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Saint Vincent offers a very competitive package of benefits to every associate. We honor and appreciate every person that makes Saint Vincent on of the nation's premier workplaces. Below is a listing of the benefits we offer to our associates.

Health Insurance

  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 1-800-472-1506 or www.highmarkbcbs.com
  • HR Contact: Rachel Funk ext. 5673
  • Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire (must enroll w/in 30 days from date of hire)
  • Documentation required to enroll dependents; legal spouse, children (including stepchildren, adopted children or children under you legal guardianship
  • Open enrollment is each May with a July 1 effective date

Summary effective 08/01/2009

Summary of Covergages

Benefit Type In-Network * Out-of-Network*

Physician Office Visit Copay, NOT including xray and lab

$20 50% after deductible
Specialist Office Visit Copay,NOT including xray and lab

Annual Deductible

$30



$250 ($500 for family)

 50% after deductible



$500 ($1,000 for family)
Maximum Out-of-Pocket $1000 ($3,000 for family)
 $2,000 ($6,000 for family)
Preventative Care - Adult Routine physical exams, including xray and lab - 100% after $20 copayment

Routine gynecological exams, including PAP test - 100% after $20 copayment


100% for Mammograms, as required
Routine physical exams, including xray and lab - not covered

Routine gynecological exams, including PAP test - 50% (deductible/lifetime maximum does not apply)

50% for Mammograms, as required
Preventative Care - Pediatric Routine physical exams, including xray and lab - 100% after $20 copayment

Pediatric Immunizations - 100% 		Routine physical exams, including xray and lab - Not Covered

Pediatric Immunizations - 50% (deductible/lifetime maximum does not apply)
Hospital Care 90% at Saint Vincent
70% after $250 plan deductible & $1,000 deductible per admission at other Network hospitals
 50% (deductible/lifetime maximum does not apply)
Emergency Care 90% after $50 copay (waived if admitted)
 90% after $50 copay (waived if admitted)
Outpatient Surgery 90% at Saint Vincent, 70% after $250 plan deductible & $300 deductible per date of service at other Network hospitals
50% after deductible
Spinal Manipulations 100% after $30 copayment 50% after deductible
 

Combined limit: 20 visits/benefit period

X-Ray and Imaging 90% within Saint Vincent Health System
90% after deductible at other Professional offices
70% after deductible @ other Network hospitals
 50% after deductible
Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy 90% within Saint Vincent Health System
90% after deductible at other Professional offices
70% after deductible @ other Network hospitals
 50% after deductible

 Combined limit: 20 visits/benefit period

Home Health Care 90% within Saint Vincenth Health System
90% after deductible at other Professional offices
 50%
Ambulance 90% after deductible 90% after deductible
     
     
Pharmacy
Premier Prescription Drug Program Pharm SV – 31 day supply

$4 copayment generic
$35 copayment brand-formulary
$50 copayment brand-non-formulary

Pharm SV – 90 day supply
$8 copayment generic
$70 copayment brand-formulary
$100 copayment brand-non-formulary 		Medco Participating Pharmacy – 15 day supply
$5 copayment generic
$35 copayment brand-formulary
$50 copayment brand-non-formulary
*The copays, deductibles, and coinsurance apply to services through a Highmark provider (in network). There is also coverage for out-of-network providers with higher deductible and coinsurance. Contact Human Resources for additional information.

Employee Biweekly Rates

 

 

Single

 

Hourly rate

Full-time

Part-time

 

Less than $13

20.47

44.36

 

$13 - $24

30.02

65.05

 

More than $24

35.49

76.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full-time

Part-time

 

 

Two Person

 

More than 5 years of service

Less than $13

40.15

86.99

$13 - $24

54.59

118.29

More than $24

65.51

141.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full-time

Part-time

 

Less than 5 years of service

Less than $13

69.79

151.21

$13 - $24

81.89

177.42

More than $24

92.81

201.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family

 

 

Full-time

Part-time

More than 5 years of service

Less than $13

44.69

96.83

$13 - $24

62.79

136.03

More than $24

75.06

162.64

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full-time

Part-time

Less than 5 years of service

Less than $13

76.05

164.78

$13 - $24

92.81

201.08

More than $24

110.55

239.54

Flex and Per diem are also eligible for coverage, but must pay monthly by check:
$258.74(Single)
$686.46(Two person)
$789.96(Family)

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Dental Insurance

  • Benefit Administrators, Inc. (BAI) 454-0167 or www.hbkw.net
  • HR Contact: Rachel Funk ext. 5673
  • Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire (must enroll w/in 60 days from date of hire)
  • Documentation required to enroll dependents; legal spouse, children (including stepchildren, adopted children or children under you legal guardianship
  • Open enrollment is each May with a July 1 effective date
Preventive Services 100% of U&C
Basic Services 80% of U&C after $25 annual deductible
Major 50% of U&C after $25 annual deductible
Annual Maximum $1,000 per person per calendar year
Orthodontics
Dependent Children Only Under 19		 50% of U&C after $25 deduction up to $1,000 max

Employee Biweekly Costs

Scheduled
Hours		 Single Two Person Family
70-80 1.40 10.74 15.34
64-69 2.01 12.88 18.42
56-63 3.00 13.97 19.93
48-55 4.00 15.04 21.46
40-47 4.99 16.11 23.00
32-39 5.99 17.19 24.54
24-31 6.98 18.26 26.08
16-23 7.98 19.12 27.60

Flex and Per diem are also eligible for coverage, but must pay monthly by check ($20.82 for Single, $42.29 for Two Person, and $65.72 for Family)

Vision

  • Employees can purchase voluntary vision coverage through National Vision Administrators (NVA) 1-800-672-7723 or www.e-nva.com
  • HR Contact: Rachel Funk ext. 5673
  • Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire (must enroll within 60 days from date of hire)
  • Documentation required to enroll dependents; legal spouse, children (including stepchildren, adopted children or children under you legal guardianship 
  • Open enrollment is each May with a July 1 effective date
Benefit In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Reimbursement
Eye Exam and Refraction Covered 100% $32
Eyeglass Lenses – Single Vision Covered 100% $25
Frame Covered up to $60 Covered up to $30
Contact Lenses standard per pair Covered up to $75 Covered up to $75

Premium payments are deducted biweekly

Single $2.57
Two Person $4.62
Family $6.67
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Flexible Benefits Plan

  • Vicary Insurance Agency 814-459-3109 or fax 814-454-0313
  • The web site allows you to view your account and monitor your remaining balance
  • HR Contact: Rachel Funk ext. 5673
  • Allows you to pay expenses with pretax dollars
    1. Premium Conversion Plan – medical, dental & vision premium
    2. Medical Reimbursement Plan – medical, dental, and vision expenses ($3,000 max)
    3. Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan – day care expenses ($5,000 max)

COBRA

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

If your insurance terminates, you can continue coverage for at least 18 months paying the following monthly rates:

Single

Two Person

Family

Health Rates

$329.89

$875.24

$1,007.20

Dental Rates
Vision Rates 

$21.24
$5.67

$43.14
$10.21

$67.03
$14.75

Life Insurance

(must work 1 year at 40 hours per pay)

  • Reliance Standard
  • HR Contact: Carolyn Arneman ext. 5648
  • Eligible after 1 year of employment and if you work at least 40 hours per pay
  • No cost to the associate
  • Benefit equals 1 times salary
  • Eligible associates can purchase additional life insurance for themselves, their spouse, or their children.
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Long Term Disability

(must be full time for 3 consecutive years)

  • The Standard 
  • HR Contact: Carolyn Arneman ext. 5648
  • Eligible after 3 years of full time employment
  • No cost to the associate
  • Benefit equals up to 60% of your income up to a maximum of $5,500 per month
  • Benefit begins after 180 days of total disability

Short Term Disability

(must work 3 months at 40 hours per pay)

  • The Standard 
  • HR Contact:  Rachel Funk ext. 5673 (enrollment paperwork required)
  • Eligibility is full-time and part-time associates who’s FTE is at least 40 hours per pay and have completed at least 3 months continuous service
  • Associate pays 100% of premium.
  • Voluntary insurance used to supplement Extended Sick Bank or alone at 40% or 60% of your pay respectively.

Workers Compensation

  • HR Contact:  Kim Figurski ext. 7070
  • If you are injured on the job:
    1. Notify your supervisor
    2. Report to Associate Health on 2 NADCO
    3. If follow-up is necessary, associate should be referred to one of the physicians designated by Saint Vincent

Social Security

Associates and Saint Vincent pay taxes for Social Security and Medicare called FICA. In 2007 you pay 6.20% for social security and 1.45% for Medicare. For questions regarding Social Security and your available benefits go to www.socialsecurity.gov.

Pension Plan

Defined Benefit

(must work 1,000 hours in one year)

  • For Health Center, Millcreek Family Practice, and Medical Group staff
  • HR Contact: Carolyn Arneman ext. 5648
  • Participant after 1 year of employment as long as you worked 1,000 hours
  • No cost to the associate
  • 5 year vesting
  • Full Monthly benefit = 25% x avg.monthly earnings (need 25 years of credited service and must work until age 65)
  • Proportionate benefit if less than 25 years and if leaving prior to age 65

Defined Contributions

(must work 1,000 hours in one year)

  • For Home Care, Surgery Center, Rehab Solutions, and Clinical Services, Inc.
  • HR Contact: Carolyn Arneman ext. 5648
  • Contact Diversified Investment Advisors, 1-800-755-5801 or www.divinvest.com to enroll or make changes
  • Participant after 1 year of employment as long as you worked 1,000 hours
  • No cost to the associate
  • 5 year vesting
  • 4.5% of compensation contributed monthly
  • Investment options through Diversified Investments

403(b) Plan

  • For Health Center, Home Care, Millcreek Family Practice, and Medical Group staff
  • Contact Diversified Investment Advisors, 1-800-755-5801 or www.divinvest.com to enroll or make changes
  • HR Contact: Carolyn Arneman ext. 5648
  • Immediate eligibility
  • Can contribute $5 per pay minimum up to $15,500 per calendar year maximum ($20,500 if you are age 50 or over) for 2007

401(k) Plan

  • For Clinical Services, Inc., Surgery Center, and Rehab Solutions
  • Contact Diversified Investment Advisors, 1-800-755-5801or www.divinvest.com to enroll or make changes
  • HR Contact: Carolyn Arneman ext. 5648
  • Immediate eligibility
  • Can contribute $5 per pay minimum up to $15,500 per calendar year maximum ($20,500 if you are age 50 or over) for 2007

Employer Match Employee Retirement Savings Plan

(must be employed for 1 year)

  • For 403(b) and 401(k) participants
  • Diversified Investment Advisors, 1-800-755-5801 or www.divinvest.com
  • After 1 year of employment, associates receive $0.25 per $1 up to a 403(b)/401(k) contribution of 4% of your earnings
  • Monthly match
  • 3-year vesting

Farmington - Voluntary Insurance

  • Voluntary whole life, accident and critical illness insurance can be purchased through Farmington 1-800-621-0067
  • Premium payments are made through payroll deductions

529 Plan

  • American Funds at www.americanfunds.com
  • UBS Financial (Robert Fabrizio) 461-7012
  • Save for children’s college education
  • Deductions come right out of your checking or savings account
  • Investment grows tax free
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Job Transfer/Postings

  • Eligible to apply for job openings which are posted internally to promote from within, whenever possible

Tuition Assistance

(40 hours per pay after 6 months)

  • HR Contact: Sherry Kunath ext. 5668
  • Eligibility is full-time and part-time associates who’s FTE is at least 40 hours per pay and have completed at least 6 months continuous service
  • Annual assistance is based on years of service and field of study ($750 to $2,500)
  • Scholarships are also available to existing associates to further their pursuit of a professional degree in nursing
  • Taxable income subject to most recent legislation

Associate Health Services

  • 2nd Floor of the NADCO Building ext. 7608
  • Treatment and follow up of all injuries occurring at work
  • Counseling and testing of associates who sustain a needle stick or exposure to body fluid
  • Update immunization, Annual TB screening, Blood pressure screening, flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

  • 4th Floor of the Education Building
  • Contact: Judy Shaffer ext. 5721
  • Professional counseling for associates and their families

Child Care Services

  • Contact: Arlene McMahon, Director at ext. 5803
    123 West 25 Street
  • Fully staffed and certified on-site child care facility for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers
  • Payroll deductions
  • Admittance is based on vacancy availability
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Sick Child Care Services

  • An alternative to staying home with a sick child (6 weeks to 16 years old)
  • 6:30a.m. to 5p.m.
  • Contact Pediatrics ext. 5861, 1 hour ahead of time
    1. $1 per hour if your child is enrolled in Saint Vincent Child Care Center
    2. $3 per hour if your child is not enrolled at the center

Paid Time Off (PTO)

(40 hours per pay, excluding temps)

  • HR Contact: Bob Ek ext. 5647
  • Associates paid over 40 hours per pay immediately begin accruing hours
  • PTO hours are usable after introductory period
  • Hours can be used for vacation, illness, family illness, personal business, bereavement and legal holidays
  • Temporary, per diem and associates scheduled FTE of less than .5 do not earn PTO

Extended Sick Bank (ESB)

(70 hours per pay, excluding Temps)

  • HR Contact: Kim Figurski ext. 7070
  • Following introductory period, full-time regular status associates paid over 70 hours per pay will accrue 3.08 hours of sick time each pay
  • Maximum accrual is 1,040 hours (no maximum for Quarter Century Club Members)
  • After utilizing 24 hours of PTO, associates can begin to use ESB hours if off of work for your own health condition;  approved FMLA is not required.  
  • Associates who have accrued 520 hours or more at termination received credit in their pension benefit for these hours

Special Needs Fund

  • HR Contact: Sherry Kunath ext. 5668
  • Assists regular status associates who are facing serious illness for themselves or a family member; must be on a approved leave of absence.
  • Associates can donate hours to co-workers who need time off but do not have the PTO time available
  • Applications and election forms are available in Human Resources
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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  • HR Contact:  Kim Figurski ext. 7070
  • If you are eligible for FMLA and have a qualifying event, you are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave during a 12-month period
  • Eligibility -- One year of service with 1,040 hours in that year
  • Qualifying Event
  • Birth, adoption or foster care of a child
  • Serious health condition for yourself, for your spouse, child or parent
  • The first 24 hours of FMLA are paid with PTO hours and then ESB hours, if available

Military Leaves

  • HR Contact: Kim Figurski ext. 7070
  • Immediate eligibility
  • Benefits vary for active deployment versus reserves
  • Saint Vincent complies with USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act)

Banking

  • Automatic direct deposit of your check
  • Insured, on-site credit union offering direct deposit, checking, savings, loans, Christmas club, and on-site MAC machine

Exercise Room and Classes

  • Located on the lower level of the Hardner Building 
  • Contact: Ashlee Rzyczycki ext. 5619
  • Discount rate for employees of 7.50 per pay period. With membership, most fitness classes are included
  • Discount rate for class passes. Classes include Zumba®, Tai Chi, Kickboxing and more.

Dry Cleaning Services

  • Located in the Gift Shop
  • Tuesday – Friday, drop off/pick up

Discounts

  • Multi-discounts are offered for recreational, social and community activities in the region through the Saint Vincent PERKS program, additional information at Human Resources or on the vnet.
  • Amusement Park Ticket discounts are available in the Gift Shop
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Last modified 9/02/08