At Hanover County Public Schools, we are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and compensation packages to our employees. Additional details about benefits will be shared during the hiring process; however, the overview below reflects our commitment to supporting and valuing our exceptional staff. Employees are encouraged to contact our Benefits Department with any questions or concerns.
Compensation
We are proud to offer competitive salaries.
2025–2026
Benefits
Benefit Information
The above link includes a comprehensive view of all benefit plans, rates, options and detailed plan information. Hanover County Public Schools offers health insurance through Aetna (833) 732-1971) and contributes toward the monthly premium. An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts are also available.
• 2025 Benefit Guide
• 2025 Final Active Rate Sheet
• Summary of 2025 HDHP Plan Benefits
• Summary of 2025 Premium Plan Benefits
• Summary of 2025 Standard Plan Benefits
• 2026 Benefit Guide
• 2026 Final Active Rate Sheet
• Summary of 2026 HDHP Plan Benefits
• Summary of 2026 Premium Plan Benefits
• Summary of 2026 Standard Plan Benefits
Transparency In Coverage - The Transparency in Coverage Rule requires self-insured group health plans to make Machine Readable Files (MRFs) publicly accessible beginning on July 1, 2022. Hanover County has self-insured medical plans for employees currently administered by Aetna.
To meet this requirement, for our Aetna plan, MRFs will be posted monthly on Aetna Machine Readable. This location is publicly available and accessible to all, and no authentication is required. To link to the machine-readable files, please see the link above.
Dental Insurance - HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna Dental ((833) 732-1971).
• 2025 Dental Benefits-High PPO
• 2025 Dental Benefits-Low PPO
• 2026 Dental Benefits-High PPO
• 2026 Dental Benefits-Low PPO
Vision Supplemental Insurance - HCPS offers a vision care plan through VSP ((800) 216-6248).
• 2025 VSP Benefits Summary
• 2026 VSP Benefits Summary
Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection – Optional supplemental plans with AFLAC designed to pay the individual during unexpected incidents.
Disability Insurance
Take a look at the different types of disability insurance offered by Hanover County.
Long-Term Disability – Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.
Short-Term Disability –Optional benefit for short-term disability. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months. (VRS Hybrid participants receive other Short Term Disability coverage at no cost following one year of employment)
Sick Leave Bank – Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses/injury. Available to all full and part-time benefit-eligible employees who enroll. (VRS hybrid participants not eligible since STD is provided)
Life Insurance
Hanover County offers other insurances including, life, supplemental and long-term care insurance.
Paid for at 100% by HCPS for full-time VRS eligible employees only. The benefit is two times your annual salary for natural death and four times your annual salary for accidental death. Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover your spouse and children or to increase your employee benefit.
Savings Plans
There are three Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Plans: Plan 1, Plan 2 and the Hybrid. Benefits vary depending on your membership date and vesting.
Retirement – Full-time employees participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
Retirement Savings Plans – HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower Retirement, which allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for retirement. HCPS contributes $250/year toward 403(b) account for part-time employees.
Premium Conversion/Section 125 – HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.
Flexible Spending Accounts – HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.
Time Off Benefits (subject to change):
Hanover County has paid time off accrual and 13 holidays per calendar year.
Paid Holidays – 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated dates & 4 compensatory floating dates).
Vacation – 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 – 9 years of service, and 1.5 days for 10 or more years of service.
Sick Leave – Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 – 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual. (Max 90 day accrual for VRS Hybrid participants). Part-time employees earn sick leave on a prorated basis.
Personal Leave – Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.
BE WELL Employee Wellness Program
Information on Hanover County’s employee wellness program.
Our Wellness Program offers advice and incentives for you to Be Involved, Be Aware, and Be Well. Visit our Wellness Program page for more information.
Retirement
Start your retirement planning by reviewing this 2026 Humana Plan.
Contacts
Carolyne Ryder, Compensation and Compliance Officer (804) 365-4688
Wendy Owens, Benefits Manager
(804) 365-4590
Kim Fontaine, Benefits Coordinator
(804) 365-4580
Benefits questions: [email protected]