2015 ASSOCIATE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS Executives, Physicians, Appointed Scientists and Dentists

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Montefiore Medical Center An important part of Total Compensation at Montefiore includes the broad range of benefit and wellness programs that

working years and into retirement. 2015 ASSOCIATE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS Executives, Physicians, Appointed Scientists and Dentists To Your Health!

offers programs and services that encourage you to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

As a leader in the health care industry with distinguished Centers of Excellence, our reputation our standard of excellence makes Montefiore a

Commuter Benefits Save money on eligible transportation expenses, including mass transit and parking, with pre-tax payroll deductions.

1 Montefiore Medical Center An important part of Total Compensation at Montefiore includes the broad range of benefit and wellness programs that are available to its associates to: Support their physical and mental health and well-being and Provide for their financial security during the working years and into retirement ASSOCIATE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS Executives, Physicians, Appointed Scientists and Dentists To Your Health! Montefiore s most valued asset is a healthy, caring and committed workforce. To Your Health! offers programs and services that encourage you to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Financial Security Learn about Montefiore s programs to help you prepare for your future. As a leader in the health care industry with distinguished Centers of Excellence, our reputation our standard of excellence makes Montefiore a great place to work. We apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including Montefiore s Benefits & Wellness Programs. Commuter Benefits Save money on eligible transportation expenses, including mass transit and parking, with pre-tax payroll deductions. Employee Discount Program Direct access to a variety of products and services offered at group discounts. Voluntary Insurance Individual insurance policies offered at group rates. Group Personal Excess Liability Insurance Individual Disability Income (ID) Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Universal Life Insurance Whole Life Insurance

2 To Your Health! To Your Health! offers these services and more Nutrition Counseling Take advantage of a free one-on-one, confidential nutrition consultation with a registered dietician to advise you how to eat well and manage your weight. For more information, call or WellnessRD@montefiore.org. Weight Watchers at Work Register through Montefiore s program to receive a 50% upfront discount and an additional 25% reimbursement upon meeting attendance goals. Weekly meetings are held at Moses, Einstein, Wakefield, Yonkers and Fordham campuses. For more information, call or go to wellness.weightwatchers.com. Fitness Opportunities Health Club Membership Discounts, the Bike to Work Program and 5Rythms movement classes are available to help associates become physically active. The To Your Health! website offers great tools and information to help you improve your health. Check it regularly for upcoming wellness programs and events. Take the Health Risk Assessment. It s easy and completely confidential. Answer a few questions about your current health status and lifestyle. You ll receive a report that establishes a baseline of your health, identifies any risk factors and compares your health profile to the average for your age. Smoking Cessation Programs Occupational Health Services offers a no-cost nicotine replacement therapy starter kit from Montefiore outpatient pharmacies. For more information call or montebenefits@montefiore.org. HealthCare (ESI/Longview) EAP The EAP provides resources to cope with mental health and behavioral issues, family problems and professional matters. Call anytime for confidential assistance. To reach a counselor call or or go to Healing Arts Healing Arts uses the arts, creative arts therapies, integrative medicine, and other healing approaches to enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of our associates, our patients and community. For more information, call or go to For more information, contact the To Your Health! team at toyourhealth@montefiore.org. 2

2015 Benefits Overview Montefiore Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Plan The Montefiore Medical Center Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Plan provides an excellent tool to help you save for

You make your own investment decisions based on your investment strategy and the level of risk you are willing to accept. You can change your allocations and transfer amounts among investment options.

3 2015 Benefits Overview Montefiore Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Plan The Montefiore Medical Center Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Plan provides an excellent tool to help you save for your future financial security. Your before-tax contributions are automatically deducted from your paycheck and accumulate earnings on a tax-deferred basis. You make your own investment decisions based on your investment strategy and the level of risk you are willing to accept. You can change your allocations and transfer amounts among investment options. You are always 100% vested in your Montefiore Executive and under certain circumstances you may even make a withdrawal. Maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and are adjusted annually. If you are age 50 or older you can make an additional catch-up contribution. At any time during the year, to elect the Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Plan, change your election and/or if you are eligible for and want to make a catch-up contribution, contact Principal at or go to 3 Automobile and Homeowners Insurance CorporateOffers 457(b) Retirement Plan If your annual base salary is greater than $150,000, Montefiore offers a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. This plan allows you to defer a portion of your compensation on a pre-tax basis and accumulate tax-deferred earnings. The maximum dollar limit you can defer is determined by the IRS and is adjusted annually. You are 100% vested in your deferrals and earnings. Payments begin when you retire or reach age 70 ½ and are paid in a lump sum or in annual installments over a maximum of 10 years. HealthClubDiscounts LASIKSurgery MunicipalCreditUnion PerksCard PetInsurance PlumBenefits PurchasingPower WirelessDiscounts contributions. You can borrow against your account Employee Discount Program Voluntary Benefits Here s what your Voluntary Benefits include: Commuter Benefits Program 511NY Rideshare Insurance Benefits Group Personal Excess Liability Insurance Individual Disability (ID) Income Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Universal Life Insurance Whole Life Insurance

Your contributions are automatically deducted from your paycheck before taxes are calculated and withheld. This lowers your taxable income, so you save money on taxes!

4 Commuter Benefits Program Whether you use mass transit, drive or a combination of both, you can save money just about any way you commute to work. Through the Commuter Benefits Program you can qualify for significant tax advantages when you pay your mass transit and parking expenses through pre-tax payroll deductions. Your contributions are automatically deducted from your paycheck before taxes are calculated and withheld. This lowers your taxable income, so you save money on taxes! It s convenient and easy to use with online ordering and home delivery plus direct payment you don t have to wait for reimbursement. For more information contact WageWorks at or 511NY Rideshare 511NY Rideshare is a no cost Ridematching, Traveler Services and Guaranteed Ride Program. You create a profile and find travelers who have similar travel routes and patterns. Carpool/Vanpool share a ride with other commuters who have similar starting and destination locations. It can be an ideal commuting solution if you work somewhat far from home, have limited access to public transit or want to cut down on your driving. Bicycling or Walking Rideshare provides tools and services to help you make your walk or bicycle to work safe, convenient and enjoyable. Transit Itinerary Not sure how to get to work using transit? Looking for an alternate way to work? How can you get to work in a weather related emergency? Request Transit Trip Assistance and a Transit Trip Itinerary will be ed or mailed to you. Contact 511NY Rideshare Customer Service by calling 511 and say Rideshare. Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, between 6:00 am - 7:00 pm. Out-of-state travelers call 888-GO511NY ( ), select a New York City Metro and then say Rideshare. 4

5 Insurance Benefits You have the opportunity to purchase individual insurance policies offered at group rates. Group Personal Excess Liability Insurance The Group Personal Excess Liability Program provides liability coverage for personal injury, bodily injury, or property damages you or a covered family member are liable for in excess of required underlying limits provided under your primary insurance policies. Through a Montefiore Group Policy, you can obtain higher limits of coverage and lower rates to protect your individual assets and wealth. Contact Tom Moringiello at Marsh for any private insurance questions at or Thomas.Moringiello@Marsh.com. Individual Disability (ID) Income Insurance Montefiore s group LTD program is designed to protect 60% of your total income. However, for some associates with higher incomes, the group LTD program provides less income replacement due to the monthly maximum benefit. This voluntary discounted program offers you the opportunity to close that gap and protect a larger portion of your total income. Maximum additional benefit amount up to $10,000/$15,000 per month (tax-free) based on the level of benefit provided under Montefiore s Group LTD Plan. The first $5,000 of this additional monthly benefit will be offered on a Standard Issue basis (no medical underwriting), for those actively at work. Coverage will be issued based on total income, other coverage in force, and Principal Life Insurance Company s issue & participation limits. Contact Joel A. Elin at Lenox Advisors or jaelin@lenoxadvisors.com 5 Voluntary Insurance Program (VIP) Critical Illness Insurance Critical Illness Insurance complements your medical and disability income coverage and can reduce the financial impact of disability or serious illness. A lump sum benefit is paid directly to you for the first occurrence of a covered critical illness. You have full control over how the benefit is used. Additional occurrence benefits are available for specific multiple medical conditions. Family coverage options are available. Universal Life Insurance Transamerica TransLegacy Universal Life Insurance coverage is a permanent life insurance policy designed to help protect your family against the financial hardships associated with the loss of a loved one. Permanent life insurance coverage Flexible premium options available Coverage available between $10,000 $300,000 Accelerated Death Benefit for Long-Term Care Family coverage options are available. You can cover your spouse, dependent children, and grandchildren. Convenient automatic premium payments through payroll deduction Coverage is portable. You may take your policy with you if you leave Montefiore. Whole Life Insurance Trans$ure Whole Life Insurance coverage is a permanent life insurance policy designed to help protect your family against the financial hardships associated with the loss of a loved one. Permanent life insurance coverage Builds guaranteed cash value tax-deferred Family coverage options are available. You can cover your spouse, dependent children, and grandchildren. Convenient automatic premium payments through payroll deduction Coverage is portable. You may take your policy with you if you leave Montefiore.

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6 Employee Discount Program Automobile/Homeowners Insurance Special group discounts on automobile and homeowners insurance. If you work more than 50% of a full-time schedule, there is an extra discount when you use automatic payroll deduction for premium payments. For information contact: Travelers MetLife Auto & Home Corporate Offers Save up to 70% off the price of a Broadway ticket when you use the Corporate Offers discount code to buy tickets from the box office, online or over the phone. Visit for the latest list of Broadway discounts or call for more information. Health Club Discounts Montefiore has arrangements with Falk Recreation Center/Friedman Athletic Center, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center s Fitness Center and New York Sports Club. LASIK Surgery Montefiore Laser and Eye Care Center at Montefiore Medical Specialists of Westchester offers LASIK Surgery discounts of 20% off of the regular charge for you and your family members. For more information about LASIK surgery and the services offered at Montefiore s facility, call Montefiore Laser and Eye Care Center at Montefiore Medical Specialists of Westchester is located at 495 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, New York Municipal Credit Union Municipal Credit Union offers a full range of financial services including: Online Banking, MCU Mobile app Checking, Savings Direct Deposit, Automatic Payroll Deduction Mortgages, Auto Loans, Personal Loans and Credit Cards Future Focus A financial education website for kids and teens

PerksCard Save money on products and services from participating businesses close to home and work, across the country or online from nationally recognized retailers.

Online through the PerksCard website! Many discounts are not available in stores. Register at www.perkscard.com 877.253.

7 PerksCard Save money on products and services from participating businesses close to home and work, across the country or online from nationally recognized retailers. There are no fees to register and you pay nothing to use the card. Here s how you can obtain your discounts. In Store at the time of each purchase Print Coupons Download and print discount coupons. Online through the PerksCard website! Many discounts are not available in stores. Register at Group Code: montefiore11 Pet Insurance VPI Pet Insurance offers a choice of plans with different levels of coverage. Monthly premiums vary based on the type of plan you elect and the breed, age, and location of your cat or dog. There are also plans for avian and exotic animals. For information contact VPI Pet Insurance (877.PETS.VPI) or online at Plum Benefits Plum Benefits provides discounts and special offers on tickets for sporting events, theme parks, Broadway and more. Each month, there s a new comprehensive Entertainment Guide that includes a variety of offers and events or go online and search by price, event type or most popular. You can complete an online profile and receive alerts about specific offers that might be of special interest to you. To register, go to signup, enter Access Code ac and your home address. 7

8 Purchasing Power Purchasing Power allows eligible Montefiore associates to purchase new, brand name computers, electronics and home appliances through the convenience of payroll deduction and home delivery direct from the manufacturer. There are no credit checks and no down payment, and a 12-month payment plan is available. Register online at PurchasingPower.com. You can also order by phone call Wireless Discounts Discounts on service plans and products with the following providers: Verizon Wireless verizonconnections T-Mobile ; use password 12425TMOFAV Sprint corporate code: HCMDA_MMC_ZZZ Of course, whenever you make an important purchase, it s always a good idea to comparison shop before you make a decision. This benefit summary presents selected highlights of Montefiore s Voluntary Benefits & Wellness Program. It does not take the place of the legal plan documents, which govern in case of conflict between the summary presented here and the information contained in the plan documents. Corporate Human Resources Division HR-Benefits Office Montefiore Medical Center 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY montebenefits@montefiore.org

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