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Benefits

As energy markets around the world undergo restructuring and privatization, energy companies are changing to face a new era of competition and to meet the needs of customers at every level. Our diverse groups of employees have an entrepreneurial spirit that motivates them to look for better, more efficient ways of doing things.
MidAmerican’s commitment to employees is demonstrated by providing opportunities
for personal growth and development and through competitive compensation and
benefits. In addition to market-based salary, our compensation package includes
incentive programs to recognize and reward outstanding performance. Our benefits
program is designed to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families
today as well as in the future. Following is a list of the current benefits
MidAmerican provides to employees.
Health
and Welfare Benefits
MidAmerican realizes how important it is for our employees to have choices to
meet their unique needs. We offer a comprehensive, flexible benefits package
available on the first day of employment. MidAmerican pays the majority of the
health care premiums; employees pay a portion of the cost, on a pre-tax basis.
Medical
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Tax-advantaged health savings
account (HSA) used in combination with a high-deductible
consumer-directed health plan including prescription coverage |
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Indemnity plan available in areas outside of the provider network |
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100 percent coverage for preventive services |
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No waiting periods or pre-existing condition limitations |
Dental
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Choice of two dental plans |
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100
percent coverage for check-ups and cleanings |
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Cavity repair, root canals and restoration coverage |
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Orthodontia (for dependent children) |
Vision
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Eye exam, lenses or contacts, and frames coverage |
Employee Assistance Program
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Includes professional and confidential counseling services |
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Legal, financial and family support including Internet services encompassing all of these areas |
Flexible Spending Accounts
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Health care reimbursement account for up to $5,000 per year on a pre-tax basis to pay for health care expenses not paid by insurance |
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Dependent care reimbursement account for up to $5,000 per year on a pre-tax basis to pay for day care expenses |

Income Protection
Depending upon the circumstances regarding an illness or emergency, employees may qualify for the following benefits to assist financially.
Disability
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee |
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Short-term disability of
100 percent of pay for the first two months;
80 percent for the next two months; and 65
percent for the next two months |
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Long-term disability coverage of
65 percent of monthly salary |
Life Insurance
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Company-provided life insurance of
one times the employee’s annual base salary |
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Supplemental life insurance in increments of one to four times annual base salary |
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Four levels of spouse life insurance (up to $120,000) |
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Three levels of dependent life insurance (up to $15,000) |
Retirement and Financial Planning
MidAmerican offers several vehicles to help employees plan for retirement. To support financial planning for the employee and
his or her family, the benefits listed below are provided on the first day of employment.
Retirement Savings Plan – 401(k)
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Automatic, immediate enrollment for fixed
contribution of 4 percent of pay, fully paid by the company. Vests within three
years from date of employment |
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Employee contributions up to
75 percent of pay on a pre-tax or post-tax basis, including Roth contributions |
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Company matches
65 percent of the first 6 percent of pay contributed pre-tax or Roth |
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A variety of investment funds as well as a self-directed investment option |
Profit-Sharing Match
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MidAmerican’s performance determines the annual contribution to the 401(k) plan |
Financial Planning
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Personalized service to manage
employees' retirement strategies |
Leisure
MidAmerican recognizes that employees work hard to support the company. In recognition of these efforts, there is no waiting period to receive vacation and holiday benefits.
Vacation
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During the first year, full-time employees receive a
prorated share of two weeks vacation |
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Vacation is provided based on years of service up to five weeks |
Holidays
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Eight fixed holidays |
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Two floating holidays |

Career Development
MidAmerican’s employees are from a variety of backgrounds and are interested in opportunities for continuous learning. MidAmerican recognizes that desire and offers a variety of learning programs and career support to meet these needs. To show our support of continuous learning, MidAmerican offers tuition reimbursement from the first day of employment.
Tuition Reimbursement/Learning
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100
percent payment of tuition and lab fees for coursework leading
toward a
business degree
or course of study that relates to the
business of MidAmerican |
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MidAmerican Learning Systems offers a variety of learning opportunities
in many different formats including
instructor-led courses, mentoring, coaching,
e-learning and training resources from an
internal library |
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In-house computer courses for all employees |
Internal Job Opportunities
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Weekly online job posting allows employees to apply for positions within the company |
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Career counseling |
Other Programs
and Policies
To support a variety of other needs not covered by traditional benefit plans, MidAmerican offers the following programs and policies to meet employees’ needs.
Adoption Assistance
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Reimburses parents for eligible expenses up to a maximum of $5,000 |
Global Days of Service
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Recognizes volunteers who give back to the community. An annual fund is divided among those qualified organizations to which employees donate their time |
Matching Gift
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Matches donations made to
eligible charitable organizations and educational institutions |
Service Awards
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Employees receive service awards upon completion of five-year periods of service |
Relocation Assistance
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Subject to management's
discretion, reimbursement
may be available for company-allowed
relocation expenses |
Dress Guidelines
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Our objective is to project a professional image while taking advantage of today's casual
fashions for employees. Management at the department level determines the
appropriateness of casual business attire, driven by customer interaction. |
This information highlights the MidAmerican benefits program and policies. If there is any discrepancy between this information and a plan document, the plan document will govern in all cases. MidAmerican reserves the right to add, delete, change, or revoke these benefits and policies at any time, with or without notice. These benefits and policies do not create a contract between MidAmerican and any employee, nor do they create any entitlement. |
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