Tuition Assistance Plan
The Tuition Assistance plan helps you pay for ongoing education that is related
to the job you do at the Health Alliance or is related to health care and in
accordance with all terms documented in the Tuition Assistance Policy. You can
receive 100% reimbursement for eligible course work when you receive a grade
of C or better at an accredited institution. Reimbursement may also be available
for "testing out" of classes. The plan does not cover credentialing
or expenses related to maintaining certification requirements.
If you are a full-time associate, the plan pays for eligible courses to a maximum of $3,000 per calendar year ($4,000 after three years of service). Part-time associates may receive up to $1,500 ($2,000 after three years of service) per plan year. Benefits are based on your status at the time of the approval and you must remain in an active benefits-eligible status during the entire duration of the school term in order to qualify for reimbursement. All reimbursements will be applied against the allowance for the calendar year in which they are paid to you rather than the year the course is approved. You are required to provide copies of your official grades and tuition bill no later than 60 days following the last day of the school term.
To be eligible for reimbursement, your course work should be approved by the Alliance Benefits Department before the start of class. Please read the Tuition Assistance Policy, available in your human resources department, before submitting your application.
Who is Covered
You are eligible to participate in the Tuition Assistance Plan on the first
of the month following employment. You must be eligible to participate in the
program before the first day of class.
529 College Savings Program
The challenge of meeting the ever-increasing costs of a college education can
be overwhelming. In partnership with Planning Works, the Health Alliance offers
a 529 College Savings Program titled “CollegeBoundfund” which is
managed by Alliance Capital, the nation’s largest institutional money
manager. Benefits include tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified
educational expenses at any accredited university in the country. Everyone is
eligible to contribute regardless of age or income and the initial sales charges
and annual fees have been waived for Health Alliance associates. For a nominal
fee, Planning Works also provides comprehensive planning and techniques for
receiving scholarships, grants and financial aid. Planning Works will even submit
the paperwork on your behalf! For more information, visit the website at www.planningworks.net,
by phone at 513-489-PLAN (7526), or by e-mail at planningworks@cinci.rr.com.
Who is Covered
Any Health Alliance associate may apply for this benefit through Planning Works.
Students, temporary associates and contract workers are not eligible for this
benefit.
ConSernsm Education Program
The Health Alliance offers the Wells Fargo ConSernsm education program which provides
assistance with applications for student Federal Financial Aid and searches
for scholarship funds. ConSernsm is also a source of low-interest educational
loans for K-12, undergraduate, and graduate schools in addition to consolidation
of existing student loans. They can be reached at 1-800-767-5626 or on the Internet
at www.consern.com, password
SOSLOAN.
Who is Covered
All benefit eligible associates of the Health Alliance and their extended family
members including spouses, children, domestic partners, parents, grandparents,
grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews are eligible to participate.
Scholarship Programs
The Health Alliance offers several scholarship opportunities to our associates
and their dependents. For a current listing of the programs available and eligibility
requirements, please contact Alliance Benefits at 513-585-6060.
On-site Educational Opportunities
A variety of programs including work-related topics, diversity, financial management,
family, and health are offered at various times throughout the year.