City of Auburn - Regular Employee Benefits - Part 1

BENEFIT	SUMMARY DESCRIPTION	WHO PAYS FOR IT?	WHEN ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
Group Medical Benefits	Through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, benefits provide members with hospitalization, office visits and prescription drugs. More complete description in plan literature. Family and individual plans are available. Complete benefits, deductible, and co-payments are described in plan document.	The City and the employee share in the cost. Employee premiums are deducted from the paycheck. Premiums: Single - $ 35.00/Month Emp. + 1 - $210.00/Month Family - $255.00/Month	Coverage is effective the first of the month following a 30 day waiting period for new hires.
Group Dental Benefits	Benefits vary according to specific dental procedures, more complete description in plan literature. Family and individual plans are available.	The employee Premiums: Single - $22.50/Month Emp. + 1 - $53.25/Month Family - $65.00/Month	Coverage is effective the first of the month following a 30 day waiting period for new hires.
Group Life Insurance	Employees receive a life insurance policy that pays two-times the employees' annual salary.	The City	Coverage is effective as of the first day of employment.
Retirement	Through the Retirement System of Alabama, an employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with at least 10 years of service with the Retirement System.	The employee pays a percentage of all gross income specified by the RSA. The City provides a matching amount determined by the RSA.	Mandatory enrollment for all regular employees as of the first day of employment.
Supplemental Insurance	Employee may obtain coverage for Cancer, Short-term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Vision, and Life Insurance.	The employee. Premiums are deducted from the paycheck.	Upon purchasing coverage and meeting eligibility requirements.
Deferred Compensation	Voluntary participation through ICMA Retirement Corporation or the Retirement Systems of Alabama allows the employee to save for retirement, while lowering taxable income and paying tax on the deferred income in the year of distribution.	The employee, up to current allowable limits.	As of the first day of employment.
Annual Leave	Given at the rate of 8 hours per month. Benefit increases with years of service. Maximum accrual limit is 160 hours. Public Safety and Water Plant employees should consult the Personnel Policies.	The City	Eligibility begins after one month of service.
Sick Leave	Given at the rate of 8 hours per month with no accrual limit. Public Safety and Water Plant employees should consult the Personnel Policies	The City	Eligibility begins after one month of service.

**This is only a summary of the above listed benefits. For more specific details, please refer to the City of Auburn Personnel Policies and other official plan documents as they pertain to and govern these benefits.

Revised April 2009.

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