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EMPLOYMENT
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Do you have a job hotline?
Yes. Please dial 410.638.HIRE for information about current job openings. You can also go to our "Job Vacancy Announcements" page.
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How can I obtain an employment application for Harford County Government?
By going to "Download Employment Application" page from this site, you can download and print an application on your printer. You may also call Human Resources at 410.638.HIRE and request that we mail an application to you or pick one up in our office at 220 South Main Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014.
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How long does it take after I turn in my employment application to hear something?
Normally, applicants can expect a response within 4-6 weeks of the closing date. To view our employment procedures, click here.
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What is Human Resources?
Originally formed under the Harford County Charter as the Office of Personnel, the department's name was changed to more accurately reflect its duties and responsibilities. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for recruitment and selection, employee benefits, classification and compensation, labor relations and employee safety. Human Resources administers the Personnel Code and related policies and procedures.
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What type of benefits does Harford County offer?
Harford County Government provides employees with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which allow the opportunity to design benefit plans which best meet the employees' needs. These options include health insurance, a prescription program, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, Group Universal life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for pre-tax funding of health and child care expenses.
The County also provides annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, family leave and other types of leave; nine holidays per year; a tuition reimbursement program; and other benefits.
View Benefits Listing page.
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Where is the Social Services office and what is the telephone number?
Social Services is also located at 2 South Bond Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014. The telephone number is 410.856.4700. For information about jobs, dial 410.836.4950.
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Where is the unemployment office?
The Harford County unemployment office for the State of Maryland is located at 2 South Bond Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014. The 24-hour job line is 410.836.4649 or access their web site at www.careernet.state.md.us.
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FLEXIBLE BENEFITS
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How can I calculate my expenses and deductions?
Use online form to calculate expenses and deducations.
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How to submit Flexible Benefit claim?
Mail or Fax the FSA claim form and receipt (if applicable) to HFS.
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How will I know the balance that is still available?
You may contact the provider or go online.
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If there is a problem with my account and or reimbursement, who should I contact?
Contact the provider to find out why and then contact the Department of Human Resources if needed.
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What expenses are eligible for reimbursement from Flexible Benefits?
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What forms of reimbursement are available for Flexible Benefits?
Check by mail or Direct Deposit in which you may obtain forms from the Human Resources Department to get activated.
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What happens if I do not use all of my balance?
These accounts are regulated by the IRS. Whether your account is funded by flex dollars or additional money that you have placed into the account you will forfeit the remaining balance.
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What is a FSA and the benefit gained by using?
A FSA is an IRS-approved, pre-taxed benefit that saves you money on eligible medical and dependent expenses.
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What is the deadline for me to submit my claims for Flexible Benefits?
You may submit claims for the current plan year up to 90 days after the plan year has ended or your termination date. Example: If the plan year ends June 30th you have until, September 30th of the current year to submit your claims.
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What is the difference between a Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA?
- The Health FSA is used to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses for yourself and any other person you claim as an eligible dependent on your Federal Tax Return.
- The Dependent FSA helps you to pay for certain dependent care expenses such as day care for a child or elderly adult. You may elect to participate in one or both of these accounts.
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What is the time frame that I have to use my Flexible Benefits account?
You are able to use your account from the effective date until, June 30th of each year.
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When am I able to start using my Flexible Benefit account?
- Your account is able to be used the 1st of the month following the month of your employment if you were hired between the 1st and 15th.
Example: Date of Hire 02/13/2004 / Effective date is 03/01/2004
- Your account is able to be used the 1st of the month following the month after your employment month if you were hired between the 16th and 31st .
Example: Date of Hire 02/16/2004 / Effective date is 04/01/2004
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When will I receive my Flexible Benefit reimbursement?
You should receive your reimbursement within 6 days of the processing deadline. The processing deadline is every other Tuesday in conjunction with the Counties pay period.
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Who is Eligible for Flexible Benefits?
If you fall within one of the following categories, you are eligible for a FSA.
- Those who have opted not to use the Counties health insurance with a flex credit status.
- Those who have opted to place additional money into an account for future expenses. The amount of your annual deductions cannot exceed the allowed maximum.
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HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
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At what age do you have to remove dependents from the insurance coverage?
Please review Who are Eligible Dependents.
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Can I change my primary care physician in the middle of an enrollment year?
Employees who have elected to enroll in either the Maryland Point of Service Plan or the BlueChoice HMO may change primary care physicians (PCP) by submitting a Benefit Change Form.
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How do I add or delete dependents to my health care plan?
You may add or delete dependents by submitting a benefits change form if your level of coverage is not changing. If your level of coverage is changing, you must complete a new enrollment form.
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Is there a limit to the amount of time that I have to make changes to my health care dependents?
All additions or deletions must be submitted to the Department of Human Resources within 30 days of the event (i.e. birth, divorce, dependent graduation, etc.) Depending on the type of change, the Department of Human Resources may require proof of the event.
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What happens if I am covered under another insurance plan and do not need insurance coverage with Harford County Government?
Harford County Government provides a Health Care Incentive Program which places an allotted amount of funds into the flexible spending account of your choice. Please review Cost of Your Health Insurance Benefits for more details.
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When can I add or delete dependents to my health care plan?
You may add or delete dependent when a qualifying lifestyle change occurs throughout the enrollment year. Examples of lifestyle change include: marriage, divorce, birth of a child, adoption, spouse changes job.
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When can I make changes in the health care benefit plan that I have enrolled in?
The only time you are eligible to change plans is during Open Enrollment which occurs during the month of May each year for an effective date of July 1st.
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When does insurance coverage become effective for new hires?
New employees hired between the 1st – 15th of a month are eligible for coverage at the beginning of the next month. For example, if you were hired January 7th, your coverage would become effective February 1st.
New employees hired between the 16th – 31st of a month are eligible for coverage at the beginning of the following month. For example, if you were hired January 17th, your coverage would become effective March 1st.
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