Employee Benefits

Health Coverage

Benefit

Medical and dental coverage is available to full-time employees. Please refer to the Health Care Assistance Plan document for details. 

2017 NAD HCAP document is posted on the ARM website, www.adventistrisk.org. Forms menu top option will be the most recent HCAP document. Pages 20-22 offer a summary of coverage, with detailed explanation in the following pages.

If you would like to review in-network providers, please visit http://www.aetna.com/asa and select the type of provider (dental is an option in this drop down list).

Employee Cost

As required by policy

Eligibility

Immediate
See Amy Steele, benefits and compensation manager, for details.

Prescriptions
Employee Cost
The Rx benefit co-pay structure: Generic—Retail $10, Mail Order $20; Brand—Retail $15, Mail Order $30; Non-Preferred Retail $25, Mail Order $50.

(Retail is one-time Rx up to 30-day supply. Mail Order is a 90-day supply for ongoing Rx)

Eligibility

See Amy Steele, benefits and compensation manager, for details.

Vacation
Benefit
Vacation is based on accrual basis and determined by years of denominational service. Up to four week per year available.

Employee Cost

Employer-provided plan

Eligibility

Immediate 

Short-Term Disability Leave

Benefit

(Hartford) Full remuneration up to 26 weeks for full-time employees. Certain restrictions apply.

Employee Cost

Actual, based on benefit purchased

Eligibility

Immediate 

Holiday Pay
Benefit
12 holidays

Employee Cost

Employer provided

Eligibility

Immediate

Employee Basic Life (ING)

Benefit

Death benefits paid directly to named beneficiary. Coverage amounts $100,000 for employee; $50,000 for spouse; $10,000 for dependents.

Employee Cost

Employer provided plan

Eligibility

Immediate 

Supplemental Life (ING)

Benefit

Coverage may be purchased in increments of $10,000 up to $750,000 not to exceed seven times earnings. You may purchase coverage amount for yourself and your spouse not to exceed $250,000 and up to $25,000 for your dependents, with proof of good health.

Employee Cost

Actual, based on benefit purchased

Eligibility

Immediately or per policy (Hartfod notifies enrollment period. Human Resources notifies employees.)

 Long Term Disability (ING)

Benefit

Salary continuation (66-2.3 percent) to a max of $6,000.

Spouse Disability: $1,500 for 24 months after a 60-day elimination period. Taxable income.

Employee Cost

Employer paid

Eligibility

Must meet policy requirements. Eligibility begins 91st day. 

AIU Short Term Travel

Benefit

Pays AD&D, basic medical, PEF, emergency evacuation, repatriation, and trip cancellation covering the period purchased while outside home country.

Employee Cost

Actual, based on benefit purchased

Eligibility

Period of time purchased

Accident

Benefit

(AFLAC) Hospital, indemnity, cancer, and other. Varies by coverage selected. Additional benefits beyond regular insurance.

Employee Cost

Varies, based on purchase

Eligibility

Per policy.

Empower Adventist Retirement Plan 

Benefit

Defined Contribution Plan: Employer contributes 5 percent of gross wage. If employee contributes 3 percent of gross wage, employer contributes an additional 3 percent.

Employee Cost

Per policy

Eligibility

Must work at least 1,000 hours each previous year

Workers' Compensation 

Benefit

Indemnity for loss of wages and payment of medical expenses resulting from on-the-job injuries/illnesses as prescribed by state law

Eligibility

Immediate

Tax-Deferred Annuity

Benefit

Designed to assist employee with retirement income and is done through payroll deduction

Employee Cost

Varies based on employee choices 

Eligibility

Immediate

AD&D (ING) Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Benefit

Insurance benefits for accidental death or dismemberment for covered employee, spouse-purchased in increments of $10,000 not to exceed $500,000 and dependents $5,000 to $25,000

Employee Cost

Varies based on employee purchase

Eligibility

Immediate. See Brenda Flores-Lopez, Human Resources director, for details.

Educational Benefits for Employee's Children

Benefit

70 percent for dormitory students

35 percent for students not in the dorm

45 percent for community students at Southern

Employee Cost

Per policy

Eligibility

Immediate

Jury Duty

Benefit

Employee receives regular remuneration plus standard jury pay

Employee Cost

Employer paid

Eligibility

Immediate

Tuition Waived Classes

Benefit

Up to 4 hours per semester (within policy limits) are paid. Total of 9 per year.

Eligibility

Immediate

Moving Expenses

Benefit

All approved moving expenses (within policy limits) are paid for individuals asked to join Southern through relocation from another state.

Employee Cost

Employer paid, per policy

Eligibility

Immediate

Meals—Cafeteria, KR'S, Campus Kitchen and Kayak

Benefit

Vegetarian food served

Employee Cost

25 percent discount

Eligibility

Immediate

Parking

Benefit

Available to all employees

Employee Cost

No charge to employee

Eligibility

Immediate

 

Health Coverage

Benefit

Medical and dental coverage is available to full-time employees. Please refer to the Health Care Assistance Plan document for details. 

2017 NAD HCAP document is posted on the ARM website, www.adventistrisk.org. The top option will be the most recent HCAP document. Pages 20-22 offer a summary of coverage, with detailed explanation in the following pages.

If you would like to review in-network providers, please visit http://www.aetna.com/asa and select the type of provider (dental is an option in this drop down list).

Visit www.ibxpress.com for Aetna online resources, other benefit information, and to review your medical claims. Username and password are required.

Employee Cost

As required by policy

Eligibility

Immediate. See Brenda Flores-Lopez, Human Resources director, for details.

Prescriptions

Employee Cost

The Rx benefit co-pay structure: Generic—Retail $10, Mail Order $20; Brand—Retail $15, Mail Order $30; Non-Preferred Retail $25, Mail Order $50.

(Retail is one time Rx up to 30 day supply. Mail Order is a 90-day supply for on-going Rx)

Eligibility

See Amy Steele, benefits and compensation manager, for details.

Short Term Sick Leave/Extended Term Sick Leave

Benefit

Sick leave of five days per year. The extended term sick leave can be accumulated up to a maximum of 1,000 hours.

Employee Cost

Employer provided plan

Eligibility

90 days 

Paid Leave

Benefit

Leave is based on accrual basis and determined by years of denominational service. Up to four weeks a year available. (Paid leave is made up of short-term sick leave, holidays, and accrued vacation). Accrual caps at 280 hours.

Employee Cost

Employer provided plan

Eligibility

90 days

Holiday Pay

Benefit

12 holidays

Employee Cost

Employer provided

Eligibility

90 days

Employee Basic Life (ING)

Benefit

Death benefits paid directly to named beneficiary. Coverage amounts $100,000 for employee; $50,000 for spouse; $10,000 for dependents.

Employee Cost

Employer provided plan

Eligibility

Immediate 

Supplemental Life (ING)

Benefit

Coverage may be purchased in increments of $10,000 up to $750,000 not to exceed seven times earnings. You may purchase coverage amount for yourself and your spouse not to exceed $250,000 and up to $25,000 for your dependents, with proof of good health.

Employee Cost

Actual, based on benefit purchased

Eligibility

Immediately or per policy (Hartfod notifies enrollment period. Human Resources notifies employees.)

Long Term Disability (ING)

Benefit

Salary continuation (66-2.3 percent) to a max of $6,000.

Spouse Disability: $1,500 for 24 months after a 60-day elimination period. Taxable income.

Employee Cost

Employer paid

Eligibility

Must meet policy requirements. Eligibility begins 91st day. 

AIU Short Term Travel

Benefit

Pays AD&D, basic medical, PEF, emergency evacuation, repatriation, and trip cancellation covering the period purchased while outside home country.

Employee Cost

Actual, based on benefit purchased

Eligibility

Period of time purchased.

Accident

Benefit

(AFLAC) Hospital, indemnity, cancer, and other. Varies by coverage selected. Additional benefits beyond regular insurance.

Employee Cost

Varies, based on purchase

Eligibility

Per policy.

Empower Adventist Retirement Plan 

Benefit

Defined Contribution Plan: Employer contributes 5 percent of gross wage. If employee contributes 3 percent of gross wage, employer contributes an additional 3 percent

Employee Cost

Per policy

Eligibility

Must work at least 1,000 hours each previous year.

Workers' Compensation 

Benefit

Indemnity for loss of wages and payment of medical expenses resulting from on-the-job injuries/illnesses as prescribed by state law

Eligibility

Immediate

Tax-Deferred Annuity

Benefit

Designed to assist employee with retirement income and is done through payroll deduction.

Employee Cost

Varies based on employee choices

Eligibility

Immediate

AD&D (ING) Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Benefit

Insurance benefits for accidental death or dismemberment for covered employee, spouse purchased in increments of $10,000 not to exceed $500,000 and dependents $5,000 to $25,000

Employee Cost

Varies based on employee purchase.

Eligibility

Immediate. See Brenda Flores-Lopez, Human Resources director, for details.

Jury Duty

Benefit

Employee receives regular remuneration plus standard jury pay

Employee Cost

Employer paid

Eligibility

Immediate

Tuition Waived Classes

Benefit

Up to 4 hours per semester (within policy limits) are paid. Total of 9 per year.

Eligibility

90 days

Moving Expenses

Benefit

All approved moving expenses (within policy limits) are paid for individuals asked to join Southern through relocation from another state.

Employee Cost

Employer paid, per policy

Eligibility

Immediate

Meals—Cafeteria, KR'S, Campus Kitchen and Kayak

Benefit

Vegetarian food served

Employee Cost

25 percent discount

Eligibility

Immediate

Parking

Benefit

Available to all employees

Employee Cost

No charge to employee

Eligibility

Immediate

 

Vacation

Benefit

Vacation is based on accrual basis and determined by years of denominational service. Up to four week per year available. Pro-rated for part-time.

Employee Cost

As required by policy

Eligibility

Immediate

Short-Term Disability Leave

Benefit

(AFLAC)

Full remuneration pro-rated for part-time. Certain restrictions apply.

Employee Cost

Actual, based on benefit purchased

Eligibility

Immediate 

Holiday Pay

Benefit

Pro-rated pay

Employee Cost

Employer provided

Eligibility

Immediate

Empower Adventist Retirement Plan 

Benefit

Defined Contribution Plan: Employer contributes 5 percent of gross wage. If employee contributes 3 percent of gross wage, employer contributes an additional 3 percent

Employee Cost

Per policy

Eligibility

Must work at least 1,000 hours each previous year.

Workers' Compensation 

Benefit

Indemnity for loss of wages and payment of medical expenses resulting from on-the-job injuries/illnesses as prescribed by state law

Eligibility

Immediate

Tax-Deferred Annuity

Benefit

Designed to assist employee with retirement income and is done through payroll deduction

Employee Cost

Varies based on employee choices

Eligibility

Immediate

Jury Duty

Benefit

Employee receives regular remuneration plus standard jury pay

Employee Cost

Employer paid

Eligibility

Immediate

Tuition Waived Classes

Benefit

Up to 4 hours per fiscal year

Eligibility

Immediate

Moving Expenses

Benefit

All approved moving expenses (within policy limits) are paid for Individuals asked to join Southern through relocation from another state.

Employee Cost

Employer paid, per policy

Eligibility

Immediate

Meals—Cafeteria, KR'S, Campus Kitchen and Kayak

Benefit

Vegetarian food served.

Employee Cost

25 percent discount

Eligibility

Immediate

Parking

Benefit

Available to all employees

Employee Cost

No charge to employee

Eligibility

Immediate

Short Term Sick Leave/Extended Term Sick Leave

Benefit

Sick leave at prorated amount based on hours worked. The extended-term sick leave can be accumulated up to a maximum of 1,000 hours.

Employee Cost

Employer provided Plan

Eligibility

90 days

Paid Leave

Benefit

(AFLAC)

Leave is based on accrual basis and determined by years of denominational service. All accrued hours are pro-rated for part-time. (Paid leave is made up of short-term sick leave, holidays, and accrued vacation). Accrual caps at 280 hours.

Employee Cost

Employer provided plan

Eligibility

90 days

Holiday Pay

Benefit

Pro-rated pay

Employee Cost

Employer provided

Eligibility

90 days

Empower Adventist Retirement Plan 

Benefit

Defined Contribution Plan: Employer contributes 5 percent of gross wage. If employee contributes 3 percent of gross wage, employer contributes an additional 3 percent.

Employee Cost

Per policy

Eligibility

Must work at least 1,000 hours each previous year to be eligible

Workers' Compensation 

Benefit

Indemnity for loss of wages and payment of medical expenses resulting from on-the-job injuries/illnesses as prescribed by state law

Eligibility

Immediate

Tax-Deferred Annuity

Benefit

Designed to assist employee with retirement income and is done through payroll deduction

Employee Cost

Varies based on employee choices

Eligibility

Immediate if eligible

Jury Duty

Benefit

Employee receives regular remuneration plus standard jury pay

Employee Cost

Employer paid

Eligibility

Immediate

Tuition Waived Classes

Benefit

Up to 4 hours per fiscal year

Eligibility

Must work at least 1,000 hours each previous year to be eligible

Meals—Cafeteria, KR'S, Campus Kitchen and Kayak

Benefit

Vegetarian food served.

Employee Cost

25 percent discount

Eligibility

Immediate

Parking

Benefit

Available to all employees

Employee Cost

No charge to employee

Eligibility

Immediate