Updated December 2013
ONE-TIME DEATH BENEFIT
Contact:
Clayton County
Human Resources
120 Smith St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 477-3239
Website: www.co.clayton.ga.us/departments/human-resources.aspx
Clayton County provides, at no cost to its employees, a Basic Life Insurance in the amount of $25,000. Employee Supplemental Life Insurance in the amount of $25,000 may be purchased at a current cost of $9.25 per month. Both coverages are insured through Standard Life Insurance Company and their face value in the event of death as a result of a covered accident while you are an active employee. In addition, both coverages include some coverage for accidental dismemberment.
Upon retirement, Basic Life and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance coverages are reduced by 50% and the accidental provision no longer applies. Certain disabled employees may remain covered by the county’s former life carrier (Greater Georgia Life Insurance Company) as a result of that carrier approving them for “Waiver of Premium.”
ONE-TIME DEATH BENEFIT
Contact:
Clayton County
Human Resources
120 Smith St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 477-3239
Website: www.co.clayton.ga.us/departments/human-resources.aspx
This self-funded protection is provided to all county personnel in the event of injury/illness caused by or contributed to during the course of their employment. If injured at work, it is imperative that the employee report the injury immediately to their supervisor whether or not the employee believes medical attention is required. If medical attention is required, the employee must choose a physician from the Panel of Physicians (Official Notice) list. Employees are not permitted to utilize their own physician. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, care may be sought from the nearest medical facility.
ADVALOREM TAX EXEMPTION
Clayton County Tax Commissioner
Clayton County Administration, Annex 3
2nd Floor, 121 S. McDonough St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 477-3331
Website: www.claytoncountyga.gov/departments/tax-commissioner.aspx
In addition to the homestead tax exemptions provided by the state (see the GA state page), Clayton County provides an exemption from all advalorem taxes associated with the property occupied by the surviving spouse of a fallen peace officer or firefighter. The property has to be the principal residence.
Claims should be made directly to the local county tax commissioner’s office.
Disclaimer: The material contained in the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Survivor Benefits website is not the result of legal research, but rather is based on a scan of public documents. We have made every effort to be accurate and timely, but errors may exist. The material on this website is advisory only and should not be cited as evidence or proof that a benefit exists or that our facts are accurate. Always consult the decedent’s fire department for benefits assistance, or a benefits’ attorney. If, in the course of your own research, you see errors of fact, or new benefit information, please pass this information along to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
