Benefits
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, WMCMHS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- generous time-off
- a retirement plan that provides matching contributions
- medical insurance
- life insurance
- short and long-term disability
- as well as several other features
(Full-time employees and part-time employees* in a regular non-temporary, non-contingent, non-substitute position qualify for our benefits program.) (* indicates part-time differential in some benefits)
Below is a summary of benefits. (This is only a summary and the actual plan document available to employees determines benefits.)
- Time Away from Work
Staff receive a generous amount of paid time off that generally is available for use immediately as it is accrued. Paid Time Off (PTO) includes time away from work for vacation, illness, or other personal needs. Employees accrue PTO based on their work schedule and employment status. Newly hired regular full-time employees accrue 8 hours of PTO every two weeks (26 days each year). After ten years of service, regular full-time employees accrue 9.85 hours of PTO every two weeks (32 days each year). *PTO accrual is prorated for regular part-time and contingent employees. Eligible employees also have an opportunity to prospectively sell a portion of the PTO they will accrue in the coming year during a special enrollment event annually. Regular staff members also receive time off when absent due to extended illness or injury, and bereavement.
WMCMHS Observed Holidays: Regular employees are paid for 11 holidays each year including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. *Holiday pay is prorated for regular part-time and contingent staff members.
- Retirement Plan
WMCMHS does not participate in the Social Security system for full time staff. We provide full time staff with a Defined Contribution Money Purchase retirement plan that provides 100% vesting after 1 year of employment. The plan provides for an employer contribution of 14% with a mandatory employee match of 6%. Employee can also voluntarily elect to contribute an additional 2% that is matched by WMCMHS.
WMCMHS staff is encouraged to participate in several other retirement plan options including a Deferred Compensation Plan (457), and a Roth IRA plan. WMCMHS full time staff also receives an employer contribution of about 1% to a Retirement Healthcare Savings Plan.
Since WMCMHS retirement plans are employee directed, employees are offered opportunities to meet with Plan staff to determine investment information and are offered the services of a Certified Financial Planner.
- Health Insurance
For Union-represented staff members, our Priority Health Point of Service health plan begins on the first of the month following 30 calendar days of working. For non-union staff members coverage begins on the first day of work. The plan offers a variety of preventive health benefits, a full range of benefits if a covered member faces illness or an accident, and a pharmacy benefit. Regular full-time employees pay 10% of the cost of the premium for coverage for themselves and any eligible dependent they choose to cover and the employer pays the remaining share of the premium cost. *Regular part-time employees may choose between two plans and must pay 100% of the premium cost for themselves and any eligible dependents they choose to cover on the plan. The premiums paid by employees are payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis.
- Dental Plan
For Union-represented staff members, our Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Dental plan begins on the first of the month following 30 calendar days of working. For non-union staff members coverage begins on the first day of work. The plan offers preventive care, basic dental care, and enhanced dental coverage including an allowance for orthodontic care for eligible dependent children. Regular full-time and part-time employees pay 15% of the cost of the premium for coverage for themselves and any eligible dependents and the employer pays the remaining share of the premium cost. The premiums paid by employees are payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis. (NOTE: Dental and Vision insurance coverage must be selected together. Staff members do not have the option of participating in just one of the plans.)
- Vision Plan
For Union-represented staff members, our Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Vision plan begins on the first of the month following 30 calendar days of working. For non-union staff members coverage begins on the first day of work. The plan provides benefits toward preventive care check-ups and allowances for eye glass frames, lenses, and contacts. Regular full-time and part-time employees pay 15% of the cost of the premium for coverage for themselves and any eligible dependents and the employer pays the remaining share of the premium cost. The premiums paid by employees are payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis. (NOTE: Dental and Vision insurance coverage must be selected together. Staff members do not have the option of participating in just one of the plans.)
- Additional Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees and Dependents
- Educational Assistance