Benefit  Summary

Cuero Community Hospital

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As an employee of this Hospital you are offered many benefits.

Credit Union – Family and employee savings.  Loans may be paid back through payroll deductions.  VISA, checking accounts, ATM card, Holiday account, etc.

Bereavement Leave – Up to two days with 8 hours of base pay for death of immediate family (wife or husband, parents, children, brother, sister, parents-in-law, current stepfather or stepmother, grandparents and grandchildren) and one day for sister or brother-in-law and grandparents-in-law.  This does not apply to PRN positions.

Educational Leave – Employees may be granted a leave of absence without pay for educational purposes if the courses taken are hospital related.  This does not apply to PRN positions.  

Military Leave – Any employee required to serve in any branch of the United States Armed Forces is approved for this leave.

Family and Medical Leave – Any employee that meets the requirements may take this leave.

Medical Leave – Any employee that does not meet the Family and Medical Leave and who have completed the entry probation period may apply for this leave.  This does not apply to PRN positions.

Extended Leave – After the Family and Medical Leave or Medical Leave has exhausted then the employee may apply for an Extended Leave for an additional 8 weeks if needed.

Jury Duty – Eight hours pay for the day.  This does not apply to PRN positions.

Cafeteria & Vending Machines in the Atrium.

Health Care – Filed with insurance and then receive a 30% discount on self-pay.  Families also receive a 30% discount.

Deferred Compensation – These are offered through payroll deductions.  The representative of this company is available for advice.

Tuition Assistance and Scholarships – Assistance if offered to employees to assist in the employment and retention of certain positions.

Retirement Plan – Eligible after being employed 1 year and worked 1,000 hours. The Hospital contributes 6.7%, while the employees can make voluntary contributions of 1-10% .  Upon termination if you have been with CCH for 3 years or more, with a 1,000 hours in each year, you will receive a percent of what is vested.

The Cuero Wellness Center – Discounted membership fees for the employees and family members.

If you will be working 40 hours or 32 hours a week, you are considered full-time and are offered additional benefits.

Health and Life Insurance – Life insurance (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) is provided to the employee at no cost.  The coverage is $20,000, depending on age.  Health insurance is also offered to the employee at no cost.  It is also offered to the employee’s family, with the premium taken through a payroll deduction.  A prescription discount card is included.  Eligible after 90 days.  This is a cafeteria plan. 

Cancer, Dental & Life Crisis – These insurances are offered through payroll deductions.  The cancer plan is provided through Unum. Humana provides the dental and EMC Life provides the life crisis.

Disability – Available through payroll deduction.  Disability is offered by Bankers Life.  Premiums vary.  Coverage is available for employee and/or spouse.  It may be a long or a short term plan.

Medical Expense Reimbursement Accounts and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are also available.

Lafayette Life insurance – Life insurance for all family members.  Rates vary.

Paid Time Off – Hours are accrued each pay period to be used for the purpose of sick, vacation and holiday.  A new employee must wait till after 6 months before they can start using PTO.  Each pay period hours are accrued.

Extended Sick Leave – In order to use the extended sick leave, first you have to use 40 hours out of PTO.  Pick up a form to complete for the Executive Committee to review for approval.  Each pay period hours are accrued.  A new employee must wait till after 6 months before they can start using EIL.