UHS Hospitals pays the full premium. There is a modest payroll deduction for this plan. Employees are insured for an amount equal to their annual salary. UHS Hospitals pays the full premium. Employees may also purchase an amount equal to or twice their basic insurance at the group rate.
Coverage is available after six months of employment.
Employees who are absent more than seven consecutive days because of work-related injury or illness will be paid Workers Compensation benefits in accordance with New York State law. UHS Hospitals deducts FICA Taxes from employee paychecks each pay period to be put into Social Security System. FICA Taxes are also matched dollar for dollar, and these payments are credited to the employee s Social Security Account. UHS Hospitals pays the full premium. Paid Time Off Employees are entitled to paid time off to cover for vacations, holidays, unexpected illness or absences, and emergency personal days.