What is the process for an employee to prepay their insurances (voluntary and statutory deductions)?
This answer is really part benefits and part payroll. (Payroll) An employee will not be able to prepay any deduction such as credit union, 401k, or any agency specific deduction for an unpaid leave of absence. The employee will have to settle directly with the vendor for these deductions. (Benefits) If the employee is on a paid LOA, premiums for benefits and other deductions will continue without interruption. If the employee is on an unpaid LOA, the agency should provide the employee with a copy of the LOA Continuation Letter. The employee should complete the LOA Continuation Form and return to BEST indicating which plans they want to continue. Premiums for the State Health Plan should be mailed to BEST by the first of each month. Premiums for any of the NCFlex benefit plans should be mailed directly to the vendor. Retirement contributions will stop until the employee returns to work. The employee should contact their agency benefit representative to inquire about continuing any agenc
