At the American Chemistry Council, the benefit plans available to our valued staff members are an important component of the total compensation program. We offer all of the standard benefits that you would expect from a leading employer. As a regular full time or regular part-time employee working 30 or more hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit plans designed to meet your current and future needs.
Listed below is a brief summary of the benefits offered by the Council.
Health & Wellness Programs
- Health care – We offer three options for healthcare; a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a Point Of Service (POS). Each of these three comprehensive coverage options include prescription drug and vision coverage. You are eligible to participate in the medical plan on the first of the month following your date of employment.
- Dental care – We have a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) style dental plan. You are eligible to participate in the dental plan on the first of the month following your date of employment.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – You may elect to deduct pretax dollars from your paycheck to help you save money on your eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. You may contribute up to an annual maximum of $7,500 for allowable medical expenses and up to $5,000 for dependent care expenses. You are eligible to participate in the FSA plan on the first of the month following your date of employment.
Life and Accident Insurance – Coverage is provided to you in order to protect the financial security of your beneficiaries should you die while employed at ACC. This plan provides you with basic coverage of two times your annual salary. You are eligible to participate in the life insurance plan on the first of the month following your date of employment. - Long Term Disability Insurance – This plan is provided to protect your financial security should you become medically disabled and lose your ability to financially support your family. You are eligible to participate in the LTD Plan after 30 days of employment.
Retirement Programs
- 401 (k) Plan – You may save money for your retirement through the convenience of payroll deductions. The Council will contribute $1.00 for every $1.00 you contribute, up to 6% of your compensation.
- In addition to the 401(k) match, the Council also provides a profit sharing plan that automatically contributes an additional 6% of your compensation to your 401(k), whether or not you are contributing to the plan.
This contribution is fully paid by ACC and will be immediately 100% vested.
Other Programs & Benefits
- Paid Time Off – All eligible employees accrue paid vacation and personal leave as well as 10 observed holidays. Vacation leave accrues based on your length of service starting with 10 days and increasing up to 24 days. Personal leave accrues up to a maximum of 12 days a year.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education/Tuition Assistance
- Pretax parking permit or Metrocheks are available through payroll deductions
- Onsite Fitness Center
This information highlights some of the features of ACC’s benefit plans. All benefits are subject to the terms of the official plan documents, and ACC reserves the right to amend or end any of the benefits at any time.