To recognize the value that you - our employees - bring to our communities, patients and customers through your dedication and hard work, SCLHS provides a wide variety of rewards. Our "Total Rewards" include the complete package of pay, benefits, training and development, work-life programs, and other recognition practices that SCLHS offers to help care for your health, career, financial future, and quality of life. Our benefit programs have been designed based on the following philosophies:
Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive package of medical, dental vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, Long Term Care, Retirement, Paid Time Off and other benefits. Make the most of this valuable package by planning and participating in a responsible manner. Then reap the rewards by living the lifestyle you've worked so hard to enjoy.
Balancing work and person priorities is challenging for most people. SCLHS offers many options to help you care for your family and person affairs to achieve a work-life balance. Listed below are some of our work-life benefits:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Medical Coverage
Employees in Kansas, Colorado and Montana
SCLHS offers four medical plan options administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. The Base PPO Plan and Plus PPO Plan provide benefits both in-and out-of-network. Annual deductibles, co-payment levels and out-of-pocket maximums vary based on where services are received and the plan you select. The Supplemental Plan is designed to "tie in" with another plan the participant may have. This plan pays the first $500 in covered expenses and then pays 20% of remaining expenses.
The Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) encourages employees to act as consumers and to make informed decisions with regards to their family's health care needs. The CDHP gives the employee the ability to take control of his or her health care dollars and determine when and where those dollars will be spent.
Employees in California
Employees working in California have access two three medical plans. Two of the medical plans are offered by Anthem Blue Cross of California. One Plan is an HMO plan that provides in-network only benefits. The second plan is a PPO plan and does offer both in and out-of-network benefits. The third plan is an HMO plan that is offered by Kaiser.
When you are eligible: First day of the month following or coincident with you becoming an Eligibility Employee.
To find a doctor or check on the status of a claim follow one of the links or call the number listed below (based on your location and your medical plan):
Employees in KS, CO & MT: www.myinsurancemanager.com/kc
(800) 830-1501
Employees in CA: www.kaiserpermanente.org
(800) 464-4000
www.anthem.com
(800) 999-3643
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Dental Coverage
The SCLHS offers two dental care options. The Plus Plan pays 100% of preventive and diagnostic services. Lifetime maximum of $2,000 for orthodontics and TMJ. The Base Plan pays 100% of preventive and diagnostic services. Lifetime maximum of $1,000 for orthodontics and TMJ.
When you are eligible: First day of the month following or coincident with you becoming an Eligible Employee.
To find a Delta Dental provider or to check on claims status, go to www.deltadentalks.com or call Delta Dental at (800) 234-3375.
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Vision Plan
This benefit covers annual vision exam plus eyeglass and/or contact lenses every year and new frames every two years for each covered participant. The plan pays 80% of eligible costs up to maximum of $250/person.
When you are eligible: First day of the month following or coincident with you becoming an Eligible Employee.
To check on vision claims or to find a provider, call BCBS of South Carolina at (800) 830-1501.
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Health Care Flexible Spending Account
The Health Care Spending Account is for health care costs not reimbursed by medical, dental and/or vision insurance.
When you are eligible: First day of the month following employment.
Plan Limits: You may defer pretax up to $5,000 annually for health care expenses.
To access your flexible spending account information electronically, go to www.checkmyfsa.com or call Administrative Solutions at (800) 300-5248.
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Preventive Care
The SCLHS self-insured plans offer Wellness Benefits that include coverage for mammograms, well woman care, prostate screenings, colonoscopies, bone density screenings, well-baby care, immunizations and flu shots.
Additionally, the Wellness Benefit offers each covered member $300 per year to be used for specific wellness services.
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24-Hour Nurse Hotline
BCBS of SC provides a Nurse Advisor hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (866) 323-0664.
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Tobacco Cessation Program
New Directions offers a tobacco and smoking cessation program that covers the health risks of tobacco, individual assessment of physical and psychological reasons for using tobacco, cessation strategies, coaching support and a relapse prevent plan. For more information call New Directions at (866) 271-8242.
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Personal Health Assessment
An online Personal Health Assessment is available for employees to complete. This online tool gathers information related to nutrition, tobacco and alcohol use, vehicle safety, physical activity, stress, depression, current health, health history and biometrics and creates a printable individual report that you can share with your health care provider. All personal information on the Assessment is confidential and is not shared with SCLHS.
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Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is voluntary and strictly confidential. The program is to assist you with persistent problems or issues that may affect you at home or at work.
When you are eligible: At the time of employment
To contact New Directions go to www.ndbh.com or call them at (800) 624-5544.
Employees at St. Mary's Hospital and St. Vincent Healthcare have their own EAP program and should contact their HR department for contact or benefits information.
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Time Away from Work
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Accrual rate based on hours paid and length of.
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Extended Illness (EI)
Extended illness is paid starting on third day of each illness. Accrual rate based on hours paid.
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Bereavement Leave
Depending on family relationships, granted paid leave in the event of the death of a family member.
When you are eligible: Contact your local HR department representative to get more information about eligibility guidelines.
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Leave of Absence
An unpaid leave of absence (LOA) may be granted for education, medical, military or personal reasons for any eligible employee not on disciplinary probation.
When you are eligible: After one year of employment, may be granted unpaid time off without loss of seniority.
Cost: N/A
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Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and MEdical Leave Act provides eligible employees an opportunity to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected time off of work for certain reasons. This program is administered through your local Human Resources department. To learn more, click on the following link to view the Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act or contact your local HR department.
When you are eligible: After one year of service and 1,250 hour worked in the previous 12 months.
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Caring for Dependents
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
The Dependent Care Spending Account is to pay for eligible expenses incurred for childcare for dependent children under the age of 13, or, other elder care as defined by the IRS.
When you are eligible: First day of the month following employment
Plan Limits: You may defer pretax up to $5,000 annually ($2,500 if married and filing separate returns) for dependent care expenses.
To access your flexible spending account information electronically, go to www.checkmyfsa.com or call Administrative Solutions at (800) 300-5248.
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Vincent de Paul Scholarship Program
The Vincent de Paul Scholarship Program provides scholarships to assist SCLHS employees' children who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college and vocational programs. For more information, please click here.
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Dependent Life Insurance
The plan provides three different options. The options include:$10,000 spouse/$5,000 child;$20,000 spouse/$10,000 child; or$50,000 spouse/$25,000 child. The amount of dependent life insurance cannot be more than your life insurance coverage.
When you are eligible: First of the month following or coincident with you becoming an Eligible Employee.
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Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Life Insurance
FULL TIME: The plan provides the opportunity to purchase up to five times your annual base salary in life insurance, up to maximum of $1,000,000.
PART TIME: The plan provides $15,000, $25,000 or $50,000 coverage.
When you are eligible: First of the month following or coincident with you becoming an Eligible Employee.
Basic Life Insurance is provided to full-time employees equal to one times your annual base salary, with an option to purchase an additional four times annual base salary up to maximum of $1,000,000. Part-time employees receive a basic life insurance benefit in the amount of $15,000 with an option to buy up to $25,000 or $50,000 coverage.
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AD&D Insurance
FULL TIME: The plan provides the opportunity to purchase up to five times your annual base salary in AD&D coverage, up to a maximum of $1,000,000.
PART TIME: The plan provides $15,000, $25,000 or $50,000 coverage.
When you are eligible: First of the month following or coincident with you becoming an Eligible Employee.
Basic AD&D coverage is provided to full-time employees equal to one times your annual base salary, with an option to purchase an additional four times annual base salary up to maximum of $1,000,000. Part-time employees receive a basic AD&D benefit in the amount of $15,000 with an option to buy up to $25,000 or $50,000 coverage.
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Long Term Disability
SCLHS offers three LTD options that provide salary continuation of 40%, 50% or 60% of monthly salary up to a maximum benefit of $6,000, $7,500 and $9,000 respectively. Benefits are integrated with Social Security, and payments begin following 90 days of disability and may continue until age 65.
When you are eligible: First of the month following or coincident with you becoming an Eligible Employee.
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Long Term Care
This benefit is designed to help cover the costs associated with extended long term care, such as professional in-home care, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities. This plan is available to you and your extended family members.
When you are eligible: First of the month after receipt of approval from carrier.
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Retirement Plans
Defined Contribution Plan
The SCLHS Defined Contribution Plan provides a 5% basic employer contribution toward the participants retirement needs and to encourage individual savings for retirement. SCLHS provides a 50% matching contribution of first 6% a participant contributes to the Retirement Savings Plan. The vesting schedule is as follows: 3 years - 50%, 4 years - 75%; 5 years - 100%.
When you are eligible: Eligible to participate after one year of service in which 1,000 hours worked.
To check your balance or make changes to your Defined Contribution Plan (DC Plan) go to www.fidelity.com/atwork or call them at (800) 343-0860.
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Retirement Savings Plan
SCLHS' Retirement Savings Plan is designed to provide an opportunity for employees to save toward their retirement. Any employee may request a portion of their income to be withheld and invested in the Plan rather than being paid as taxable income.
When you are eligible: At the time of employment
To enroll or make changes to your Retirement Savings Plan/403(b), go to www.fidelity.com/atwork or call Fidelity at (800) 343-0860.
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Employee Development & Career Advancement
SCLHS believes that investing in our employees is one of the best ways we can strengthen our organization and show our employees that we value their strengths, talents and contributions. We offer the following employee development programs to invest in our people:
Learning Opportunities
- On-the-Job Learning
- Training Programs
- Educational Assistance
The benefit is to encourage employees to pursue professional development. Educational assistance may be used for tuition, fees and books. The course or degree program must be offered by an accredited educational institution. Graduate level courses may be reimbursed but are subject to applicable federal and state taxes.
When you are eligible: After one year of employment
To find out more about the plan, to obtain the proper forms or to determine the annual reimbursement dollar limits, contact your local HR department representative.
- Professional Development, Seminars and Conferences
- Tuition Discount and Online Programs at the University of Saint Mary
For more information about the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas visit their website at www.stmary.edu.
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Coaching/Mentoring
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Advancement Opportunities
- Internal Job Postings
- Job Advancement/Promotions
- Job Rotations
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Performance & Recognition
SCLHS values you and appreciates an opportunity to recognize your performance and accomplishments. We use the following tools and programs to assist you in meeting your career goals and to help you grow with the organization:
Performance
- Performance Planning/Goal Setting/Review Sessions
- Coaching
Recognition
- Service Awards
- Retirement Awards
- Managerial Recognition
- Organizational-wide Recognition
- Peer Recognition
