Employees have additional benefits and programs available through payroll deduction. These options are made available to employees merely as a convenience and are not endorsed or guaranteed by the County. The County of Kern makes no recommendation nor assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of the product selected. Some voluntary benefits are portable and/or convertible, meaning you can keep the coverage should your employment with the County terminate. The voluntary benefits listed on this page are provided by American Fidelity. You can contact them by calling 1‑800‑662‑1113 for any portability/convertibility information for the benefits listed in the sections below.
Other insurance products and benefit programs may be available through your employee union, contact information for your union is available on the CAO Employee Relations page.
Information on employee benefits not administered by Health and Wellness (such as Deferred Compensation and Retirement) can be found on our Employee website.
American Fidelity Voluntary Benefits Flyer (PDF)