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Employee Benefits - Fringe Benefits

C.E.S.P. 8-26: Worker's Protective Association

Date Revised: 9-10-2015
Supersedes: 4-8-2014

Summary: Establishes policy and procedures for the Cooperative Extension Service Employees' Protective Association

Extension employees have the option of joining the Cooperative Extension Service Employees' Protective Association, which provides a death benefit of $2,500 to be paid to the beneficiary of a deceased member immediately upon verification of death. The membership fee is $25. For additional information, contact Kim Magee, (501) 671-2081.

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