Benefits at Colorado Mountain College
Colorado Mountain College is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefit package that supports our total compensation philosophy. These packages, combined with appropriate policies and procedures as well as a competitive compensation system, provide our employees with options so that they may balance work and life commitments.
Download/view the CMC Benefit Highlights for Faculty
RETIREMENT BENEFIT
An Employee may choose from TIAA or Corebridge Financial for their retirement plan.
With a minimum of one-year previous PERA service, an employee would be able to elect PERA. PERA employees are subject to the deduction guidelines set by PERA.
Colorado Mountain College contributes up to 12% toward an employee’s retirement.
An optional 403 (b) plan is also available. Employees can receive up to a 2% match in qualifying cases.
RENTER’S ASSISTANCE
Eligible employees can receive a loan from the college to cover first, last, and security deposit for a rental. Repayment is on a 6 or 12 month payback period depending on the term of the lease.
RELOCATION
A relocation benefit is extended to eligible employees in the amount of 1/12 of the annual salary.
HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT
CMC has a unique approach. Employees have the option of more than one plan as well as the option to cover dependents. CMC contributes the full cost of the base individual medical plan. Other individual plans are available at a cost to the employee. If insuring dependents, the college will contribute a portion to dependent coverage. The amount of the monthly payroll deduction will depend on the plan selected and dependents covered. Details of the health insurance benefit are included in a separate document. Dental and Vision are optional benefits offered.
CMC health insurance benefit is on a calendar year. New plan offerings will be communicated and an open enrollment process conducted in the fall.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Six free visits with a counselor, these can be in person or over the phone. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
Free online financial and legal resources.
HEALTHCARE BLUEBOOK
Healthcare Bluebook is a tool to encourage members to shop for healthcare to keep costs low and go to top-ranked providers. In some cases, the employee will receive a cash reward for choosing a low cost, high quality provider.
SURGERYPLUS
For employees who have upcoming non-emergent surgery, a SurgeryPlus Care Advocate will assist the employee in setting up appointment and travel arrangements for the surgery. By using SurgeryPlus, the deductible and co-insurance are waived and travel costs for the patient and a caregiver are included in the cost of your procedure.
TELADOC
Consultations with a physician over the phone 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. $0 co-pay.
MARATHON HEALTH CLINICS
Employees may use these clinics at little or no cost to the employee. They offer a variety of services and many of those services are free of charge. There are Health and Wellness Centers in Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Gypsum, Colorado Springs, Loveland and Greeley.
COLONIAL SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
- Accident Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Employees can set money aside on a pre-tax basis to cover certain known medical-related expenses associated with Medical and Dependent Care (child or elder care). The annual limit is the IRS limit in place at the beginning of open enrollment in the fall. The flexible spending accounts are the “use it or lose it” accounts, so funds should only be set aside for known medical expenses.
LIFE INSURANCE, AD&D AND LONG TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE
CMC provides life insurance, AD&D and long term disability coverage for full time employees. Life insurance coverage is one and one half times your annual salary up to a maximum coverage amount for $450,000.
LEAVE ACCRUAL FOR FACULTY
Breaks are around the Academic Calendar.
Two personal days per contract.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of six hours per month.
BEREAVEMENT
Faculty may receive up to 5 days of paid leave for the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family.
TUITION GRANT
Full Time employees may take credit classes at CMC for up to 12 credit hours per semester. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Reimbursement for employees continuing their education in both degree-seeking programs at accredited institutions and certifications and licensing programs.
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER COHORTS
DU is a university with academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that will provide graduate-level education programs for CMC faculty and staff who wish to earn an advanced degree. There are cohorts for the Professional Master of Business Administration and Doctorate of Education. This is available to all full-time CMC employees.
EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Eight hours of paid time to volunteer for approved programs.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BENEFIT
Full-time employees have a benefit of $500 per calendar year to use toward promoting their healthy lifestyle. Many use this benefit to cover expenses like ski passes, pool passes, massage, health insurance premiums, etc.
PET INSURANCE
Provided by Nationwide, employees are eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance.
LEGALSHIELD
Legal and Identity Theft Protection.
MEDICARE EDUCATION
Employees and their dependents approaching age 65 can work with Medicare consultants to discuss Medicare options.
Download/view the CMC Benefit Highlights for Adjunct Faculty
RETIREMENT BENEFIT
As a public employer, CMC is not subject to Social Security. In lieu of Social Security, 8% is deducted from the Employee’s monthly salary and directed toward retirement.
An employee may choose from TIAA or Corebridge Financial for their retirement plan.
With a minimum of one-year previous PERA service, an employee would be able to elect PERA. PERA employees are subject to the deduction guidelines set by PERA.
Colorado Mountain College contributes up to 12% toward an employee’s retirement.
An optional 403 (b) plan is also available. Employees can receive up to a 2% match in qualifying cases.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Three free visits with a counselor, these can be in person or over the phone. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
Free online financial and legal resources
COLONIAL SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
Access to group rates
Employee-paid by direct debit from your bank account
Five policies available
-
- Accident insurance
- Cancer insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance
- Whole and term life insurance
TUITION GRANT FOR QUALIFIED* ADJUNCT FACULTY
Adjunct Faculty who qualify may take credit classes at CMC for up to 6 credit hours per semester. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER COHORTS
DU is a university with academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that will provide graduate-level education programs for CMC faculty and staff who wish to earn an advanced degree. There are cohorts for the Professional Master of Business Administration and Doctorate of Education. This is available to all qualified* adjunct faculty who have taught a minimum of 18 credits.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BENEFIT FOR QUALIFIED* ADJUNCT FACULTY
Adjunct Faculty have a benefit of $250 per calendar year to use toward promoting their healthy lifestyle. Many use this benefit to cover expenses like ski passes, pool passes, massage, health insurance premiums, etc.
PET INSURANCE
Provided by Nationwide, employees are eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance.
LEGALSHIELD
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
MEDICARE EDUCATION
Employees and their dependents approaching age 65 can work with Medicare consultants to discuss Medicare options.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND FOR QUALIFIED* ADJUNCT FACULTY
The college has an Employee Assistance Fund to assist employees in the event of an unexpected hardship. Emergency relief of up to $2500 is available to employees in need. The Employee Assistance Fund is funded by employees for employees. A third-party vendor administers the plan to protect employee privacy.
*Qualified adjunct employees are currently employed, have been continuously employed with Colorado Mountain College for at least 6 months and have taught at least 9 credits in 2 of the previous 3 semesters.
Download/view the CMC Benefit Highlights for Exempt Staff
RETIREMENT BENEFIT
As a public employer, CMC is not subject to Social Security. In lieu of Social Security, 8% is deducted from the Employee’s monthly salary and directed toward retirement.
An employee may choose from TIAA or Corebridge Financial for their retirement plan.
With a minimum of one year previous PERA service, an employee would be able to elect PERA. PERA employees are subject to the deduction guidelines set by PERA.
Colorado Mountain College contributes up to 12% toward an employee’s retirement.
An optional 403 (b) plan is also available. Employees can receive up to a 2% match in qualifying cases.
RENTER’S ASSISTANCE
Eligible employees can receive a loan from the college to cover first, last, and security deposit for a rental. Repayment is on a 6 or 12 month payback period depending on the term of the lease.
RELOCATION
A relocation benefit is extended to eligible employees in the amount of 1/12 of the annual salary.
HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT
CMC has a unique approach. Employees have the option of more than one plan as well as the option to cover dependents. CMC contributes the full cost of the base individual medical plan. Other individual plans are available at a cost to the employee.
If insuring dependents, the college will contribute a portion to dependent coverage. The amount of the monthly payroll deduction will depend on the plan selected and dependents covered. Details of the health insurance benefit are included in a separate document. Dental and Vision are optional benefits offered.
CMC health insurance benefit is on a calendar year. New plan offerings will be communicated and an open enrollment process conducted in the fall.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Six free visits with a counselor, these can be in person or over the phone. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
Free online financial and legal resources.
HEALTHCARE BLUEBOOK
Healthcare Bluebook is a tool to encourage members to shop for healthcare to keep costs low and go to top-ranked providers. In some cases, the employee will receive a cash reward for choosing a low cost, high quality provider.
SURGERYPLUS
For employees who have upcoming non-emergent surgery, a SurgeryPlus Care Advocate will assist the employee in setting up appointment and travel arrangements for the surgery. By using SurgeryPlus, the deductible and co-insurance are waived and travel costs for the patient and a caregiver are included in the cost of your procedure.
TELADOC
Consultations with a physician over the phone 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. $0 co-pay
MARATHON HEALTH CLINICS
Employees may use these clinics at little or no cost to the employee. They offer a variety of services and many of those services are free of charge. There are Health and Wellness Centers in Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Gypsum, Colorado Springs, Loveland and Greeley.
COLONIAL SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
- Accident Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Employees can set money aside on a pre-tax basis to cover certain known medical-related expenses associated with Medical and Dependent Care (child or elder care). The annual limit is the IRS limit in place at the beginning of open enrollment in the fall.
The flexible spending accounts are the “use it or lose it” accounts, so funds should only be set aside for known medical expenses.
LIFE INSURANCE, AD&D AND LONG TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE
CMC provides life insurance, AD&D and long term disability coverage for full time employees. Life insurance coverage is one and one half times your annual salary up to a maximum coverage amount for $450,000.
LEAVE ACCRUAL FOR NON-FACULTY STAFF AND COLLEGE PAID HOLIDAYS
Annual Leave is earned at the rate of 14 hours per month which is 21 days per year.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of 8 hours a month.
Holidays: Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving (along with the day before & after); Christmas Eve, Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. The College closes on the days between Christmas and New Year’s and those days are also considered paid holidays.
BEREAVEMENT
Exempt employees may receive up to 5 days of paid leave for the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family.
TUITION GRANT
Full Time employees may take credit classes at CMC for up to 12 credit hours per semester. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Reimbursement for employees continuing their education in both degree-seeking programs at accredited institutions and certifications and licensing programs.
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER COHORTS
DU is a university with academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that will provide graduate-level education programs for CMC faculty and staff who wish to earn an advanced degree. There are cohorts for the Professional Master of Business Administration and Doctorate of Education. This is available to all full-time CMC employees.
EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Eight hours of paid time to volunteer for approved programs.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BENEFIT
Full-time employees have a benefit of $500 per calendar year to use toward promoting their healthy lifestyle. Many use this benefit to cover expenses like ski passes, pool passes, massage, health insurance premiums, etc.
PET INSURANCE
Provided by Nationwide, employees are eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance.
LEGAL SHIELD
Legal and Identity Theft Protection.
MEDICARE EDUCATION
Employees and their dependents approaching age 65 can work with Medicare consultants to discuss Medicare options.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND
The college has an Employee Assistance Fund to assist qualified employees in the event of an unexpected hardship. Emergency relief of up to $2500 is available to employees in need. The Employee Assistance Fund is funded by employees for employees. A third-party vendor administers the plan to protect employee privacy.
ANNUAL LEAVE CONVERSION
Full-time employees who accrue annual leave may convert up to 16 hours of annual leave per calendar year for retirement, CMC Foundation donation, or Employee Assistance Fund donation. To qualify, the employee must have used at least 40 hours of leave in the previous 12 months, and must maintain 40 hours of leave after the conversion.
Download/view the Benefit Highlights for Non-Exempt Staff
RETIREMENT BENEFIT
As a public employer, CMC is not subject to Social Security. In lieu of Social Security, 8% is deducted from the Employee’s monthly salary and directed toward retirement.
An Employee may choose from TIAA or Corebridge Financial for their retirement plan.
With a minimum of one year previous PERA service, an employee would be able to elect PERA. PERA employees are subject to the deduction guidelines set by PERA.
Colorado Mountain College contributes up to 12% toward an employee’s retirement.
An optional 403 (b) plan is also available. Employees can receive up to a 2% match in qualifying cases.
RENTER’S ASSISTANCE
Eligible employees can receive a loan from the college to cover first, last, and security deposit for a rental. Repayment is on a 6 or 12 month payback period depending on the term of the lease.
HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT
CMC has a unique approach. Employees have the option of more than one plan as well as the option to cover dependents. CMC contributes the full cost of the base individual medical plan. Other individual plans are available at a cost to the employee. If insuring dependents, the college will contribute a portion to dependent coverage. The amount of the monthly payroll deduction will depend on the plan selected and dependents covered. Details of the health insurance benefit are included in a separate document. Dental and Vision are optional benefits offered.
CMC health insurance benefit is on a calendar year. New plan offerings will be communicated and an open enrollment process conducted in the fall.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Six free visits with a counselor, these can be in person or over the phone. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
Free online financial and legal resources.
HEALTHCARE BLUEBOOK
Healthcare Bluebook is a tool to encourage members to shop for healthcare to keep costs low and go to top-ranked providers. In some cases, the employee will receive a cash reward for choosing a low cost, high quality provider.
SURGERYPLUS
For employees who have upcoming non-emergent surgery, a SurgeryPlus Care Advocate will assist the employee in setting up appointment and travel arrangements for the surgery. By using SurgeryPlus, the deductible and co-insurance are waived and travel costs for the patient and a caregiver are included in the cost of your procedure.
TELADOC
Consultations with a physician over the phone 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. $0 co-pay.
MARATHON HEALTH CLINICS
Employees may use these clinics at little or no cost to the employee. They offer a variety of services and many of those services are free of charge. There are Health and Wellness Centers in Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Gypsum, Colorado Springs, Loveland and Greeley.
COLONIAL SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
- Accident Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Employees can set money aside on a pre-tax basis to cover certain known medical-related expenses associated with Medical and Dependent Care (child or elder care). The annual limit is the IRS limit in place at the beginning of open enrollment in the fall. The flexible spending accounts are the “use it or lose it” accounts, so funds should only be set aside for known medical expenses.
LIFE INSURANCE, AD&D AND LONG TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE
CMC provides life insurance, AD&D and long term disability coverage for full time employees. Life insurance coverage is one and one half times your annual salary up to a maximum coverage amount for $450,000.
LEAVE ACCRUAL FOR NON-FACULTY STAFF AND COLLEGE PAID HOLIDAYS
Annual leave is earned at the rate of 14 hours per month which is 21 days per year.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of 8 hours a month.
Holidays: Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving (along with the day before & after); Christmas Eve, Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. The College closes on the days between Christmas and New Year’s and those days are also considered paid holidays.
BEREAVEMENT
Non-exempt employees may receive up to 5 days of paid leave for the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family
TUITION GRANT
Full Time employees may take credit classes at CMC for up to 12 credit hours per semester. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Reimbursement for employees continuing their education in both degree-seeking programs at accredited institutions and certifications and licensing programs.
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER COHORTS
DU is a university with academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that will provide graduate-level education programs for CMC faculty and staff who wish to earn an advanced degree. There are cohorts for the Professional Master of Business Administration and Doctorate of Education. This is available to all full-time CMC employees.
Eight hours of paid time to volunteer for approved programs.
EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Eight hours of paid time to volunteer for approved programs.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BENEFIT
Full-time employees have a benefit of $500 per calendar year to use toward promoting their healthy lifestyle. Many use this benefit to cover expenses like ski passes, pool passes, massage, health insurance premiums, etc.
PET INSURANCE
Provided by Nationwide, employees are eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance.
LEGALSHIELD
Legal and Identity Theft Protection.
MEDICARE EDUCATION
Employees and their dependents approaching age 65 can work with Medicare consultants to discuss Medicare options.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND
The college has an Employee Assistance Fund to assist qualified employees in the event of an unexpected hardship. Emergency relief of up to $2500 is available to employees in need. The Employee Assistance Fund is funded by employees for employees. A third-party vendor administers the plan to protect employee privacy.
ANNUAL LEAVE CONVERSION
Full-time employees who accrue annual leave may convert up to 16 hours of annual leave per calendar year for retirement, CMC Foundation donation, or Employee Assistance Fund donation. To qualify, the employee must have used at least 40 hours of leave in the previous 12 months, and must maintain 40 hours of leave after the conversion.
Download/view the CMC Benefit Highlights for Part-time Staff
RETIREMENT BENEFIT
An employee may choose from TIAA or Corebridge Financial for their retirement plan.
With a minimum of one-year previous PERA service, an employee would be able to elect PERA. PERA employees are subject to the deduction guidelines set by PERA.
Colorado Mountain College contributes up to 12% toward an employee’s retirement.
An optional 403 (b) plan is also available. Employees can receive up to a 2% match in qualifying cases.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Three free visits with a counselor, these can be in person or over the phone. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents. Free online financial and legal resources.
COLONIAL SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
Access to group rates
Employee-paid by direct debit from your bank account
Five policies available
-
- Accident insurance
- Cancer insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance
- Whole and term life insurance
LEAVE ACCRUAL AND COLLEGE PAID HOLIDAYS FOR QUALIFIED* PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Annual leave is earned at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of one hour for every 20 hours worked.
Holidays: *qualified part-time employees will receive 4 hours for Holidays: Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving (along with the day before & after); Christmas Eve, Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. The College is closed between Christmas and New Year’s and considered paid holidays.
Bereavement qualified* part-time employees may receive up to 20 hours of paid leave for the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family.
TUITION GRANT FOR QUALIFIED* PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Part-Time employees may take credit classes at CMC for up to 6 credit hours per semester. This benefit may be shared with eligible dependents.
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER COHORTS
DU is a university with academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that will provide graduate-level education programs for CMC faculty and staff who wish to earn an advanced degree. There are cohorts for the Professional Master of Business Administration and Doctorate of Education. This is available to all qualified* part-time staff who have worked a minimum of 1000 hours.
EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Four hours of paid time to volunteer for approved programs.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BENEFIT (HLB) FOR QUALIFIED* PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Part-time employees have a benefit of $250 per calendar year to use toward promoting their healthy lifestyle. Many use this benefit to cover expenses like ski passes, pool passes, massage, health insurance premiums, etc.
PET INSURANCE
Provided by Nationwide, employees are eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance.
LEGALSHIELD
Legal and Identity Theft Protection.
MEDICARE EDUCATION
Employees and their dependents approaching age 65 can work with Medicare consultants to discuss Medicare options.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND FOR QUALIFIED* PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
The college has an Employee Assistance Fund to assist qualified* employees in the event of an unexpected hardship. Emergency relief of up to $2500 is available to employees in need. The Employee Assistance Fund is funded by employees for employees. A third-party vendor administers the plan to protect employee privacy.
*Qualified part-time employees are currently employed, have been continuously employed with Colorado Mountain College for at least 6 months and have worked at least 500 hours in the previous 12 months.
Family Medical Leave
Please download the Family Medical Leave Notice (pdf) for information pertinent for all employees.
Please review the benefit summary information posted. If there is an inconsistency between these summaries and the plan documents, the plan documents will govern.
