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Subject to applicable waiting periods and other plan provisions, full-time and part-time AFSCME members receive the following benefits:
GROUP
INSURANCE COMMISSION
For specific information including premiums, visit the Group Insurance Commission website at www.mass.gov/gic , review the Benefit Decision Guide (link), or contract the GIC at 1-617-727-2310.
HEALTH INSURANCE HCC provides a variety of health insurance plans to eligible employees, employee's spouse, and dependent children (under the age of 19) through the Group Insurance Commission. Legislation now allows coverage for dependent children age 19 and over up to age 26 (if applicable).For additional information, click on http://www.mass.gov/gic/dependent19qanda.html .
Employees hired after June 30, 2003, regardless of salary, pay 20% of their monthly premium. Employees who were hired on or before June 30, 2003, pay 15% of their monthly health insurance premium. New employee coverage begins on the first day of the month, following 60 calendar days from the date of employment.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE Basic life insurance of $5,000 term life is offered at a low cost premium. Participants that elected health insurance coverage through HCC are automatically covered by this basic life insurance.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE Optional Life Insurance is available to provide economic support for your family. This term insurance allows you to increase your coverage up to eight times your annual salary. Term insurance covers you and pays your designated beneficiary in the event of your death or certain other catastrophic events. It is not an investment policy; it has no cash value. This is an employee-pay-all benefit. Additional insurance can be purchased up to 8x annual salary, if employee so chooses.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE Long-term disability insurance provides a tax-free income replacement payment of up to 50% of gross monthly salary after a qualified illness or injury has disabled a covered employee for 90 consecutive days. Benefits payments are reduced by certain other income sources. The minimum monthly benefit would be $100 or 10% of the gross monthly benefit amount, whichever is greater. Cost is based on age and salary.
HEALTH CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT Eligible employees can pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses not covered by a medical or dental plan on a pre-tax basis. For the 2008 year, participants can contribute $500 to $2,500 through payroll deduction.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Eligible employees can pay for qualified dependent care expenses, such as day care, after-school programs, elder day care, and day camp, on a pre-tax basis. Annual elections can be up to $5,000.
DENTAL/VISION PLAN An employee and qualified dependents are eligible for coverage under the Massachusetts Public Employees Fund Dental and Vision Care Plans beginning on the first of the month after 6 months from hire date. There is no employee cost for the premium for either individual or family coverage. www.mpefund.org/
RETIREMENT PLAN STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN (SERS) The State Board of Retirement administers the State Employees Retirement System (SERS), a contributory, defined benefit retirement system governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32. SERS provides retirement, disability, survivor and death benefits to members and their beneficiaries. Membership is mandatory for all benefited employees. The amount of an employee's pre-tax contribution is 9% of regular salary and an additional 2% of regular salary in excess of $30,000. For specific information regarding SERS, visit http://www.mass.gov/treasury/srb.htm .
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Great West administers this plan which is allowable under the Internal Revenue Code Section 457(b). Employees may participate in this plan at any time. TAX SHELTERD ANNUITY Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b), employees are eligible to make tax-sheltered contributions through payroll deduction. Employees may participate in this plan at any time. SOCIAL SECURITY Massachusetts state employees do not have Social Security taxes withheld from their earning. Employees retiring with a state pension who also are eligible for Social Security benefits may have their Social Security benefits reduced by Social Security's windfall elimination provision ( www.ssa.gov/pubs/10045.html ) or government pension offset ( http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10007.html).
STATE TUITION WAIVER Full-time employees, as well as the employee's spouse and dependent children, are eligible after 6 months of employment for tuition remission benefits at any Massachusetts community college, state college, or state university, excluding the M.D. Program at UMASS Medical School .
LEAVE HOLIDAYS 13 paid holidays annually - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Evacuation Day, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Bunker Hill Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
PERSONAL DAYS 3 days credited on January 1.
SICK LEAVE Based on a full-time schedule, 4.3269 hours (Unit I) and 4.615 hours (Unit II) of sick leave accrue each pay period. (15 days per year). Unused sick days may be carried over from year to year.
VACATION
(Unit I)
VACATION
(Unit II)
Unused vacation days may be carried over from year to year, not to exceed 64 days.
MISCELLANEOUS The Bartley Athletic Center discounted membership; discounted movie tickets; free on-campus parking
Note: This information is meant as a summary only and is subject to change. More detailed information may be found in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93/Local 1067, AFL-CIO Collective Bargaining Agreement or in benefit plan brochures, or by speaking with a member of HCC's Human Resources staff. Non-Unit Professional Benefits
Subject to applicable waiting periods and other plan provisions, full-time, benefited Non-unit Professional staff receive the following benefits: GROUP
INSURANCE COMMISSION
For specific information including premiums, visit the Group Insurance Commission website at www.mass.gov/gic review the Benefit Decision Guide (link), or contract the GIC at 1-617-727-2310.
• HEALTH INSURANCE HCC provides a variety of health insurance plans to eligible employees, employee's spouse, and dependent children (under the age of 19) through the Group Insurance Commission. Legislation now allows coverage for dependent children age 19 and over up to age 26 (if applicable). For additional information, click on http://www.mass.gov/gic/dependent19qanda.html . Employees hired after June 30, 2003, regardless of salary, pay 20% of their monthly premium. Employees who were hired on or before June 30, 2003, pay 15% of their monthly health insurance premium. New employee coverage begins on the first day of the month, following 60 calendar days from the date of employment. • BASIC LIFE INSURANCE Basic life insurance of $5,000 term life is offered at a low cost premium. Participants that elected health insurance coverage through HCC are automatically covered by this basic life insurance.
• OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE Optional Life Insurance is available to provide economic support for your family. This term insurance allows you to increase your coverage up to eight times your annual salary. Term insurance covers you and pays your designated beneficiary in the event of your death or certain other catastrophic events. It is not an investment policy; it has no cash value. This is an employee-pay-all benefit. Additional insurance can be purchased up to 8x annual salary, if employee so chooses.
• LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE Long-term disability insurance provides a tax-free income replacement payment of up to 50% of gross monthly salary after a qualified illness or injury has disabled a covered employee for 90 consecutive days. Benefits payments are reduced by certain other income sources. The minimum monthly benefit would be $100 or 10% of the gross monthly benefit amount, whichever is greater. Cost is based on age and salary.
•HEALTH CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT Eligible employees can pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses not covered by a medical or dental plan on a pre-tax basis. For the 2008 year, participants can contribute $500 to $2,500 through payroll deduction.
• DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Eligible employees can pay for qualified dependent care expenses, such as day care, after-school programs, elder day care, and day camp, on a pre-tax basis. Annual elections can be up to $5,000.
DENTAL/VISION PLAN The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Non-Unit Employee Dental Care Program is administered by McKenzie & Company for eligible state employees and eligible dependents. • DENTAL New employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for coverage with MetLife beginning on the first day of the month, following 60 calendar days from the date of employment. Monthly dental insurance premiums for individual coverage is $17.50 and $35.00 for family coverage.
• VISION As a companion to the dental plan program, the Vision One Eyecare Program provides discounts on eye care services and eyewear products at participating providers. These discounts apply to eye examinations, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
For additional information, visit the MetLife website at www.metlife.com/mybenefits . Enter the employer name as BHE.
RETIREMENT PLAN • STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN (SERS) The State Board of Retirement administers the State Employees Retirement System (SERS), a contributory, defined benefit retirement system governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32. SERS provides retirement, disability, survivor and death benefits to members and their beneficiaries. Membership is mandatory for all benefited employees. The amount of an employee's pre-tax contribution is 9% of regular salary and an additional 2% of regular salary in excess of $30,000. For specific information regarding SERS, visit http://www.mass.gov/treasury/srb.htm .
•OPTIONAL RETIREMENT BOARD (ORP) The Board of Higher Education administers the Optional Retirement Plan contribution plan that provides income based on the investment performance of your individual account balance, which you decide how to invest. Participation in the ORP is limited to employees who are otherwise eligible for membership in the State Retirement Plan, but who are not vested under the State Employees Retirement System, provided they are titled Faculty, Dean, Vice President, or President.
The amount of an employee's pre-tax contribution is 9% of regular salary and an additional 2% of regular salary in excess of $30,000. The Optional Retirement Plan providers are TIAA-CREF, AIG Retirement, and Lincoln National.
For specific information regarding ORP, visit http://www.mass.edu/foremployees/orp/orp.asp
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Great West administers this plan which is allowable under the Internal Revenue Code Section 457(b). Employees may participate in this plan at any time. TAX SHELTERD ANNUITY Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b), employees are eligible to make tax-sheltered contributions through payroll deduction. Employees may participate in this plan at any time. SOCIAL SECURITY Massachusetts state employees do not have Social Security taxes withheld from their earning. Employees retiring with a state pension who also are eligible for Social Security benefits may have their Social Security benefits reduced by Social Security's windfall elimination provision (www.ssa.gov/pubs/10045.html ) or government pension offset http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10007.html.
STATE TUITION WAIVER • Full-time benefited employees who complete six-months of employment are eligible for 100% tuition waiver for state-supported courses at any Massachusetts community or state college or University; 50% waiver for non-state supported courses. A 50% fee waiver shall apply to any state-supported, regular day program offered at any College in the Community College system. Eligible employee's spouse and dependent children may also utilize this benefit.
• Part-time benefited employees who complete six-months of full-time equivalent service as of the date of enrollment is eligible for 50% tuition waiver for state-supported courses at any Massachusetts community or state college or university. Enrollment in any non-state supported course of program offered through continuing education, including any Community College, State College , University, or community service course receive 25% tuition remission. Eligible employee's spouse and dependent children may also utilize this benefit.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Wellness Corporation provides an Employees Assistant Program to employees and their household members. The EAP provides counseling and referrals for a wide variety of personal issues. www.wellnesscorp.personaladvantage.com
LEAVE • HOLIDAYS (13 paid holidays annually) - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Evacuation Day, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Bunker Hill Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• PERSONAL DAYS 3 days credited on January 1.
• SICK LEAVE Based on a full-time (37.5 hour) schedule, 4.3269 hours of sick leave accrue each pay period. (15 days per year). Unused sick days may be carried over from year to year.
• VACATION Based on a full-time (37.5 hour) schedule, 6.346125 hours of vacation leave accrue each pay period. (22 days per year) Unused vacation days may be carried over from year to year, not to exceed 480 hours (64 days).
MISCELLANEOUS The Bartley Athletic Center discounted membership; discounted movie tickets; free on-campus parking
Note: This information is meant as a summary only and is subject to change. More detailed information may be found in the Non-Unit Professionals Personnel Policies Handbook or in benefit plan brochures, or by speaking with a member of HCC's Human Resources staff.
Subject to applicable waiting periods and other plan provisions, full-time non-unit classified staff members receive the following benefits:
GROUP
INSURANCE COMMISSION
For specific information including premiums, visit the Group Insurance Commission website at www.mass.gov/gic , review the Benefit Decision Guide (link), or contract the GIC at 1-617-727-2310.
HEALTH INSURANCE HCC provides a variety of health insurance plans to eligible employees, employee's spouse, and dependent children (under the age of 19) through the Group Insurance Commission. Legislation now allows coverage for dependent children age 19 and over up to age 26 (if applicable). For additional information, click on http://www.mass.gov/gic/dependent19qanda.html .
Employees hired after June 30, 2003, regardless of salary, pay 20% of their monthly premium. Employees who were hired on or before June 30, 2003, pay 15% of their monthly health insurance premium. New employee coverage begins on the first day of the month, following 60 calendar days from the date of employment.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE Basic life insurance of $5,000 term life is offered at a low cost premium. Participants that elected health insurance coverage through HCC are automatically covered by this basic life insurance.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE Optional Life Insurance is available to provide economic support for your family. This term insurance allows you to increase your coverage up to eight times your annual salary. Term insurance covers you and pays your designated beneficiary in the event of your death or certain other catastrophic events. It is not an investment policy; it has no cash value. This is an employee-pay-all benefit. Additional insurance can be purchased up to 8x annual salary, if employee so chooses.
LONG TERN DISABILITY INSURANCE Long-term disability insurance provides a tax-free income replacement payment of up to 50% of gross monthly salary after a qualified illness or injury has disabled a covered employee for 90 consecutive days. Benefits payments are reduced by certain other income sources. The minimum monthly benefit would be $100 or 10% of the gross monthly benefit amount, whichever is greater. Cost is based on age and salary.
HEALTH CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT Eligible employees can pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses not covered by a medical or dental plan on a pre-tax basis. For the 2008 year, participants can contribute $500 to $2,500 through payroll deduction.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Eligible employees can pay for qualified dependent care expenses, such as day care, after-school programs, elder day care, and day camp, on a pre-tax basis. Annual elections can be up to $5,000.
DENTAL/VISION PLAN The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Non-Unit Employee Dental Care Program is administered by McKenzie & Company for eligible state employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL New employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for coverage with MetLife beginning on the first day of the month, following 60 calendar days from the date of employment. Monthly dental insurance premiums for individual coverage is $17.50 and $35.00 for family coverage.
VISION As a companion to the dental plan program, the Vision One Eyecare Program provides discounts on eyecare services and eyewear products at participating providers. These discounts apply to eye examinations, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
For additional information, visit the MetLife website at www.metlife.com/mybenefits . Enter the employer name as BHE.
RETIREMENT
STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN (SERS) The State Board of Retirement administers the State Employees Retirement System (SERS), a contributory, defined benefit retirement system governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32. SERS provides retirement, disability, survivor and death benefits to members and their beneficiaries. Membership is mandatory for all benefited employees. The amount of an employee's pre-tax contribution is 9% of regular salary and an additional 2% of regular salary in excess of $30,000. For specific information regarding SERS, visit http://www.mass.gov/treasury/srb.htm .
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Great West administers this plan which is allowable under the Internal Revenue Code Section 457(b). Employees may participate in this plan at any time. TAX SHELTERD ANNUITY Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b), employees are eligible to make tax-sheltered contributions through payroll deduction. Employees may participate in this plan at any time. SOCIAL SECURITY Massachusetts state employees do not have Social Security taxes withheld from their earning. Employees retiring with a state pension who also are eligible for Social Security benefits may have their Social Security benefits reduced by Social Security's windfall elimination provision ( www.ssa.gov/pubs/10045.html ) or government pension offset ( http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10007.html).
STATE TUITION WAIVER Full-time benefited employees who complete six-months of employment are eligible for 100% tuition waiver for state-supported courses at any Massachusetts community or state college or University; 50% waiver for non-state supported courses. Eligible employee's spouse and dependent children may also utilize this benefit. 100% fee waiver shall apply only to employees who take a course at HCC.
Part-time benefited employees who complete six-months of full-time equivalent service as of the date of enrollment is eligible for 50% tuition waiver for state-supported courses at any Massachusetts community or state college or university. Enrollment in any non-state supported course of program offered through continuing education, including any Community College, State College , University, or community service course receive 25% tuition remission. Eligible employee's spouse and dependent children may also utilize this benefit.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Wellness Corporation provides an Employee Assistance Program to employees and their household members. The EAP provides counseling and referrals for a wide variety of personal issues. www.wellnesscorp.personaladvantage.com
LEAVE HOLIDAYS 13 paid holidays annually - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Evacuation Day, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Bunker Hill Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
PERSONAL DAYS 3 days credited on January 1.
SICK LEAVE Based on a full-time (37.5 hour) schedule, 4.3269 hours of sick leave accrue each pay period. (15 days per year). Unused sick days may be carried over from year to year.
VACATION
Unused vacation days may be carried over from year to year, not to exceed 64 days.
MISCELLANEOUS The Bartley Athletic Center discounted membership; discounted movie tickets; free on-campus parking
Note: This information is meant as a summary only and is subject to change. More detailed information may be found in the Non-Unit Classified Handbook or in benefit plan brochures, or by speaking with a member of HCC's Human Resources staff. Subject to applicable waiting periods and other plan provisions, full-time faculty receives the following benefits:
GROUP
INSURANCE COMMISSION
For specific information including premiums, visit the Group Insurance Commission website at www.mass.gov/gic , review the Benefit Decision Guide (link), or contract the GIC at 1-617-727-2310.
HEALTH INSURANCE HCC provides a variety of health insurance plans to eligible employees, employee's spouse, and dependent children (under the age of 19) through the Group Insurance Commission. Legislation now allows coverage for dependent children age 19 and over up to age 26 (if applicable). For additional information, click on http://www.mass.gov/gic/dependent19qanda.html .
Employees hired after June 30, 2003, regardless of salary, pay 20% of their monthly premium. Employees who were hired on or before June 30, 2003, pay 15% of their monthly health insurance premium. New employee coverage begins on the first day of the month, following 60 calendar days from the date of employment.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE Basic life insurance of $5,000 term life is offered at a low cost premium. Participants that elected health insurance coverage through HCC are automatically covered by this basic life insurance.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE Optional Life Insurance is available to provide economic support for your family. This term insurance allows you to increase your coverage up to eight times your annual salary. Term insurance covers you and pays your designated beneficiary in the event of your death or certain other catastrophic events. It is not an investment policy; it has no cash value. This is an employee-pay-all benefit. Additional insurance can be purchased up to 8x annual salary, if employee so chooses.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE Long-term disability insurance provides a tax-free income replacement payment of up to 50% of gross monthly salary after a qualified illness or injury has disabled a covered employee for 90 consecutive days. Benefits payments are reduced by certain other income sources. The minimum monthly benefit would be $100 or 10% of the gross monthly benefit amount, whichever is greater. Cost is based on age and salary.
HEALTH CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT Eligible employees can pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses not covered by a medical or dental plan on a pre-tax basis. For the 2008 year, participants can contribute $500 to $2,500 through payroll deduction.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Eligible employees can pay for qualified dependent care expenses, such as day care, after-school programs, elder day care, and day camp, on a pre-tax basis. Annual elections can be up to $5,000.
DENTAL/VISION PLAN The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education/MTA Health & Welfare Fund Dental Care Program is administered by McKenzie & Company for eligible state employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL New employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for coverage with MetLife beginning on the first day of the month, following 6 months of employment. There is no monthly premium for this benefit.
VISION As a companion to the dental plan program, the Vision One Eyecare Program provides discounts on eyecare services and eyewear products at participating providers. These discounts apply to eye examinations, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.
For additional information, visit the MetLife website at www.metlife.com/mybenefits . Enter the employer name as BHE.
RETIREMENT PLAN STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN (SERS) The State Board of Retirement administers the State Employees Retirement System (SERS), a contributory, defined benefit retirement system governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32. SERS provides retirement, disability, survivor and death benefits to members and their beneficiaries. Membership is mandatory for all benefited employees. The amount of an employee's pre-tax contribution is 9% of regular salary and an additional 2% of regular salary in excess of $30,000. For specific information regarding SERS, visit http://www.mass.gov/treasury/srb.htm .
OPTIONAL RETIREMENT BOARD (ORP) The Board of Higher Education administers the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), a defined contribution plan that provides income based on the investment performance of your individual account balance, which you decide how to invest. Participation in the ORP is limited to employees who are otherwise eligible for membership in the State Retirement Plan, but who are not vested under the State Employees Retirement System, provided they are titled Faculty, Dean, Vice President, or President.
The amount of an employee's pre-tax contribution is 9% of regular salary and an additional 2% of regular salary in excess of $30,000. The Optional Retirement Plan providers are TIAA-CREF, AIG Retirement, and Lincoln National.
For specific information regarding ORP, visit http://www.mass.edu/foremployees/orp/orp.asp
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Great West administers this plan which is allowable under the Internal Revenue Code Section 457(b). Employees may participate in this plan at any time. TAX SHELTERD ANNUITY Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b), employees are eligible to make tax-sheltered contributions through payroll deduction. Employees may participate in this plan at any time. SOCIAL SECURITY Massachusetts state employees do not have Social Security taxes withheld from their earning. Employees retiring with a state pension who also are eligible for Social Security benefits may have their Social Security benefits reduced by Social Security's windfall elimination provision ( www.ssa.gov/pubs/10045.html ) or government pension offset ( http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10007.html).
STATE TUITION WAIVER Benefited employees who complete six-months of employment are eligible for 100% tuition waiver and 50% fee waiver to any state-supported course at any Massachusetts Community College. Enrollment in any state-supported course at any Community College, State College , or University in Massachusetts shall receive 100% tuition remission. Enrollment in any non-state supported course at any Community College, State College, or University of Massachusetts shall receive 50% tuition remission. Eligible employee's spouse and dependent children may also utilize this benefit.
LEAVE HOLIDAYS 13 paid holidays annually - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Evacuation Day, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Bunker Hill Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
PERSONAL DAYS 2 days credited on January 1.
SICK LEAVE 3.842250
hours per pay period over a nine-month period (10 days per year).
Unused sick days may be carried over from year to year. The Bartley Athletic Center discounted membership; discounted movie tickets; free on-campus parking
Note: This information is meant as a summary only and is subject to change. More detailed information may be found in the Massachusetts Community College Council Collective Bargaining Agreement or in benefit plan brochures, or by speaking with a member of HCC's Human Resources staff. MCCC Unit Professional Staff Benefits
Subject to applicable waiting periods and other plan provisions, benefited MCCC Unit Professional staff receives the following benefits: GROUP
INSURANCE COMMISSION
For specific information including premiums, visit the Group Insurance Commission website at www.mass.gov/gic , review the Benefit Decision Guide (link), or contract the GIC at 1-617-727-2310.
HEALTH INSURANCE HCC provides a variety of health insurance plans to eligible employees, employee's spouse, and dependent children (under the age of 19) through the Group Insurance Commission. Legislation now allows coverage for dependent children age 19 and over up to age 26 (if applicable). For additional information, click on http://www.mass.gov/gic/dependent19qanda.html .
Employees hired after June 30, 2003, regardless of salary, pay 20% of their monthly premium. Employees who were hired on or before June 30, 2003, pay 15% of their monthly health insurance premium. New employee coverage begins on the first day of the month, following 60 calendar days from the date of employment.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE Basic life insurance of $5,000 term life is offered at a low cost premium. Participants that elected health insurance coverage through HCC are automatically covered by this basic life insurance.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE Optional Life Insurance is available to provide economic support for your family. This term insurance allows you to increase your coverage up to eight times your annual salary. Term insurance covers you and pays your designated beneficiary in the event of your death or certain other catastrophic events. It is not an investment policy; it has no cash value. This is an employee-pay-all benefit. Additional insurance can be purchased up to 8x annual salary, if employee so chooses.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE Long-term disability insurance provides a tax-free income replacement payment of up to 50% of gross monthly salary after a qualified illness or injury has disabled a covered employee for 90 consecutive days. Benefits payments are reduced by certain other income sources. The minimum monthly benefit would be $100 or 10% of the gross monthly benefit amount, whichever is greater. Cost is based on age and salary.
HEALTH CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT Eligible employees can pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses not covered by a medical or dental plan on a pre-tax basis. For the 2008 year, participants can contribute $500 to $2,500 through payroll deduction.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Eligible employees can pay for qualified dependent care expenses, such as day care, after-school programs, elder day care, and day camp, on a pre-tax basis. Annual elections can be up to $5,000.
DENTAL/VISION PLAN The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education/MTA Health & Welfare Fund Dental Care Program is administered by McKenzie & Company for eligible state employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL New employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for coverage with MetLife beginning on the first day of the month, following 6 months of employment. There is no monthly premium for this benefit.
VISION As a companion to the dental plan program, the Vision One Eyecare Program provides discounts on eyecare services and eyewear products at participating providers. These discounts apply to eye examinations, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.
For additional information, visit the MetLife website at www.metlife.com/mybenefits . Enter the employer name as BHE.
RETIREMENT STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN (SERS) The State Board of Retirement administers the State Employees Retirement System (SERS), a contributory, defined benefit retirement system governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32. SERS provides retirement, disability, survivor and death benefits to members and their beneficiaries. Membership is mandatory for all benefited employees. The amount of an employee's pre-tax contribution is 9% of regular salary and an additional 2% of regular salary in excess of $30,000. For specific information regarding SERS, visit http://www.mass.gov/treasury/srb.htm .
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Great West administers this plan which is allowable under the Internal Revenue Code Section 457(b). Employees may participate in this plan at any time. TAX SHELTERD ANNUITY Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b), employees are eligible to make tax-sheltered contributions through payroll deduction. Employees may participate in this plan at any time. SOCIAL SECURITY Massachusetts state employees do not have Social Security taxes withheld from their earning. Employees retiring with a state pension who also are eligible for Social Security benefits may have their Social Security benefits reduced by Social Security's windfall elimination provision ( www.ssa.gov/pubs/10045.html ) or government pension offset ( http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10007.html).
STATE TUITION WAIVER Benefited employees who complete six-months of employment are eligible for 100% tuition waiver and 50% fee waiver to any state-supported course at any Massachusetts Community College. Enrollment in any state-supported course at any Community College, State College , or University in Massachusetts shall receive 100% tuition remission. Enrollment in any non-state supported course at any Community College, State College, or University of Massachusetts shall receive 50% tuition remission. Eligible employee's spouse and dependent children may also utilize this benefit.
LEAVE HOLIDAYS 13 paid holidays annually - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Evacuation Day, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Bunker Hill Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
PERSONAL DAYS 3 days credited on January 1.
SICK LEAVE Based on a full-time (37.5 hour) schedule, 4.3269 hours of sick leave accrue each pay period. (15 days per year). Unused sick days may be carried over from year to year.
VACATION Based on a full-time (37.5 hour) schedule, 6.346125 hours of vacation leave accrue each pay period. (22 days per year) Unused vacation days may be carried over from year to year, not to exceed 480 hours (64 days).
MISCELLANEOUS The Bartley Athletic Center discounted membership; discounted movie tickets; free on-campus parking. Note: This information is meant as a summary only and is subject to change. More detailed information may be found in the Massachusetts Community College Council Collective Bargaining Agreement or in benefit plan brochures, or by speaking with a member of HCC's Human Resources staff.
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