Medical: Employees can choose from two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) plans. DVH pays the major portion of whichever health plan the employee chooses: individual, 2 person or family coverage. Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Dental: Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The plan provides coverage for Preventative, Basic & Major Services.
There is a modest payroll deduction for this plan.

The Plan Pays 100% of the usual cost of preventive services with no deductible required. After a deductible of $50 ($150 deductible per family) each calendar year, the plan pays 80% of the usual cost of basic services and 50% for major services.

Vision: Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The plan provides coverage for eye examinations, frames, lenses, or contacts. There is a modest payroll deduction for this plan.

Group Life: Employees are insured for an amount equal to their annual salary. DVH pays the full premium. Employees may also purchase supplemental life coverage for themselves and their families at the DVH group rate.

Short-Term Disability: In accordance with New York State law, employees receive benefits equal to one-half their average weekly earnings (up to a maximum of $170 a week) for as long as 26 weeks, after a waiting period of seven calendar days, for absences caused by illness or injury not related to employment. Employees contribute up to a maximum of $1.20 per pay period.

DVH Disability: Eligible employees accrue DVH DBL each pay period as a means of compensation for time lost from work due to illness or injury that does not arise out of, or in the course of employment. DVH DBL will commence on the sixth (6) consecutive work day of disability. This benefit is coordinated with NYSDBL to pay no more than full pay respectively to an employee.

Paid Time Off: Employees earn paid time off (PTO) for vacations, holidays, unexpected illness or absences, and emergency personal days. PTO hours are earned each pay period. Scheduled PTO may begin any time after employment. Unscheduled PTO may be used upon completion of the six-month probationary period.

Bereavement Leave: A paid absence for up to three days is available in the event of a death of a member of the immediate family, after employees have successfully completed their probationary period.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax contributions to a flexible spending account for health care may be used for reimbursement for medically necessary medical, dental, and vision expenses not covered by health/dental insurance. Dependent Care account is available for pre-tax reimbursement of dependent care expenses.

Workers Compensation: Employees who are absent more than seven consecutive days because of work-related injury or illness will be paid Workers’ Compensation benefits in accordance with New York State law.

Social Security: UHS Hospitals deducts FICA Taxes from employee paychecks each pay period to be put into Social Security System. FICA Taxes are also matched dollar for dollar, and these payments are credited to the employee’s Social Security Account.
Credit Union: The Employee’s Federal Credit Union offers employees an opportunity, through convenient payroll deductions, to build a personal savings program or take advantage of low cost loans.

403(b) Retirement: Eligible employees may contribute to the hospital sponsored tax deferred retirement savings plan with Diversified. The Employer match begins the 1st of the quarter after 1 year of service. The Employer match is 75% of the first 4% of salary deferral.

Leave of Absence: This is designed to provide employees with necessary extended time off under appropriate circumstances. Leaves traditionally are available for family and personal reasons, but may include other reasons. Employees on an approved Leave of Absence may continue certain benefits depending on the reason for the Leave of Absence.

Tuition Reimbursement: DVH reimburse employees up to a maximum of $1,260 per year for successfully completing courses directly related to their position or related career within DVH. Employees are eligible for approval to enroll in courses after 6 months of employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and referral services are available at no cost to employees and their families. Fees for services provided outside the EAP are the employee’s responsibility but may be covered by the insurance plans.