DLS Employee Benefits

The Department of Legislative Services provides a package of subsidized employee benefit programs for eligible regular employees. Some contractual employees are eligible to enroll in the same health benefits as regular employees, with the exception of flexible spending accounts. Contractual employees who work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized medical and prescription coverage for themselves and any eligible enrolled dependents. Contractual employees who do not meet the minimum work requirements may apply for unsubsidized health insurance at a cost determined by the State Department of Budget and Management.

  • Employees who work at least 50% are eligible for the following benefits:

    • Health insurance, including vision, prescription, and dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents*  
    • Retirement* 
    • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Group Term Life Insurance
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
    • 401(k) and 457(b) Traditional and Roth accounts
    • Paid Leave
    • Payroll Online Service Center (POSC)
    • State Employees Credit Union (SECU)
    • Free Parking

    *Costs partially subsidized by the State.
  • Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants that meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on his or her Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.  The application must be certified by the Human Resources Manager.  The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education and loan forgiveness is contingent on the federal government.

  • Regular employees who have completed at least 12 months of employment may be reimbursed for tuition costs for courses taken at a recognized institution, subject to available funds.
  • The department provides a teleworking program which allows selected employees to work from home, a satellite office, or a telework center.
  • Ongoing training opportunities, both on and off site, may be provided in functional assignments, general training, policy issues, individual skills, and professional development. For example, the National Conference of State Legislatures provides support, research, and training for legislators and legislative staff.
  • The department has fielded a co-ed softball team in the Anne Arundel Bar Association softball league.  Slow pitch games are played on Thursday evenings in the summer.
  • Department-organized wellness activities and on-site fitness center. 

  • All State employees can take advantage of the wellness programs offered through the State of Maryland Wellness Program.