Medical Coverage Options

The Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), offered through Principal Life Insurance, allows participants the choice of receiving medical treatment from independent physicians, as well as, discounted medical services through a nationwide PPO managed care network, with more than 300,000 physicians.

Health coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of service.

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Health, Disability & Life
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Basic term life coverage pays double indemnity for accidental death and includes a schedule of dismemberment benefits

Dental Coverage
Participating employees and their dependents are eligible for preventative, basic and major dental coverage. Adult and pediatric orthodontia is included.

Vision Coverage
Enrolled employees receive coverage for eye examinations at 100% after a $15 co-pay. Lenses, frames and contacts are covered at 100% after a $25 co-pay. Discounts for Lasix vision correction surgery are available.

Prescription Drugs
Enrolled employees receive substantial savings at over 50,000 pharmacies nationwide or through mail order service for additional savings, depending on your medical benefit plan provider

Group Life Insurance
Basic group term life insurance in the amount of $50,000 is provided to all regular full and regular part-time employees. Employees and their dependents may also elect supplemental term life insurance coverage up to $500,000 for Employee and $200,000 for spouse, discounted at group rates.

Short Term Disability
This benefit provides income security in case of an accident or illness and pay 60% of your earnings (tax free) up to $1,000 per week, for up to 24 weeks of coverage, upon approval, if elected.

Long Term Disability
Should your disability extend beyond 24 weeks, this benefit pays 60% of your compensation up to $8000 per month. If you become totally disabled, benefits may continue up to age 65.

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Savings & Retirement, 401(k) Plan
Employees defer a percentage of their gross income on a pre-tax basis. Eligibility begins the first quarter after six months of service. Participants receive an employer match of 50% on the first 4% of their contributions to the plan. Company contributions are 100% vested after six years of service. Our vendor offers a wide variety of mutual funds including Janus Advisor Growth, Fidelity Advisor Equity Income and Evergreen Money Market, to name a few.

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Employee Programs
Employee Assistance Services
Employee Assistance Services are available through the company for those difficult times when employees and their family members can benefit from confidential counseling services. They also provide child and elder care referrals as well as additional useful services and information.

Education Assistance
Employees may receive 50% tuition reimbursement for job-related undergraduate courses, provided a "C" or better grade is received in an approved course from an accredited institution.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employees can save on expenses and reduce their taxes by paying for Health Care Expenses or Dependent Care Expenses through our Flex Savings Accounts options.

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Incentive and Recognition
Metrocall believes that recognizing performance is key to building a high performance work environment. Throughout the year and annually, we recognize those employees who go "Above and Beyond" with performance which exceeds the norm. Incentives include cash bonus programs, gifts and annual trips to exotic locations.

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Other Benefits
Employees may secure quotes for mortgage and auto loans, auto/homeowner's and renter's insurance, and may shop for a new or used vehicle on-line through YouDecide.com. In addition, a variety of Discount Programs are also available to our employees, including varying wireless product and/or service discounts, the Disney Club and BJ's Wholesale memberships, to name a few.

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Time-Off Benefits
Vacation
Benefits accrue beginning on a two-week annual basis, capping at five weeks after 14 years of service.

Sick Leave
Accrues on an annual basis up to 40 hrs per year and may be accumulated. Employees not using any sick leave in a given year receive one additional day of vacation as an attendance bonus.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
2 Personal Holidays

Bereavement
Receive up to three days with pay granted for a death of an immediate family member.

Jury Duty
METROCALL pays the difference between jury fees and normal base pay so an employee's regular earnings are not interrupted.

Authorized Absences
May be granted for personal emergencies, witness duty, military service, maternity, family care, or prolonged illness.

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Community Support & Charitable Giving
Metrocall has a strong tradition of community support through countless efforts nationwide. Some of our largest commitments include:

• American Red Cross Blood Drives
• Ronald McDonald House
• Greater Washington Boys & Girls Club
• Gloria Heyison Breast Cancer Foundation
• St. Judes Hospital Foundation
• INOVA Hospital Fundraising
• International Children's Festival
• US Marine Corps Toys for Tots
• March of Dimes Walkathon
• Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts

We encourage our employees to participate in community activities. Many of our executives serve on boards and advisory bodies for institutions such as Marymount College, Fairfax County Public Schools and the Children's Charities Foundation, to name a few. We believe that our efforts build awareness, pride, and camaraderie amongst our employees and the local community that benefits everyone.