Benefits

Employee Benefits

Ark employees enjoy an array of benefits. These benefits are subject to change.

Medical Insurance
Full time employees are eligible for Ark’s comprehensive medical Insurance coverage through The Benefit Group, beginning the 1st day of the 4th month of employment.

Ark pays 80% of the insurance premium for the employee. The employee is responsible for the other 20%.
Spousal and family coverage is also available, but must be paid by the employee.
All premiums are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
Open enrollment is July 1st. You must notify Human Resources from June 1 – June 30 if you wish to enroll during the open enrollment period.

Dental Insurance
Full time employees are eligible for Ark’s dental insurance coverage through Delta Dental of Wyoming, beginning the 1st day of the 4th month of employment.

Ark pays 100% of the insurance premium for the employee.
Spousal and family coverage is also available, but must be paid by the employee.
Premiums are deducted on a pre-tax basis, when applicable.
Open enrollment is January 1st. You must notify Human Resources from December 1 – December 31 if you wish to enroll during the open enrollment period.

Wyoming Retirement Pension Plan
Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are required to participate in the Wyoming Retirement Pension Plan. Employees become vested in the plan after 4 years of participation in the plan.

Ark pays 8.55% of the employee salary into the account each month.
The employee’s portion (5.57% of their salary) is paid on a pre tax basis.
Employee contributions belong to the employee and may be withdrawn (fees and penalties may apply) should your hours of work decrease or your employment with Ark Regional Services end.

Wyoming Retirement 457 Tax Deferred Annuity
All employees are eligible to participate in the Wyoming Retirement sponsored 457 Tax Deferred annuity program. This is an employee paid option.

Personal Leave
All Ark employees earn paid time off, referred to as Personal Leave.

Full time employees earn leave according to an established schedule based on the number of years they’ve been employed.
Part time employees earn 8 hours of leave for every 160 hours they work.

Additional Benefits

Laramie Community Recreation Center - Ark employees receive a 20% nonprofit discount when they sign up for or renew their membership. Employees will need a paycheck stub or a letter from HR stating they are an employee when they sign up for a discounted membership.

Kourt House Racquet and Fitness Center – Ark has a corporate membership with the Kourt House. Tours and one day passes are available to check out the facilities. There is a $25 sign-up fee and membership is $31/month for individual membership.

Verizon Wireless – Verizon Wireless offers a 8% monthly discount to all Ark employees. If you are interested, please contact the payroll office for an application

Banking Services – Ark employees are eligible for membership with UniWyo Federal Credit Union and Warren Federal Credit Union. They also receive special savings through the Bank at Work program at Bank of the West. Your paycheck can be directly deposited to your preferred financial instituation.

Free Fitness Classes – Ark employees can benefit from the free fitness classes and incentive programs offered through our Ark Health in Action (AHA) program.