Employee Benefits

Medical Insurance

Provider: Premera Blue Cross.

Eligibility: First of the month following date of hire for regular full-time & part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more.

Summary: ICHC provides employee coverage for standard plan; a buy-up option is available for which employee pays the cost difference between the standard & buy-up. Employee may elect to cover eligible dependents through pre-tax payroll deduction at 100% of cost. Individual dependent plans are available from our broker that are subject to underwriting but may be a cheaper alternative (premiums are not pre-tax for these plans, however). Plan details are in medical plan booklet.

Dental & Vision Direct Reimbursement

Provider: Direct Reimbursement Program through ICHC.

Eligibility: First of the month following date of hire for regular full-time & part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more.

Summary: ICHC provides employee coverage. Employee may elect to cover eligible dependents through a pre-tax payroll deduction. When an employee goes to the dentist or vision provider to receive care, they must first pay for the visit then submit proof of payment to ICHC for reimbursement of 80% of their first $1,250 of eligible dental expenses (a $1,000 benefit) & 80% of their first $300 of eligible vision expenses (a $240 benefit). Details on reimbursement amounts and procedures are in plan booklet.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Provider: ING (QPS is the Administrative Broker).

Eligibility: First of the month following date of hire for all employees.

Summary: This plan allows you to place pre-tax dollars into a 401(k) retirement account. Employees may begin contributing the first of the month following their hire date, and can contribute 1 – 100% of their eligible earnings not to exceed $15,500 in the 2008 plan year, or $20,500 if you are age 50 or older. ICHC will match employees’ first 4% of contributions after one year of employment. All funds are immediately 100% vested. Plan details are located in 401(k) booklet & Summary Plan Description.

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Provider: Unum.

Eligibility: First of the month following date of hire for regular full-time & part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more.

Summary: ICHC provides $25,000 of Life/AD&D for all eligible employees.

Additional Voluntary Life &/or Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Provider: Unum.

Eligibility: You may apply for up to five times your salary in $10,000 increments, to a maximum of $500,000, within 31 days of the first of the month following hire date for regular full-time & part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more. If you apply within 31 days, you are eligible to purchase up to $70,000 of coverage without answering any medical questions or providing evidence of insurability. If you apply after this, all your coverage will be subject to medical underwriting.

Summary: Some coverage is available to purchase for spouse & children. Additional Life and/or AD&D insurance may be purchased through payroll deduction. See Voluntary Life/AD&D packet for information and pricing.

Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance

Provider: Unum.

Eligibility: You may apply for coverage without answering any medical questions or providing evidence of insurability within 31 days of the first of the month following hire date for regular full-time & part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more. If you apply after this, your coverage will be subject to medical underwriting.

Summary: This Short Term Disability insurance would pay you 60% of your weekly earnings, to a maximum of $1,000 per week, for up to 11 weeks, after an Elimination Period of 14 days, if you meet the definition of disability. Information & pricing are located in Voluntary Short Term Disability packet. This would be purchased via payroll deduction.

Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance

Provider: Unum.

Eligibility: You may apply for coverage without answering any medical questions or providing evidence of insurability* within 31 days of the first of the month following hire date for regular full-time & part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more. If you apply after this, your coverage will be subject to medical underwriting. Eligible family members may also apply for coverage under our group plan, but they are always subject to underwriting & may have to pay via bank draft.

Summary: There are four LTC plans to choose from, each providing a monthly benefit between $2,000 to $9,000 per month with Benefit Durations of 3-year, 6-year, & Lifetime. Information & pricing are located in Voluntary Long Term Care packet. This would be purchased via payroll deduction.
*Over $6,000 monthly benefit &/or Lifetime duration are always subject to medical underwriting.

Flexible Spending / Section 125 Account

Provider: Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, Inc.

Eligibility: First of the month following date of hire for regular full-time & part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more.

Summary: This IRS program allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to be used for 1) medical/dental benefit premiums (automatic enrollment); 2) out-of-pocket medical expenses (Medical Spending Account), & 3) dependent care expenses (Day Care Account). Details of the plan are located in the Flexible Spending Account packet.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Provider: Health Promotion Network (HPN) through St. Joseph Hospital / Peace Health.

Eligibility: First of the month following date of hire for regular full-time & part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more.

Summary: The EAP is a program that provides confidential, professional counseling and assistance to employees and their dependents who are experiencing personal or work-related problems. Employees & their dependents may receive up to three (3) free counseling sessions per incident. Details are located in EAP brochure.

Earned Leave Benefits / Paid Time Off

ICHC offers a generous earned leave paid time off bank to all full-time employees of up to 25 days per year. Earned leave combines what would traditionally be called vacation and sick leave into one paid time off bank. Part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more will receive a pro-rated earned leave bank. Please refer to the Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual for earned leave accrual amounts and procedures for requesting earned leave.

Holidays

Regular full-time employees receive seven (7) days of holiday pay per year. Part-time employees working 20 hours per week or more receive pro-rated holiday pay. Please refer to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual for more details and a list of holidays.

Various Leaves

In addition to the paid time off provided above, ICHC also offers a variety of other leave programs as described in our Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual.

The preceding information is a summary of ICHC benefit plans; employees should refer to benefit plan booklets & contracts, as well as the Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual, for full information, including limitations and exclusions. Employees who enroll in benefits may be subject to a flat monthly contribution. ICHC reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate, in whole or part, any or all of the provisions of the benefits plans described herein.