| Benefit | Who's Eligible | When Eligible | Who Pays | What You Receive |
| Paid Time Off (PTO) | Regular full-time and regular part-time employees | After completion of 90 day evaluative period. | LCMH | Combines vacation, holidays and 24 extra hours to use for short term illness/injury or other personal time off. |
| Method of Accrual | Full-time employees | work 40 hrs a week | Accrue at the full-time rate | |
| Part-time employees | more than 20 hrs < 40 hrs a week accrue based on hours paid in the pp. | |||
| Accruals Full-time | PTO Hours Per Yer | Hours Per Pay period | ||
| 1 - 5 Years | 168 hours per year | 6.462 | ||
| 5 - 15 Years | 208 hours per year | 8.00 | ||
| 15 + Years | 248 hours per year | 9.54 | ||
| Accruals Part-time | Earn annual leave on a pro-rated basis based on hours paid each pp. | |||
| Extended Illness (ELB) | Regular full-time | After completion of 90 day evaluative period. | LCMH | Accrue 9 days 72 hours per year or 2.7692 hrs per pay period. Used when hospitalized, for out-patient surgery and when time off exceeds 24 hours for short term illness/injury. |
| Regular part-time | After completion of 90 day evaluative period. | Accrue based on hours paid in the pay period. | ||
| Health Insurance | Regular full-time and regular part-time | 1st of month after hire or during annual enrollment period in May. | LCMH/ Employee | Coverage with Employee Benefit Services includes $2,000,000 per person lifetime maximum payable on the medical and dental plan. |
| Dental Insurance | Regular full-time and regular part-time | Effective 90 days after enrollment. | LCMH/ Employee | Calendar year maximum per individual $1,100.00 |
| Life Insurance | Regular full-time employees | 1st of month after completion of 90 day evaluative period. | LCMH | 1 - 1/2 times annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000 insurance. |
| Long Term Disability | Regular full-time employees | 1st of month after completion of 90 day evaluative period. | LCMH | 50 % of base salary beginning on the 91st day of disability. |
| Retirement | All employees who are at least 21 years of age and who worked 1000 hours during the calendar year | End of calendar year after completion of 12 months employment | LCMH | Amount contributed per year based on percentage of employees gross yearly wages. 20% vesting each year beginning with the 3rd year. Fully vested after 6 years. |
| Flexible Benefits | Regular full-time and regular part-time employees | Upon hire and during annual enrollment period. | Employee contributes money for accounts. | Receives tax savings, includes 2 spending accounts: dependent care and unreimbursed medical and dental expenses. Unused contributions each year forfeited. |
| Benefit | Who Eligible | When Eligible | Who Pays | What Receive |
| Tax Deferred Annuity | All employees | Upon hire | Employee | Tax deferred savings through payroll deduction designed primarily for retirement annuity. |
| Tuition Reimbursement | Regular full-time and regular part time employees. | After completion of 90-day evaluative period | LCMH | Employee must sign contract to work 2 years once degree earned. Must receive prior approval and complete course with a C grade or better. 100% paid for F/T and 50% for P/T up to 9 credit hours. Area of study must be related to employment at LCMH. |
| Child Care Assistance | Regular full-time and regular part-time employees. | Upon hire | LCMH | $20/wk employee if regular FT $10/wk employee if regular PT For licensed child care facilities. |
| Bereavement Leave | Regular full-time employees | Upon hire | LCMH | Base pay for up to 3 regular scheduled work days (24 hours) for immediate family only. Grandparents 1 day ( 8 hours). |
| Worker's Compensation | All Employees | Upon hire | LCMH | Protection for job-related accidents and injuries according to State of Louisiana Law. |
| Cafeteria Discount | All Employees | Upon hire | LCMH/ Employee | 50% discount on purchase of food or drink. Must be wearing hospital ID Badge. |
| Pharmacy Discount | All Employees | Upon hire | LCMH/ Employee | Drugs at cost plus 10%. Convenience of in-house pharmacy. |
| Outpatient Discount | Regular full-time and regular part-time employees | Upon hire | LCMH/ Employee | 50% discount on hospital outpatient services after insurance payment. Day surgery is not included. |
| Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) | Regular full-time and regular part-time employees | After one year of employ- ment during which at least 1000 hours have been worked. | Not Applicable | Up to 12 weeks of leave granted with medical certification in accordance with federal guidelines. |
| Jury Duty | All Employees | Upon hire | LCMH | Full base salary while on jury duty. You must then endorse your jury duty check over to the Hospital. |
| Credit Union/ SWLA Credit Union | All Employees | Upon hire | Not Applicable | Federally insured savings and low interest loans by payroll deduction. |
| Service Awards | All Employees | At five-year intervals | LCMH | Special recognition consisting of banquet and award. |
| Employee Health | All Employees | Upon Hire | LCMH | Hepatitis vaccinations given, as well as annual TB testing. |
| Direct Deposit | All Employees | Upon Hire | LCMH | You can have your paycheck direct deposited to your checking or savings account. |