If you are a current employee of Hand County, you may find this information helpful during your time with us. The forms here are for your benefit and serve a reference for you. Should you find something in error or believe something is missing, please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at 605.853.2182.
Covid 19 Information for Employees
- COVID Symptom screening tool
- Critical Infrastructure / Essential Worker Return to Work Practices
- Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Adopted 03/18/20 Employee Rights Poster
- Direct Link: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ffcra
South Dakota Retirement System
222 East Capital Avenue, Suite 8, PO Box 1098,
Pierre, SD 57501
1-888-605-SDRS (toll-free)
605-773-3731 (local)
[email protected] (email)
https://sdrs.sd.gov
[Available to only to employee who work 1250 or more in a year.]
Please read this linked document from May 2021 that details eligibility rules:
FORMS:
Revised forms available
The following forms have been updated as of May 2020. Important note: SDRS now requires a photocopy of the member’s valid driver’s license, state issued identification, or passport when submitting most SDRS forms. Authorized Agent signature/notary requirements have been removed from the E-2 and E-5 forms.
• E-1 Application for SDRS Enrollment: http://sdrs.sd.gov/docs/E1.pdf
• E-2 Notice of Enrollment Change: http://sdrs.sd.gov/docs/E2.pdf
SDRS does not allow address changes via phone, email, or website contacts. All members must complete an E-2 for address changes.
• E-4 Election to Participate in SDRS by Elected Official: https://sdrs.sd.gov/docs/E4.pdf
• E-5 Beneficiary Designation: http://sdrs.sd.gov/docs/E5.pdf
VSP / Vision Service Plan
- Currently available to qualified employees on a cost shared basis, including signal and family plans.
- VSP member website: https://www.vsp.com/
- Direct Link to VSP employee account creation page: https://www.vsp.com/create-account
- Vision Care Associates (VCA) web portal: https://www.vca2020.com/
- Direct Link to VCA “Medical History Form”: https://www.vca2020.com/resources/prepare-for-your-visit
DELTA DENTAL of SOUTH DAKOTA
Dental insurance is provided to qualified employees on a cost shared basis. In 2020 the ratios are:
- Single / Employee only: $17.70 / $17.70 or $35.40
- 2-Party / Employee and one-other: $33.86 / 33.86 or $67.72
- Family / Employee and all others: $53.15 / $53.15 or $106.30
- Family /More the Part-time but less then full time: $65.91 / $40.39 or $106.30
- Family Part-time: $73.73 / $26.57 or $106.30
- Single Part-time: $26.55 / $8.85 or $35.40
2021 Data received on August 3, 2020
Delta Dental Employee Handbook
Delta Dental Cover letter and Summary pages
New Employee Forms to be completed and turned into the Auditor’s Office:
- Form I9: Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form Fill PDF)
- Form I9: Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Print and Complete version)
- Form I9: Instructions for Completing Form (15 pages)
- IRS Form W-4: 2020 PDF Form Fill version
Emergency Management Institutes ICS courses transcript request form.
References:
2018-2019 South Dakota Labor and Employment Laws (PDF)
2019 First Report Of Injury (SD EForm 1830 V2 / Form Fill PDF) & Medical Release Form
Weather Emergencies / Outdoor Warning Sirens (From Pennington County)
Sign up for South Dakota Amber Alerts
Sign up for South Dakota Missing / Blue Alerts
South Dakota Statewide Wage and Benefit Survey for 2019 (Compiled by NECOG)
Employee Benefits:
2019.06.06 – Companion Life Policy (Provided by the County to Employees)
2019.07.08 – Companion Life Policy (Provided to Full Time county employees)
2019-2020 Companion Life (Beneficiary Election Form) (Provided to Full Time county employees)
SDML-Work Comp & other Forms Website / Page
Hand County Payroll Deduction List for 2020
Annual / Vacation Leave, Sick Leave and Funeral Leave form.
AVERA HEALTH (Hand County Specific / Effective September 1, 2020)
Plan administrator: Mike LeBrun DICE Financial Services of Mitchell.
Contact: [email protected] or call 800-658-3603
- Avera Contractual Agreement
- Avera 1000 Rates and Summary of Benefits and Coverages
- Avera 2000 Rates and Summary of Benefits and Coverages
- Avera 4500 Rates and Summary of Benefits and Coverages (H.S.A.)
Presently the county provides health insurance to all full time employees and some qualifying part-time / elected employees. Family coverage is available but it is at the sole expense of the employee. There is no county contribution towards family plans.
The current plan also includes a life insurance policy on the employees.
Payroll Links:
2020 Wage Scale for County Employees
South Dakota New Hire Reporting Page
South Dakota Retirement System—Authorized Agent Manual (90 pages, PDF)
Longevity Schedule
Separation from Employment with Hand County:
Uniform Resignation from Employment Form
Property Management:
South Dakota “Bid Booklet” for making purchases within the boundaries of state law.
How to file a claim with the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance (SDPPA), our coverage provider.
- Instructions and links to claim forms: https://sdpaaonline.org/claims in PDF version (non-fillable).
- Fillable MS-WORD Auto-Property Claim Form: http://hand.sdcounties.org/files/2019/11/Auto-Property-Claim-Notice-Hand-County.docx
- Proof of Financial Responsibility for Vehicles (2020)
