At Lucas County Health Center, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We know the people who care for our patients and support our community deserve to feel valued, supported, and cared for, too.
| Benefit | Description | Eligible Employees | Effective Date | Who Pays |
| Health Insurance | Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including doctor visits, hospital care, and prescription medications | Full-Time | Coverage begins the 1st of the month after your hire date | LCHC & Employee |
| Dental Insurance | Dental coverage to help with preventive care, routine visits, and more extensive dental services | Full-Time | Coverage begins the 1st of the month after your hire date | LCHC & Employee |
| Vision Insurance | Vision coverage to help with eye exams, prescription glasses, and contact lenses | Full-Time | Coverage begins on the 1st of the month after you’ve been employed for 60 days | Employee |
| Cafeteria Plan (Flexible Spending Accounts) | Set aside pre-tax money to help pay for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses | Full-Time | Coverage begins on the 1st of the month after you’ve been employed for 60 days | Employee |
| Group Life and AD&D Insurance | Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage of $15,000 for employees and $2,000 for spouses and dependents | Full-Time | Coverage begins on the 1st of the month after you’ve been employed for 60 days | LCHC |
| Voluntary Life Insurance | Employees can choose additional life insurance coverage for themselves, their spouse, and dependents | Full-Time | Coverage begins on the 1st of the month after you’ve been employed for 60 days | Employee |
| Group Short-term Disability | Provides income protection of up to 50% of your weekly earnings for up to 13 weeks if you’re unable to work due to a disability. Coverage begins on the first day of an accident or the 15th day of an illness or pregnancy | Full-Time | Coverage begins on the 1st of the month after you’ve been employed for 60 days | LCHC |
| Group Long-term Disability | Provides income protection of up to 50% of your monthly earnings, up to $6,000 per month, if you’re unable to work due to a disability after a 90-day waiting period | Full-Time | Coverage begins on the 1st of the month after you’ve been employed for 60 days | LCHC |
| Guardian | Employees have the option to purchase additional coverage, including accident, cancer, intensive care, and critical illness insurance | Full-Time | Coverage begins on the 1st of the month after you’ve been employed for 60 days | Employee |
| Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) | A state retirement plan that provides eligible employees with dependable retirement income after their working years | All Employees | Immediately | LCHC & Employee |
| 457/401(a) | An opportunity to save for retirement by making pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement account | Full and Part-Time Employees | Coverage begins on the 1st of the month after you’ve been employed for 60 days | Employee |
| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Confidential support for employees and their immediate family members when dealing with personal, family, or work-related concerns | All Employees | Immediately | LCHC |
| Paid Time Off (PTO) | Accrue paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick days, and personal days | All Employees | Immediately | LCHC |