We Value Our Employees — And Provide Benefits to Match 

Wherever you are in your career, having excellent benefits can make a huge difference. At PPC, one of our Core Ideologies is that we value our people — and we’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits that support our employees and their families. To name just one example, through our 401(k) plan, we provide an employer match that significantly helps our employees build their retirement nest eggs rapidly.

Our benefits go well beyond the traditional health, retirement, and bonus plans … like our commitment to creating and maintaining a real quality of life in the workplace. Take our game room, for example — which we use for “kicking back,” pizza parties, and pancake breakfasts (served up by our CEO and CFO). We strive to make our workplace comfortable, fun, and one that builds a sense of community. In other words, we offer a combination of benefits and opportunities that truly sets us apart from almost every company in our industry.

Benefits at a Glance

Personal/Family Benefits

Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits

• CareFirst PPO – The CareFirst PPO is a comprehensive, managed care plan that gives you the freedom to use the service provider of your choice, both in and out of network. Take advantage of greater cost savings by choosing a service provider from the extensive “In Network” list.
• CareFirst “Open Access” HMO – The CareFirst HMO Open Access offers an opportunity for employees to save even more costs while accessing comprehensive healthcare from “In-Network” service providers located throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia without having to get referrals.
•  CareFirst Prescription Drug Program – The CareFirst Prescription Drug Program is included with both the PPO and HMO medical option. Employees can take advantage of competitive pricing at retail pharmacies or can save even more by using the mail service pharmacy.
• CareFirst Preferred Dental (including Orthodontia) – The CareFirst Preferred Dental plan provides an in network and out of network option and offers four tiers of coverage ranging from preventive to major restorative services. Additionally, through this dental plan, orthodontia coverage is available for covered members under the age of 19.

Vision Care Benefit

Spectera Vision Plan – This plan, under Spectera, covers: a vision exam (once annually); a pair of lenses for eyeglasses (once annually); frames (once every two years); Contact Lenses, in lieu of eyeglasses (once annually); and a discount on refractive eye surgery (at approved providers).

Life Insurance and AD&D Benefits

• Mutual of Omaha Basic Life Insurance – All full-time employees automatically receive Basic Life of 1x pay (maximum of $100,000) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) through Mutual of Omaha. This benefit is provided at no cost to employees.
• Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Life Insurance – Through Mutual of Omaha employees can elect this coverage to the maximum of 5 x pay (maximum of $500,000), any of which may be subject to medical underwriting. The premium is fully paid by the employee for this election.
• Mutual of Omaha Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance – If an employee elects supplemental life insurance under the Mutual of Omaha voluntary life plan, their spouse may elect coverage as well (50% of employee benefit, up to $100,000). The employee may elect coverage for their children (50% of employee benefit, up to $10,000). Any of this may be subject to medical underwriting. The premium is fully paid by the employee for this election.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Work-Life Program

MHNet EAP– This benefit offers a wide range of resources aimed at helping employees and their dependents in a variety of areas. Services provided by our EAP include counseling, crisis intervention, research and referral, training, financial and legal help to name a few. Master’s level clinicians who are available 24/7, combined with a comprehensive website make this an important resource for employees and their families. This benefit is provided at no cost to employees.

Leave Benefits

• Vacation Leave – All full-time employees accrue from two to four weeks of vacation annually, based on length of service with the company.
• Personal/Sick Leave – All full-time employees accrue 5 Personal/Sick days annually.
• Holidays – We offer 7 paid holidays.
• Other Leave – Our Employee Handbook provides details on a variety of other leave benefits such as bereavement, jury duty, military, education, extended leave of absence and family and medical leave.

Health Club Membership Discount

Sport & Health Club Membership – PPC encourages fitness and health by offering employees the opportunity to join the Sport & Health Clubs in the Washington metropolitan area at a highly discounted rate. Participating employees can also add their spouse/children for an additional discounted fee.

Cellular Phone Discount

• AT&T Wireless Cellular Phone Discount – PPC employees and dependents can get discounts for cellular phones and service plans through AT&T Wireless. This discount includes: a waived activation fee; free shipping; 20% equipment discount; and a 7% service fee discount.
• Computer Purchase Discount
• Employees who purchase a personal computer through PPC’s current vendor, Dell, will receive a 20% reimbursement from PPC for their purchase. An employee is eligible to use this benefit once every three years.

Professional Development Benefits

Training

We offer a range of training opportunities to help our employees with their development goals. Employees are encouraged to work with their managers on a career development plan, which includes identifying technical training and/or certifications to pursue. In addition to external training, formal training opportunities are provided in-house to all employees on a variety of topics such as business development and proposals, consulting skills and project management competencies. Less formal “Brown Bags” are led by employees on specific technologies, customer solutions and PPC activities. Certain training is required. Examples of required training include respectful workplace, orientation, and manager’s training.

Tuition Reimbursement

PPC will reimburse tuition for qualifying degrees and courses up to $5,250 per calendar year. Employees must receive prior approval and a “B” or above in the course to receive this reimbursement.

Professional Society Membership Reimbursement

PPC will reimburse up to $100 annually for professional society dues. Employees must receive prior approval to be eligible for the reimbursement.

Financial Benefits

401 (k) Plan

With tax advantages, generous company contributions, and a variety of investment funds, our 401(k) plan helps employees save for the future. Employees can invest up to 15% per pay period with pre-tax earnings and PPC provides a discretionary match as an incentive. Vesting is done on a 5 year straight basis. Employees are eligible to join on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Disability Insurance

• UNUM Short Term Disability – Employees who are disabled beyond the 14 day elimination period due to a covered injury or sickness will be eligible to receive a weekly benefit of 60% of basic weekly income to a maximum benefit of $2,500 through UNUM. This is a tax-free benefit, paid for by PPC. If a short term disability extends beyond the period of benefit, employees may be eligible to receive benefits under our long term disability plan.
• UNUM Long Term Disability – Employees who are disabled beyond the 90 day elimination period due to a covered injury or sickness will be eligible to receive a monthly benefit equal to 60% of basic monthly income, up to a monthly maximum benefit of $7,500 through UNUM. This is a taxable benefit paid for by PPC.
• UNUM Supplemental Individual Income Protection Insurance – Through our supplemental offering, employees can increase their long term disability coverage by an additional 15% of income, up to $5000 per month. This additional long term disability benefit is available without medical underwriting within the employee’s first 30 days of employment. Certain limitation may apply.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• CBIZ Health Care FSA – Employees can set aside up to $5,000 in pre-tax earnings annually to cover approved healthcare costs.
• CBIZ Dependent Care FSA – Employees can set aside up to $5,000 in pre-tax earnings annually to cover approved dependent care costs.
•  CBIZ Commuter FSA – Employees can set aside up to $110 for public transit, and up $215 in pre-tax earnings for work related parking monthly.
• Group Banking Incentives
• Northwest Federal Credit Union – PPC employees are eligible to join the Northwest Federal Credit Union and take advantage of easier financing, better interest rated loans, and more.
• Commerce Bank – PPC employees are eligible to receive discounted banking rates, free checking accounts, $25 towards a new checking account, and more through Commerce Bank.

Auto and Homeowners Insurance Discount

Liberty Mutual – PPC employees can receive discounted auto and homeowners insurance, along with personalized customer service.