Benefits

We value our employees and believe in rewarding each of you for the contributions you make to the County. An important part of your total compensation is the value of the employee benefits. Refer to the links below and to What We Offer for a summary of the wide variety of benefits available to you.
News & Updates
- FSA Deadline: March 31 – The deadline to request reimbursement for unused 2025 FSA expenses is March 31, 2026.
- Colon Health Screening Kit – Eligible employees and dependents on the medical plan will get a free Cologuard® test kit.
- 2025 Electronic 1095-C Form – If you opted in to receive an electronic form, your 2025 1095-C is available in the internal EBS (OPUS) site.
- 2025 Electronic W-2 Now Available – If you opted in to receive an electronic W-2, your 2025 W-2 is available in the internal EBS (OPUS) site.
- Wellness News & Updates – View upcoming activities and important updates related to wellness.
Contact Benefits
- Phone: (727) 464-3367, option 1, weekdays 8 am – 5 pm
- Email: employee.benefits@pinellas.gov
- Schedule an appointment (in person or Teams): Benefits Consultation or Retirement or DROP Consultation
The Benefits team is available to visit your worksite.
Access one list of all benefits vendors (20 total) including websites and phone numbers.
Other Benefits
Earn Cash
- Referral Program – Earn up to $1,000 for referring a new employee.
- Suggestion Awards – Earn cash for your ideas, up to $2,500.
Financial Rewards
- Credit Union – Free checking accounts, competitive loans.
- Employee Discounts – New discounts added regularly.
- Rewards Program (internal link) – Over 12,000 items including gift cards.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Get reimbursed for classes taken on your own time.
Time Off / Leave
- FMLA
- Disability: Short and Long Term
- Leave Time (Paid)
- Maternity Time Off (FMLA, Short Term Disability)
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