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Section 4: Employee Benefits

West Chicago Park District Employee Policy Manual
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Section 4: Employee Benefits

WEST CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT

Section 4: Employee Benefits

4.5
Social Security &
Medicare

Introduction………………………………….1

Social Security……………….….....………...…1

Introduction

The West Chicago West Chicago Park District participates in the federal Social Security program as
required by applicable law. Social Security provides benefits that may include retirement, disability,
and survivor benefits to eligible individuals and their families.

Social Security
As required by law, a fixed percentage of an employee’s covered earnings is deducted
from each paycheck and remitted to the Social Security Administration.
Tthe Park District also contributes the required employer portion
to the Social Security Administration to help fund Social Security benefit programs.

Employees are encouraged to periodically review their Social Security
earnings records and benefits
information to ensure that their personal information and reported earnings are accurate.
Information regarding individual benefits, eligibility requiremenstsing, earnings history,
and account status is available through the Social Security
Administration.

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