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PHA Benefits (Non-Union)

VISION BENEFITS OF AMERICA

Single or Family Coverage at no cost to the employee. Deductible of $5 for exam, $20 for lenses/frames required through a participating provider. Adults may use this plan once every two years; children once a year for an exam or to change lens; frames every two years for children. For a claim form and list of participating doctors, call 1-800-432-4966.

LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH/DISMEMBERMENT

For non-represented employees, benefit is your Basic Annual Earnings x 1.50, rounded to higher $100. Represented employees should consult their collective bargaining agreement. No cost to employee (eligible after 90 days of service). Provided by Medical Life Insurance Company.

THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT

VOLUNTARY SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

Provided by Medical Life Insurance Company. Up to a weekly benefit of $750. Cost is 100% payable by the employee. Rate schedule and claim forms are available in the Human Resources Department.

VOLUNTARY LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Provided by Medical Life Insurance Company. Cost is 100% payable by the employee. Rate schedule and claim forms are available in the Human Resources Department.

PLAN

Provided by Boston Mutual. Employee may buy additional life insurance for self and family members. Cost is 100% payable by the employee. Employee can only enroll during annual open enrollment period. Contact 1-800-408-6376.

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN

Employee contributes 5.5 of weekly gross earnings and employer matches with 5.5 of weekly gross earnings.

VOLUNTARY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM

Provided by CitiStreet, a long-term retirement investment program. Contributions 100% payable by employee. IRS maximum up to $11,000 per year. Investments managed by employee. Personal service by CitiStreet Representative. Call 610-254-9305.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

No cost to employee. Provided by Magellan Behavioral Health. This confidential counseling service is a prepaid benefit offered to employee, household members and dependents. Call toll free 1-800-432-4374 seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Human Resources Department
Benefits Administration
2133 Arch Street, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-684-4061


PHA EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

YOU EARN TIME OFF

Represented employees should consult their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

VACATION LEAVE

1 -- 5 years = 10 days/year
5 -- 10 years = 15 days/year
10 -- 20 years = 20 days/year
20+ years = 25 days/year
* May not exceed 350 hours on any Jan. 1st

SICK LEAVE

Employee accrues 1.25 sick leave days per month
(15 days a year).

PERSONAL DAY

Two days each year one from January-June, and one from July-December.

SICK LEAVE CONVERSION

A regular, full time non-represented employees with five or more years of service may convert 20 sick days to 10 vacation days per year. Employee must also have a minimum of 82 sick leave days and maintain a minimum balance of 80 sick leave days after conversion. Request must be submitted 15 days prior to March 30th, June 30th, September 30th or December 31st.

HOLIDAYS

New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.,’s birthday, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH

HEALTH INSURANCE

All health plans cover children up to the age of 19, or up to age 23 years old if they are a full-time student. The three health plans to choose from are:

1. IBC PERSONAL CHOICE (PPO)
Contact (215) 557-7577

Doctor Visits $10 co-pay
Specialist Visits $10 co-pay
Emergency Room Visits $25
(Fee waived if admitted to hospital)
Mental Health (Inpatient)
$50,000 maximum; 100% up to 30 days per year.

2. KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST (HMO) Contact (215) 241-2273

Doctor Visits $5 co-pay
Specialist Visits $5 co-pay
Emergency Room Visits $15
Mental Health (Inpatient) 100%
up to 30 days per year

3. HEALTH NET HMO

Contact 1-800-450-2349
Doctor Visits $5
Specialist Visits $10
Emergency Room Visits $50
Mental Health (Inpatient) 100%
up to 30 days per year.

OPEN ENROLLMENT HELD ANNUALLY FROM JUNE 1ST TO JULY 15TH.

HERE’S WHAT PHA WILL DEDUCT FOR YOUR HEALTH CARE

IBC PERSONAL CHOICE (Per Week)

Single= $15.21
Employee + 1 Child= $23.30
Employee + Children= $33.59
Employee + Spouse/Common
Law/Domestic Partner= $34.99
Family= $44.95

KEYSTONE HPE or HEALTHNET HMOs

NO payroll deduction.

PRESCRIPTIONS

All prescriptions are with IBC. Paid prescriptions are $4 for generic and $8 for brand name. (Mail order Prescription Program is good for a 90-day supply)
Contact (215) 557-5777

DENTAL CARE (Group #4123)

Dental care is provided through Delta Dental at no cost to you for single or family coverage. Basic or preventive treatment by a participating dentist is payable at 100%. Major work by a participating dentist--plan pays 80%, patient pays 20%. Maximum benefits per person are $1,800 (September 1 to August 31 annually). Contact 1-800-932-0783.


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