The benefit entitlement includes health insurance, life insurance, worker's compensation, retirement, deferred compensation, and an attractive leave program. Employees may chose from various health benefit options, all of which are fully paid for the full-time employee and all eligible dependents.
Coverage begins on the first day of employment, and there is no pre-existing exclusion clause.
Employees may obtain care outside the network, but the deductible and co-payment for all service received is paid by the employee. Employees enrolling in an HMO must select a primary care physician to manage and direct all medical care. This option is in lieu of the Basic Option to eligible employees who reside in the five-county Philadelphia area. Commonwealth employees also have 11 paid holidays annually. Other benefits include a Family Care Account Program, Family Care Leave Without Pay with Benefits, Paid Military Leave, Military Leave Without Pay, Paid Sick Leave, Sick Leave Without Pay with Benefits, credit union, direct deposit, life insurance, and the State Employees Assistance Program.