Benefit Eligibility 
Edsouth has a vested interest in the well being of our employees. To show this support we offer a wide range of benefits to our workforce. Some benefit programs require contributions from the employee, but most are fully paid by Edsouth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  Edsouth currently offers both health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee upon completion of between 2 or 3 months of continuous, full-time service with Edsouth. Coverage is contingent upon acceptance by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Guardian, and EyeMed companies.
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance 
  Edsouth provides a disability income benefits program from Jefferson Pilot at no cost to employees.
  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
  Edsouth provides basic group term life insurance on the date that the employee completes between 2 or 3 months of continuous, full-time service with Edsouth. Coverage is contingent upon acceptance by the Jefferson Pilot. Each employee may elect to provide coverage for their spouses and dependents at their own cost.
  
• Direct Deposit
  All compensation is paid to employees by direct deposit, which can be coordinated with your bank or credit union. The Human Resources Department will supply any necessary enrollment materials during your orientation.
  
• Vacation Benefits
  Vacation time off with pay is available to eligible employees to provide opportunities for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits. The amount of paid vacation time employees receive each year increases with the length of their employment.  Edsouth also recognizes ten holidays per year and two discretionary holidays per year.
  
• Sick/Emergency Benefits 
  Edsouth provides paid sick/emergency leave benefits to all employees for periods of temporary absence due to illnesses, injuries or emergency circumstances at the rate of 5 days per year. 
  

Other Voluntary Benefits 

• Voluntary Insurance
  • Term Life
  • Short Term Disability
  • Accident
  • Long Term Care
    
• Flexible Spending Account
  Employees may make pre-tax salary contributions from a "menu" of non-taxable benefits to cover eligiible health care and dependent care related expenses.
  
• Retirement Plan 
  For those who elect to participate in the 401K plan, the company will match 100% of employee contributions, up to the first 5% of salary (maximum allowed is 20% of income, or $13,000). Please note that vesting is subject to a predetermined annual schedule. Employees may elect to make additional retirement contributions to a Roth IRA through payroll deduction.
  
• Health Club Membership
  For full-time employees, Edsouth subsidizes a portion of monthly membership dues to select health and fitness clubs.
  
• Educational Assistance
  Any full-time employee who has been employed with Edsouth for one year and who is on the payroll during the full period of a course is eligible for reiumbursement of educational expenses at the rate of at the Tennessee public educational institution having the highest cost for such items. All courses of study must be approved by management at Edsouth.