Agnesian

Medical/Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Coverage will begin under the Agnesian HealthCare plan the first day of the month following one full month of employment. Associates will have the opportunity to choose a plan that best suits their needs. All Primary Care Medical Plan services must be provided by an Agnesian HealthCare provider to be eligible for coverage.
 
Life/AD&D Insurance

Agnesian HealthCare will provide a base level of life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage on the first day of the month following 90 days of continuous employment at no cost. Coverage equals one times base salary to a maximum of $100,000. Associates may select to purchase additional life insurance coverage for themselves, their spouse and/or children that provides additional voluntary protection. If voluntary life insurance is purchased, free will preparation is available.

Disability Insurance
Agnesian HealthCare will provide short-term and long-termdisability insurance on the first day of the month following one year of employment at no cost. The short-term disability plan will cover 50 percent of the base salary to a maximum of $1,500 per week after 60 days of disability. The long-term disability plan will cover 50 percent of the base salary to a
maximum of $6,000 per month after 180 days of disability. Accident/Critical Illness Benefits

Accident and/or critical illness with cancer coverage is available for associates and their family members.

Tuition Assistance

After 90 days of employment, eligible associates can use $2,500 per calendar year for tuition assistance. The course must be directly related to a position within the Agnesian
HealthCare ministry.

Annual Buy/Sell PTO
Options are available to buy or sell PTO through the benefit enrollment system.

FTE = full-time equivalent, i.e.: .5 FTE is averaging 20 hours/week; 1.0 FTE is averaging 40 hours/week

Reserve Sick Leave (RSL)
Associates who have successfully completed the 90-day orientation period are eligible to use RSL benefits due to an extended illness or injury (more than three days). RSL hours are accrued from the first date of employment. The RSL accrual level is .0308 to a maximum of 720 hours.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Associates who have successfully completed the 90-day orientation period are eligible to use PTO benefits that have accrued from the first date of employment. PTO benefits are to be used for the traditional vacation, holiday and individual sick days and are accrued based on years of service. Associates can elect to sell PTO according to policy.

 PTO Accrual Levels

Years of Service       Accrual Rate         Maximum PTO Balance

   0-4                             .0846                      264

   5-9                             .1038                      324

  10+                             .1231                      384

Flexible Spending

Health Care Reimbursement Accounts (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA) are available to associates on the first day of the month following one full month of employment. Flexible spending accounts allow you to pay for eligible healthcare expenses and/or dependent day care expenses incurred with tax-free dollars.

Education Days
After 90 days of employment, education days may be used for on-site or off-site seminars related to your position dependent upon budget and director approval.

Paid Funeral Leave
Associatees can immediately utilize funeral pay for missed scheduled work because of time necessary to make arrangements and/or attend the service.

401(k) Plan
Associates at least 18 years old are eligible to participate in the Agnesian HealthCare Retirement Savings Plan Plus. At anytime associates may defer one to 99 percent up to the IRS limit. Upon hire, associates will be automatically enrolled in the plan at a two percent deferral rate with a 30-day opt out period. Agnesian HealthCare matches 50 percent of the first five percent of contributions to the plan (discretionary). Associates are immediately vested in their elective deferral and the company matching contributions. Each year, Agnesian HealthCare may make an annual employer contribution based on the IRS annual defined compensation income limits provided that associates have completed 1,000 hours of service and are employed on the last day of the plan year. Vesting for this portion is 100 percent after three years.

Agnesian HealthCare Children’s Choice Learning Center
Associates are eligible to utilize child care services through Agnesian HealthCare Children’s Choice Learning Center (located on the Fond du Lac campus) at competitive rates.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Associates and family members within the household have immediate access to free, unlimited confidential counseling (individual or family).

Associate Credit Union
Associates have the option to open financial accounts through the St. Agnes Associates Credit Union (located on the Fond du Lac campus).

Employee Discounts
Employees and dependents are eligible immediately to receive various discounts to: any Agnesian Pharmacy, Agnesian Health Shoppe, Optical Shop, Audiology depart- ment, St. Agnes Hospital Gift Shop, or Dodge County YMCA. Present your photo ID badge to receive the discount(s).

Associate Fitness Center (The Zone)
After one month, Associates and spouses are eligible to join the Zone, Agnesian HealthCare’s fitness center, at a low monthly cost based on the length of their contract (located on the Fond du Lac campus). Associates may also use the Waupun Memorial Hospital Rehab Gym, free of charge, dependent upon patient scheduling.

Employees Recruiting New Employees (ERNE)
Associate recruiters are paid for referring exceptional individuals to fill open positions within Agnesian HealthCare.

Jury Duty
Associates are immediately eligible to receive the difference between base pay and court pay.

Long-Term Care
Long-term care insurance is available for associates and their family members.

QuickCharge
Use your associate ID badge to make easy, cash-free purchases.

Wellness Initiatives
When scheduled, associates have access to a free health risk assessment, flu shots and participation in many wellness programs throughout the year that promote a healthier lifestyle. Participation in the health risk assessment may provide a future medical plan premium discount to eligible health plan members. Some limitations apply.

Agnesian Benefit Select
Agnesian Benefit Select provides associates with up-to-date information about their benefits, plan documents, forms and the ability to make their enrollment elections.

To access Agnesian Benefit Select, use any Internet browser to go to: www.agnesianbenefits.com. Log in to your personal account by following the instructions on the home page.

• Accident/Critical Illness Benefits
• Agnesian HealthCare Children’s Choice Learning Center
• Annual 401(k) Associate Contribution
• Buy/Sell PTO
• Credit Union • ERNE • Free Investment Education
• Long-Term Care • Part-Time Benefits
• Product and Service Discounts
• Reserve Sick Leave (RSL)
• QuickCharge
• Unlimited Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Service
• The Zone

 

See specific policy or plan documents for details of all benefits listed.