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Health First rewards your commitment with one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in Brevard County. Our competitive benefits allow Health First to build stronger associates and workplace.

2007 Benefits at a Glance - print version

Benefits effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment except where otherwise noted.

Health First Associates "2007 Benefits at a Glance"
Health Insurance	Health First Health Plans • Open-access for Primary Care Physicians & Specialists • EPO Primary, EPO Plus, EPO Choice, HDHP • Prescription & vision riders
Dental Insurance	Delta Dental • Basic Plan, Plus Plan, Premium Plan • Orthodontic coverage available for Plus and Premium plans
Life Insurance	Liberty Mutual • Basic Term Life 1x annual salary (employer paid) •Supplemental Term Life: 1 to 4 times annual salary (associate paid) • Dependent Life insurance - spouse and children Evidence of Insurability required if Life Insurance is over $400,000 ($30,000 for spouse) and for annual open enrollment increases and status changes. *Maximum coverage allowable - $1,000,000
Short-Term Disability	Liberty Mutual • Full-time associates only • 60% benefit (associate paid)
Long-Term Disability	Liberty Mutual • Full-time associates only • Basic 40% benefit (employer paid) • Supplemental (optional) purchase: 50% or 60% benefit (employee paid) **Evidence of Insurability required for increases to 50% or 60% during open enrollment and status changes.
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts	Flexible Corporate Plans • Associates are able to set aside through payroll deduction pre-tax money to pay for eligible medical or daycare expenses • Health Care Spending Account (eligible after 1 year of employment & next open enrollment) • Dependent Care Spending Account (eligible upon hire)
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)	Milliman, Inc. • 1 - 100% tax free savings available at hire • Maximum $15,500 a year; Age 50+ maximum $20,500 per year • Employer contributions begin after one year, 1000 hours and at next semi-annual open enrollment (January and July): • 2% basic retirement contribution • Matching contribution of 50%, up to a maximum of 8% of associate contribution
Building convenience
Personal Leave	Associates hired on or after 1/1/99: • 25 days/ 0-5 years of service • 28 days/ 5-10 years of service • 31 days/ 10-15 years of service • 34 days/ 15-20 years of service • 37 days/ 21 years of service & above • Cash- in available up to four times a year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)	Atlantic Psychiatric Center • Short term counseling and referral for longer term services for a variety of needs • All Health First associates and their dependants are eligible for up to six free & confidential sessions per incident
Compassionate Leave	Paid time off for scheduled work days for a death of a family member • Up to 3 days (full-time associates) & up to 2 days (part-time associates) • Maximum of 24 hours of paid time off
Recognition Program	• Service Awards • Significant Contributor Award • Formal Recognition Awards • Corporate Awards • Team Awards • Retirement recognition
Jury Duty	• Paid time off for jury time served
Leaves of Absence	• FMLA - eligible after 1 year & 1000 hours of employment • Medical - eligible after 90 days of employment • Personal -eligible after 1 year of employment • Military - available anytime associate has to be absent for active duty • Educational - eligible after 1 year of employment
Pro Health & Fitness Centers	• Membership fee of $100 is waived • 25% discount for associate membership • Payroll deduction available for full & part-time associates monthly dues • Locations: Melbourne, Merritt Island, Palm Bay and Viera (opening in 2008)
Tuition Reimbursement	• Available after 3 months of employment in a benefits eligible position • Must maintain full or part-time status • Must be a Health First approved institution (degree-seeking) or program (non-degree or technical) • Annual Reimbursement benefit (per calendar year) • Full Time: $1500 - Undergraduate or Technical • Full Time: $4600 - Graduate • Part Time: $750 - Undergraduate or Technical • Part Time: $2300 - Graduate • Reimbursement based on letter grade (A, B or C only)
Other Benefits Available	• Section 529 CollegeBound Fund • Direct deposit of paycheck into bank institute of your choice (when available) • Automobile insurance payroll deduction feature (Choice PlusAdvantage) • Pet Insurance (payroll deduction) (Voluntary Pet Insurance) • AAA Auto Club South (payroll deduction of intial annual dues) • Cancer Insurance (Colonial Life) • Child Care Services at Melbourne Pro-Health & Fitness Center • Legal Plan - Hyatt Legal Plan • Associate discount of 25% in the cafeteria and gift shop
Disclaimer	*This is a summary and does not provide all the details of the plans. The actual terms of the plans are contained in the plan documents or certificates of coverage*.

Effective 2007

This summary includes basic information about Health First's employee benefits. It is a summary of the plans in simple language and does not provide all of the details about the plans. The actual terms of the plans are contained in the plan documents or certificates of coverage, the actual documents that govern your rights and benefits under the plans. The plan documents and certificates of coverage are available for inspection by the participants and their beneficiaries upon request to the Benefits Office.