Additionally, a retiree who has presently elected to include their spouse under the County Health Care plan, upon retirement will be allowed to maintain dependent coverage provided that the retiree continues to bear the expense of dependent coverage. Payroll maintains records of all checks received from retired employees who have dependents covered on county insurance. Smith County employees and their families are eligible to join the C.A.S.E. Federal Credit Union. Membership cards, payroll deduction cards and loan applications for the credit union are available in the payroll division of the Auditor's office. Smith County has participated in the Texas County and District Retirement System since January 1, 1968.
Interest is credited annually.
Retirement Hand Guides are available. Any part-time employee who anticipates over 900 hours of work is eligible for retirement benefits. Deferred compensation is a tax deferred supplemental retirement savings program, which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes. You may participate on a voluntary basis through payroll deductions. A representative for Nationwide Retirement Solutions can be contacted for any questions.