Kent County Human ResourcesBenefit SummaryUAW - General Full-Time EmployeesEffective January 1, 2023 Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care PremiumHealth Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMO
Prescription Provider – Capital Rx
20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TOHUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.Dental Plan - VariproClass I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSPNo charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors
Life Insurance$50,000 Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life InsuranceSelf-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000
Flexible Spending - VariproPre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month
96 hours per year. See contract for subsequent accrual.
Sickness & Accident Plan1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26-week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long-Term Disability60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Holidays11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Paid Time Off40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation PeriodFirst 6 months of employment
Shift Differential$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential $0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit IncreasesSee contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
MileagePublished IRS Rate
Deferred CompensationEnrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus BankEmployees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement.
Supplement to Medical Benefits PremiumBased on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County Human ResourcesBenefit SummaryUAW - General, Part-time EmployeesEffective January 1, 2023 Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care PremiumEligible to purchase at a group rate, less $35.00 per pay period contribution paid by the County. Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives.
Dental PlanNot eligible
Vision PlanNot eligible
Life InsuranceNot eligible
Supplemental Life InsuranceNot eligible
Flexible Spending - VariproPre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation LeaveAccrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.
Sickness & Accident Plan1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long Term Disability60% of wages; waiting period 180 days
Holidays4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holiday
Paid Time Off20 hours (employee on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service during the year. Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation PeriodFirst 9 months of employment
Shift Differential$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential $0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit IncreasesSee contract for merit levels
Tuition ReimbursementNot eligible
MileagePublished IRS Rate
Deferred CompensationEnrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus BankEmployees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement
Supplement to Medical Benefits PremiumBased on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
- The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.