Employee Benefits
Full-time employee: An employee budgeted a minimum of 72 hours in a defined two week period.
Part-time employee: An employee budgeted less than 72 hours in a defined two week period.
PRN employee: An employee who works on an as needed basis.
Revised: November 2006 - This information is designed to be a brief summary of hospital benefits. It is not to be construed as a contract of any kind and may change without notice.
| BENEFIT | ELIGIBILITY | FULL TIME | PART TIME | PRN |
Flexplan: The Benefits of Choice Employees receive flex credits to help pay for the benefits they choose. Flex credits are determined by budgeted hours and rate of pay. |
First day of pay period following two full pay periods of employment (Budgeted 32+ hours per pay period) |
| BENEFIT | ELIGIBILITY | FULL TIME | PART TIME | PRN |
| Flexible Spending Account | ||||
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Health Care Spending Account Before taxes, employees may allocate payroll deduction for reimbursement of health care expenses not covered by a medical or dental plan. |
First day of pay period following two full pay periods of employment (Budgeted 32+ hours per pay period) |
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Dependent Care Spending Account Before taxes, employees may allocate payroll deduction for reimbursement of dependent care expenses. |
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EyeMed Vision Care Program At no cost to the employee, offers employees and immediate family members savings on eye care needs (e.g. eye exams, frames, lenses, and contacts). |
First day of pay period following two full pay periods of employment (Budgeted 32+ hours per pay period) | |||
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrued time off based on hours paid. |
After 3 months (Budgeted 16+ hours per pay period) | |||
PTO Cash-In Non-management staff can cash in PTO per current hospital policy. 8 hour minimum, annual maximum 40 hours. |
After 3 months (Budgeted 16+ hours per pay period) | |||
Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) 1 day accrued per 260 hours paid. Maximum accrual of 130 days. (No EIB time is accrued on paid EIB time.) |
After 3 months (Budgeted 16+ hours per pay period) | |||
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Direct Deposit All employees are paid via direct deposit; the employee’s net pay is electronically deposited into bank account(s) of choice. |
Immediately | |||
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On-site ATM |
Immediately | |||
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Credit Union Membership |
Immediately | |||
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Bank of Belleville Employees receive preferred services through an Employee Advantage Checking Account. |
Immediately | |||
Shift Differentials/Premiums (Non-Exempt Employees Only) |
Immediately | |||
| Birthday Card with $3 Coupon | Immediately | |||
| Education Assistance | ||||
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Employee Education Assistance – |
After 6 months | |||
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Student Loan Program – |
Immediately | |||
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Tuition Reimbursement – |
After 6 months (Avg. 32+ hours per pay period) | |||
Reinstatement Privileges Employees who return to employment within 3 months from leaving will be reinstated. |
After 3 months | |||
| Cafeteria Meals | ||||
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Discounted Purchases |
Immediately | |||
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Payroll Deduction - Employees can use badge to pay for purchases. |
After 3 months (Budgeted 32+ hours per pay period) | |||
| Leave(s) of Absence | ||||
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Military |
Immediately | |||
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Family Military Leave |
After 1 year – Must have worked 1,250+ hours in 12 months preceding leave | |||
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Bereavement Time Off (with pay) |
Immediately | |||
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Bereavement Time Off (without pay) |
Immediately | |||
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Family/Medical Leave – A maximum of 12 weeks protected leave from work (combination of paid and unpaid time). |
After 1 year – Must have worked 1,250+ hours in 12 months preceding leave | |||
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Non-Family/Medical Leave – A maximum of 8 weeks off work (combination of paid and unpaid time). |
After 6 months | |||
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Victims’ Economic Security & Safety Leave |
Immediately | |||
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Jury Duty |
Immediately | |||
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Blood Donor Leave |
Immediately | |||
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Volunteer Declared Emergency Leave |
Immediately with approval | |||
| Workers’ Compensation | Immediately | |||
Pension Plan Employer paid. |
Vested after 5 qualifying years (must have worked minimum of 1,000 hours/year) | |||
Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) Before-tax salary reduction for voluntary investment in a supplemental retirement program with designated vendor(s). Three to choose from. |
Immediately | |||
Child Care Center and Preschool On-site day care center for employees’ children (infant to 6 years) M–F. Special summer program for school-age children. |
Immediately (if space allows) |
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HealthBound Program Health and wellness programs for employees (e.g. weight control, cooking for health, stress management, aerobics, toning). |
Immediately | |||
Free Parking Free outdoor parking for all employees. Those participating in RideFinders have reserved spots in parking garage. |
Immediately | |||
Pharmacy Services Discounted over-the-counter medications. Prescriptions filled upon receipt. Payroll deduction available. |
Immediately | |||
| Fitness Centers | ||||
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Free on-site facility |
After gym orientation | |||
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Discount at pre-approved facilities- YMCA, Gold’s Gym |
Immediately | |||
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Payroll deduction for YMCA fees |
Immediately | |||
EASE Program Confidential, professional assistance for personal or work-related situations for employee and family. Up to 3 free visits per year per member. |
Immediately | |||
Employee Assistance Fund Offers financial assistance to employees in need. |
After 6 months (good standing and committee approval required) |
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Message Center Opportunity to post items to buy or sell or participate in RideFinders. |
Immediately | |||
| Emergency Auto Battery Service | Immediately | |||
Staff Communication Program Opportunity to offer suggestions, comments, or concerns regarding the hospital. |
Immediately | |||
Service Awards 5-year intervals ($10 gift certificate for each year of continuous service). |
After 5 years continuous service | |||
Hospital-Sponsored Events Special events/programs planned throughout the year for employees to attend free of charge. |
Immediately | |||
| Cellular Phone Discounts | Immediately | |||
| Employee Recognition Program (HERO) | After 1 year (good standing) |
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Employee Referral Bonus Program Grand Prize drawing:
All expense paid trip |
Immediately | |||
Carpool Program Reserved parking spot in garage |
3 + passengers Immediately |
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