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Health Plans:
A broad base of programs has been developed to enhance the health, security,
and peace of mind of benefits eligible State of Kansas
employees and their families.
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Medical Plan Choices:
Benefits eligible employees may choose from three preferred provider
organization plan designs. Plan offerings include Plans A, B and
Plan C which is a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP)
with Health Savings Account (HSA). Plans A & B are administered
by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Coventry Health Care, Preferred
Health System and UMR a UnitedHealthcare Company. Plan C is administered
by Coventry Health Care, Preferred Health Systems, and UMR a United
Healthcare Company. All plans include coverage for preventive care,
prescription drug and dental coverage.
Dental Plan:
Any employee covered under the medical plan is automatically enrolled
in employer paid single dental coverage. Those employees covering
dependents under the medical plan may also elect to cover their
dependents on the dental plan for an additional premium. The dental
plan includes coverage for preventive services, restorations, and
limited orthodontic coverage.
Vision Plan:
The vision plan is a voluntary program and maybe selected even if
the benefits eligible employee and their dependents are not enroll
in the state’s medical coverage. Employees may select from
either the Basic or Enhanced vision plans that including coverage
for lenses, frames, and contacts.
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LIFELINE:
An employee assistance program designed to help deal with personal or
family problems.
HealthQuest:
A health promotion program which includes health risk assessment, a
counseling and referral program, education classes, newsletters and exercise opportunities.
KanElect (cafeteria):
Flexible benefits plan which allows employees to pay their health premiums
with pretax dollars. Flexible Spending Accounts are available for dependent
care expenses and or non-reimbursable health care expenses.
Leave Plans:
The State of Kansas offers one of the best leave packages around. Below is a
summary of some of the leave plans offered.
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Vacation Leave:
Eligible employees begin earning leave upon employment. Accrual for
full-time employees is based on years of continuous service and hours
in pay status: Upon employment start earning 3.7 hours per biweekly
period. Accrual rate increases after 5, 10, and 15 years. Accrual
is prorated for non-exempt employees who work less than full-time
during a given pay period.
Sick
Leave:
Eligible employees begin earning leave upon employment (Personal or
family)*. Accrual rate for full-time classified employees is 3.7 hours
per biweekly period. Accrual is prorated for non-exempt employees
who work less than full-time during a given pay period.
Holiday Leave:
Eligible employees are provided 9 paid holidays per year. The Governor
may designate additional days.
Funeral Leave:
Eligible employees are provided up to 6 days of leave with pay upon
death of a close relative and approval of employing agency.
Shared Leave:
Donated leave for eligible employees to be used for serious illness
or injury to self or family member. Upon the approval of employing
agency.
Job Injury Leave:
Eligible employees are provided up to 6 months of qualifying job
injury leave, upon approval of employing agency.
Jury Duty Leave:
Eligible employees are provided leave with pay, subject to regulation
requirements.
Military Leave:
Eligible employees are provided up to 15 days of paid leave for
active duty within each 12-month period beginning October 1 and
ending September 30 of the following year. Other types of
military leave are also available upon approval of employing agency.
Leave Without Pay:
Eligible employees are provided time off without pay for special
circumstances upon approval of employing agency.
Disaster Leave:
Employees, who qualify as American Red Cross certified disaster
service volunteers, are provided up to 20 days leave for certified
disaster volunteer service (Level II or above) upon approval of
employing agency.
Payment for Unused Sick Leave:
Upon retirement, eligible employees receive partial payment for
unused sick leave in excess of 800 hours after 8 years of service.
Donor Leave:
Eligible employees receive up to 30 days paid to donate organs,
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Retirement Plan:
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, employee contributes 6% of
gross biweekly salary. Rate of state contribution is set by law each year.
Deferred Compensation:
Eligible to begin upon employment. Tax shelter plans that may enable
employees greater retirement security.**
Workers Compensation:
Payment of medical and disability compensation for injuries arising from
employment.
U.S. Savings Bonds:
Paycheck deduction is an option.
Promotional Opportunity:
As ability and experience increase, career development/growth and
promotional opportunities are available.
*The State of Kansas complies with the provision of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
**Consult with your tax advisor to see if this plan could benefit you.
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