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BENEFIT |
WHEN YOU ARE
ELIGIBLE |
GENERAL NATURE OF BENEFIT |
COST PER MONTH
(2020 Rates) |
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| Medical Plan:
|
First of the month following 30 days of employment |
Eligible employees receive comprehensive medical coverage focused on preventive care. Hospital, physician, surgical, laboratory services, pregnancy, home health care, emergency room, vision, and prescription coverage. |
| Single | Family |
| 2021 Rates |
| Gundersen/Mayo Health Plan: | $93 | $228 |
| In-Network Deductible: | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| In-Network Out-of-Pocket: | $3,350 | $6,700 |
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| Health Care Clinic |
Included in health plan |
Eligible employees recieve quality family healthcare at no cost for the diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions, digital x-ray, patient lab testing and prescriptions when necessary. |
No cost to eligible employees and their dependents. |
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| Dental Plan:
|
First of the month following 30 days of employment |
Eligible employees receive preventive, diagnostic, orthodontic, and restorative services. |
| Single | Family |
| 2021 Rates |
| $9.46 | $24.86 |
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| Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) |
After 30 days of employment |
Eligible employees may elect up to $2,750 to be set aside each calendar year on a pre-tax basis to pay for medical/dental expenses not covered by a health plan, such as copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance. |
The total amount elected for the year divided by the number of pay periods in the year. |
|
| Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account |
After 30 days of employment |
Eligible employees may elect up to $5,000 to be set aside each calendar year on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified child care and/or adult care expenses. |
The total amount elected for the year divided by the number of pay periods in the year. |
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| Basic Life Insurance |
First of the month following 30 days of employment |
Eligible employee's life insurance is equal to their annual salary rounded up to the next thousand. |
Example: If an employee earns $27,534 annually, its value is $28,000, and the employee pays $6.29/mo., which is half the total premium. |
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Short-Term Disability
&
Long-Term Disability
&
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
|
First of the month following 30 days of employment |
Bundled together with our Basic Life Insurance plan. Coverage is through National Insurance Services and is designed to offer additional financial protection as a supplement to our Sick Time accrual. |
Since these disability benefits are bundled with Basic Life Insurance, the $6.29/mo. in the example above includes these premiums. |
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BENEFIT |
WHEN YOU ARE
ELIGIBLE |
GENERAL NATURE OF BENEFIT |
COST PER MONTH
(2016 Rates) |
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| Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) |
Upon employment |
Participation in WRS is automatic for employees working more than 1200 hours/year. Employee contributes a percentage of gross wages which is matched by the County. Plan includes disability and death benefits. |
Employee and employer shares are established by WRS annually. The rate for 2021 is 6.75% of the employee's gross wages.
WRS is one of the top 10 retirement plans in the U.S. | |
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| Deferred Compensation |
Upon employment |
Eligible employees can supplement retirement benefits by saving and investing traditional before-tax dollars as 457(b) elective contributions.
Options:
Nationwide
WI Deferred Comp
|
As little as $1 per pay check up to the maximum allowed by the IRS. |
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| Vacation |
|
Eligible employees earn:
Two weeks for 1-4 years
Three weeks for 5-12 years, etc;
Up to five weeks after 20 years
Max accumulated balance is double your annual entitlement.
|
No cost. |
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| Sick Time |
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Eligible employees accrue up to one day per month. Maximum accrual benefit of 150 days. |
No cost. |
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| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) |
Upon employment |
Up to 5 counseling sessions with a licensed/certified therapist by phone or in-person, per family member, per issue, each calendar year. |
No cost. |
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| Wellness |
Upon employment |
Activities and programs offered include annual health assessments, onsite presentations from health experts, wellness challenges, and other health related events.
Employee Extranet |
No cost. |
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