DVRPC provides medical, prescription, and dental insurance to all regular full-time employees, their spouses and children. Employees are eligible for health, prescription, dental, and life insurance on the first day of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
Health Insurance
Option 1: Keystone Health Plan East (POS) – 100% paid by DVRPC
$20.00 co-pay for primary care, $40.00 for referred specialists, and $0 co-pay for telemedicine (for doctor, dermatology, and behavioral health). Includes $100.00 reimbursement every two years for contacts or glasses.
Option 2: Personal Choice (PPO) – Premium cost sharing by employee
$20.00 co-pay for primary care, $40.00 for referred specialists, and $0 co-pay for telemedicine (for doctor, dermatology, and behavioral health).
Prescription Insurance
Offered through Independence Blue Cross, the Closed Formulary benefit has a $100 deductible per person and co-pays of $5 Low-Cost generic, $15 Generic, $50 Preferred Brand, $75 Non-Preferred Brand, and $100 for Specialty Drugs. FutureScripts’ Mail Order program allows for a 90-day supply for the cost of two co-pays.
Dental Insurance
All employees and eligible dependents receive a $1,500 annual dental benefit maximum through MetLife.
Waiver of Health/Dental
Health insurance or health and dental insurance can be waived for a cash reimbursement. To waive, you must be covered by another health insurance program and provide DVRPC with verification. The organization reimburses the employee two times per year, in January and July. Employees are eligible to sign up for this program each year at open enrollment.
Life Insurance
Coverage is provided in the amount of your annual salary rounded up to the nearest thousand at no cost to you! Employees aged 70 or older are provided coverage in the amount of half their annual salary rounded up to the nearest thousand.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Coverages are 60% of salary. Short-Term Disability (STD) has a 15-day waiting period, and Long-Term Disability elimination period starts with the ending of the STD plan.
Commuter & Lifestyle Spending
Eligible employees receive $110.00/month to divide between a tax-free commuter benefit, building amenities of parking or fitness center, and post-tax lifestyle spending. Employees can purchase additional pre-tax commuter benefits up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS.
Vacation Leave
DVRPC regular full-time employees annually accrue up to:
Less than one year of service: ten (10) days per year
Second, third, and fourth year: 15 days per year
Fifth through ninth year: 18 days per year
Tenth year and above: 20 days per year
Sick Leave
15 days per year.
Personal Leave
Four days per year.
Holidays
DVRPC employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement
All regular employees are members of the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System (SERS) and are eligible to enroll in the state's (457b & Roth 457) Deferred Compensation Program.
Credit Union
Employees and their family members are eligible to join the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) and access free financial services.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax dollars cover Dependent Care ($5,000 maximum) and Health Care expenses ($3,300 maximum).
FirstCall EAP
FirstCall EAP is a full service behavioral health employee assistance program. It includes counseling, legal, financial, and work-life services; manager training; and more.
Voluntary Supplemental Insurances
Staff members are eligible to apply for supplemental insurance for themselves and family members. Coverages are portable, and participation is voluntary. Many offerings can be purchased with before-tax payroll deductions.
- VSP: Vision Insurance
- Nationwide: Pet Insurance
- Mutual of Omaha
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Confinement Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
This summary is meant for informational purposes only. Please contact the Human Resources Office for more information and details about DVRPC benefits.