Miami-Dade County Employee Benefits Overview

• •Miami-Dade County offers group medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• •The 2026 Enrollment Guide and Benefit Highlights are the primary resources for new and existing employees to manage benefit changes.
• •Employees may enroll in dental coverage even if they decline medical coverage.
• •Vision coverage is available to all employees eligible for medical and dental coverage, regardless of union status.
• •Changes to coverage outside of the annual open enrollment period are only permitted following a 'Qualifying Event'.
• •COBRA coverage is available to employees and dependents who would otherwise lose health coverage due to specific events.
• •Retirement benefits are provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
• •Retirees must submit a Retiree Insurance Application to the Benefits Administration Unit to maintain insurance coverage into retirement.
• •Supplemental benefits include group term life insurance, legal insurance, deferred compensation plans, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• •A leave of absence is defined as an approved absence without pay for a maximum of one year.

This portal dictates how Miami-Dade County employees and retirees access and manage their health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as their retirement planning through the Florida Retirement System.