Who is Eligible?
You are eligible for the benefits described here if you are an active permanent full-time employee working for New Castle County at least 30 hours per week.
Your spouse or dependent children are eligible for some benefits, including:
- Medical (spouse, and/or children up to age 26)
- Dental (spouse and/or children up to age 26)
- Vision (spouse and/or children up to age 26)
- Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (spouse and/or children up to age 26)
When and How Can I Enroll?
- If you are not making any changes to your benefits for 2027, you do not need to enroll.
- If you have a Flexible Spending Account, the IRS requires an annual election.
- All employees that have their spouse on their medical plan, MUST complete a Spouse Coordination of Benefits Form and return to HRBenefits@newcastlede.gov.
Spouse Coordination of Benefits Form
2027 New Castle County Benefit Guide
