Access Services offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits. These benefits include the following:
Comprehensive Health Insurance:
Participants may choose coverage for themselves and any eligible dependents, or to opt-out of the plan if they are covered by another employer-sponsored plan.
Access Services pays 95% of the premium cost for employee and eligible dependents on all medical plans, up to limits established by the Board of Directors.
Coverage begins the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
Dental Insurance:
Access Services pays 100% of the premium cost for employee and eligible dependents on both dental plans, up to limits established by the Board of Directors.
The Prepaid Dental Benefit (DHMO) option provides basic care at no charge to the employee and other services at a low co-payment.
Indemnity Dental Benefits (DPO) option provides basic care at no charge to the employee and other services at a payment of 90% on most usual and customary charges up to $1,500 per year.
Coverage begins the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
Vision Insurance:
Access Services pays 100% of the premium cost for employee and eligible dependents on the vision plan, up to limits established by the Board of Directors.
Comprehensive vision insurance (PPO) covers frames, lenses, contact lenses and exams.
Coverage begins the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
Chiropractic Insurance:
Access Services pays 100% of the premium cost for employee and eligible dependents on the chiropractic plan, up to limits established by the Board of Directors.
Comprehensive chiropractic insurance covers treatment, therapy and covered expenses when obtained in-network
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance:
Employer-paid Life Insurance provides an amount equal to the employee’s annual salary. Coverage begins the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
Employer-paid Long Term Disability Insurance provides up to 66% of salary for employees unable to work after a 90-day waiting period.
Coverage begins the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
Employer-paid Long Term Disability Insurance provides up to 66% of salary for employees unable to work after a 90-day waiting period. Coverage begins the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
Long Term Care:
Access Services pays 100% of the premium cost for employees at a base benefit of $2,000 per month for two years for confinement to a skilled nursing or convalescent facility, up to limits established by the Board of Directors. Employees have the option of purchasing additional benefits for themselves or to cover family members.
Voluntary Life Insurance:
Employees have the option to purchase additional life insurance for themselves, spouse, and/or eligible dependents.
Supplemental Insurance:
Employees have the option to purchase supplemental insurance policies, such as for short term disability, accidents, hospital confinement, or critical illness.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Employees have the option of participating in Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and/or dependent care, up to limits established by the Internal Revenue Service.
Credit Union:
Employees may choose to join Southland Credit Union for access to loans, savings and checking accounts, and other credit union features.
Paid Time Off (PTO):
All regular full-time employees accrue PTO from the first day of employment. PTO is accrued according to the following accrual rate:
- Twenty-two days per year for the first four years worked
- Twenty-seven days per year beginning in the fifth year worked
- Thirty-two days per year beginning in the ninth year worked
Holidays:
Ten scheduled paid holidays per year.
Retirement:
CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer-paid, 2% @ 60, employees are vested after five years’ service
403 (b)(7) tax sheltered annuity retirement plan. Currently there is no employer contribution.
Transportation and Parking:
Free parking is available at the Access Services' corporate office. Monthly reimbursement for transit passes up to Metro’s Zone 2 (Los Angeles County) through payroll. Eligible employees also are enrolled in the B-TAP Metro pass program and receive an annual B-TAP pass.
Educational and Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Educational assistance is offered after six months of employment, up to $1,200 per fiscal year.
Employee Assistance Plan
Access Services provides employees with confidential resources through an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). The plan offers free and discounted services for work-life balance, elder care, child care, eating disorders, marriage and family counseling, and some legal matters such as wills or living trusts.