Benefits

Freeman Health System provides outstanding employee benefits. Many of these benefits are available the first day of employment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Benefits	Who Pays	When Eligible	You Receive
Health Insurance	Freeman Health System and you	Upon employment	First day coverage hospital care, outpatient care, physician services, major medical, prescription drugs for you and your family at group rates
Vision Insurance	You	Upon employment	Vision coverage for you and your family
Dental Insurance	Freeman Health System and you	Upon employment	Dental coverage for you and your family
Term Life Insurance	Freeman Health System and you	After 120 days of service	One times annual salary to a maximum of $50,000. Optional additional insurance at low group rates for employee and dependents
Whole Life Family Insurance	You	Upon employment	Interest sensitive whole life coverage for you and your family
Freeman Retirement Plan 401(a)	Freeman Health System	1000 hours and 21 years of age	Employer contribution 3% of your gross earnings up to the federal limit
Freeman Employee Savings Plan 403(b)	You	Upon employment	Retirement savings on personal basis. Maximum contribution $16,500 (2010)
Critical Illness	You	Upon employment	Lump sum benefit upon the diagnosis of certain critical illness
Long-term Disability	You	Upon employment	Financial assistance if you become disabled
Long Term Care Insurance	You	Upon employment	$1,000 monthly benefit 36 month coverage Buy-ups optional
Short-term Disability	You	Upon employment	Short term income protection if you become disabled
Voluntary Accident Program	You	Upon employment	Accident coverage for you and/or your family
Flexible Benefit Program	You	Upon employment and January 1st each year	Set aside pre-tax dollars for funding certain medical, dental, and vision expenses not paid under medical, dental or vision insurance and dependent day care expenses
Paid Time Off (PTO)	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	6.46 hrs/pay period until year 4 8.00 hrs/pay period yr. 5 thru year 14 9.54 hrs/pay period at year 15
Disability Pay	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	2.77 hrs/pay period with accumulation to 480 hrs. Part-time employees are prorated
Funeral Leave	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	24 hours of scheduled work
Jury/Election Duty	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	Difference between your salary and jury/election pay
Shift Premium	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	10% to 20% based on job title and shift
On Call Premium	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	Extra pay for being on call. Guaranteed two hours overtime when called in
20+ Program Selected Job Classes	Freeman Health System	Upon hire or upon request of part-time	Percent of base hourly wage in lieu of benefits if part-time employee. (RNs only)
Unemployment Compensation	Freeman Health System	Determined by state law	Insurance to provide benefits if you become unemployed
Social Security	Freeman Health System and You	Upon Employment	Financial assistance during retirement or disability
Aspiring Leaders program	Freeman Health System	Upon acceptance into program	Career advancement program open to qualified clinical and non-clinic employees
Scholarships	Freeman Health System	Available for selected job classifications	Financial support upon selection
Service Awards	Freeman Health System	At 5 year intervals	Employee recognition with award and reception at 3 years, 5 years, and each 5 years thereafter
Employee Assistance Program	Freeman Health System and you	Upon employment	Confidential assistance to resolve problems
Rescue Program	You	Upon employment (space available basis)	Daycare for sick child in pediatrics
Fair Treatment		After 3 months of service: for non-management	Help in resolving problems that might arise during your employment
Prep Rallies	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	System-wide educational meetings, held quarterly, in which you have the opportunity to learn about new developments in the health system and speak to the Freeman president & CEO and/or other administrators
Credit Union	You	Upon employment	Convenience of saving by payroll deduction
Cafeteria	Freeman Health System and you	Upon employment	Discounted meals
The Prevention Plan™	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	Wellness progam dedicated to educating, motivating, and empowering you to make healthy lifestyle choices
Recreation Program	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	Hospital-sponsored teams and tournaments
Emergency Auto Battery Service	Freeman Health System	Upon employment	Assistance in starting your car on the main hospital parking lot