Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 3170.47 - Employe benefits(a)Generally. The Department will participate in the cost of employe benefits. When a benefit is computed based on an employe's salary, Departmental participation is based on approved salary levels.(b)Workman's compensation insurance. The Department will participate in the cost of Workmen's Compensation Insurance at the rate prescribed by the State Workmen's Compensation Act (77 P. S. §§ 1051-1066). When accident insurance programs are provided in lieu of workmen's compensation insurance premiums up to the amount which would be allowable if the county participated in workmen's compensation.(c)Social Security. The Department will participate in the costs of Social Security at the rates and limits specified by the Social Security Administration.(d)Unemployment compensation. The Department will participate in unemployment compensation premiums payable by employers under Federal or State statute.(e)Liability. The Department will participate in the cost of providing liability insurance coverage for claims against employes resulting from actions committed while in the performance of their assigned duties. The Department will also participate in the purchase of coverage for volunteer workers and foster parents.(f)Retirement. With respect to retirement, the county agency shall adhere to prevailing county practice. The Department will participate in these costs if the local authorities have a plan for the payment of those costs. Policies shall be submitted in writing for review by the Department. Changes in these policies shall be similarly submitted for review.(g)Hospital and medical insurance. The Department will participate in the cost of providing hospital and medical insurance coverage. The maximum costs in which the Department will participate is the Commonwealth's contribution toward providing hospitalization and medical insurance for Commonwealth employes.(h)Supplemental health and welfare benefits. The Department will participate in the cost of providing employes benefits such as pharmaceutical, dental, or vision care coverage. The Department will annually publish the maximum amount in which it will participate for supplemental health and welfare benefits. The appropriate county executive officers shall be responsible for approving the type and level of these benefits and for establishing eligibility requirements.(i)Life insurance. The Department will participate in the cost of providing term life insurance which is comparable to coverage for Commonwealth employes.(j)Leaves. With respect to annual and sick leave, and holidays, policies shall adhere to prevailing county practice. The Department will participate in these costs if the local authorities have a plan for the payment of these costs. Policies shall be in writing and submitted for review to the Department. Changes to these policies shall be submitted for Departmental review.(k)Eligibility for employe benefits.(1) Consultants and personnel obtained through employe contractors are considered independent contractors engaged for specified services on fee-for-service or contractual basis and are not eligible for employe benefits from the county agency.(2) Part-time employes who are anticipated to work at least 9 months, are eligible for benefits within subsection (a)-(j) under the following restrictions: (i) The Department will only participate in 50% of the premium for hospital and medical insurance.(ii) The Department will participate in contributions to a health and welfare Fund based on the part-time employe's work week. However, the local authorities are responsible for establishing eligibility requirements for health and welfare benefits.(iii) The Department will participate in life insurance premiums for coverage which is based on the part-time employe's compensation.(3) The Department will participate in the following benefits for temporary employes hired directly by the appropriate county executive officers and assigned to work under the direction of the county agency director, or employes hired directly by a program-funded agency:(i) Workmen's compensation insurance.(iii) Unemployment compensation as required by statute.(iv) Liability insurance.(v) Prevailing county government practice relating to leave and retirement for temporary employes. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3170.11 (relating to purpose); 55 Pa. Code § 3170.22 (relating to direct provision of services); 55 Pa. Code § 3170.23 (relating to purchase of service); 55 Pa. Code § 3170.83 (relating to establishing rates); and 55 Pa. Code § 3170.85 (relating to responsibility of the county).