County-Provided Benefits

Medical/dental plans​

Life Insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement - Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association

  • HRA VEBA is an account you can use to reimburse qualifying out-of-pocket medical care costs for you, spouse, and qualified dependents.
  • The County contributes to this fund at an amount equal to 1% of your salary. 
  • Eligibility and enrollment are automatic (enrollment forms are optional to personalize investment options).
  • Visit hraveba.org for more information.
  • Detailed information on HRA VEBA.

Short Term Disability Insurance   

  • The County provides STD insurance at no cost to you.  This provides partial salary replacement due to an injury/illness after a 30 day period.
  • Detailed information on STD insurance.

Long Term Disability Insurance

Trimet Pass 

  • The County provides a TriMet Annual Pass to use on TriMet buses, MAX, Streetcar, Wes, Tram, and C-Tran non-express routes.
  • Pick up your pass at the Benefits Office on the 3rd floor of the Multnomah Building after receiving an email confirming it is ready.
  • Detailed information on the Trimet Pass Program.

Employee Assistance Program

  • RBH EAP is available to help county employees and their family members find solutions for everyday challenges.
  • Employees get 6 free counseling visits, access to a 24-7 Crisis Line: 1-866-750-1327,  and help with: work-life balance, home ownership, child & elder care, identity theft recovery, financial counseling, legal and mediation services, stress & resiliency, adapting to change, and more.
  • Go to: myRBH.com, access code: GoMultCo, or call 1-866-750-1327

Optional benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): MERP, DCAP, and TRPs

An FSA reduces your tax burden and increases your take-home pay while setting aside money for eligible expenses. Multnomah County offers four types of Flexible Spending Accounts:

  • MERP (Medical Expense Reimbursement Program)
    • Used for covered medical, dental, and vision expenses.
  • DCAP (Dependent Care Assistance Program)
    • Used for dependent care expenses such as childcare, preschool, afterschool programs, or eldercare.
  • TRPs (Transportation Reimbursement Plan)
    • Used for eligible parking and transit commuting expenses.
  • Detailed information on Flexible Spending Accounts.

Supplemental Life Insurance

  • You can enroll in supplemental life insurance above your Basic life insurance to a maximum of $500,000 for yourself and $500,000 for your spouse/domestic partner.
  • You are guaranteed up to $200,000 of coverage and up to $50,000 spouse/domestic partner coverage if submitted within 31 days of hire.
  • Detailed information on Supplemental Insurance.

Long Term Care Insurance

  • LTC Insurance provides coverage if you need assistance while in a long term care facility, including home care.
  • You can apply for LTC at any time, but are guaranteed up to $6,000 and up to 6 years if submitted within 31 days of hire.
  • Email employee.benefits@multco.us for an application.
  • Please visit Unum's LTC site for more details.