Benefits and Leave

VISION INSURANCE

An employee may obtain one examination and one set of lenses every 12 months and one new set of frames every 24 months. There is a $25 split co-pay, that is, you pay $10 for an examination only and an additional $15 for glasses and/or lenses.

DENTAL INSURANCE

100% for Type I (Routine Services) check-ups, X-rays, and cleaning every six months. $50 deductible, then 80% for Type II (Basic Services) extractions, oral surgery, fillings.  $50 deductible, then 50% for Type III (Major Services) inlays, fillings, crowns.  Annual maximum per employee per year is $1,500.

Orthodontia is 50% to a lifetime maximum of $1,500. 

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN

An employee has the option to elect to pay dependent medical & dental premiums with before-tax dollars.  An employee may also set aside money before taxes for dependent care and/or non-reimbursed medical expenses. 

OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE – SUNLIFE FINANCIAL

Employees may purchase additional Optional Life Insurance through payroll deductions.  Optional Life is also available for dependents.  Premiums are based upon the employee’s age and the volume of insurance purchased.  Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is required.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Through an EAP, the College provides [at no cost to the employee] a 24-hour counseling hot-line benefit, 10 counseling sessions per fiscal year, and referral services to employees and their dependents.

TERM LIFE INSURANCE

Arizona Western College provides a life insurance benefit of $20,000 for full-time employees. After completion of 2 years of full-time service, employees have a benefit 2.5 times their annual basic earnings.  For the specific schedule of benefits and maximum amounts, please contact Human Resources.