What employee benefits does the ELCA offer to employees?
• The Retirement Plan – Vested on the first day of employment; the employing unit contributes an amount based on 10% of employee’s annual salary. • Health and Wellness – This includes medical, dental and chiropractic benefits. An Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling) and discounted vision care is also included. Premiums for the health plan are paid by the employing unit for the employee and eligible dependents. • Disability Plan – Allows qualified employees to continue to receive salary and health benefits. • Survivor Benefits Plan – Serves as a form of life insurance for employees. In addition to the benefits provided by the Board of Pensions, the churchwide organization provides a number of benefits to its employees. Q: When am I eligible for these benefits? A: If an employee is hired and works more than 20 hours a week, they are eligible for most benefits on the first day of employment. Q: What are the Churchwide Office holidays? A: The following holidays are observe
