When does coverage begin?
Full-time and regular part-time hourly employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Full-time and regular part-time salaried employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following hire.
Medical
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Monthly Rate
| Level | Premium (Full-Time) | Premium (Part-Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $180 | $225 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $420 | $525 |
• These costs do not include wellness credits. See Human Resources for details.
• Part-Time premiums apply to employees working 20-29 hours per week.
Note: Spouses are not covered under medical plan.
Dental
Paramount Dental (Subsidiary of HRI)
Monthly Rate
| Level | Premium |
|---|---|
| Employee Only | $26.10 |
| Employee + Spouse | $70.50 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $86.74 |
| Employee + Family | $117.09 |
Vision
HRI Vision
Monthly Rate
| Level | Premium |
|---|---|
| Employee Only | $5.70 |
| Employee + Spouse | $11.39 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $11.95 |
| Employee + Family | $16.64 |
Life & AD&D
Lincoln
• Each employee is insured with one times annual salary at no cost.
• Spouse: $5,000
• Eligible Children: $2,500
Note: Benefits double with accidental death.
Voluntary Life
Lincoln
Employees may purchase additional life insurance on themselves, their spouse, and their children.
Supplemental Policies
Lincoln/Colonial Life
Employees may purchase supplemental policies. A representative visits Wendell Foster annually at Open Enrollment. Available coverages include Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Lincoln), Critical Illness with Cancer, and Accident (Colonial Life).
Pet Benefit
Total Pet Plan
Pet Benefit provides discounts on products, RX, and veterinary care. It also includes 24/7 pet telehealth and lost pet recovery service.
Retirement
Principal
Employees are eligible to make voluntary contributions to the Wendell Foster 403(b) retirement plan from the first date of employment.
After one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked, Wendell Foster contributes 2% to Full-Time and Regular Part-Time employees, and will match up to another 3% if the employee contributes.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Owensboro Health Healthpark
Free to all employees, and their immediate family members for personal and/or job related mental health counseling.
Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO):
Full-time employees accrue hours of PTO at various rates according to their length of service. PTO hours are earned each pay period. Hourly employees may begin using PTO after 60 days of employment, while salaried employees are eligible to use PTO immediately upon hire once PTO has been earned.
| Paid Time Off (PTO): | |
|---|---|
| Years of Service | Maximum PTO Earned Per Year |
| 0-4 years | 144 hours |
| 5-14 years | 184 hours |
| 15+ years | 224 hours |
Note: Regular part-time employees earn 1.54 hours of PTO per pay period, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year.
Holidays
Eight Paid Holidays
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Note: All full-time employees are eligible upon hire.
Catastrophic Leave (CAT) Benefits
Full Time employees accrue 48 hours of CAT leave per year.
CAT time accrues to a maximum of 480 hours.