Scottsdale Healthcare

Benefits with Family in Mind

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Benefits for a Balanced Life

You are more than a staff member. You are a family member, a parent, a provider and a friend.You care about creating a healthy balance in your life. At the same time, you care deeply aboutbuilding a secure future for yourself and those you love.

Scottsdale Healthcare's employee benefits were created with families in mind. Our programs helpprotect your assets from catastrophic loss and provide peace of mind while you are at work. Youcan use your benefits to create quality time with your family and still build professional accom-plishment into each working day.

In other words, Scottsdale Healthcare's employee benefits support you in all areas of yourlife – health, family, finances and career.

This brochure gives you a brief overview of each category of your benefits. For detailed informationor enrollment qualifications, call Employee Benefits at 480-323-4540 or contact your EmployeeRelations representative.

Health

Called the FlexChoice Program, Scottsdale Healthcare’s flexible healthcareprogram allows you to choose from a variety of insurance options to customize the plan that meets your family’s healthcare needs and budget.

Medical PlansCo-Pay Advantage Plan - pays benefits if you use any provider, but offers afinancial advantage for using network providers. Levels of coverage varyfrom 100% to 80%.Consumer Choice Plan - is a pay-as-you-go plan that offers lower premiumsin exchange for higher co-pays for services when you use them. Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan - is a low-premium plan with ahigh annual deductible. To offset a substantial part of the annualdeductible, you have a tax-advantaged fund contributed by ScottsdaleHealthcare from which to pay your initial covered expenses.

Wellness BenefitAll three medical plans have a comprehensive wellness benefit that pays100% of covered annual wellness visits. Plus staff members and spousesreceive an annual benefit to pay for wellness education programs offered atScottsdale Healthcare.

Health & Wellness ProgramGet healthy and stay healthy with the professionals of ScottsdaleHealthcare’s Occupational Health program. Free to all staff members, thisprogram provides health assessment tests, personalized plans, coaching,workshops and follow-up calls on a schedule you design.

Prescription Drug PlansTwo prescription plans offer flexibility and choice. Both plans offer discounts on mail-order and 90-day prescription services.Premier Plan - is a three-tier plan that offers lower co-pays for generic prescription drugs and higher co-pays for non-formulary drugs. Standard Plan - in exchange for lower premiums, this plan allows you to payas you go with an annual deductible before the plan’s three co-pay optionsbegin.

Fitness CentersScottsdale Healthcare offers staff members access to its CardiacRehabilitation exercise facility and to the Essential Touch fitness center. Aportion of the low monthly fees is reimbursable to staff under the medicalplan’s Wellness Benefit.

Dental PlansComprehensive Dental Plan - offers full coverage, including orthodontia. Preventive Dental Plan - offers basic coverage at a lower cost to staff mem-bers. Both plans carry an annual deductible and offer limited coverage forout-of-network services.

Vision PlanWith the option to use two nationwide networks of vision centers, you willreceive significant discounts on vision services, glasses and contact lenses. Acredit toward LASIK surgery is even included.

Medical Flex Spending AccountYour Medical Flex Spending Account allows you to pay for out-of-pocketmedical, dental, vision, and pharmacy expenses with pre-tax dollars throughthe convenience of a debit card.

Family

Family Resource ProgramReceive free referrals for childcare, adult/elder care and pet care services.This program also provides free adoption information and referrals toadoption services.

Adoption Assistance BenefitScottsdale Healthcare’s Adoption Assistance benefit reimburses you up to$3,000 for expenses related to adopting a child.

Sick Childcare • Kids Care. When your child wakes up sick and cannot go to school, but

you absolutely must go to work, Kids Care is there to help. On-campuscare for your mildly-ill child costs only $12 per day. Limits apply.

• Sick Childcare Services. Through the free referral service, you can locatea qualified provider care for your ill child in your home for $12 per day.

Back-Up Childcare and Adult/Elder Care You have help when you have to go to work and the regular childcare orelder/adult care provider is vacationing, sick, closed or otherwise unavailable.This service provides back-up childcare and elder care subsidized in part byScottsdale Healthcare. The cost to staff members is only $12 per day.

Childcare CenterThe new Scottsdale Healthcare Childcare Center will provide care for staff members’ children from infant to kindergarten age and is centrally locatedon the Shea campus.

Survivor Financial Counseling BenefitThe loss of a spouse or parent can place a complex burden of responsibili-ties on the survivors. Full and part-time staff members may use a financialcounselor to get help with their short-term and long-term concerns.Scottsdale Healthcare will reimburse staff members up to $3,000 for thecost of a financial counselor after the death of a parent or spouse.

Pet Care Referral ServiceAre you looking for information on veterinarians, pet grooming and boardingservices? Do you ever need a pet sitter while you are vacationing? Receive freeinformation and referrals on pet services of all types.

Family Medical Leave / Medical Leave / Military Leave / Personal LeaveWhether unforeseen or planned, you may need to take time off to attend tomedical, military or family matters. Scottsdale Healthcare offers a generousleave policy - in some cases paid leave - that gives you peace of mind.

Dependent Care Flex Spending AccountIf you pay for childcare while you work, you can reduce your taxes whilepaying for qualified childcare with tax-free dollars. Through easy payrolldeduction, you can set aside dependent care costs into your Flex SpendingAccount and reimburse yourself from this account when you pay your caregiver. It is like receiving your tax deduction for childcare up front.

Discount ProgramsEnjoy a wide variety of discounts on recreational activities, merchandise,and services. Vendors offer employee discounts on everything from auto-mobile purchases to family vacation rentals and from cell phone service tofitness center memberships. Discounted tickets for amusement parks andmovie theaters may be purchased through payroll deduction.

Personal Assistant/Concierge ProgramYou have access to a free concierge and personal assistance benefit to helpyou complete everyday tasks quickly and easily. Ask for the usual or theunusual, and get it done.

Dell Employee Purchase ProgramReceive discounts and special promotions on all Dell products. Payrolldeduction is available for purchases up to $2,500 for staff members working32 hours or more per pay period after 12 months of service.

Employee Assistance ProgramWhen concerns become overwhelming and affect personal happiness, familyrelations or performance at work, professional help may be needed. All staffmembers and their immediate family members may take advantage of freeconfidential, professional counseling.

Employee Crisis FundAdministered by the Employee Assistance Program, the Crisis Fund provides financial assistance to staff members and their family who areexperiencing a financial crisis during a difficult period.

Finances

The 403(b) Retirement Security PlanSave for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Save as little as 2% or as muchas 50% of your base earnings, up to the maximum set by the IRS.Scottsdale Healthcare matches your savings up to the first 4% of eligiblecompensation after 90 days of service (must be scheduled to work 40 hoursa pay period). Choose from a wide variety of investment funds.

529 College Savings PlanThis is a tax-saving way to help you save for your family’s college education expenses. Earnings on this plan are non-taxable at distribution time, pro-vided the money is used for tuition.

Savings BondsU.S. Savings Bonds offer a way to invest for the future through easy payroll deduction.

Credit UnionBank where you work at convenient Desert Medical Federal Credit Unionlocations on each campus. Members enjoy competitive rates on savingsplans and a variety of other services. Any staff member can open a savingsaccount. The bank card can be used at any credit union ATM without a fee.

Take Charge AmericaFinancial stress affects all aspects of life. This service provides assistance inthe form of financial education, confidential counseling and debt manage-ment. The goal is to help staff members gain control of their finances, payoff their consumer debt, save for the future and be debt free.

Direct Deposit AdvantageStaff members are entitled to free checking with no minimum balancewhen signing up for direct deposit at any of these banks: Bank of America,Chase Bank, Compass Bank, Wells Fargo, AmTrust Bank and WashingtonMutual. Several of these institutions offer free on-line services, financialeducation and other services. Visit the cafeteria during any third full weekof the month to speak with a bank representative.

Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability CoverageAfter one year of service, you may be eligible for salary replacement in theevent you are unable to work due to a non-work-related injury, illness, orcondition. Disability payments begin on the eighth day of your disability orthe first day of inpatient hospitalization or surgery.

Worker’s Compensation - Plus PayWorker’s compensation laws require employers to replace a portion of yoursalary if you are injured on the job and cannot work. However, if yoursalary exceeds the statutory maximum, your benefit will lag behind.Scottsdale Healthcare’s PlusPay program ensures you will receive 60% ofyour average monthly wage for up to 12 weeks.

Critical Illness InsuranceBecause the diagnosis of a serious medical illness can cause significantfinancial hardship, this plan offers a $10,000 lump sum payment if you oryour spouse/domestic partner or child experience a covered serious medicalcondition.

Prepaid Legal ServicesHyatt Prepaid Legal Plans is the provider for legal and financial services.Receive telephone and office consultations and legal representation for avariety of matters, such as wills, family and real estate.

Long-Term Care InsuranceProtect your financial resources in the event you, your spouse, parents or grandparents need long-term care due to disability or chronic illness.

Automobile and Homeowner InsuranceEnjoy low group rates and the convenience of payroll deduction on auto-mobile, homeowner, and other personal insurance through Liberty MutualGroup.

Pet InsurancePet health protection offers coverage for several types of pets and theirmedical problems, such as ear infections, cuts and rashes, cancer, brokenbones and major surgery.

Basic Life and Voluntary Life InsuranceAs a full-time staff member, Scottsdale Healthcare provides you with basic lifeand accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance equal to twotimes your annual salary at no cost to you. Part-time staff members receive a$10,000 policy. Full time staff members may purchase Voluntary LifeInsurance in addition to basic coverage, and may insure their dependents.

Flexible Work OptionsCompressed work weeks, shift differentials, seasonal work, job sharing, andholidays worked are options that give you the flexibility to gain meaningfulprofessional accomplishment while you meet your personal and familycommitments. Staff members approaching retirement also appreciate theseoptions.

Certification PayStaff members holding certain certifications may be rewarded when theireducational accomplishments exceed the requirements of their present posi-tion. Certification differential pay is an acknowledgment of the greater levelof expertise you bring to your work.

Orientation - Clinical and ManagementGet a head start on your new position in a thorough orientation to clinicaland management standards and procedures. Meet and discuss issues of con-cern with the clinical professionals, managers, and technicians who helpedScottsdale Healthcare gain Magnet status.

Paid Time Off (PTO) ProgramRegular and seasonal, full- and part-time staff are eligible to earn PTOhours which may be used for holidays, vacation, personal business, short-term illness and family needs. Refer to Policy AD 1448 for accrual rates.

Quarterly PTO Exchange ProgramStaff members who have accumulated 40 or more hours of PTO mayexchange future PTO accruals for actual paid hours each paycheck.

Service AwardsStaff members are recognized for achieving career milestones. Honoreesare invited to a luncheon and receive a service pin, a certificate and a gift.

Trip Reduction ProgramsBus Card Plus Program - The cost of riding the bus to and from work ispaid 100% by Scottsdale Healthcare.Guaranteed Ride Home Program - Staff members who take alternate transportation to work and unexpectedly find themselves in need of a rideto deal with an emergency can receive free transportation home or to theiremergency destination.

Vanpool Program - Scottsdale Healthcare pays the full cost of the van andsubsidizes a portion of staff members’ monthly fuel costs.Prize Drawings for Alternative Mode Users - Register as an AMU, complete a convenient calendar, and your name will be entered to win quarterly prizes.

Employee Referral Program“Surround Yourself with Friends” by referring them for employment withScottsdale Healthcare. Earn a cash reward, depending on the job category,for every successful referral. Plus you will be entered in the quarterly drawing for an additional prize package.

Continuing EducationScottsdale Healthcare encourages continuing educational programs by providing programs related to patient care, skill improvement, safety, management development and career planning conducted by management,other staff members, guest speakers and on-line.

Scottsdale Healthcare UniversityProvides a flexible approach to continuing education in partnership witheight colleges and universities. Degree and certification programs offeroptions such as on-site classes and online modules for at-home learning.

Tuition and Loan Repayment AssistanceIn addition to tuition reimbursement for accredited college and tradeschool courses, you have access to assistance through the Work Study program, Prepaid Tuition Program and Loan Assistance Program up to$5,250 per year.

Scottsdale Healthcare Staff Member DiscountsStaff members enjoy discounts on their cafeteria and gift shop purchases,which may be paid through easy payroll deduction. Staff members are alsoentitled to discounts on Essential Touch Spa services and many departmental program services.

Staff AppreciationA special day is set aside for staff appreciation, and department managersserve a special meal in the cafeteria for all staff members. Free holidaymeals and individual recognitions are a regular and ongoing part of ourefforts to show appreciation to staff members.

Career

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