Employee Benefits

Learn more at: Bureau of Benefits

HFS Employees are part of an exciting and valued team responsible for providing healthcare coverage to more than 3 million adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and for providing Child Support Services to more than 1 million people to strengthen their families financially and emotionally. Your work here will have a real and lasting impact on improving lives.
 
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 12-13 Paid Holidays annually
• Flexible Work Schedules
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
  
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental tax-deferred retirement plan
• Bright Start - College Savings (529) Plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) and
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
• Professional Development Opportunities with reimbursement options
• Veterans Connection – Continued GI Benefits for On-The-Job Training Programs
  

Additionally, Illinois offers various programs through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, such as:

• Diversity Enrichment Program (DEP) - Diversity Enrichment Program (DEP)
• Disabled Workers Program
• Veteran Outreach Program
  
• Upward Mobility Program - Upward Mobility Program