Human Resources

We provide an outstanding package of health and life benefits for employees, with coverage available for their families. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as basic and supplemental life, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts.

Health

Once you have completed your probationary period, you are eligible to participate in the Plan.

Summary of Benefits and Coverage:

• What this Plan Covers: here.
• What it Costs:
  • Accelerate Plan
  • Access Plan
• Healthcare Plan Enrollment Form (account creation): here.
• Employee Assistance Plan: here.

Health Plan Links

• Adventist Risk Management Link
• Healthscope
• To find a Doctor within the Aetna network

Health Service

1.    Urgent Care
   •    Fever 
   •    Cough or sore throat
   •    Minor scrapes/cuts
   •    Joint sprains
   •   Minor aches and pains (ear, head, back etc.)
   •   Frequent urination/burning sensation with urination
   •   New or worsening symptoms
   •   Other
2.   Physical Examination
   •   Sports Physical for La Sierra University
3.   Women's Health
   •   Birth control counseling 
   •   Pelvic Examination & Pap Smear
4.   Sexual Health (Men & Women)
   •   STI testing
5.   Immunizations
   •   Hepatitis B Vaccination
   •   Influenza Vaccination
   •   Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) Vaccination
   •   Meningococcal Vaccination
   •   Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination
6.   Tuberculin Skin Test (Mantoux)

Flexible Spending Accounts

This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars, reducing your taxable income, for non-reimbursable medical or dependent care expenses.

Accident Insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance by payroll deductions.

Cancer Insurance

Offered through by payroll deductions through bswift.

Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance

Benefits are paid directly to employee, regardless of any other insurance. Each policy can be purchased by Payroll Deductions.

Disability Policies

Short Term Disability (STD): All employees pay into one of two plans.

• Voluntary Disability Insurance (VDI) - Statement of Coverage
  • Voluntary Disability Insurance - Policy Document
• State Disability Insurance (SDI)

Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Income provided during extended period of illness or injury.

Identity Protection

Identity theft, personal computer security, cyber protection.

Legal Resources

Comprehensive legal coverage, services, and expertise.

Life Insurance

Basic: Voya - Cash payments to surviving spouse, children or to employee in the event of death. 

• Employees: $10,000, Spouses: $50,000, Dependents: $10,000

Pet Insurance

Customizable plan for cats and dogs, 24/7 helpline.

Defined Benefit Plan

For those with denominational service prior to January 1, 2000. Frozen as December 31, 1999.

Defined Contribution Plan

Employer Contribution of 5%. Employee has option to contribute as well with employer matching up to established limit.
Secure Foundations Retirement Option

Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA Contributions)

Savings set aside for retirement by pre-tax deduction.

Dependent Tuition Assistance 

Full Time Employees :

• For SDA Institutions: 35% for commuter students; 70% for dorm students on tuition and fees.
• For La Sierra University: 100% of tuition and fees will be covered after all other aid

Free Tuition

Full Time Employees: 18 units per year for employee; 18 units per year for spouse.

Credit Union

Membership to: La Loma Federal Credit Union.

Family Care & Medical Leave

After 12 months of employment, eligible up to 12 weeks off for the birth/adoption of child, care of a sick child, spouse, parent or personal illness.

For eligible salaried employees

For eligible hourly employees:

Bereavement Leave

Five days off from work with pay following the death of the employee's immediate family member.

Holidays

Ten scheduled days.

Housing Assistance

For eligible faculty and salaried employees, duplicate housing assistance, as well as housing assistance for purchase of home.

Moving Assistance

For eligible faculty and salaried employees, relocation and travel allowance for incoming employees.

Military/Reserve

Time off for military service.

Jury Duty

Up to 10 days (per calendar year) if called to serve.

Sick Leave

• For eligible salaried employees 2 weeks per year.
• For eligible hourly employees have an accrual of .038462 per hour worked.

Social Security

Deductions are paid into the United States Social Security Administration. (Ministers excluded).

Workers Compensation

Medical benefits and income provided during work related illness or injury.