Benefits at AWARE



AWARE Inc. is proud to provide you with a summary of our benefit program. AWARE Inc. recognizes that benefits are an important part of a total compensation package and, because of this; we give our employees the opportunity to make selections that best meet their benefit needs. We are striving to provide benefit choices that allow employees to custom tailor their benefits.


Eligibility
Permanent employees who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for coverage after successful completion of the 6 month probation period that includes: Health Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D, 401 K Retirement and Paid Leave. Spouses and dependent children of eligible permanent employees are also eligible at this time for health and dependent life insurance plans.

Relief Staff are not eligible for the above listed employee benefits, except for the 401K Plan which is available after the 6 month probation.


Pretax Advantage
An added advantage of pretax is that premium payments you contribute for your benefits are automatically paid on a pretax basis. When you pay for your benefits with pretax dollars, you are actually reducing your taxable income.



Some benefit programs require contributions from employees, but many are paid by the employer.


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Health Insurance Plan Options
When you are eligible to enroll yourself, spouse and eligible dependents in a health insurance plan you will have a choice between two medical plans - Price Plan and Value Plan. AWARE Inc. pays a portion of premium costs for any health plan chosen.


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Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
Health Insurance enrollment includes Life Insurance and Accidental Death or Dismemberment disability benefits. An employee must carry dependent health insurance coverage in order for his or her dependents to be eligible for the life insurance benefit.


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401 K Retirement
AWARE Inc. is committed to helping you succeed not only at work, but in retirement with a 401K Retirement Plan. Pre-tax contributions are automatically taken from salary which gives your plan the potential to generate earnings, tax-deferred. AWARE Inc. may also offer "matching" contributions to your Plan account.


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Flexible Spending Account
The Flexible Spending Account allows you to contribute a portion of your pre-tax salary to a flex account that can be used for reimbursement of qualified dependent care and health care expenses. Employees must enroll in the first sixty (60) days of employment.


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Training
AWARE Inc. has developed an extensive training program in order to assure the safety and well-being of its clients and employees, in addition to assuring quality care. All required training and testing will be completed at the employerÒ³ expense.


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Paid Time Off
The Paid Time Off is designed primarily for your rest and relaxation. This program allows you to manage your own time away from work, whether it is used for sick, personal, holiday, or vacation time. Paid Time off is available after completing six months of service and accrues according to length of employment and/or work hours granted.


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Holidays
Employees are provided with eight premium paid holidays each calendar year.


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Direct Deposit
AWARE Inc. offers all employees the convenience of direct deposit. Employees are encouraged to have their semi-monthly paycheck direct deposited to the bank of their choice. Direct deposit is a safe, hassle free way to get checks deposited and avoid standing in line at the bank!


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Other Benefits
Other benefits for which you may be eligible include:


  • Family/Medical Leave
  • Leaveof Absence
  • Military Reserve Training Leave/Pay
  • AWARE Inc. paid Training
  • Transitional Return to Work Program
  • Social Security/Medicare Contributions
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance


A Human Resources representative can provide you with more information on these and other programs.


This information contains the highlights of the benefit options available through the AWARE Inc. This information is intended to be only a summary to help you in understand the benefits available. Not all plan provisions, limitations and exclusions are included here. In the event of any conflict between the information contained in this document, the documents' summary and descriptions and insurance contracts will govern.