Eligibility
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS TO MEET YOUR BENEFIT NEEDS
HOW TO ENROLL
Introductio n Please note that this guide applies to VPP’s benefit plans only. If your veterinary hospital sponsors its own employee benefit plans, contact your hospital directly for additional information. To enroll in benefits, log in to the Employee Self-Service portal in Paycom using your individual Username and Password and the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. From the home screen, you will have a main menu on your dashboard and one of the options will be “Benefits . ”
VPP considers our employee benefits program to be one of our most important investments. Because we recognize the value our employees bring to our company, we are committed to providing you with a complete benefits program as part of your total compensation. This guide has been prepared to assist you in making informed decisions regarding your employee benefits. We urge you to read this guide carefully and keep it as a reference. If you are well-informed, you will be better able to make the benefit choices that best meet your needs. When making your choices, you should consider: • The benefits offered • The cost of coverage • Physicians and facilities available • Any ongoing medical needs for you and your family
ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS
Spouse – An individual to whom you are legally
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married.
• Your or your spouse’s child who is under age 26, including a natural child, stepchild, a legally adopted child, a child placed for adoption or a child for whom you or your spouse are the legal guardian.
An unmarried child, age 26 or older, who is disabled
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
and dependent upon you.
All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in benefits. Your benefits are effective on the first of the month following 30 days after your full time hire date. If you do not enroll during this time period, you will not be eligible for benefits until the next Open Enrollment, unless you have a Qualifying Life Event Change. If you are an employee who is hired into an employment category that may work less than an average of 30 hours per week, VPP will review your average hours following an 11-month lookback policy. Employees changing from part-time to full-time status must work 30 average hours per week during a 12-month measurement period. Benefits will be effective 1st of the month following the sixty (60) day administrative period. Employees who average less than 30 hours per week during the measurement periods will generally not be eligible to participate.
VPP may require verification of dependent status for medical, dental and vision coverage for all spouses and dependents under the Plans.
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