COCC Benefits

COCC is pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit program to all eligible employees who work 30 or more hours per week.  New employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your date of hire.

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical

COCC employees have the option of choosing one of the following medical plans:

  • HMO Open Access Core Plan – COCC contributes 75% towards the employee and family cost.  The in network deductible for outpatient and inpatient surgery is $100 per day up to a maximum of $500 per member per calendar year.
     
  • HMO Open Access I-Plan – The in network deductible for outpatient and inpatient surgery is $1500 per member up to a maximum of $3000 per family.
     
  • Point of Service Buy Up Plan COCC gives employees the opportunity to buy up to the Point of Service Plan (POS). COCC will match the employer contribution of the HMO Core Plan (75%) towards the premium the POS Buy Up plan. The deductible for all out of network covered expenses is $250 per participant per calendar year; the family maximum is $750.


Dental

COCC offers two dental plans:

  • Dental Base Plan – COCC contributes 75% towards the employee and family cost. Members will have an annual maximum of $1,000 per member.
     
  • Dental Buy Up Plan ­– COCC will match the employer contribution of the Dental Base Plan (75%) towards the cost of the Dental Buy Up Plan. Members will have an annual maximum of $2,000 per member.

 

Life and Accident Benefits

COCC provides coverage for term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment to employees in an amount equal to two times their salary at no cost to the employees.  Employees have the opportunity to purchase additional life insurance.

 

Short Term Disability (STD)

If you become disabled and unable to work, COCC provides Short Term Disability benefits at a percentage of your base salary for up to 13 weeks at no cost to the employee.

 

Long Term Disability (LTD)

If you exceed your Short Term Disability coverage you will then be eligible for Long Term Disability benefits at a percentage of your base salary at no cost to the employee.

 

Business Travel Accident Insurance

COCC offers Business Travel Accident Insurance effective your date of hire if you work 20 hours or more per week.

 

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

COCC employees may participate in Medical FSA or in a Dependent Care FSA.  Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to make pretax deductions from their pay, which can be used to pay for medical or dependent care expenses.

 

College Savings Plan

This program also known as a 529 College Savings Plan can help you save towards higher education for your children, grandchildren nieces or nephews.  Contributions may be payroll deducted and transferred to Connecticut Higher Education Trust. (CHET)

 

401k Plan

All employees who have attained age 20 ½ are eligible to participate in the 401k Plan on the first of the month following 30 days from your date of hire.  COCC currently provides a special matching contribution on employee salary deferrals which are 100% vested.

 

Profit Sharing Plan

COCC may make a discretionary contribution to the Plan based upon the profitability of the company provided that the participant has worked one full year and is employed on December 31st of the Plan Year. A vesting schedule will apply.

 

Paid Time Off Program (PTO)

All employees who work at least 20 hours per week become eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO).  PTO may be used for any reason, such as vacation day, family illness days, or individual sick time.  PTO allotment is determined by your years of service.  In addition employees will receive a Paid Day Off For Birthday. Company holidays are in addition to PTO.

 

Tuition Assistance Program

COCC encourages professional development in the workplace, therefore regular fulltime employees and regular part time employees who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to apply for tuition assistance after successful completion of six months of service.  Reimbursement is based on a percentage depending on the enrolled plan.

 

Wellness and Fitness Program

Wellness programs are designed to help you enhance your health and work performance.  COCC offers programs such as wellness seminars; flu shot clinics and discounted fitness memberships as well as a Fitness Reimbursement Program. 

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee assistance program provides employees and their eligible family members with wide-ranging information as well as referrals to resources, health professionals, counseling, etc. Employees who are eligible for benefits will have access to this service at no cost to the employee.

 

Travel Assistance Program

Whether your travel is for business or pleasure, COCC offers a worldwide travel assistance program to help you when an unexpected emergency occurs.  Employees who are eligible for benefits will have access to this service at no cost to the employee.

 

Additional COCC Benefits

  • Direct Deposit
  • Discounted home and auto insurance programs
  • Discounted Wireless service
  • Discounted Dry Cleaning service
  • Home Mortgage Loan Programs

 

 
 

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