Heart Rhythm Society Benefits Program Overview
| Community Involvement The Heart Rhythm Society embarked on a year-long volunteer partnership with the Children's Law Center (CLC) in Washington, DC. Through the partnership, Society staff has supported the CLC in a number of ways: providing books, puzzles and games for the CLC’s teen and children’s rooms; providing backpacks stuffed with school supplies for the 2008-2009 school year; and by volunteering time to support the CLC’s annual "Helping Children Soar" fundraising benefit on September 17, 2008. "Thank you SO MUCH for working so hard on all the ways that the Heart Rhythm Society has partnered with CLC this year. You guys are just absolutely the best! It means so much to us to have an organization like you working with us throughout the year. Your generosity as an organization, your spirit of volunteerism, the way folks have stepped up to the plate to help us this week and next...well, it's just great!"
Catharine B. Clarenbach
The Children's Law Center |
If there are any discrepancies between this information and the official plan documents, the official plan documents take precedence in all cases. All benefits are subject to change.
Health Care
Wellness Program
The Society takes wellness very seriously, since we are in the business of helping to save lives. The second Tuesday of every month features a wellness program consisting of brown bag lunches, guest speakers, heart screenings, walking contents, health fairs, CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) trainings, massage sessions, after-work exercise programs and yoga. All staff are encouraged to participate.
Medical Insurance
The Society currently offers a medical insurance option through Blue Cross BlueShield. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire. The Society pays a portion of the premium for individual and dependent coverage. Employees can elect the HMO BlueChoice Open Access plan or the PPO BlueFund Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided through Principal. Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following hire. The Society pays approximately 80% of the cost of the individual monthly premium and 50% of premiums for dependent coverage.
Prescription Drug Plan
The Society offers a Three Tier Prescription Drug Plan. In addition, a cost-effective, mail order pharmacy option is available for drugs prescribed on a regular or maintenance basis.
Vision Insurance Employees receive substantial discounts on eye exams, contact lenses and eyeglasses when using participating providers. Financial
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
A Health Care FSA will allow you to set aside “pre-tax” dollars for the reimbursement of health care expenses incurred for you or your dependents that are not covered by your insurance. Eligible expenses include deductibles, co-payments, as well as other tax deductible medical, dental or vision care expenses you pay out-of-pocket. You may use this program for you and your family’s health care expenses regardless of whether you or your dependents are covered under our medical plan. You may elect to contribute up to $5,000.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Employees who utilize babysitters or daycare institutions in order to work will be able to pay for those expenses with “pre-tax” dollars using the Dependent Care FSA. Most employees will find this benefit to be more valuable than the childcare tax credit. You may elect to contribute up to $5,000.
Flex Debit MasterCard
We also offer the Flex Debit MasterCard. The Flex Debit MasterCard allows the employee to directly pay for eligible Flexible Spending Account (FSA) expenses at the point of service. It deducts the payment directly from the employee’s FSA account. This allows the employee to avoid the hassles of an FSA such as paying cash for services, completing and submitting a claim form, and waiting for a reimbursement check.
Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
At no cost to the employee, the Society provides full-time employees life insurance equal to one times their salary, up to a maximum of $150,000. Accidental death and dismemberment insurance is provided at the same level. The life insurance is with Lincoln Financial Group and is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.
Short-Term Disability Insurance
At no cost to the employee, the Society provides full-time employees short-term disability insurance through Lincoln Financial Group. The benefit has an 8-day elimination period for injury or illness. The benefit amount is 60% of basic weekly earnings to a maximum of $2,000/week for a maximum period of 26 weeks. Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
At no cost to the employee, the Society provides full-time employees long-term disability insurance through Lincoln Financial Group. There is a 90-day elimination period, after which benefits will be paid at 60% of salary up to $11,000 per month. Maximum benefit duration will be Social Security Normal Retirement Age. Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.
Transit Benefits
The Society allows employees to participate in the Metrocheks and SmarTrip Card transit benefits through tax saving payroll deductions.
Retirement
The Society offers two excellent retirement plan options to employees.
403(b) Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in the 403(b) plan beginning the first of the month following date of hire. In addition, the Society will match employee contributions $1 for $1 up to 5%. There is a “graded” vesting schedule for the employer contribution. The vesting schedule is 33% after one year, 67% after two years and 100% after three years of service.
Money Purchase Plan. Employees receive a 5% employer contribution into employee directed funds after three (3) months of service. Employees are immediately 100% vested.
Employee Referral Program
The Society offers up to $500 to employees who refer qualified candidates who are hired for open positions. See Human Resources for details.
Work/Life
The Society offers a number of programs and policies designed to assist our employees with managing their work and personal lives with meeting Society objectives for business success. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours per week.
Paid-Time Off (PTO)
To support opportunities for rest, relaxation, illnesses, medical appointments, injuries and personal pursuits, full-time employees receive 24 days of PTO each service year. PTO begins to accrue upon employment.
Attire
The Society offers a business casual working environment.
Flex Time and Telecommuting
The Society recognizes that flexibility in working hours is desirable for some employees. With the approval of their supervisor, employees may take advantage of this benefit. Flex time and telecommuting are not an option in all positions because of the Society's need to meet customer and operational demands.
Holiday Leave
The Society observes eleven (11) paid holidays per calendar year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
At no cost to the employee, the Society offers an EAP through Magellan Health Services. Employees and their families receive this free, confidential service that assists with problems that may interfere with your professional and private lives, including, but not limited to, family, relationship, legal, financial, child care, and elder care issues. Counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from anywhere in the United States.
Personal/Professional Development
To assist in providing financial support to employees who want to further their education and enhance their skills, HRS offers a variety of personal and professional development programs.
Tuition Reimbursement
After completing twelve (12) months of employment, full-time employees may take advantage of HRS' Tuition Reimbursement Program, which reimburses employees up to $2,000 per calendar year for undergraduate or graduate coursework through an accredited college or university. Employees must meet specified grade criteria in order to receive reimbursement.
Training Courses Full-time employees are eligible to request funds from their supervisor for outside training courses. In addition, the Society offers in-house training sessions, such as managerial training, computer training, project management training and brown bag lunches. The Society is also an ASAE Circle Club member, which entitles us to free registrations to hundreds of association-related learning programs throughout the year. Certification Assistance
For those employees interested in pursuing a professional certification, the Society will provide funds for certification preparation courses, self-study materials, and certification exams within departmental budget limits. In addition, for those staff members who are already certified, the society also provides funds for recertification fees. Please discuss your needs with your supervisor.
Memberships and Subscriptions
Full-time employees are eligible to request funds from their supervisor for memberships in professional organizations and subscriptions to work-related publications, within departmental budget limits.
Staff Event/Volunteer Planning Committees
For staff interested in expanding their role within the workplace and in the community, the Heart Rhythm Society offers many opportunities for employees to get involved year-round. The ‘Fun Committee’ is responsible for planning special events for staff including St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the Fall Harvest, a Thanksgiving Potluck, the Holiday Party and the annual Summer Picnic. The Society-sponsored events offer employees a chance to get to know their coworkers in a non-work setting.
The HRS-CLC Planning Committee is responsible for overseeing the activities the Heart Rhythm Society pursues in support of the Children's Law Center (CLC) for the 2007-2008 year. Employees are provided the opportunity to offer support to the CLC by means of time, personal donations and financial contributions. Learn more about the Society's partnership with CLC.
