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Section 4

Employee Benefits

The Chicago Zoological Society provides a comprehensive package of generous benefits for regular, full-time
nonunion employees. Benefits for regular, full-time union employees and eligible seasonal and Aide employees
are provided through the Teamsters Union. Union employees may contact the Union Benefit Fund office at
(773) 685-0340 for more information.

The Society’s employee benefits program is designed to Certification of Domestic Partner or Civil Union Partner
protect you and your family members during times of ill- status is required at the time of enrollment and annually
ness, injury, and disability and to help you save and prepare thereafter. Proof of marital status is required if you wish to
for your retirement. We periodically review the benefits enroll your spouse in an eligible Society plan. The benefits
program to ensure we meet the needs of our employees provided include:
and remain competitive with other employers. The Soci- • Medical Coverage
ety’s flexible benefits program allows you to design your • Dental Coverage
own benefits package to fit your individual wants and • Short-Term (Weekly) Disability
needs. You receive a certain number of benefit dollars or • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
“FlexPlan credits” for most benefit options, some of which Protection
are calculated based on your annual salary (and age, for • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
life insurance). You can use these credits for the benefits • Vision Benefits
you select. • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
You will find answers to your questions, assistance in • Discounted Day Care Benefits
filing claims, help in navigating provider websites, and • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
other benefits support by contacting the Human Resourc- Long-term disability benefits are available to both union
es Department. Listed below is a short description of the and nonunion employees.
types of benefits available. The Summary Plan Document
or a Certificate of Coverage will provide you with the
specifics of the benefits plans. If there is any contradiction
between the general description below and what appears in
the Plan Document or Policy, the Plan Document and/or
Policy prevails.
Although most benefits are summarized in this hand-
book, you should read the additional materials provided
during your orientation thoroughly, if applicable. Be
sure to inform the Human Resources Department of any
change in status that might affect your benefits, such a
change in address, phone number, dependents, or
marital status.

Benefits Society benefits, unless otherwise

mentioned below, become effective on the first day
of employment if you are eligible. Same-sex
Domestic Partner and Civil Union Partner benefits
are available under the Society’s medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance plans.

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