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BENEFITS Highlights Health Insurance Life Insurance 403b/457 Plan Information Flexible Spending Worker's Compensation  Holiday Schedule (Tow n) School Calendar Employee Assistance Plan HR STAFF  HR MISSION STATEMENT ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES POLICY INFORMATION FORMS RELATED  LINKS MA Teachers Retirement Department of Education NA General Government Division of Employment and Training	Benefit Highlights Health Benefits North Attleborough offers the following health insurance plans. HMO BLUE BLUE CARE ELECT (PPO) Employees pay between 10-25% of the monthly premium  (depending on choice of plan) through weekly payroll deductions. All plans are administered by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Employees may enroll upon hire or during the annual open enrollment) Flexible Spending Account Employees have the ability to set up benefit deductions on a pre-tax basis. This allows deductions to be “free” of taxes. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) can also be established on a pre-tax basis which allows employees to set aside $ for: dental/vision care medical deductibles childcare expenses long term care expenses (Employees may enroll upon hire or during the annual open enrollment) Basic Life Insurance New employees may apply for $5000 of basic life insurance and $5000 of accidental death and dismemberment insurance for $1.06 per month. (This option is only available to new employees upon hire.) Optional Life Insurance Plans New employees may apply for additional life insurance coverage up to 1x annual salary to a maximum of $74,000. The cost is based on coverage amount selected. The current rate is .95 per $1000 of coverage.  (This option is only available to new employees upon hire.) Teachers Retirement Plan As a member of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System employees are eligible for retirement benefits through the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board (MTRB). This includes retirement allowance, health and life insurance. Town Retirement Plan As a member of the Massachusetts Public Employment System employees are eligible for retirement benefits through Massachusetts General Law-Chapter 32, which establishes benefits, contribution requirements, and an accounting and funds structure for all systems. Deferred Compensation Plans Employees may supplement retirement by enrolling in any of the annuity plans (403b and 457 Plans) offered through the North Attleborough Public Schools and General Government. All employees may access 457 accounts, however only employees who participate in teacher's retirement may additionally enroll in 403b accounts.  Enrollment is these plans must be done through a financial investment agent.
	HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND WEEKLY DEDUCTIONS MA Blue Cross Health Insurance Comparison Chart    12 month employee deductions for plan year July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 48 week cycle 10 month employee deductions for plan year  July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 38 week cycle
	403B and 457 Plan Information  Employees may supplement retirement by enrolling in any of the annuity plans (403b and 457 Plans) offered through the North Attleborough Public Schools and General Government. All employees may access 457 accounts, however only employees who participate in teacher's retirement may additionally enroll in 403b accounts.  Enrollment is these plans must be done through a financial investment agent.  Current 403b Annuity Companies approved by the  Town Treasurer's office include: Franklin Securities DLJSC Travelers Insurance Company American Express Financial Advisors Mass Mutual VA Security First Life Insurance Company FMTC #54096 New England Financial Assumption Mutual Life Van Kampen Funds Primerica Shareholder Services Great West Life GALIC Disbursing Company Horace Mann Life Insurance Company Northern Life Insurance Company Metropolitan Life Insurance 457B Plan information can be obtained through the agents listed below: Nationwide Retirement Solutions - Lorraine Hayes - 1-877-677-3678 Commonwealth of MA -SMART PLAN - Brian Rocha - 1-877-457-1900 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN Click here for information regarding the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) through ESI Employee Assistance Group.  WORKER'S COMPENSATION Employee’s Role Employee informs supervisor of accident/injury and if possible helps complete Form 101.  If accident/injury requires medical treatment, employees are notified that the insurer has arranged for such attention at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Employees should state that their injury is work related and should direct all medical bills to the Town of North Attleborough Human Resources Dept., Woodcock Admin. Bldg.,6 Morse Street, North Attleborough, MA 02760 All further medical treatment and/or time away from work should be communicated with the supervisor and Human Resources. Supervisor’s Role Employee informs supervisor of accident/injury.  Supervisor helps employee complete and sign the Medical Only Report of Injury AND Form 101. Forms must be signed by supervisor and completed within 24 hours of accident or injury per Department of Industrial Accidents regulations. Supervisor should forward to Human Resources the completed and signed Medical Only Report of Injury and Form 101. All work status and medical forms must be forwarded to Human Resources upon receipt. Human Resources Role Submits Medical Only Report of Injury or Form 101 to MEGA Insurance Company. Follows up with MEGA regarding claims and/or compensation due. Submits all claims/work status reports and medical notes to MEGA. Keeps all copies in a separate employee medical file. Communicates with employee, supervisor and payroll departments regarding out of work status and pay procedures. MEGA Insurance Role Reviews claim and accepts or denies. Denial letter is sent to employee/copy sent to Human Resources. If MEGA accepts claim they begin paying medical claims to doctor/hospital. If over 5 days out of work, will start issuing checks to employee. (The initial compensation checks will be sent to Human Resources to be forwarded to employee). MEGA will pay for 5 day waiting period if out of work over 21 days. An adjustment to paid sick time will be made at that time. Employees can contact Michele Dobson, Benefits Coordinator, Human Resources Department @ 643-2175, ext. 401 regarding claims status or MaryAnn Toporzycki,  MEGA Insurance @ 1-800-552-1150. Form 101 - Department of Industrial Accidents Employee Accident Report
	This page was last updated on Monday, January 22, 2007