Overview

BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY:
Prior to your first day, we need the following forms completed:

• CT-W4 Connecticut State Tax Withholding Certificate
• W-4 Federal Withholding
• Designation of Retirement Plan Beneficiary (CO-999)
• Designation of Retirement System Tier Plan Beneficiary (CO-931)
• Direct Deposit Authorization and Input Form (CO-1040)
• DSS Notice of Change/Emergency Contact
• Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
• Employee Information Form
• HEP Enrollment Form (CO-1314)
• Picture Identification, Building Access, and Parking Permit Form
• Retiree Health Fund Enrollment (CO-1300)
• Retiree Health Fund Enrollment (CO-1300B)
• Temporary Situational Telework Application

The above forms can be completed electronically. Please bring all forms with you on your first day.

FIRST DAY

WHAT TO BRING

• Current driver’s license or ID card issued by federal, state or local government
• Date of birth and social security number of anyone you intend to designate as a beneficiary for retirement or insurance purposes
• Birth certificate (long form) for eligible dependents you intend to place on your health and/or dental insurance
• Marriage certificate (if you intend to place your spouse on your health and/or dental insurance)
• Documentation that establishes your identity and employment authorization (current government issued photo identification, social security card, U.S. passport, birth certificate, etc.)
• DD-214 (if served in the military) 

PAYROLL - MANDATORY DEDUCTIONS

You will notice deductions to your bi-weekly paycheck as follows:

• Federal Income Tax
• State Income Tax
• Social Security
• Medicare
• Union Dues or Fees, if applicable
• Retirement Deduction (5%)
• Employee Contribution to Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (OPEB) (3%)

UNION DUES/FEES: The unions establish a rate, which will be deducted from your paycheck bi-weekly.

RETIREMENT: All new employees participate in the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Tier IV plan. Participation in this contributory plan is mandatory at the rate of 5% of your salary. If you have prior service as a state employee, please advise Human Resources for further information.

EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION RETIREE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND: All individuals hired on or after July 1, 2017 must pay a three (3%) contribution for a period of fifteen (15) years or until retirement whichever is sooner, even if they have had periods of prior service.

New employees starting on the first day of a pay period will receive their first paycheck four weeks from the start date.

BENEFITS

Please click on the items below for information on benefits:

• Quick Benefits Summary
• Active Employees Health Care Options Planner
• New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage
• Group Life Insurance Plan

HEALTH INSURANCE: The State of Connecticut offers two options for health insurance. The options are as follow:

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• United Healthcare (Oxford)

DENTAL: The State of Connecticut offers dental insurance with Cigna.

PRESCRIPTIONS: The State of Connecticut offers prescription drug coverage through Caremark. Prescription benefits are the same no matter which medical plan you choose.

Coverage will begin the first day of the month following your hire date. If you choose coverage, your premiums will be deducted from your bi-weekly pay.

For more detailed information on insurance options and Retirement Information, please access the Office of the State Comptroller’s website at CT State Comptroller.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: Permanent employees, whether classified or unclassified, full or part-time, will be insured for the basic life insurance plan upon completion of six months of continuous service or nine hundred and fourteen (914) hours of work, whichever is greater, provided a signed enrollment card is on file in the Employee Benefits Unit of the Office of the State Comptroller. Please click here for information on Group Life Insurance.

POLICIES

Department of Social Services Policies

• Acceptance of Service of Legal Documents
• Attendance Policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• Employee Responsibilities Policy
• Fingerprint and Background Check
• Incident Reporting Policy
• Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Memorandum
• Rules for DSS Provided Parking Areas
• Smoke Free Workplace
• State Ethics and Political Activities Policies
• DSS Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Affirmative Action

• DSS Affirmative Action

State of Connecticut Policies

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy
• Electronic Monitoring by Employers
• Family Violence Policy
• Management and Retention of E-mail and other Electronic Messages
• Management Personnel Policy 05-03 Vacation Leave for Managers, Confidential, and Executives
• Paid Sick Leave
• Personal Wireless Device Policy
• Policy for Motor Vehicles Used for State Business
• Policy on Security for Mobile Computing and Storage Devices
• Political Activity
• Pregnant Women in the Workplace
• Public Officials and State Employees Guide to the Code of Ethics
• Retention and Disposition Policy
• Statewide Family and Medical Leave Policy
  

Federal Government Policies

• E-Verify Poster
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Federal and Medical Leave Act
• IER Right to Work Poster
• USERRA

RESOURCES

• Information for State Employees
• Job Classifications
• State of Connecticut Employment Opportunities
• Holiday Calendar