Benefit Resource Archives

The following information is archived and is for reference only. If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Office.

Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
    • The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program will forgive the remaining balance on Direct Loans after one has made 120 qualifying payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.  Sacramento County is a qualifying employer.  Earn credits towards your loan forgiveness by making payments towards your student loans while working full-time for Sacramento County any job class at Sacramento County qualifies as public service.​
  • Teacher Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
    • ​If you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 of your Direct and Federal Stafford Loans.  Qualifying employers include elementary schools, secondary schools, or educational service agencies that serve low-income students.  ​
  • Perkins Loan Cancellation and Discharge | Federal Student Aid


Healthcare Loan Forgiveness Programs

The County Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Magellan Healthcare. Whether you are just beginning your career, you have been working for a while, or you are nearing retirement, we recognize that you have changing needs at work and at home and you could benefit from a comprehensive program designed to assist you with a variety of services, including counseling, financial coaching, work-life issues, legal services, etc.

Access to the EAP is available 24/7/365:

Employee Benefits Office
700 H Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 874-2020

Email for Active Employees
 
Email for Retirees

Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Note: Staffing is limited on Fridays, and wait times may be longer when visiting our office.