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Paid Time Off

This system includes accrual of benefit time for each staff working in a regular full-time position, (exempt and non-exempt.). Accrual is based on the hours paid; not the hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. PTO begins accruing immediately and is available for use after a 90-day waiting period.

Extended Illness

The EI bank system is maintained for staff use should they have a serious illness or medical emergency. Staff may access the EI Bank after exhausting their PTO accrual due to THEIR illness or hospitalization and they have been off work for a minimum of 40 work hours due to this incident.

Holiday Leave

Holidays are included in each PTO accrual level. YBGR does recognize seven (7) days as holidays each year, (8 hours each). Staff may request to use one shift, typically eight (8) hours PTO from their accrual for each of the holidays recognized by YBGR. PTO will be paid in addition to regular time worked and will be paid at each staff’s regular rate of pay.

Bereavement Leave

YBGR employees may receive 24 hours of paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member. Immediate family members include: spouse, parents, children, in-laws, and siblings. This benefit is available immediately to all eligible employees.

Jury Duty Leave

Paid time off will be granted for jury duty. The employee on jury duty will submit their check from the court to YBGR and will receive their regular pay, without deduction from their PTO or EI accrual banks. This benefit is available immediately to all eligible employees.

Free Payroll Direct Deposit

Processing and initial set-up takes one (1) complete payroll period before direct deposit is effective.

125-C Plan

This system enables participants to pay for medical and dependent care expenses and insurance premiums with PRE-TAX dollars. A small fee ($4.00) per month is required for this benefit. This benefit is available to all eligible employees the first day of the month following a 90-day waiting period.

Training

YBGR provides intensive in-service training programs including, but not limited to, First Aid/CPR and Safety/Infection Control. Required training will be scheduled by the employee and his/her immediate supervisor and compensated as any other hours worked. This benefit is available to all employees immediately.

Professional Liability Insurance

YBGR provides Professional Liability Insurance to all employees. Coverage include 1 million per claim/3 million per aggregate. The coverage is provided on a claims need basis. This benefit is available to all employees immediately.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Licensed professional counselors are available for all employees and their immediate families (i.e. legal spouse and dependent children) under the EAP program. This program is available through St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health and allows up to six (6) free sessions per year, per person. This benefit is available to all employees immediately.

Medical Benefit Plan

YBGR provides a medical benefit plan. Employees currently pay 20% of the Employee Only monthly premiums, with YBGR paying 80% of the plan cost. YBGR’s current plan is self-funded. For Employee/Child, Employee/Spouse, and Employee/Family coverage, employees pay 30% of the monthly premium, with YBGR paying 70% of the plan cost. The plan has a $750.00 individual deductible and a $1,500.00 family deductible. Maximum out-of-pocket expenses are $2,000.00/individual coverage or $4,000.00/family coverage per calendar year. The plan pays 80% after the deductible has been met and 100% after the maximum out-of-pocket has been met. Please contact Human Resources for additional information. This benefit is available to all eligible employees the first day of the month following a 90-day waiting period.

Medical Benefit Plan rates per pay period effective 6/01/11

Employee	$ 40.12
Employee/Spouse	$ 108.05
Employee/Children	$ 102.51
Family	$ 165.82

Cobra Rates Per Month if Employee Leaves YBGR

Employee	$443.32
Employee/Spouse	$795.86
Employee/Children	$755.15
Family	$1,221.53

Prime Therapeutics, LLC

Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) is the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) chosen by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) to manage the prescription drug benefit. The cost of the prescription is applied toward individual deductibles and once that is met prescriptions are covered at 100% for generics and 80% for name brands. Employees are invited to visit www.bcbsmt.com for a complete listing of pharmacies in their area or call BCBS directly at 1-800-447-7828. This benefit is available to all eligible employees participating in the YBGR Medical Benefit.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance is available through Vision Service Plan. Coverage includes the cost of a comprehensive eye exam and prescribed materials purchased (one set of frames-every 24 months, lenses or contacts every 12 months) up to the plan allowance, less any co-pay. Contact lenses are covered up to $105.00 each year with no co-pay required. This benefit is available to all eligible employees the first day of the month following a 90-day waiting period.

Vision Insurance Rates per pay period effective 9/01/09

Employee	$ 4.95
Employee Plus One	$ 7.35
Employee Plus Family	$12.42

Dental Insurance

Benefit eligible staff may choose between two dental plans:

Basic Dental Plan
Covers only preventive and basic restorative care. This is the lower-priced option.

Comprehensive Dental Plan A
Covers preventive, basic restorative, and major restorative care as well as orthodontia for children ages 18 and younger. This is the higher-priced option.

This benefit is available to all eligible employees the first day of the month following a 90-day waiting period.

Comprehensive Plan A rates per pay period effective 9/01/11

Employee	$13.52
Employee Plus One	$26.35
Employee Plus Family	$38.82

Basic Plan rates per pay period effective 9/01/11

Employee	$6.83
Employee Plus One	$13.85
Employee Plus Family	$25.43

Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Employees enrolling in our basic term life insurance program are covered for $50,000.00 in term life insurance. That same policy provides for $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment and $50,000 Long Term Disability insurance. This benefit is available to all eligible employees the first day of the month following a 90-day waiting period.

Supplemental Life Insurance

At the time of employment, new staff may enroll in our optional supplemental life insurance program for up to an additional $100,000.00 in term life insurance. If an employee applies during the initial qualifying period they are guaranteed approval for $60,000.00 coverage. The carrier reserves the right to approve or deny additional coverage for applications received after the qualifying period. Employees may elect to cover spouse and dependent children for a small fee. This benefit is available to all eligible employees the first day of the month following a 90-day waiting period.

Short Term (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)

Disability insurance is provided to YBGR employees as a source of income protection should they be unable to work due to a non-work related injury or illness. Employees will receive payments equal to 60% of their monthly pay, up to a maximum of $5,000.00. This benefit is available to all eligible employees the first day of the month following a 90-day waiting period.

401K Retirement Plan

Employees who are at least 21 years of age and have completed at least 1,000 hours of work are eligible for YBGR’s 401k Retirement Plan after completing one full year of service. Employees become vested in the program based on the number of years worked for the agency. Vesting increases with each full year of employment, with full vesting after 6 years. Enrollment is available on a quarterly basis for eligible staff during the months of January, April, July, and October every calendar year.

Health Club Benefit

Employees in Billings and Laurel are invited to sign up with Anytime Fitness, Billings Athletic Club, Granite Fitness, or Fitness 19 at discounted corporate rates. The Uhlein Center is on-campus and is available for usage to YBGR employees free of charge. For our employees in Bozeman, The Ridge offers discounted rates; and for our employees in Livingston, Total Fitness offers discounted rates. This benefit is available to all employees immediately.

Recruitment Bonus

Employees who refer applicants for job openings will receive a $100.00 recruitment bonus if the person is hired. The applicant must indicate to Human Resources who referred them when they apply. This benefit is available to all employees immediately.

Wellness Care

YBGR employees have access to free Hepatitis B Vaccinations, free TB tests, and discounted Flu Vaccinations through our Clinic. The Clinic is open 24-hours per day to assist the needs of our clients and our staff. This benefit is available to all employees immediately.

Scholarship Endowment Fund

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch has established a scholarship fund to enable employees the opportunity to develop personally and professionally and to provide employees with a means to further their education and/or training, while employed within the agency. This benefit is available to all employees with three (3) or more consecutive years of service at YBGR.

Member Banking

YBGR has community partnerships with Valley Federal Credit Union, Avanta Credit Union, and Wells Fargo. Special membership benefits are given to employees of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. Employees are encouraged to contact the businesses directly. This benefit is available to all employees immediately.

Automobile & Homeowners Insurance Discount

YBGR has discounted rates available for Automobile and Homeowners insurance. Employees are asked to contact Liberty Mutual directly for a quote. This benefit is available to all employees immediately.

Perkins Loan Cancellations

Your position at YBGR may entitle you to cancellation and/or deferment of your Perkins Student Loans. Employees are encouraged to contact their financial institution and/or university for additional information. This benefit is available to all employees immediately and is governed by the rules of the student loan.

Staff Meals

Meals are provided free-of-charge for staff members on campus who are on duty and supervising youth during the mealtime. Staff members on campus who are not involved in the direct supervision of youth during mealtime have reduced cost meals available to them ($3 per person per meal). This benefit is available immediately to all employees.

Staff Recognition

YBGR recognizes the importance of the contributions of loyal and committed staff. Service Award Recognition is based on length of service and is given out after each five (5) years of employment.