Summary of Employee Benefits

Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009

Annual open enrollment for benefits plans is the month of June with a July 1st effective date unless otherwise specified.

This is a summary of benefits.  Please refer to plan literature specific to each benefit for a further explanation of benefits.

 

 

 

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Health Care:  TERI, Inc. values the health and wellness of you and your family and is able to continue to offer rich health plans to eligible employees. Health care insurance is offered through Kaiser Permanente and Pacificare at a minimal monthly cost for single coverage. Both plans offer employees a choice of a high or low option HMO plan.  Employees may buy up to the high option plan of either health care provider for an additional cost.  Regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in one of these HMO plans effective the first day of the month following the completion of the 90-day initiation period.  Employees will be contacted to attend a benefits meeting at time of eligibility.  Dependent coverage is available under both plans and is paid for by the employee.  Employees may elect to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health care premiums.

Dental Care: Dental insurance is offered through Golden West Dental.  There are two plans available: Prepaid Plan and True Advantage PPO.  Regular part-time employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible to enroll in the Prepaid Dental Plan and regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in either of the two plans effective the first day of the month following the completion of the 90-day initiation period.  Dental coverage is a voluntary employee paid benefit.  Employees may elect to use pre-tax dollars to pay for dental care premiums.

Group Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:  Group Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is offered through CIGNA Group Insurance.  Regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in this plan effective the first day of the month following the completion of the 90-day initiation period.  Employee coverage is paid for 100% by TERI, Inc.  There is no option to add dependent coverage to this plan.  Employees receive a $10,000 policy.

Supplemental Term Life Insurance: 20 year Term Life Insurance policies are offered through American Heritage Life Insurance Company.  Policies are available to employees and their spouse in the amount of $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000.  Regular part-time employees working 25+ hours per week and regular full-time employees are eligible to participate effective the first day of the month following the completion of the 90-day initiation period.  Premiums are based on age and benefit amount requested.  Supplemental Term Life Insurance coverage is a voluntary employee paid benefit. 

Group Short Term (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Group STD and LTD Insurance is offered through CIGNA Group Insurance.  Regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in this plan effective the first day of the month following the completion of the 90-day initiation period.  Employee coverage is paid for 100% by TERI, Inc.  There is no option to add dependent coverage to this plan.  STD Insurance will pay up to 60% of weekly earnings from the 30th consecutive day of disability.  LTD Insurance will pay up to 60% of monthly earnings from the 90th consecutive day of total disability.

Supplemental Accident/Sickness Insurance: Policies are offered through American Heritage Life Insurance Company/New Liberty Insurance.  These plans provide income replacement that will pay over and above state disability insurance (and any other insurance currently in force) for employees that are totally disabled due to sickness or accidental injury.  This plan will allow employees to better plan for elective surgeries, maternity/pregnancy disability leave, or provide assistance at times of unexpected injury/sickness.  Regular part-time employees working 25+ hours per week and regular full-time employees are eligible to participate effective the first day of the month following the completion of the 90-day initiation period.  Employees must earn a minimum of $1000 (gross earnings) per month to be eligible to participate.  Premiums are based on the level of benefit requested. 

Flexible Spending Account:  Full time employees are eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Account effective the first day of the month following completion of the 90 day initiation period. The Flexible Spending Account is an employer-sponsored benefit plan that allows  employees to have money deducted from their pay on a pre-tax basis to be used for reimbursement for qualified health and dependent care expenses (i.e., over-the-counter and prescription medications, doctors’ visit co-pays, chiropractor fees, eye glasses, dental expenses, laser eye surgery, etc.).  Participating in a Flexible Spending Account via payroll deduction may also reduce your tax burden and increase your take home pay.  By participating in the fund, you have the opportunity to budget for health and dependent care expenses by withholding a small amount from each paycheck. 

403(b) Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plan: The 403(b) account is offered through Mutual of America Investments.  All employees are eligible to participate in this plan at time of hire.  A 403(b) is available only to non-profit agencies and is the non-profit equivalent of a 401(k).  Employees under age 50 may contribute up to $15,500 (tax-deferred) per year and employees over age 50 may contribute up to $20,500 (tax deferred) per year.

Educational Assistance TERI recognizes that the skills and knowledge of its employees are important to the success of the organization.  TERI supports self-development and educational efforts by providing reimbursements for many of the expenses associated with continuing education courses.  All full-time, regular employees are eligible for benefits under this policy after completing 6 months of service.  Employees may pursue a degree or take individual courses at approved and accredited educational institutions under this program, provided the course of study is related to the employee’s current position or a probable future assignment and TERI approves the course(s).  Employees may receive educational assistance for (1) class per semester/school session and approval must be obtained prior to commencement of each course per semester.   An Educational Assistance Request Form must be submitted to the employee’s Department Director for approval.  Forms are available from the Human Resources Department. 

Ted Williams Scholarship Fund:  TERI, Inc. established the Ted Williams Scholarship Fund for the purpose of providing grant monies to TERI, Inc. direct care staff for use in pursuing educational goals.  Monies placed into the Ted Williams Scholarship Fund represent donations from TERI, Inc. Administrative staff and other donations specifically designated for this fund.  All TERI, Inc. direct care staff may apply for monies from this scholarship fund after the completion of the 90-day initiation period.  Applications are accepted annually during a designated timeframe.  Employees exhibiting poor job performance, on a leave of absence, or not actively working for TERI, Inc. are not eligible.

Paid Holidays:  New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Paid Time Off:  Regular full-time employees are eligible to receive paid time off (PTO) the first full pay period following the completion of the 90-day initiation period.  Employees accrue PTO at a rate determined by number of hours worked and length of service.  For example, accruals based on a 40-hour work-week are as follows: 4 months-1 year of service=114 PTO hours (14.25 days)/year, 1-3 years of service=152 PTO hours (19 days)/year, 3+ years of service=192 PTO hours (24 days)/year.

TERI, Inc. Corporate Fitness Center:  Employees are invited to pursue personal health and wellness by joining co-workers at the TERI Corporate Fitness Center, located at 251 Airport Road, Oceanside.  TERI’s Corporate Fitness Director is a Certified Strength Training Specialist and Nutritionist.  Group exercise sessions, such as Yoga and circuit strength training, are held several times weekly.  TERI provides corporate fitness center benefits at no cost to employees.  All employees are eligible to participate from date of hire, following an initial assessment with the Corporate Fitness Director.   

Chiropractic Care:  All employees are eligible from date of hire to schedule an appointment for Chiropractic treatments with Dr.Anthony Hagner, D.C., C.S.C.S.  in the Fitness Center every Thursday.   The fee is $20 per visit, payable though payroll deduction.   Employees should contact Terri Williams by telephone at (760) 721-1706, ext.143, or by email at terriw@teriinc.org to schedule an appointment. 

Employee Assistance Fund: The Employee Assistance Fund assists staff with a legitimate life situation that, with assistance, can be rectified.  The fund receives grant monies through donations from the agency’s management staff.  Employees in need of assistance may request a grant from the Employee Assistance Fund by completing the “Employee Assistance Fund” form.  This form can be obtained from the employee’s department director or the Human Resources Department.  Employees exhibiting poor job performance, on a leave of absence, or not actively working for TERI are not eligible.

Group Discounts:

Liberty Mutual Insurance.  As an employee of TERI, you’re eligible to receive a group discount up to 10% on Liberty Mutual’s competitive rates on auto, home, and renters insurance.  For more information, or a free rate quote, please contact Ellie Thomas at 800-650-2965 x 2208 or e-mail ellie.thomas@libertymutual.com.

Verizon Wireless.  Verizon Wireless offers TERI employees an 8% group discount on monthly services, discounts on phones and accessories, and instant rebates in place of traditional mail-in rebate offers.  For more information please contact Lindsey Sandford at 619-318-3095 or e-mail Lindsey.sandford@verizonwireless.com.

San Diego National Bank: San Diego National Bank offers TERI employees "Positively Free Checking" accounts. There is  no direct deposit or minimum balance required, no monthly service fee or per check fee, no charge for talking with a live person, no fee for using ePersonal Banker with bill pay, no hidden charges in the fine print.  For further information please contact the Oceanside office at 760-757-9988 or visit www.sdnb.com.

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