
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Payroll Forms
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Understanding Your Paycheck (PDF)
For questions about payroll, please contact the Payroll Help Desk at 804-652-3623 or email the HCPS Payroll Office. -
Payroll Processing Calendar (semi-monthly payroll calendar)
For questions about benefits, please contact the Benefits Help Desk at 804-652-3624 or email the HCPS Benefits Office.
Important Links
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Employee Status Changes and Qualifying Events
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Family and Medical Leave Act (for an employee’s own serious health condition)
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Employee Home Purchase Assistance program
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Human Resources Contacts
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Parental Leave Policy
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Personnel Policies and Regulations (Chapter 4)
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Professional Development Reimbursement Request Form
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Resignation Form (employees must use HCPS email address to access)
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Teacher Licensure
Personal Wellness and Mental Health Resources
HCPS encourages staff to take care of personal wellness and mental health.
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Employees are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance Program at AnthemEAP.com (enter Henrico to log in) or call 855-873-4932 if in need of mental health support.
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Please visit the HCPS School-Based Mental Health page for a variety of family and staff resources including self-care strategies, phone apps and community resources.
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Join HCPS' Wellness, Self-Care and Community Resources Schoology group (Access Code: HWH9-2V3W-W3ZMV)
State and National Mental Health Resources
Local Community Mental Health Resources
Visit the Henrico County Mental Health website to learn about the services they provide. For same-day access to services, please contact the Access Services Call Center at 804-727-8515 for more information. In the event of a mental health or substance use crisis, emergency services personnel are available 24/7. Please call 804-727-8484.
Crisis Hotlines
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Henrico Emergency Services: 804-727-8484
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National Disaster Distress Hotline: 800-985-5990
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National Hopeline Network Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 800-442-4673
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Contact Information
HCPS Benefits Department
804-652-3624