Brief Overview of Employee Benefits
Plan Year January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Outline of current benefits package for full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Contract, temporary, hourly and other categories of employees are entitled to benefits as specified in writing.
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Medical insurance: The MAA offers 3 health plans through AMHIC: 1.) Kaiser HMO 2.) PPO 3.) Network Only.
The MAA pays a percentage of the monthly premium based on plan and level of coverage. Enrollment is 1 st of
the month following hire date.
Monthly Employee Rate
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2016 Kaiser HMO
2016 Network Only
2016 PPO
Employee Only
$60.20
$61.90
$165.60
Employee + Child(ren)
$353.40
$332.40
$420.90
Employee + Partner
$393.90
$363.30
$459.90
Employee + Family
$654.50
$577.50
$731.85
Dental Insurance: MAA offers the MetLife Dental Premium plan. Employees pay monthly the first $10 plus 50%
for dependents. MAA pays the remainder. Enrollment is 1st of the month following hire date.
Monthly Employee Rate
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MetLife Premium Dental Plan
Employee Only
$10.00
Employee + Child(ren)
$32.50
Employee + Partner
$35.00
Employee + Family
$46.50
Vision insurance: United Healthcare Vision is available as an employee paid benefit. Enrollment is 1st of the
month following hire date.
Monthly Rate
United Healthcare Vision
Employee Only
$7.67
Employee + Child(ren)
$12.63
Employee + Partner
$12.19
Employee + Family
$17.14
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Legal insurance: Legal Resources is available at the employee’s expense, $18.50 per month, through Legal Resources, Inc.
Enrollment is 1st of the month following hire date.
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Retirement Plan Contribution: MAA’s retirement plan is administered by Voya. The MAA contributes 5% of salary vested on a
5-year sliding scheduled based on employment date. Employees are automatically enrolled at 2%. The MAA will match
employee contributions up to 2.5%. Employee deferrals and MAA match are immediately vested at 100%. Employees may
make tax-deferred contributions to the plan up to the IRS allowable amount annually.
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Paid holidays: Fourteen paid holidays, if not needed for unscheduled closings. (Inclusive of holiday week between Christmas
and New Year’s).
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Personal Leave (for employees working 40 hours per week, pro-rated for 30 – 39 hours per week)
o (non-Director):
 Month 1 – Month 36 of employment: 15 days of personal leave per year (accrue 4.62 hours per pay period)
 Month 37 – Month 108 of employment: 20 days of personal leave per year (accrue 6.15 hours per pay period)
 Month 109+ of employment: 25 days of personal leave per year (accrue 7.69 hours per pay period)
o (Executive Director, Associate Directors and Directors):
 Month 1+ of employment: 25 days of personal leave per year (accrue 7.69 hours per pay period)
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Sick Leave: Sick leave for all staff is accrued at one day per month. This accrual benefit rolls over year to year.
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EAP: MAA pays 100% of the cost for an Employee Assistance Program which provides counseling services for matters such as
financial, drug or alcohol abuse, depression, work-family balance, grief.
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STD/LTD: MAA pays 100% of the cost of short-term and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees. STD insurance
provides partial salary continuation (60%) for up to 13 weeks for employees who become disabled by an injury, illness, or
pregnancy. LTD insurance provides partial salary continuation (60%) after 13 weeks. Coverage is effective after 90 days of
employment.
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Life Insurance: MAA provides a life insurance policy for full-time employees equal to twice their salary up to $100,000 at no
cost for employees. Per IRS, all life insurance in excess of $50,000 is a taxable benefit. Coverage is effective on date of hire.
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Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Support: Subject to specific requirements, availability of funds, and preapproval, the MAA provides tuition assistance and professional development programs.
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Flexible Spending Account Program: FSA program for medical and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis through
ConnectYourCare.
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Wellness Benefit: Annually, MAA will reimburse employees up to $350 for allowable expenses toward wellness initiatives.
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SmartBenefits Program: Pre-tax payroll deduction for public transportation, van pool expenses and/or for parking at a Metro
station. Those wishing to take advantage of this program should apply for a SmartBenefits card through the DC Metro
website. Parking is available for $125/month (based on availability).
- Credit Union: Membership in NASA Federal Credit Union.