PIKES PEAK BEHAVORIAL HEALTH GROUP’S FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS
BENEFITS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Effective June 1, 2006

The following benefits are provided to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).  Please note that benefits, insurance carriers and/or premiums paid by employees are subject to change annually.

   
401(k) Retirement Plan
Available to all employees, both full-time and part-time. Eligible on date of hire.  100% vested immediately.  Must be 21 years of age to participate.  Employer match is equal to 100% up to 4%.
 
Life/AD&D
Available at no cost to the employee.  Life amount equals one (1) times employee’s base salary.  Free family life insurance coverage is $2,000 per eligible dependent.  Accidental Death & Dismemberment also available at no cost to the employee, which is equal to one (1) times base salary.
 
Long Term Disability

Available at no cost to the employee.  Eligible after 90 consecutive calendar days of disability.  Benefit is equal to 60% of regular monthly earnings not to exceed $6,000 per month.  Any medical condition that existed 3 months prior to hire date will not be covered for 12 months under this benefit.  Twenty percent loss in income due to a disability qualifies an employee for the partial disability benefit.

 
Health, Dental & Vision

Coverage becomes available the first day of the month following two (2) full calendar months of employment.  Partial months are not counted.

 
Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee may purchase supplemental term life insurance at group rates for self, spouse, and children. 

 
Short Term Disability
Weekly benefit equal to 60% of base salary for up to 13 weeks.  If you receive a benefit from Workers’ Compensation for your disability, this benefit will be reduced by that amount.  Voluntary benefit paid with after tax dollars.
 
Critical Illness

Insurance for your financial security and quality of life if you or your spouse experience a catastrophic illness.  Voluntary benefit paid with after tax dollars.

 
Accident Insurance

Insurance for you and/or dependents that pays in the event of injury.  Voluntary benefit paid with after tax dollars.

 
Prepaid Legal/Identity Theft
Voluntary benefit paid with after tax dollars.
 
Tuition Reimbursement Program

For undergraduate and graduate level degree programs and specialized certification programs.  The program provides an opportunity for employees to increase overall performance effectiveness in their current position and abilities that may improve their potential for career advancement within PPBHG. 

 
Annual Leave (Vacation)
Accrual begins on the date of hire.  Accrual rates are based on the organization in which the employee works and their length of service to PPBHG.  Additional information will be given to individuals being considered for hire.
 
Holidays
Twelve (12) paid holidays
 
Sick Leave
Accrual rate of 6 hours per month (9 days per year).  No ceiling.
 
Bereavement Leave
Five (5) days for each qualifying event.
 
Employee Assistance Program

Confidential counseling for employee and family members.  Provided at no cost to employee and dependents.  This benefit is provided through Horizon Behavioral Services.  Additional information is available from Human Resources, or call 866-252-4468 for assistance directly from Horizon Behavioral Services.

 
Time-Off Bank

Employees may apply for days from the bank after all paid leave has been exhausted.  New employees may join during their first thirty days of employment. To join employee must contribute 8 hours of accrued vacation and/or sick leave.

 
Flexible Spending Plan

Allows an employee to pay the medical insurance premium, childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses with pre-tax dollars (reduces taxable income). 

 


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