The other gives managers the chance to reward employees any time during the year for outstanding performance. In addition, newly hired employees receive stock options, which offer additional opportunities to save and increase ownership in the company. Medical, Family, Personal and other leave programs are in place to accommodate employees' special needs. Medical, Dental and Vision Coverages Because employees are different, Novell's benefits program allows each individual to choose the options that best meet personal and family needs. Two medical plans allow employees to choose any hospital, doctor or health care provider they wish, and cost-saving HMO's are offered in many service areas.
All plans provide prescription drug coverage.
Comprehensive dental and vision plans also offer employee choices. Insurance Protection Security comes from knowing your eligible dependents are protected financially from any unforeseen accidents or health problems you may experience. Dependent life insurance also is available. Again, Novell FlexWare Dollars are provided to each employee as payment toward these coverages. Through this program, employees and their dependents have access to confidential, private counseling during those times when personal problems arise that require the assistance of trained professionals.