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Benefits for Full Time Employees

Benefit	Description
Medical, Dental, Vision	Medical Full-time City of Bonner Springs employees may participate in a comprehensive health insurance plan offered through Cigna. Plan options include no cost to employee for Single Coverage- 100% paid by City. Qualified plans also include a HSA contribution paid by the City. Eligible dependents may also participate. Dental Full-time City of Bonner Springs employees may choose to participate in the dental insurance plan offered through Delta Dental of Kansas. Plan options include no cost to employee for Single Coverage- 100% paid by City. Eligible dependents may also participate. Vision Full-time City of Bonner Springs employees may choose to participate in the voluntary vision plan offered through VSP. Plan options include no cost to employee for Single Coverage- 100% paid by City. Eligible dependents may also participate.
Retirement	Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS / KP&F) All eligible employees are enrolled in either the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or the Kansas Police & Fire Retirement System (KP&F). Employee contribution percentages of gross wages are set by the State of Kansas. City contributions are actuarially determined each year and are a higher percentage than contributed by the employee. Deferred Compensation The City of Bonner Springs participates in the State of Kansas and Mission Squared (formally ICMA-RC) Deferred Compensation Programs. Deferred compensation is an optional plan that allows employees to postpone receiving part of their current salary until retirement. Employees pay no federal income taxes on the salary deferred or on any investment earnings until received. Roth IRA The City of Bonner Springs participates in the Mission Squared (formally ICMA-RC) Roth IRA Program. A Roth IRA is an optional plan that allows employees to make provides contributions to investments with potentially tax-free earnings.
Employee Assistance Program	An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available through GuidanceResources. The EAP includes six free visits with a professional counselor for all covered employees.
Holidays Observed	Paid Holidays New Years Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Holiday (following Friday) Christmas
Sick Leave	0-4 years - 8 hours per month 5-14 years -10 hours per month 15+ years - 14 hours per month Maximum accrual - 480 hours
Vacation Leave	0-4 years - 8 hours per month 5-9 years -10 hours per month 10 - 14 years - 12 hours per month 15+ years - 14 hours per month Maximum accrual - 240 hours
Wellness Program	The City, working with Cigna, has implemented a Wellness Program named “MotivateMe." Through the MotivateMe Program, we work to improve our workplace wellness through coaching programs, health assessments, heath engagement incentive rewards, and much more. The primary goal of the program is to give our employees and their spouse’s opportunities to earn rewards for taking charge of and improving their health while motivating employees to voluntarily adopt a healthier lifestyle. Employees are automatically enrolled in the MotivateMe wellness program, with participation being voluntary. Employees have the opportunity to earn points to become eligible for a wellness bonuses.
Other Benefits	Personal Leave Employees are provided 8 hours of Personal Leave Hours per year. Leave may not be carried over from year to year Longevity Leave In recognition of an employees service to the, employees are eligible for additional Personal Leave Hours based on tenure with the City with each 5 year anniversary (5, 10, 15, etc.). Leave may not be carried over from year to year. Death and Disability Benefits All employees who are contributing members of KPERS or KP&F are eligible for the insured death and disability benefits provided by these programs, which is supplemental to the regular KPERS and KP&F benefits. The cost of this benefit is paid entirely by the City. Life Insurance The City provides life insurance equal to 1 1/2 times the employee's annual salary through KPERS. The City pays 100% of the individual premiums. Tuition Reimbursement (AHEAD Program) Employees are eligible for reimbursement for tuition and books for college credit courses taken at an accredited institution to help improve their performance in their current position or better prepare them for promotion to relate and higher level positions. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program The PSLF Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. Under this program, borrowers may qualify for loan forgiveness of the remaining balance of their Direct Loans after they have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employees full-time by certain public service employers. Employee Assistance Program The City has contracted with Saint Luke's Lifewise Employee Assistance Program to provide short term counseling for family issues, marital conflict, divorce adjustment, conflicts in the workplace, step family concerns, grief recovery, communication difficulties, psychological/ emotional problems, substance abuse, and financial or legal problems. This benefit also provides professional development and mentoring opportunities to employees. This program is confidential. Voluntary Benefits The City offers supplemental insurance through Benefits Direct. Employees have the opportunity to apply for a variety of insurance offers including: Short Term Disability, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance, etc.. Participation is voluntary and fully funded by the employee.