Yavapai College Benefits Summary
As of July 2009
This Benefits Summary is provided by the Human Resources Dept. Your paycheck is only one form of compensation received from the College. This was prepared to show you the many other forms of compensation that you receive. Contact Human Resources if you need more information or have questions about your compensation and/or benefits.
MEDICAL COVERAGE Pre-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents. Effective first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
Two plans offered with coverage for comprehensive hospital, surgical, medical, lab/x-ray, prescription benefit, alternative healthcare services. |
0% Employee Only.
Most of the cost for Family Coverage, cost varies with plan. |
100% Employee Only.
25% Family Coverage |
DENTAL COVERAGE Pre-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents. Effective first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
Two plans offered with coverage for diagnostic, crowns and orthodontia and preventive services. |
0% Employee Only.
Most of the cost for Family Coverage, cost varies with plan. |
100% Employee Only.
25% Family Coverage |
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VISION COVERAGE Pre-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents. Effective first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
The plan reimburses up to $300 per person per year. |
0% Employee Only.
Most of the cost for Family Coverage, cost varies with plan. |
100% Employee Only.
25% Family Coverage |
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
| Benefit eligible full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Effective first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
Up to 3 free visits/problem/person. |
0% |
100% |
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WELLNESS PROGRAM
| Benefit eligible full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Effective first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
Annual wellness screenings ( osteoporosis, blood pressure, body fat analysis, lab screenings); mammograms and annual flu shots. |
0% |
100% |
LIFE INSURANCE After-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents. Effective date of hire. |
The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at 200% of your annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan. |
0% |
100% |
VOLUNTARY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY TERM LIFE INSURANCE After-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents. Effective first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
Optional term life coverage available for employee, spouse and children. |
100% |
0% |
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RETIREMENT Pre-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees and eligible part-time employees who meet the work hour criteria. Effective date of hire. |
Employees must enroll in one of two retirement plans.
1. The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is a “defined benefit” plan administered through the state of Arizona which guarantees a regular annuity.
2. The Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) is a “defined contribution” plan through various investment providers (AIG, ING, TIAA-CREF). |
ASRS – 9.0% of gross pay
ORP – 9.0% of gross pay |
ASRS – 9.0% of gross pay
ORP – 7.00% of gross pay |
TAX SHELTERED ANNUITIES 403(b) Plan Pre-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. |
This voluntary supplemental retirement savings program allows employees to invest pre-tax salary and defer income taxes on savings. |
100% |
0% |
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TAX DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457 Plan Pre-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. |
This voluntary supplemental retirement savings program allows employees to invest pre-tax salary and defer income taxes on savings. |
100% |
0% |
SHORT TERM DISABILITY After-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Effective first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
The college maintains insurance which covers employees for 66% of salary after 90 calendar days of total disability. Monthly Benefit: 66% of weekly Salary Maximum Weekly Benefit: $1,500 Minimum Monthly Benefit: $50 Maximum benefit Period: 90 days |
$0 |
100% |
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LONG TERM DISABILITY After-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Effective first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
Long Term Disability available based on the retirement choice of the employee Arizona State Retirement System: Employees who have selected ASRS as their retirement plan are automatically covered for long term disability under that plan. Optional Retirement Plans: Employees who have chosen one of the optional retirement plans (AIG, ING, TIAA-CREF) are enrolled in a long term disability plan with Standard. |
ASRS - .4% of gross pay ORP - .378% of salary |
ASRS - .4% of gross pay ORP – 0% of salary |
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS Pre-Tax
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Effective the first day of the month after employed full-time for 30 days. |
Medical Reimbursement: $3000 per year to cover eligible medical expenses Dependent Care Reimbursement: $5,000 per year (or $2,500 depending on marital status). |
100% |
100% of program administrative cost |
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WORKER’S COMPENSATION
| All employees have this insurance coverage. Effective date of hire. |
Cash compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases. |
0% |
100% |
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
| All employees have this mandatory coverage (except student employees). |
Provides a basic retirement annuity based on age and years of contribution. Reduced retirement benefits begin at age 62. Also provides death and permanent disability benefits. Medicare provides basic health insurance at age 65. |
Social Security= 6.2% up to $106,800 Medicare = 1.45% all earnings |
Social Security= 6.2% up to $106,800 Medicare = 1.45% all earnings |
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UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
| All employees, (excluding student employees) who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet minimum requirements. |
Weekly benefits are a % of the highest quarter of wages in the first four of the last five completed quarters. |
0% |
100% |
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
| An eligible employee is an individual who has been employed by the College at least 12 months prior to the commencement of the leave, has worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period prior to the leave, and is employed at a worksite with at least 50 employees within 75 miles of that worksite. |
Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job protected leave each year for specified family and medical reasons. The College requires employees to use earned and accrued paid leave, such as sick and vacation, to the extent permissible under the FMLA, as part of the leave. |
0% |
100% of program costs |
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VACATION
| Full-time 12 month employee accrues paid vacation benefits based on position and years of service. Effective the date of hire if hired before 15th or effective the first of the next month if hired after the 15th. |
Yrs of Svc Days Accrued Annualized 1 to 5 yrs - 15 days 6 or more yrs - 20 days Administrative Management - 20 days |
0% |
100% |
SICK LEAVE
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Effective the date of hire if hired before 15th or effective the first of the next month if hired after the 15th. |
Full-time 12 month employees accrue one day illness absence credit for each month worked, not to exceed 12 days per year. Full-time faculty, Division Assistant Deans and staff working a 160-day contract earn 10 days of paid sick leave per year. |
0% |
100% |
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PERSONAL LEAVE
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Effective date of hire if hired before 15th or effective the first of the next month if hired after the 15th. |
May use three personal leave days per year. Days for personal business will be charged against the accumulated sick leave. Personal days are not carried over to the next fiscal year and are not reimbursed if not taken. |
0% |
100% |
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Effective date of hire if hired before 15th or effective the first of the next month if hired after the 15th. |
Full-time employees will be granted up to five days leave with pay for bereavement in the event of death in the immediate family or corresponding in-laws. |
0% |
100% |
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CIVIC DUTY LEAVE
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Effective date of hire if hired before 15th or effective the first of the next month if hired after the 15th. |
Employees are granted leaves of absence from work responsibilities when called to jury duty, active military duty and military training. Any employee granted such a leave shall be entitled to all benefits afforded under the law. |
0% |
100% |
HOLIDAYS
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Effective date of hire. |
18 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time employees. Independence Day, Labor Day, 3 days at Thanksgiving, 6 days at year-end break, Martin Luther King Day, 5 days at Spring Break and Memorial Day. |
0% |
100% |
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LEAVE BANK
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. Must be employed with the college for a minimum of 12 months. |
Full-Time employees may join the Leave Bank by donating a vacation day if a 12 month employee or a sick day if a less than 12 month employee. Employee must have a balance of 5 days of accrued vacation/sick leave after their donation. |
100% |
0% |
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
| All full-time Faculty and Staff |
To assist full-time faculty for activities that lead to academic and professional growth; to assist full-time staff in pursuing professional development opportunities. |
0% |
100% |
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SABBATICAL
| Faculty, professional and administrative staff eligible to apply after six years of continuous service. |
Approved sabbatical leaves may include 100% compensation for a one semester leave and 60% compensation for a full year leave. |
0% |
100% |
TUITION WAIVER
| All full-time eligible staff and faculty. Effective date of hire. |
Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff may enroll up to 6 hours; eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full program of course work without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab fees and market based additional fees. |
0% |
100% |
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COLLEGE PROVIDED RETIREMENT BENEFIT
| Benefit eligible full-time employees. |
Employees who retire after 15 years of continuous service, and who are approved for retirement, will be paid for accumulated unused sick leave, up to 70 days, at the rate of $60 per day, not to exceed $4,200. The College will pay employees retiring after 15 years of continuous service up to a maximum of $1,000 per year for premiums toward the retired employee's group insurance up to age 65. |
0% |
100% |
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE FACILITIES & SERVICES
Free Campus Parking – Check Cashing – College Library - Community Event Discount – Direct Deposit – Campus Shuttle Service – Enterprise Rental Car Discount - Identification Cards – Movie Ticket Discount – Mail Services – Notary Service – Security Escorts - Computer Loan - Tuition Waiver
This Benefit Summary is provided as an overview of what exactly is offered by Yavapai College. This is not intended to be a complete benefits description. College Policies and Procedures and the YCT Summary of Plan Documents state eligibility and administration.
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