Need PT Flex with 401K Matching
Posted By: Crazy4MT on 2008-06-09
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Does anyone know about any companies out there where I can still work PT and get matching or 1/2 matching contributions to a 401K? I have 10 years before official SS retirement.
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Any companies with matching 401K?
Are there any MT companies who have a 401k with match?
Is TransTech matching 401K ??
The deductible with our health insurance plan is reasonable, but we gave up other things, I suppose, to get that deductible. Maybe Transtech can negotiate next time for better insurance for us -- yes, like doing away with the pre-existing clause and combine life, dental and vision into the health plan for one price, and yes, not a huge deduction from our paycheck.
Does anybody know when the accrual of PTO increases - how many years employed before it accrues at a higher rate?
Which companies offer a matching 401K? nm
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Do they still have that matching
part of the test? I could not finish in time because of that and I have 10 years' experience. I have never failed a test before, EVER, so I was really upset. I know I aced the rest of it. I REALLY want to work there. What platform or platforms do they use?
Does Spheris have a matching
I know that they have a 401K, but do they do any matching at all?
Was it matching money? If so,
what happened to your part
The line counts never even come close to matching if this is the one in TN. nm
nm
not matching for a couple years now since I left.
It was just sitting there. Started another 401K with next job. Let it ride say the politicians...yeah, right. Could have done better in Vegas.
flex
thanks for your help. I don't have kids either or another job, but from time to time an emergency has come up but my present job seems to frown on it even though I usually make the time up or use PTO, and plus I like to stretch my legs that might not be on a scheduled break but still very much needed once again. Thanks!
They do have a flex
You have a 12 hour window to return work, and also for some of the clinic and acute care positions they do offer M-F positions. They did ask for a preferred schedule because I am interested in employee status and not IC. I'm looking for a position that has healthcare benefits and the cost at MedScribe is fair. They also have a bonus plan. I am testing with them now.
Not all of them. The one that I am on is flex.
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You could flex or PT on the IC...SM
job, since as an IC, they cannot hold you to a schedule or line count. You can see how the IC account, the one you want, holds up until you throw in the first job. To pass muster, the new job should: A) provide you with enough work, and B) provide you with good, honest communication between yourself and mgmt. The bottom line is, which company will give you the bigger bang for your buck, ie, better decision money-wise. Good luck on your decision. 
Are they willing to flex for you whenever you need it
Or are they one of those who make you stick to a schedule when it's convenient for them?
My company's great about me flexing, which is why I don't mind flexing for them when needed. I understand not everyone has such flexibility, though I wish we all did.
They don't have 401K as far as I have seen. nm
401k
Why don't you contact Spheris HR? They should know what is going on.
401K
I am battling the same thing - keep in mind if they match they must do that before the end of the year, but your moneyshould be right away - dont stop at the labor board - contact your financial holder of the 401 k and report them. Labor board will not go after interest and cap gains and other earnings, so get your ducks in a row and go after them for everything, not just what they did not deposit in a timely fashion. My company - I worked fulltime in house - asked fo rmy resignation and now are fighting unemployment, although I can do IC work, it has no gaurantees to the amount every week, so I can get unemployment, they even said she harrassed me once I found out they took my money.
Get the plan profile and contribution schedule that is where you need to start. Your plan admin will also file with their compliance department and freeze any assests the company has until you get your money.
IRA and 401K
I saw some postings earlier and wanted to let you all know, just going to the labor board about money not being handled correctly may not be enough - however, I went righ to the SEC website and lodged a complaint against the plan holder for not managing my account, not giving me the information regarding the plan structure when asked, and for not informing me when my company did what they did. So if your company is screwing around, put in a complaint about the holder of the plan, that will get someone off their butts to help you out - they certainly do not want to be blamed when the SEC asks why they allowed mismanagement. I placed my complaint yesterday and the good ol SEC called me today. Just thought I would pass it on for those who have the same problem.
Again, the complaint is with your plan holder, who certainly would not want what your company did to be held against them.
401K
Hi All;
Are there any companies out there using the Escription platform that offer any benefits, especially a 401K---matching would be fantastic. I love the 2 companies I work for and my accounts, but really need to have a retirement plan. Guess I will just have to start my own, maybe a ROTH IRA. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, Sue
401K
Larry told us in our conference call that there was 401K and that they contribute a certain amount based on the percentage you contribute. Please tell me this was not a lie.
you should consider returning PT flex....
if you get cesspool, sign off. If you get your accounts stay on. It is not too hard to get 2000 lines per week. You could probably manage it on the weekend when work volume is higher.
My work pools have improved over the last month or so. I get my primary, secondary, and then accounts from my PS's BOB. Usually I sign off when my primary and secondary are finished.
Thanks for the info! I'm already PT-Flex
with MQ so probably would do both for a while. My only problem with MDI would be 5 days a week as I do have something else going on. I work four 5-hour days now and it works great for me. I'm going to call MDI today. Good luck to you!
flex time
Sometimes when it is slow in the morning, I e-mail the office and flex my hours to work a few hours in the evening depending on what my plans are. I have found the work ALWAYS picks up later in the afternoon. I know this doesn't work for everybody, but I always manage to get more than my minimum by being flexible when I can be.
Flex e-mail
Well, I actually AM an employee, but I haven't seen any e-mail about flexing. This is why I was asking. Maybe it went to the other IDC loop. Sorry that I asked.
That's no big deal. Flex if you must.
I, for one, hate to work on a Monday, and find it great if I can flex that day. There is so much I need to do on a Monday, so it falls right into my schedule.
Usually it only happens at the end of the pay period, not every Monday, but don't complain about it unless you want to change your schedule.Then talk to someone about it. I flex all the time if necessary.
Flex time
Am looking to slow down, does flex time even exist anymore or per diem ? Would appreciate any input, looking to do approximately 10 - ? hrs a week to keep up skills.
Flex time
Flex time as we once knew it no longer exists at the co I work for. The only time flex time comes into play is when you've had OT earlier in the week and on Friday you are asked to flex off your OT hours...sign out early so they don't have to pay you OT. We can sometimes flex our time to get in our 8 hours for power outages, electrical storms, etc. Otherwise, strictly assigned hours.javascript:editor_insertHTML('text','');
Yes, I have to flex but that's my own choice
I draw from a pool of work; sometimes it's heavy. I also juggle 3 other accts on my own. I often flex all around due to my life, but if I were an employee, I'd have a big problem with no work available during my set schedule.
Have you considered an IC position? I know most require a set schedule these days, but obviously it doesn't work very well when the workflow cannot be controlled.
I've been doing this a long time and not one day for me has been just an even keel... it's the nature of the business I suppose. We can't control who gets sick when and if or how often they see the doctor or are admitted to the hospital. It's definitely a profession where you have to say enough is enough and that report can wait a bit until I take care of this or that.... good luck to U!
401K ROLL OVER
If you are working for an MTSO that offers 401K, have you encountered any problem with roll over? Generally you have this option when you leave. One of my friends seems to have a problem. If you have any experience good or bad, please share.
Medware 401K
healthcare is only $17/week. The healthcare benefits are from United Healthcare and it is a very good plan, $250 yearly deductable and a prescription card too. Benefits start in 90 days. Hope that helps, I have worked for Medware for over a year and they are a very good company, plenty of work and my team leader is very nice.
Anyone get the 401k info yet? nm
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I was wondering about 401K too - Thanks - nm
nmn
Question for TT MTs about 401K
I am contemplating what I am going to do with my 401K money...move it to the new (as yet unknown) 401K plan offered by the new payroll service, cash out or keep it where it is and see if money grows? We really did not have it long enough for any of my money to grow at all, so thinking of maybe cashing out since times are so hard right now. But, I still wonder what the employer match will be, if any? I know it was to be based upon the previous year's earnings for the company, but we were not with the 401K for a year yet. I just wanted to ask what others are thinking of doing?
So much for my Spheris 401K
Got a letter today saying my Spheris 401K is at $0 balance. So much for leaving it alone until the economy gets better. I'll be working til they take me out tits and toes up. Sheesh........
Does Transtech have a 401K
..
401k at Transcend
Can anyone from Transcend tell me if the 401K is worthwhile. Do they actually contribute? I only ask because I have worked with another MT company that promised to pay and never did. Thanks!
Transcend 401K
Do they contribute like they say they will? Is the plan worth while? Is it making any money for you?
I will just betcha that 401k
matching is only for FT employees and from other posts it seems that it can be really hard to make the requisite $900 per pay period, through no fault of your own. This is a classic carrot/stick management technique. Offer 401k matching, insurance, vacation time, pie in the sky, and then make sure nobody ever qualifies for it by manipulating the work pools. Then warn, then demote to PT.
Yes they offer flex schedules
You have a 12 hour window to get in your daily scheduled hours.
Is it a given you can flex and make up time or (sm)
do you have to have specific permission from your supervisor? I know when I worked for MQ it was always designated when you could and couldn't make up time.
no PTO for Flex PT. Yes, they provide equip. nm
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Thanks for your info. I had considered doing PT flex with MQ (sm)
to sort of cover my bases, but I have such a good feeling about Webmedx and I want to go into the situation open minded and refreshed and free to put all my effort into the new position.
I too will be on the Enterprise side I think, at least I know I am using their computer.
Thanks again. Soon-to-be-coworker.
They are no longer hiring PT flex MTs. nm.
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No pay for downtime. You are asked to flex. NM
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12-hr flex for me too; definitely depends on your acct. sm
Average pay, nice bonus structure, good benefits. I like the platform and the people.
Flex time? Can you tell me how that works? nm
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Do you find you have to flex time too much?
I do sometimes. I picked a set schedule with my company for a reason, and I have a life outside of medical transcription. I don't think companies get that sometimes.
I had to flex yesterday - some of my peaches (sm)
were ready so I made jam with my down time. Well worth it to me yesterday.
If by flex, you mean jumping through hoops,
yes, I flex. I wouldn't have any work otherwise. It is all on their terms if I want to get a paycheck.
Not when you have to flex several times a week
That's not a 2-way street.
Wondering about the 401k match - how much
is it acute care or radiology only? I read an ad for clinic - do the benefits only apply to acute care and radiology or do you have full time clinic MTs as well?
Yes, it's a Safe Harbor 401k
so the company's contributions are fully vested when made.
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