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The benefits information presented below is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Highline College benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits manager at 206-878-3710 ext. 3221.
Health Insurance
Health benefits are negotiated through the
State of Washington Health Care Authority. Eligible employees may choose
from a state preferred provider plan and several managed care plans. Vision
care is covered under the medical plan chosen. Employees pay their share
of the premium for their chosen medical plan through payroll deduction.
The premium cost varies upon the plan chosen and coverage for
- employee only,
- for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and
- dependent children, or
- for entire family. The current monthly premiums range from $29 to $232 depending on the plan of choice and number of persons covered. Employees who have other options for comprehensive medical insurance have the choice of waiving the College’s plan, but must make the choice in writing.
See the Health Care Authority website for more information.
Dental Insurance
Eligible employees have a choice of dental plans.
Choices include a state preferred provider dental plan and two managed
care plans. The coverage options are varied and depend upon plan selection.
There is no employee premium for dental coverage.
Medical Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA
The College offers an optional flexible spending
plan for out-of-pocket medical expenses. Employees can set aside pretax
dollars to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. Employees may choose
to set aside between $240 and $2,400 per calendar year. Because this is
an IRC governed plan, you must “use it or lose it.” Enrollment
is for the calendar year only, and must be renewed the following year.
Life Insurance
The College provides $25,000 in basic life insurance
for any cause and $5,000 basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost
optional life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and dependents.
Upon retirement, an employee can apply for conversion of their term life
insurance to a whole life policy.
Long Term Disability Insurance
The College provides a basic long term disability
plan at no cost to the employee. This plan pays a benefit between $50
and $240 per month 90 days after disability certification or the period
of accumulated sick leave, whatever is longer. Employees also have the
choice of purchasing optional long-term disability coverage.
RETIREMENT
New classified employees upon hire are asked to choose between (Public Employees Retirement System) PERS 2 and PERS 3 plans.
PERS 2 is a defined benefit plan. PERS 3 is a combination of defined benefit and defined contribution plan. The plan choice is mandatory and permanent as long as the individual is employed at the College in an eligible position.
Newly hired faculty who are already members of TRS 3 (Teacher’s Retirement System) may chose to remain in that plan or participate in TIAA-CREF.
Faculty, administrative and professional employees participate
in the College’s defined contribution plan through TIAA-CREF. This
mandatory plan is matched dollar for dollar by the College. Employees
begin the plan on their date of hire and are immediately vested. Percentages
of contributions are based on age.
- 34 years and under contribute 5% of gross income with a 5% College match
- 35 to 49 years contribute 7.5% of gross income with a 7.5% College match
- 50 years and over contribute 10% of gross income with a 10% College match
Employees who already belong to a College State sponsored plan may elect to continue in the plan in lieu of participation in the TIAA-CREF plan (i.e. PERS or TRS.)
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS (VOLUNTARY)
Additionally, Highline College employees have the opportunity to participate in voluntary retirement plans.
- SRA (Supplemental Retirement Annuity) with TIAA-CREF (403b)
- Deferred Comp with the State of Washington (457)
- TSA (Tax Sheltered Annuities) with College approved brokers
IRS regulations currently allow maximum participation in both the TIAA-CREF SRA plan and the State of Washington Deferred Comp plan. For more information, please go to http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/_hr_retirement.aspx.
PERSONNEL/BENEFIT/RETIREMENT RULES FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
The following is a summarization of the rules which the State requires us to follow concerning temporary employment. Click here to see the restrictions on the number of hours for employment, benefits, and retirement. These rules are mutually exclusive since each is developed by a different state agency.
ON-SITE CHILDCARE
We are proud to offer a full childcare/development learning program available to staff for children ages infant to five years. A brand new state-of-the-art facility opened its doors in January ’05 and is recognized as a model for innovative programs in early childhood development. The program however, has been in existence since 1972. Please visit the childcare program site for more information.
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Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
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