Benefits Eligibility
If you are a newly hired full time Associate, when will your benefits eligibility date be?
What is the first of the month following 30 days after your date of hire?
What are the three major health-related coverages offered to you, as an Associate, by VCA?
What is Medical, Dental, and Vision?
This account allows Associates enrolled in VCA's $1,500 and $2,500 deductible medical plans to set aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible medical expenses now or in the future.
What is a Health Savings Account?
This supplemental coverage provides a weekly benefit amount of up to $2,500 per week for a maximum duration of 26 weeks, in case you miss work due to an illness or accident.
What is short-term disability coverage?
This is the senior member of the Benefits Team. 16 years went by in a flash. Here's to 16 more!
Who is Del Kelly?
As an associate, when can you make changes to your existing benefits?
(HINT: There are two answers for this question. We will accept either one.)
When is Open Enrollment?
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What is if I experience a "qualified life event"?
Who are VCA's two Medical insurance carriers?
Who are Anthem and Kaiser?
What are 2 expenses you can pay for with money in your HSA? (HINT: There are 7 expenses listed.)
What are: 1. Deductibles 2. Office visits 3. Prescription drugs 4. Hospital stays and lab work 5. Speech/occupational/physical therapy 6. Dental care 7. Vision care
This supplemental coverage can be your "rescuer" in the event of credit card fraud.
What is Allstate Identity Protection?
You will find this team Manager rooting for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Her cousin Bryce is the quarterback!
Who is Paula Dix?
Who can be covered under your benefits coverage?
(HINT: There are 3 answers. We will accept any 2 out of 3.)
Who are:
1. Legal spouse
2. Dependent children (up to age 26)
3. Domestic partner
Who are VCA's Dental and Vision insurance carriers?
Who are Cigna (dental) and VSP (Vision Service Plan)?
Different from the HSA, in that it's compatible with any deductible plan (not just a VCA medical plan), this account allows the Associate to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for health care and/or dependent care costs. However, this plan is "use it or lose it." Associates must use available funds during the plan year.
What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
For those VCA Associates enrolled in this handy account, there is no need to fret over work-related parking and transportation expenses. These costs will be reimbursed to the Associate.
What is a commuter account (or Transit Reimbursement Account)?
This Benefits Team member just returned from an African safari ... and is already looking forward to a return trip!
Who is Andrea Carr?
What event would constitute a "qualified life event?"
(HINT: There are at least 6 answers. We will accept either one.)
What is:
1. Marriage
2. Divorce
3. Birth or adoption of a child.
4. Death of a dependent.
5. Loss of dependent coverage.
6. Reduction of hours.
In Benefits, what term do we use for the financial contribution an Associate must meet before the plan begins to pay "coinsurance"?
What is the deductible?
This employer-sponsored personal pension account lets VCA Associates contribute a portion of their wages into individual accounts.
What is a 401(k) account?
This coverage provides enrolled Associates supplemental payments that their medical plans may not provide to cover hospital stays.
What is Hospital Indemnity Insurance?
This Benefits team member is a three-time fantasy football champion who's hoping to win the VCA fantasy league this year!
Who is Michael Green?
What date will the benefits you elect during Open Enrollment be effective, and through what date will they continue?
What is January 1 through December 31st of the following year.
This may take a little digging.
Bob is a VCA Associate on the Kaiser $1500 Deductible HMO plan. Bob sprains his ankle during a home league softball game and needs to see a doctor who treats these types of injuries. When Bob sees this doctor, how much will he be expected to pay?
What is 20% after the deductibe?
Some more digging ... Felicia's daughter, Samantha, will be going into nursery care this. The cost of this care will be $6,000. Felicia wants to set aside as much pre-tax money as possible to pay for this cost. When she makes her 2024 Open Enrollment selections, what plan might Felicia enroll in? And what dollar amount would she list as her yearly contribution?
What is a Dependent Care FSA? and How much is $5,000?
Time to dig! Sue has been feeling a little low these days. The stress of day-to-day living has taken its toll. She would really like to speak to someone about the stress she's experiencing. What toll free phone number could she call for help?
What is 800-538-3543? (Life Assistance Program)
The newest member of the Benefits Team, this person recently relocated self and family to L.A. from Mexico City.
Who is Arturo Arteaga?