Employee Benefit Details
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to provide a comprehensive benefit package for our employees. For additional information on employee benefits, contact Human Resources at (910) 715-1350 or (888) 236-2389.
Classification of Employment
Full-time - A full-time employee is scheduled to work at least 72 hours per pay period.
Three-Quarter Time - An employee is scheduled to work an average of 60 hours or more per pay period.
Half-Time - An employee is scheduled to work an average of 40 hours or more per pay period.
Casual Part-Time - A casual part-time employee is scheduled to work fewer than 40 hours per pay period.
Benefit Eligibility Who pays? Eligibility Period Benefit Summary
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Paid Time Off (PTO) |
Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
FirstHealth |
After 90-day probationary period |
Refer to Policy C-8370-304 Paid Time Off |
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Medical Insurance |
Full-time and Three Quarter time |
FirstChoice* |
1st of month after 30 days of employment |
Point of service plan. Dependent coverage available. |
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Out of Area
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Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
FirstChoice* |
1st of month after 30 days of employment |
$50 lifetime deductible, coinsurance decreases with years of participation. Dependent coverage available. |
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Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time | FirstChoice* | Option-1st of month after 30 days of employment | An eye exam once ($10 co-pay), standard contact lens fitting for new fits or re-fits, as needed ($25 co-pay) and a $150 allowance for eyewear annually ($25 co-pay). Dependent coverage available. | ||||||
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Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
FirstChoice* |
1st of month after 30 days of employment |
Deposit of pretax dollars into Health Care or Dependent Day Care accounts to meet qualified expenses. |
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Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
FirstChoice* |
1st of month after 30 days of employment |
60% of base weekly salary beginning on the eighth day of disability, up to a maximum benefit of $1,000/week. |
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2022 FirstChoice Benefit Rate Sheet- FirstChoice Online
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Long Term Disability Insurance |
Full-time |
FirstHealth |
1st of month after 90 days of employment |
60% of base weekly salary beginning on the 121st day of disability, up to a maximum benefit of $15,000/month. |
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Group Term Life Insurance |
Full-time |
FirstHealth |
1st of month after 90 days of employment |
One times annual base salary, plus AD&D. Dependent coverage available with employee contribution. (Contact Human Resources if you need a change-of-beneficiary form) |
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Voluntary Life Insurance |
Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
Employee |
Annual enrollment |
Supplemental Universal Life Insurance. Supplemental Term Life Insurance. (See your HR Benefits Representative for more details) |
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FirstHealth On the Go |
All Employees |
FirstHealth and Employee (Depending on Medical Plan) |
1st month after 30 days of employment |
$0 copay for employees and their dependents on the FirstHealth employee medical insurance POS plan. Employees and their covered dependents in the high-deductible/HSA plan must meet their out-of-pocket deductible before becoming eligible for the $0 co-pay. All others can use the service for a fee of $45 for each visit. Click here to learn more. |
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Employees paid for 1,000 hours in the calendar year |
FirstHealth |
One year of qualifying service. |
FirstHealth contributes an amount equal to 1% of gross annual earnings into employee’s account. Discretionary contribution based on FirstHealth’s annual performance with Board of Directors approval. Partial vesting after 2 years. 100% vesting after 5 years. |
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Same as RGP and enrolled with carrier |
FirstHealth and Employee |
FirstHealth match at end of calendar year following one year of qualifying service. |
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All employees |
Employee |
Immediately |
Access to the FirstHealth Outpatient/Employee Pharmacy |
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Employee Health Assessment |
All employees |
FirstHealth |
Immediately |
Pre-employment and annual health evaluation. Required vaccines available at no charge. |
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Employee Health Improvement Program |
Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
Employee |
Immediately |
Up to $240 per year based on achievement of health related goals. Refer to Policy C-8370-312. |
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Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
Employee |
Space as available |
Contact Center for information and availability. |
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All employees |
Employee |
Immediately |
Discount memberships available for employee and family. Contact Center for more information. |
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Leave of Absence |
Refer to Policy C-8370-305. |
FirstHealth |
Refer to Policy C-8370-305. |
Refer to Policy C-8370-305. |
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Jury Duty Pay |
Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
FirstHealth |
Immediately |
Refer to Policy C-8370-303. |
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Bereavement Pay |
Full-time, Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
FirstHealth |
Immediately |
Refer to Policy C-8370-300. |
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Tuition/ |
Full-time |
FirstHealth |
12 months of continuous service |
Maximum reimbursement per fiscal year is $2500. Includes text book costs up to $500. |
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Three-Quarter time and Half-time |
FirstHealth |
12 months of continuous service |
Maximum reimbursement per fiscal year is $1250. Includes text book costs up to $500. |
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