Employee Benefits

WNCC is a proud member of the Educators Health Alliance (EHA) which is the largest insurance pool within the State of Nebraska.  All but three K-12 school districts are members, as well as several higher education institutions. 

Medical and dental benefits under the EHA umbrella are administered by BlueCross/BlueShield of Nebraska. All full-time employees are eligible to elect coverage through the College’s PPO health insurance plan. 

WNCC pays for full family health insurance coverage with coverage elections effective the first full month of employment. 

The following health deductibles apply:

Faculty – $1,050/individual & $2,100/family

Staff – $1,450/individual & $2,900/family

Here are some other plan highlights:

• Annual Physicals and Preventative Services– 100% covered
• Telehealth Services - $10 copay
• Physician Office Visits– $35 copay
• Specialist Office Visits– $55 copay
• Hospital Inpatient/Outpatient– Deductible & Coinsurance

For additional information, contact our Benefit Administrator, Jenny Keener, at 308-635-6035.

All full-time employees are eligible to elect dental insurance through the College’s plan administered by BlueCross/BlueShield of Nebraska. 

WNCC pays for employee-only dental coverage with the option to purchase additional coverage for IRS-eligible dependents. Coverage elections are effective the first full month of employment.   

The following deductibles apply:

Individual $25, in-network / $50, out-of-network

Family $50, in-network / $100, out-of-network

In-Network Coinsurance:

• Preventative/Diagnostic– 0%, per plan details
• Maintenance, Simple Restorative, Oral Surgery, Perio/Endontics– 25%, per plan details
• Complex Restorative– 50%, per plan details

Orthodontic Dentistry – Not Covered

The College’s vision insurance is administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP) and offers in-network coverage.  Coverage elections are effective the first full month of employment.

Here are some plan highlights:

• Routine Eye Exams – covered every 12 months with a $10 co-pay
• Prescription Glasses– covered every 12 months with a $10 co-pay, per plan details.   
• Contact Lenses– covered every 12 months with a $130 allowance
• Sunglasses & Additional Glasses – 20% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, within 12 months of your last WellVision Exam.
• Laser Vision Correction – an average of 15% savings with contracted facilities.

Pre-tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can help you take advantage of tax savings on eligible health care and/or dependent care expenses. Contributions are voluntary with a maximum of $3,200 for unreimbursed medical and $5,000/household for dependent care. Employees may elect coverage during the annual open enrollment period (August) with contributions beginning in September 1; funds may be utilized through August 31. The WEX debit card make participation in the FSA easier than ever.  While this eliminates the need to file claims for reimbursement, participants are still required to submit receipts to verify purchases when your FSA balances are used. 

America’s largest air medical membership network that ensures no out-of-pocket expenses for medically necessary flights when flown by any AMCN provider.  WNCC provides this membership to all full-time employees.

Long-term disability insurance is an important part of your financial security, especially if others depend on you for support. 

All benefit-eligible employees are required to elect coverage through Equitable in the amount of $0.510 per $100 of earnings.

If you become disabled and remain disabled through the ninety (90) calendar-day elimination period, you may be eligible to receive Long-Term Disability benefits.  If approved by the insurance carrier, this coverage will provide a continued source of income that equals 60% of your pre-disability earnings to a maximum of $7,000 per month.

A $50,000 basic group term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy, is provided by WNCC and underwritten by Dearborn Life Insurance company for all full-time employees. 

You may purchase supplemental coverage for yourself at 1.5 times annual earnings to a maximum of $400,000.

Employees also have options to purchase dependent coverage in the amount of $4.50/month to cover a spouse ($20,000) and IRS-eligible dependents ($5,000). 

A sponsored TIAA 403(b) defined-contribution plan is available to all employees. Contributions are made tax-deferred so potential earnings won’t be taxable until withdrawn.  Employees are 100% vested upon enrollment.

Retirement participation is mandatory for full-time employees with a contribution rate of seven percent (7%) of gross earnings with an option to elect additional amounts on a voluntary basis.  WNCC provides an employer match up to 9%. 

Additional options such as a Roth 403(b) post-tax, 457(b) pre-tax or Supplemental Retirement 403(b) pre-tax plan are available.

This confidential program offers up to five professional counseling sessions, as well as tools and resources to address personal problems interfering with employees’ wellbeing and work performance.  Services are accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

The EAP is available, at no cost, to all employees and members of their household.

WNCC understands the importance of allowing staff to take time off for rest or to attend to personal needs.  Plans vary depending on your job classification, but the following leaves are available for full-time employees:   

• Holiday– 13.5 scheduled days
• Vacation– Full-time employees accrue 12-20 days per year, depending on position type.
• Sick Leave– apply Full-time employees accrue 10-12 days per year, depending on position type.

Bereavement Leave – up to a maximum of five days

Full-time employees, as well as IRS eligible dependents, may enrich their knowledge and educational background by participating in the WNCC Tuition Remission program.  For more information, refer to Board Policy BP-421.

Through the ‘Campus @ Work’ partnership with Bellevue University, undergraduate & graduate programs may receive up to a $5,250 reduction in tuition annually for both full- and part-time employees and eligible dependents. 

In addition to employer-supported development opportunities, an expansive online professional library and faculty & staff assemblies, employees may receive additional financial compensation for attaining relevant degrees.