Employee Benefits
WNCC’s success depends on our ability to recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In order to attract top professionals, the College offers comprehensive, high-quality benefits that protect the health, families, and wealth of our employees. Flexibility allows participants to tailor a benefit package that best fits their needs and becomes a valuable part of their total compensation.
Summary of Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Summary of Benefits for Full-Time Employees
WNCC cover the cost of full family health insurance coverage for all full-time time employees, with coverage elections effective the first full month of employment.
WNCC is a proud member of the Educators Health Alliance (EHA), the largest insurance pool in Nebraska. Nearly all K-12 school districts and several higher education institutions in the state are members.
Medical and dental benefits through EHA are administered by BlueCross/BlueShield of Nebraska, and all full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the College's PPO health insurance plan.
Health deductibles:
- Faculty – $1,050/individual & $2,100/family
- Staff – $1,450/individual & $2,900/family
Key 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 Services: Subject to deductible & coinsurance
For additional information, contact Jenny Keener, Benefits Administrator, at 308-635-6035 or hrdirector@wncc.edu
WNCC covers the cost of employee-only dental coverage, with the option to purchase additional coverage for IRS-eligible dependents. All full-time employees are eligible for dental insurance through the College’s plan, administered by BlueCross/BlueShield of Nebraska. Coverage elections are effective the first full month of employment.
Deductibles:
- Individual $25 (in-network) / $50 (out-of-network)
- Family $50 (in-network) / $100 (out-of-network)
In-Network Coinsurance:
- Preventative/Diagnostic Services: 0% (fully covered, 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 provides in-network coverage. Vision coverage becomes effective the first full month of employment.
Plan Highlights:
- Routine Eye Exams: Covered every 12 months with a $10 copay
- 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) allow employees to save on eligible health care and/or dependent care expenses. Participation is voluntary, with a maximum of $3,200 for unreimbursed medical expenses and $5,000/household for dependent care.
Employees can elect FSA coverage during the annual open enrollment period in August, with contributions starting on September 1. Funds can be used through August 31 of the following year.
A debit card simplifies FSA participation by eliminating the need to file reimbursement claims. However, participants may still be required to submit receipts to verify purchases when using FSA funds.
WNCC provides all full-time employees with a membership America’s largest air medical network - AirMedCare. This membership ensures no out-of-pocket expenses for medically necessary flights when transported any AMCN provider.
Long-term disability insurance is key component of financial security, especially if you have dependents.
All benefit-eligible employees are required to elect coverage through Equitable, at a rate of $0.51 per $100 of earnings.
If you become disabled and remain so for a 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.
WNCC provides all full-time employees with a basic group term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy valued at $50,000, underwritten by Dearborn Life Insurance company.
Employee may also purchase supplemental coverage for themselves, up to 1.5 times their annual earnings, with a maximum of $400,000.
Additionally, employees can opt to purchase dependent coverage for $4.50/month, which includes $20,000 for a spouse and $5,000 for IRS-eligible dependents.
WNCC offers a TIAA-sponsored 403(b) defined-contribution plan. Contributions are made tax-deferred, meaning potential earnings are not taxed until withdrawn. Employees are 100% vested upon enrollment.
Participation is mandatory for full-time employees, with a required contribution rate of 7% of gross earnings. WNCC provides an employer match up to 9%. Employees also have the option to contribute additional amounts on a voluntary basis.
Additional options such as a Roth 403(b) post-tax, 457(b) pre-tax or Supplemental Retirement 403(b) pre-tax are available.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered at no cost to all employees and their household members.
The EAP provides confidential support, offering up to 5 professional counseling sessions, along with tools and resources to help address personal issues that may affect your wellbeing and work performance. Services are available 24/7.
WNCC recognizes the importance of providing time off for rest and personal needs. Leave options vary based on job classification, but full-time employees* are eligible for the following:
Full-time Staff:
- Bereavement: up to five days per occurrence (10 days per year).
- Holiday: 7 scheduled days and and the working days between Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Personal Days: 2 to 4 days per year, depending on position type.
- Sick Leave: Accrue up to 12 days per year.
- Vacation: Accrue 10 to 20 days per year, depending on position type.
Full-time Faculty:
- Bereavement: granted in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement.
- Personal Days: 4 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Accrue up to 12 days per year.
Full-time employees and IRS-eligible dependents can enhance their knowledge and educational background through the WNCC Tuition Remission program. For more information, refer to Board Policy BP-421.
Additionally, through the Campus @ Work partnership with Bellevue University, both full- and part-time employees and their eligible dependents may receive up to a $5,250 reduction in tuition annually for undergraduate and graduate programs.
In addition to these employer-supported development opportunities, employees have access to an extensive online professional library and faculty & staff assemblies. Employees may also receive additional financial compensation for attaining relevant degrees.