City of Laconia Personnel Department

Benefits Summary

HEALTH INSURANCE - Insurance is effective the first of the month following start date. Two Plans are offered:

1) Harvard/Pilgrim POS $5 co-pay, RX 0/20/30.

2) Harvard/Pilgrim HMO $5 co-pay, RX 0/20/30.

F/Y 11/12 employee weekly contribution:

POS: 1P - $22.18; 2P - $44.35; Family - $60.76.

Prescription Plan - Both plans include prescription drug mail-in for 90-day supply with 0/20/30 co-pay.

SECTION 125 - Flexible benefits spending program allowing you to set aside tax deferred contributions for health care services and day care expenses.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Confidential counseling is provided for employee and family members at no cost to the employee.

VACATION - 10 days per year (based on normal workweek); 15 days after 10 years.

HOLIDAY PAY - 11 holidays are recognized per year.

SICK PAY - Earn 1 day per month/ 12 days per year. May accumulate up to 90 sick days.

PERSONAL DAYS - Earn 1 personal day after 3 consecutive months without using sick time. Additional days may be earned on July 1 based on sick day balance.

RETIREMENT - New Hampshire Retirement System is mandatory. Group I employee contributes 7% of gross earnings. Group II employee (Fire) contributes 11.8%. City also contributes to the NHRS.

ICMA - Voluntary. Pretax contributions may be made to an individual retirement account.

PARTICIPATION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

DIRECT DEPOSIT WITH LOCAL BANKS

RATE OF PAY:

Hourly/Union: Start at Step 1.

Non-Union: Usually start at minimum of range.

Fire: EMT-I $16.40/hour. EMT-P $17.22/hour.