Current Benefits Information
Noblis has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by many organizations including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in cooperation with The Great Place to Work Institute, AARP and Washingtonian magazine. At Noblis, we recognize that our employees are our most important asset. Our mission-driven workforce is dedicated to serving the public interest and the good of the nation. Therefore, we are committed to investing in our employees by providing a total compensation package which contains exceptional compensation and comprehensive benefit programs.Health & Welfare Benefits
- Retirement Program
- Medical Care
- Dental Care
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Medical Leave (Short-Term Disability)
- Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- Paid Absences and Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- College Research and Financial Aid
Work/Life Programs
- Telecommuting Program
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Compressed Work Week Program
- Health & Wellness
- Employee Assistance Program
- ID Theft Assist
- Corporate Attire
Discounts, Services and Programs
Health & Welfare Benefits
Noblis provides a variety of benefits designed to meet your needs. As an employee, we offer you and your family financial protection, help provide financial security in retirement and offer an environment that supports a work/life balance. An important part of Noblis’ commitment to you, as an employee, is reflected in the selection of benefits we provide to you.
One of the most significant benefits of working at Noblis is the Retirement Program, which offers the option of pre-tax or after-tax contributions and the choice of over 100 investment options with Fidelity Investments. Outstanding features of the Program include 100% immediate vesting of all employee and company matching contributions, flexibility to change contribution rates and investment funds at any time. Noblis provides substantial matching contributions to all participants.
Under the basic plan, you contribute 2% of your salary up to the social security wage base* (SSWB) and Noblis will provide a match of 7.5% of your base salary up to the SSWB. For example, if your annual base salary is $70,000, you would contribute a total of $1,400 pre-tax annually and Noblis would contribute $5,250 pre-tax on your behalf! Additional matching is available under the voluntary plan with Noblis matching one-third of your contributions. Please review the chart below for complete Retirement Program details. *The 2008 SSWB is $102,000.
| Noblis Retirement Program Structure | ||
| Employee Contributions | Noblis Contributions | |
| Level I |
A1 Employee's Required Contributions Not eligible for Roth option |
B1 Noblis’ Basic Contributions Not eligible for Roth option |
| Level II |
A2 Employee's Voluntary Matched Contributions Eligible for Roth option |
A3 Noblis' Matching Contributions Not eligible for Roth option |
| Level III |
A4 Employee's Voluntary Unmatched Contributions (including Age 50 catch-up) Eligible for Roth option |
Not applicable |
| Important Note :Employee Level II (A2) and Level III (A4 and A4 Catch-Up) contributions are subject to pre-tax 403(b) plus any after-tax Roth 403(b) annual total contribution limits of $15,500 (for employees under age 50 as of 12/31/2008) and $20,500 (for employees age 50 or older as of 12/31/2008). | ||
Noblis is committed to helping our employees achieve retirement security by offering on-site appointments with Fidelity retirement counselors, investment seminars, annual retirement planning projections and data, and other retirement planning tools with Fidelity.
Noblis provides two subsidized medical plans through CIGNA: Network Open Access (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). Contributions to these plans are made by both you and Noblis. Noblis pays 70% of the cost of the plans and employees pay 30% through pre-tax payroll deduction. Both medical plans provide comprehensive coverage for hospitalization, surgery, routine office visits, prescription drugs, and there are no pre-existing condition exclusions on the plans.
Noblis provides a dental plan through a Preferred Provider Organization with MetLife. Noblis pays 50% of the cost of the plan and employees pay 50% through pre-tax payroll deduction. The plan covers the reasonable and customary charges for a wide range of dental services at either 100% (preventive), 80% (basic and major) or 50% (orthodontia). You may choose any dentist you want and the plan pays for up to $1,500 per plan year per member with a lifetime maximum of $2,000 for orthodontia.
Noblis sponsors a voluntary vision plan with Spectera which covers comprehensive eye exams and provides allowances for frames and contact lenses and discounts for laser eye surgery. As an employee, you can take advantage of group rates and have the convenience of paying through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Noblis has two flexible spending accounts that allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed health care expenses or eligible child or dependent day care expenses. You may set aside from $100 to $5,000 based on each accounts’ rules.
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is provided by Noblis at two times annual base salary through Hartford. You may purchase Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage at group rates from one to five times annual base salary. Dependent Life insurance is also available for purchase for your spouse at up to $250,000 and children at $5,000 per child.
Business Travel Accident insurance is a company-paid benefit that provides coverage of up to $150,000 for injuries or death resulting from travel for company business.
Medical Leave (Short-Term Disability)
Noblis provides a company-paid benefit to accommodate a documented disability that extends for more than three days (or 24 work hours). Medical Leave may be used for an employee’s personal injury or illness. This benefit provides income protection/salary continuation for up to 180 days, subject to meeting documentation requirements. Benefits are based on years of service and a designated percentage of salary, starting with 100%.
Employees may elect long-term disability coverage with Hartford to provide income replacement for a disability that exceeds 180 days. Benefits equal 60% of base monthly salary, and you may elect an optional feature that will contribute 15.3% of your base salary to your retirement account each month. Employees pay 100% of the premium through after-tax payroll deductions and the benefits received are non-taxable.
Noblis provides you with basic Long Term Care coverage in the amount of $3,000 per month for care in a long term care facility or 60% of the benefit for an assisted living facility. A maximum lifetime benefit applies. You, your spouse, parents, grandparents and in-laws may also apply for supplemental coverage at any time.
Eligible employees are provided with a generous, flexible, fully vested Paid Time Off (PTO) program based on years of service at Noblis. As a full time employee you would accrue 22 days in your first year. PTO can be used for scheduled and unscheduled absences such as vacation, floating holidays, personal time and short personal illnesses. Enrollment in the PTO cash-out program is available annually (subject to minimum balances). Noblis provides salary continuation beyond a three day illness and/or injury for up to six months (see Medical Leave program). Additionally, Noblis provides paid leave for 8 company designated Holidays.
To encourage further education in ways that will enhance your work at Noblis, tuition reimbursement for work-related courses is available. The program reimburses up to 2 courses per semester for graduate studies and up to 3 courses per semester for undergraduate studies. Application, registration, laboratory and graduation fees are paid at 100%.
College Research and Financial Aid
Noblis provides an online tool to better organize and facilitate the college preparation, search, application, financial aid and decision making process for you and your family.
Work/Life Programs
Noblis recognizes the need for increased staff flexibility. Our Telecommuting Program has the potential of improving quality of life for those employees who choose to participate, as well as serving the greater good of the community. Participation in this program is subject to manager approval.
Noblis’ core hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Through the Flexible Work Schedule you can create your own schedule that allows more of a balance between work and family life.
Available year-round, the Compressed Work Week Program allows you to develop an alternate week schedule in addition to your normal 5 day, 40 hour schedule. Participation in this program is subject to manager approval.
The Health Services Department promotes health and wellness by offering a wide range of support to employees. Our on-site occupational health nurse provides a multitude of programs designed to assist employees with their goals to achieve, enhance and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Examples of the health and wellness programs include health risk assessments, screenings, flu shots, blood donations, management of the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , group exercise classes, prenatal and lactation programs, educational seminars, ergonomic evaluations, and massage therapy.
Noblis provides you and your immediate family members a confidential counseling and referral service program through APS Healthcare. A 24-hour toll-free number or web site provides immediate information and counseling on a variety of topics related to work, family and personal life.
You and your household family members are provided with an Identity Theft recovery program if you or a family member’s identity is compromised in any way.
For those days that you are not meeting with clients, take advantage of our Business Casual Dress policy.
Discounts, Services and Programs
- Auto/Home Insurance Discounts
- College Savings Plan
- Credit Union
- Dependent Scholarship Program
- Employee Charitable Giving Program
- Employee Discount Programs on a Wide Range of Products and Services
- Employee Referral Program: up to $2,500
- Free Parking (Fairview Park)
- Group Legal Plan
- MetroChek/SmarTrip Transit Program
- On-site Cafeteria (Fairview Park)
- On-site Child Care (Fairview Park)
- On-site Fitness Center (Fairview Park)
- Pet Insurance
- Savings Bond Purchase Program
- Scholars Program
- Smoke Free Work Environment
- Social Activities (Chapter One)
- United Car Buying Service
This document is merely a brief description of the plans in effect. The plan documents shall govern in the event of any discrepancies between this document and the actual provisions of the plans.
