COMMUNITY HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

• A choice between Open Access Plus In Network and Open Access Plus In and Out of Network plans through CIGNA Healthcare.
   

• Full-time employees who elect coverage receive Employer Benefit Dollars to pay for 100% employee health insurance coverage under either plan.
   

• Part-time employees who elect coverage receive pro-rated Employer Benefit Dollars (minimum requirement of 15-hours/week) to pay for employee health insurance coverage under either plan.  The balance of the premium cost is paid through pre-tax payroll deductions
   

• Full-time and part-time employees may purchase health insurance to cover their dependents (spouse and/or children) at a shared expense through pre-tax payroll deductions.

• Dental Insurance is available to full-time and part-time employees (working 20+ hours per
   week) through CIGNA Dental at a shared expense.
   

•  Medical and Dental coverage is available for Domestic Partners.
   

•  Group Life Insurance coverage is provided to full-time employees in an amount equal to
   their annual gross salary through Aetna Life Insurance. 
   

•  Supplemental Life Insurance is available to full-time and part-time employees (working
   20+ hours per week) as an optional benefit.
   

•  Long Term Disability insurance is provided to full-time employees through Aetna Life
   Insurance.
   

• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are available to full-time
   and part-time (working 20+ hours per week).

RETIREMENT PLANS

• Discretionary Contribution Plan
  • Employees who are at least 21 years of age and work a minimum of 800-hours in a Plan
    Year (January 1 - December 31) are eligible to enroll in the CHCS Retirement Plan on the
    January 1st or July 1st following their first year employment anniversary date.
  • Contributions are made by the agency at no cost to employees.
  • A year of service is credited for each year of employment with at least 800-hours worked.
  • The "vesting" schedule for this plan is as follows:
    • 5 or more years of service = 100%
    • 4 years of service = 60%
    • 3 years of service = 30%
    • 2 years of service = 20%

    • less than 2 years of service = 0%
       

• 403(b) Plan: Tax Deferred Annuities or Tax Sheltered Annuities

  • All employees have the option of enrolling in a 403(b) through Fidelity Investments.
  • Employees voluntarily choose the amount for their contributions.
  • There is no waiting period for enrollment.
  • Contributions occur through pre-tax payroll deductions.
   

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Wellness Program

• Auto & Homeowner Insurance Coverage through payroll deduction.
   

• Reimbursement of Interview Expenses
  • Applicants for upper level clinical or management positions may be eligible for
    reimbursement of 50% of interview expenses (reasonable travel and accommodations)
    upon submission of receipts after the interview.
  • If hired, individuals may submit requests for reimbursement of the other 50% of expenses after they start work.