Benefits at EMMC

The EMHS Employee Dental Plan is administered by Northeast Delta Dental and offers eligible employees three coverage options.

You are generally eligible to participate in the EMHS Employee Dental Plan if you are in a benefit eligible employee status; part-time, full-time, temporary long-term part-time, and temporary long-term full-time. Please contact your Human Resources - Benefits department if you would like more information regarding employment status.

Note: The information contained on this site is for illustration purposes only and is not intended to change the summary plan descriptions (SPD). While care has been used in preparing this information, all data is governed by the provisions of the appropriate SPD. In the event of a conflict between the language in this document and the SPD, the SPD will control.

For your convenience, EMMC directly deposits your bi-weekly paycheck to a bank or credit union of your choice. Your paycheck may be split among as many as three accounts.

At EMMC, we are committed to employee development and continuing education. Our Education and Training Center provides ongoing in-house education and facilitates numerous conferences and seminars. The Bangor area features a number of colleges and universities, and EMMC offers tuition reimbursement and loan programs to eligible employees who are pursuing job-related studies.

Financial aid may be available to a regular full-time or regular part-time employee (after one year of continuous service) to improve his/her job-related skills through additional training with the department head's approval. Financial aid at EMMC takes the form of either tuition reimbursement or loans. Generally, financial aid is considered on an individual basis, and courses must offer a direct and clear benefit to both the employee and to EMMC. Departmental supervisors can provide additional information regarding these programs. **

EMMC also offers other professional development opportunities such as an onsite Toastmasters International club.

**Full details are contained in the Tuition Assistance and Loan/Scholarship Summary Plan Description, available from EMMC Human Resources Office.

EMMC employees are eligible to join the EMMC Federal Credit Union. The Credit Union provides an excellent means of savings, investment, and loans. It offers share (savings) accounts, share draft (checking) accounts, CD's, IRA's, savings bonds, home mortgages, etc. Employees who are scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week may purchase Short-Term Disability through the Credit Union. Complete details are available at the Credit Union website.

EMMC has an Employee Assistance Coordinator who serves as a confidential resource person for employees experiencing problems that affect their work performance. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides: 

• Individual and Family Counseling
• Critical incident services
• Crisis intervention
• On site education and training
• 24-hour direct access to clinical staff and information
• One call trouble shooting for managers
• Support Groups for work teams facing special challenges

EMMC benefit eligible employees and household members have access to the EAP network throughout Maine and New England. For more information please call 800-769-9819, or locally 973-7229 or visit their website.

Note: The information contained on this site is for illustration purposes only and is not intended to change the summary plan descriptions (SPD). While care has been used in preparing this information, all data is governed by the provisions of the appropriate SPD. In the event of a conflict between the language in this document and the SPD, the SPD will control. SPDs can be located on the Required Notices (SPD/SMM/SAR) tab of this site.

EMMC employees are eligible for a number of discounts within EMMC and the community. Employees receive discounts at:

EMMC Cafeteria (30%)
Affiliated Pharmacy (15%)

EMMC has also arranged discount programs at several area fitness centers.

The Employee Health Services is available as a resource free of charge to employees who become ill or injured while working.

The EMHS Employee Flex Spending Account (FSA) plans are administered by Benefit Strategies. FSA plans are governed by the IRS and allow you to deduct pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to be used for eligible healthcare and dependent daycare expenses.

You are generally eligible to participate in the EMHS employee healthcare and/or dependent daycare FSA plans if you are in a benefit eligible employee status. Please contact your Human Resources - Benefits department if you would like more information regarding your employment status.

 

• The IRS determines who is an eligible dependent for your healthcare FSA and/or dependent daycare FSA. 
• Note: The information contained on this site is for illustration purposes only and is not intended to change the summary plan descriptions (SPD). While care has been used in preparing this information, all data is governed by the provisions of the appropriate SPD. In the event of a conflict between the language in this document and the SPD, the SPD will control.

 

Employee life insurance is administered by Liberty Mutual and consists of life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D). The employer provides basic life insurance coverage. Additional life insurance can be purchased for you, your spouse/domestic partner and/or children.

All benefit eligible employees have employer paid life insurance. You are eligible to participate in the employee life insurance plan if you are a part-time or a full-time employee. Temporary long term part-time and temporary long-term full-time employees are generally eligible (positions lasting longer than 90 days).

Note: The information contained on this site is for illustration purposes only and is not intended to change the summary plan descriptions (SPD). While care has been used in preparing this information, all data is governed by the provisions of the appropriate SPD. In the event of a conflict between the language in this document and the SPD, the SPD will control.

 

The EMHS Employee Medical Plan is administered by CIGNA and offers our eligible employees a wide range of health services including preventive care, office visits, hospitalization, emergency care, mental health, and prescription drug benefits.

You are generally eligible to participate in the EMHS Employee Medical Plan if you are a part-time or a full-time employee of EMHS. Temporary long term part-time and temporary long term full-time employees are generally eligible (positions lasting longer than 90 days).

There are three medical plans available for the EMMC employee. They are:

• Choice A
• Choice B
• Choice C

Choice A, Choice B, and Choice C have the same coverage for preventive care, provider office visits, hospitalization, and outpatient services, etc. All three plans also have an employer funded Choice Fund established to provide $1,000 for an individual and $2,000 for employees covering dependents as first dollar coverage. This Choice Fund is used to pay the first $1,000 or $2,000 of covered services. The fund is applied towards the plan deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. Additionally, any unused dollars in your fund at the end of the year roll over into your Choice Fund for use in following years. The only difference between plans is the amount of the deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.

Note: The information contained on this site is for illustration purposes only and is not intended to change the summary plan descriptions (SPD). While care has been used in preparing this information, all data is governed by the provisions of the appropriate SPD. In the event of a conflict between the language in this document and the SPD, the SPD will control.

EMMC provides FREE on-site parking for all employees.

EMMC has adopted a unique time off plan called PEP Time (Planned, Earned, and Paid time off). The purpose of the PEP time program is twofold: it permits employees to schedule time off to meet their own needs and it allows EMMC to better schedule employees to meet patient needs. This comprehensive plan replaces the traditional vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans by allowing regular full-time and regular part-time employees to accumulate a single amount of paid time off per year.

Your retirement planning is important to us.  EMHS has a variety of options to help our employees reach their retirement goals. Below you will find the core components of what EMMC offers employees for options to plan for their retirement. For specific plan details, please refer to the appropriate Summary Plan Description (SPD).

• Fidelity 403(b)/401(k) Plan – Voluntary (Unmatched)
• All employees are eligible to participate in the Fidelity 403(b)/401(k) plan including full time, part time, temporary full or part time, occasional part time and per diem/pool from their date of hire.
• Fidelity 403(b)/401(k) Plan – Employer  Match
• All employees must meet certain requirements before becoming eligible to receive the employer match to the Fidelity 403(b)/401(k). To be eligible, you are required to complete your one year anniversary, be paid for a minimum of 1000 hours within your first year of employment and be at least 21 years of age. Once those requirements are met you will be eligible for the employer contribution on the following January 1 or July 1, whichever comes first.
• Retirement Partnership Plan – Core Account
• All employees must meet certain requirements before becoming eligible to participate in the Core Account. To be eligible for this plan you are required to complete your one year anniversary, be paid for a minimum of 1000 hours within your first year of employment and be at least 21 years of age. Once those requirements are met you will be eligible for the Core Account on the following January 1 or July 1, whichever comes first.

Note: The information contained on this site is for illustration purposes only and is not intended to change the summary plan descriptions (SPD). While care has been used in preparing this information, all data is governed by the provisions of the appropriate SPD. In the event of a conflict between the language in this document and the SPD, the SPD will control.

Special time off is granted to EMMC employees for Birth Leave, Military Leave, Jury Duty Leave, and Funeral Leave. Employees must have completed their probationary period to receive these benefits.

BIRTH LEAVE:  In celebration of the family unit, EMMC grants three scheduled shifts off with pay to any regular full-time or regular part-time employee who becomes a new parent, by birth or legal adoption.

JURY DUTY LEAVE:  For regular full-time and regular part-time employees who are called to serve on jury duty, EMMC will make up any difference in pay between jury duty pay and regular earnings.

MILITARY LEAVE:  Employees who are members of a Reserve component ordered to annual training are allowed up to two (2) weeks of excused absence per year to attend training exercises. In addition, EMMC will make up any difference in pay if military pay and allowances for that period are less than the employee's regular earnings during that two-week period. If you are a reservist called to Active Duty of 90 or more days and are assigned outside the United States, a special benefit will apply; EMMC will make up any difference between your military pay and allowance and your regular pay for a period of six months. An employee will also continue to be covered by our group life insurance plan at no cost to the employee. In addition, your dependents may elect to continue to be covered under our group health plan by paying the applicable premiums.

FUNERAL LEAVE:  In the event of a death within the immediate family, regular full-time and regular part-time employees are excused from work, with pay, for up to three scheduled shifts within seven days of the death.

Total Health is our health management strategy, designed to improve the health and wellbeing of our employees and our organization so we may better fulfill our commitment to our communities.

EMMC, an affiliate of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems, is dedicated to providing our employees and their families with the tools to improve and maintain their own Total Health. Our goal is to help EMMC employees make educated choices about healthcare coverage, healthcare utilization, and healthy day-to-day living.

By following a data-driven strategy, we are focusing our efforts on prevention, individual accountability, and behavior change. 

Please join us in making Total Health a part of our culture and everyday lives!

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