Oakland County provides voluntary benefits to meet the diverse needs and experiences of our employees. Voluntary benefits are optional. If you have any questions, please contact benefits@oakgov.com.

Pet Insurance

At Oakland County, we recognize that pets are family, too!  Pet Insurance is available to Oakland County full-time employees.  Pets can be added to your benefit plan when you sign up for benefits as a new hire, during open enrollment, or if you adopt a pet.

If you have enrolled in Pet Insurance and need to register your pet, file a claim or access your account online, you can click HERE.  For first time registration, use your personal email address as an identifier for your account.

Here is how it works:

1. Visit any licensed vet or clinic
2. Pay your vet and submit a claim
3. Get reimbursed for eligible expenses

Highlights:

• Common items the plan covers are illnesses, broken bones, diagnostics, surgery, digestion issues, toxin ingestion, and more!  
• Plans have an annual limit of $5,000 per year
• $300 annual deductible and 20% coinsurance apply
  • Insurance does not apply to preventative care
  • Emergency room exams are excluded from coverage
  • The minimum age of enrollment is 8 weeks, maximum is 10 years (must be enrolled prior to age 11)
  • Pre-existing conditions are covered after 12 months
    • Credit can be given for prior coverage
• 2026 Rates
  • $21.81 per dog per paycheck post-tax
  • $11.05 per cat per paycheck post-tax

Still "purr-plexed?"  Check out these great resources:

• PetPartners Pet Insurance Plan Document
• A Pet Owner's Handbook
• Pet Insurance FAQ's

Have questions?  Come "hound" us at benefits@oakgov.com.

Michigan Education Savings Program 529

Oakland County is making it easier than ever to save for college. Upon opening a Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) 529 College Savings Account, payroll deductions can be set up to directly fund your MESP account. MESP accounts offer tax-free growth for use at an accredited school in the U.S. or abroad.

The Michigan Education Savings Program direct sold 529 college savings plan is managed by TIAA.

• MESP Orientation Guide
• MESP FAQ Flyer
• MESP College Planning Calculator

Book a phone or virtual appointment with a representative with your individual questions:

Schedule 1:1 with Jenny Uhlar

Schedule 1:1 with Jon Scott

Contact us

Riley Ogurek

Pet Insurance
Email: ogurekr@oakgov.com
Phone:  248-466-5822

Katee Zora

MESP 529 College Savings Account
Email: zorak@oakgov.com
Phone: 248-466-7232