Tuesday, January 26, 2010

WellStar Benefits Enhancements

WellStar is enhancing the following benefits offerings, effective January 1, 2010.

Educational Assistance
Education assistance for courses leading to a high school diploma and/or GED equivalent or formal degree plan leading to an undergraduate degree will increase to a maximum of $4,000 for full-time or $2,000 for eligible part-time team members in any one calendar year. Graduate degree assistance will increase to a maximum of $4,500 for full-time or $2,250 for part-time team members in any one calendar year.


Apothecary Medications List Expanded (WellMeds)
Team members participating in the WellStar medical plan save time and money by filling prescriptions through the WellStar Apothecary. The WellMeds program will offer a greatly enhanced selection of medications and will begin fulfillment of 30-day prescriptions. The Apothecary’s free medication delivery to all hospitals and WellStar Physicians Group offices will also be increased from the current twice a week schedule.


Bereavement Leave
Bereavement leave is an approved paid absence – without a length of service requirement – available to all employees when they lose a member of their immediate or extended family. In response to a recent suggestion by a WellStar Kennestone Hospital team member, we have enhanced our Bereavement Leave policy to include aunts and uncles.


Adoption Assistance
Adoption assistance will increase to provide $5,000 per finalized adoption, not to exceed a lifetime benefit of $10,000 per family. This can be applied toward legal expenses, agency or other eligible fees.

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