PHILOSOPHY OF BENEFITS AT MESSIAH COLLEGE
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974
Statement of ERISA Rights
SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE
Eligibility and Participation
Contributions
Benefits
Claims for Benefits
MESSIAH COLLEGE RETIREMENT PLAN
Establishment of Plan
Plan Year
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GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
Capital Blue Cross -- PPO Plan
Eligibility
Cost of Medical Plans
WAIVE OUT CASH BENEFIT
VOLUNTARY VISION COVERAGE
HEALTH INSURANCE CONTINUATION
DENTAL INSURANCE
Insurance Carrier
Eligibility
Benefits
Cost of Dental Plans
Continuation of Coverage
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Insurance Carrier
Eligibility
Benefits
Monthly Benefit
Elimination Period
Maximum Payment Period
Duration
LIFE INSURANCE
Insurance Carrier
Eligibility
Benefits
Claims Processing
VOLUNTARY TERM LIFE INSURANCE
PAID HOLIDAYS
Christmas Closed Period
VACATION PLAN
Eligibility
Service Year for Calculating Leave Accruals
Staff Employees
Administrative Employees
Accumulation
Claims and Records
Vacation Payout
SICK LEAVE
Eligibility
Benefits
Claims, Records, & Accumulation
PERSONAL DAYS
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Short Term Disability Leave
Continuation of Coverage
Maternity Leave
Family and Medical Leave
Eligibility
Job and Benefits Protection During Family and Medical Leave
Compensation During Leave
Funeral Leave
Guideline
Eligibility
Personal Leave
Professional Leave
Administrative Leave
Missions/Service Leave
Public Service Leave
Introduction
Notification
Prior to Reporting to Work
While at the Workplace
Emergencies on Campus
Employees Who Are On-Call for College Emergencies
Verification of Service
Military Service Leave
EARLY RETIREMENT BENEFIT OPTION
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Employee Dependent/Spouse Educational Assistance
Introduction
Basic Eligibility
Benefit Parameters
Tier One — for Students Attending Messiah College
Tier Two — for Students Attending a Member College of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Tier Three — for Students Attending Other Colleges
Change of Status
Claims for Benefits
Exceptions to the Above Policy
Tax Considerations
Staff and Administrative Employee Development
Eligibility
Seminars and Workshops
Educational Credits
Four Free Credits at Messiah College
Four Free Credits at Other Institutions
Tax Considerations
Other
Graduate Aid Program
Excluded Costs
Tax Considerations
Other
Application Deadlines for Graduate Aid
Dissertation Aid Policy
Employee Graduate Tuition Program
MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Campus Store Discount
Employee Discount Purchasing Program
Relocation Policy
Workers' Compensation
Benefits
Claims for Benefits
