| PPO MEDICAL PLAN RATES | ||
| PREMIUMS PER PAY PERIOD | ||
| STANDARD RATES | HEALTHY HILLMAN RATES | |
| ANNUAL SALARY UNDER $50,000 |
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| EMPLOYEE ONLY | $128 | $68 |
| EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE | $226 | $166 |
| EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) |
$189 |
$129 |
| EMPLOYEE + FAMILY |
$297 |
$237 |
| ANNUAL SALARY OVER $50,000 |
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| EMPLOYEE ONLY | $145 | $85 |
| EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE | $273 | $213 |
| EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) |
$228 | $168 |
| EMPLOYEE ONLY + FAMILY |
$366 | $306 |
2026
BENEFITS SHOWCASE
WELCOME!
Welcome to the Hillman Benefit Showcase!
At Hillman, we strive to offer our employees well-developed, comprehensive benefit offerings. No matter how great our benefits are, they won’t be effective unless our eligible employees understand what their plans cover. This site is designed to provide information at your fingertips for all the benefits we offer in the United States. Each page contains resource for specific benefits programs, and we have also collected our most used resources at the bottom of this page.
Employees are encouraged to share this resource with their covered spouses and dependents so that they can access the information as needed.
It is our mission to deliver the best benefits experience we can. If you have any suggestions, requests or recommendations, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at benefits@hillmangroup.com, teams, or phone call.
Thank you,
Colin Kunath
Director Payroll & Benefits
MEET OUR BENEFITS TEAM!
Colin Kunath
Colin Kunath is the Director of Payroll and Benefit. Colin joined the HR team in 2016 as a compensation analyst before taking progressive roles in Payroll, HRIS and Benefits.
Colin's responsibilities include plan level design, benefits strategy and contract negotiations.
Jan Caldwell
Jan is the Sr. Benefits Specialist reporting directly to Colin Kunath. Jan joined Hillman as an HR Business Partner in 2019 following Hillman’s acquisition of Big Time Products (PS) where she was the HR Director for over 10 years. She later transitioned to the benefits department in
2021.
Jan’s primary focus includes vendor partnerships, invoicing, employee resources (i.e. Benefits Showcase, Open Enrollment materials), Healthy
Hillman program, HSA accounts, and PPACA compliance.
Amber Poore
Amber is the Benefits Specialist reporting directly to Colin Kunath. Amber joined Hillman as an intern in May 2023 and transitioned into a full-time role as Benefits Specialist in May 2025.
Amber is responsible for the day-to-day administration of health and welfare benefits, manages new hire and life event enrollments, 401k accounts, and supports ongoing vendor relationships.
FREQUENTLY USED RESOURCES
IMPORTANT TERMS
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Premium - the amount of money you pay to have insurance protection.
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Deductible - an amount you pay each year for eligible medical services or medications before the plan begins to pay its percentage.
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Out of Pocket Maximum - the most you could pay for covered medical expenses in a year. This includes deductibles, copays and coinsurance. Once you meet out of pocket max, the plan will pay all costs for the rest of the year towards medical and Rx that is covered under the plan.
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Co-Pay - a flat fee you pay on the spot each time you go to the doctor or fill a prescription.
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Coinsurance - percentage of the medical cost you pay after your deductible is met.
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EAP - employee assistance program.
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Spouse - legally married partner or State recognized domestic partner.
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Dependents - children up to age 26, biological, adopted, stepchild, disabled child over 26, or you are the legal guardian.
QUESTIONS?
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open Enrollment is a period every year in which any eligible employee can elect insurance coverage for the following year. Hillman uses an active enrollment model, this means that plan enrollment does not roll over to the following year and you must elect coverage every year.
2026 Plan year enrollment dates:
September 22-October 17 2025: Open enrollment meetings at work sites. See posters at your site for more information.
October 22-October 31 2025 5PM Eastern Time: Enrollment window, you must make your election in Dayforce during this window.
November 10th: Last day to submit dependent information.
For questions reach:
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
or call: 1-800-800-4900, select option 4, then select option 3
ENROLLMENT QUESTIONS
Once you begin the enrollment process in Dayforce, you will add the individual name, date of birth & social security number by following the Dayforce prompts. Verification documents should be uploaded following the completion of the Dayforce enrollment process (the summary page following the enrollment with prompt you to submit documentation).
WHEN IS HILLMAN'S OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD?
October 22 – October 31 @ 5:00pm EST is the period you can enroll, drop, change or adjust your insurance elections with an effective date of January 1, 2026.
I AM NOT MAKING ANY PLAN CHANGES; DO I NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN OPEN ENROLLMENT?
Yes, your current elections will end December 31st and will not roll over into the next plan year.
I RECENTLY ELECTED INSURANCE AS A NEW HIRE, IS OPEN ENROLLMENT NECESSARY?
If your date of hire is before December 2nd of this year you will need to participate in open enrollment to have coverage in the 2026 plan year.
HOW DO I ENROLL IN INSURANCE?
To enroll navigate to the Benefits page in the Dayforce website or app and select the 2026 open enrollment. The mobile app may require swiping across the screen to view all available options.
WHAT IF I CANNOT ENROLL DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, OR I AM LOCKED OUT OF DAYFORCE, OUT ON LEAVE, OR OUT OF THE COUNTRY DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD?
Any technical issues that prevent you from submitting an enrollment in a timely manner must be documented with screen shots and a detailed email sent to benefits@hillmangroup.com before the enrollment deadline. Employee on leave are still required to complete the enrollment and will receive communications from the Benefits Dept. to remind them to enroll. Employees outside of the country are responsible to make arrangements to complete their enrollment within the open enrollment period.
CAN I ADD MY SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT TO MY INSURANCE?
DEPENDENTS: under the age of 26 can be enrolled in your insurance plans with the verification of dependency. Verification is a document showing proof of dependency (i.e.: birth certificate, adoption record, or first page of 2024 tax return with financial info blacked out).
SPOUSES: can be enrolled if they do not have access to an employer sponsored medical plan or if they are required to pay more than 50% of the total plan premium for their employee-only medical coverage, verified with a spousal eligibility form. In addition, verification of spousal relationship is required (i.e.: Marriage certificate or first page of 2024 joint tax return with financial info blacked out).
WHAT IS THE SPOUSAL ELIGIBILITY FORM AND WHERE DO I GET THE FORM?
The Spousal Eligibility form is used to verify your spouse’s medical insurance eligibility with their employer, or as an attestation for spouses without employment. Spousal forms are available in the benefits showcase or from HR at your site.
Forms are due no later than end of day Nov. 10th.
HOW DO I ADD A SPOUSE OR DEPENDENTS ONTO MY PLAN?
Once you begin the enrollment process in Dayforce, you will add the individual name, date of birth & social security number by following the Dayforce prompts. Verification documents should be uploaded following the completion of the Dayforce enrollment process (the summary page following the enrollment with prompt you to submit documentation).
WHAT ARE PREMIUMS AND WHAT WILL I PAY TO BE ENROLLED IN AN INSURANCE PLAN?
Premiums are the amount it cost for individuals to have insurance coverage. The employee portion of the premium varies depending upon the plan you chose, the tier
level, and whether your salary is under or over $50k/annually. Premium charts are in the benefits showcase or brochure provided at your site.
WHAT IS THE HEALTHY HILLMAN DISCOUNT?
Healthy Hillman is a company sponsored wellness program in partnership with Marquee Health. By participating in the program employees may qualify for a $60 discount each pay period off medical premium deductions. To qualify for the 2026 discount you must have completed the screening between February 1st and July 25, 2025.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE AN INSURANCE CARD?
If you make plan changes you will receive a new Medical and Dental insurance cards in the mail late December. Vision cards are not issued; the member’s SSN is their plan ID#.
WHAT IS AN HSA AND HOW DO I RECEIVE THE HSA FUNDS?
The HSA is a health savings account available to employees enrolled in the HDHP (high-deductible health plan). Hillman will contribute funds into your HSA each pay period, and you may also contribute through payroll deductions. An HSA must be set up with Fidelity within 90 days of eligibility in order for the funds to be deposited.
CAN I CHANGE MY ELECTIONS IN DAYFORCE AFTER I SUBMIT THE ENROLLMENT?
Yes. Log back into Dayforce and resubmit your enrollment before the open enrollment period closes.
CAN I ENROLL, DROP OR MAKE CHANGES TO ELECTIONS AFTER THE OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS?
Only qualifying life events allow for you to make election changes outside the open enrollment period. For more information on life events contact benefits@hillmangroup.com
QUESTIONS?
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
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MEDICAL BENEFITS & PLAN ENHANCEMENTS
Note on rates: Standard rates apply to employees or covered spouses who did not meet the Healthy Hillman program requirements. If you did not qualify for the Healthy Hillman rate for 2026, you can qualify for 2027. See hillman.mywellportal.com for more details.
PPO MEDICAL PLAN
PPO stands for Preffered provider Organization. This plan type provides a more predictable experience for members by using co-pays for most interactions. The premiums for this plan type are higher than the High Deductible plans .
Hillmans PPO premiums are on average x% more than the High Deductible plan. Generally PPO plans can be most useful for members with a chronic condition or ongoing treatment with cost that will exceed the deductible and out of pocket amounts.
HDHP MEDICAL PLAN
HDHP stands for High Deductible Health Plan. These plans offer lower premiums but have a higher deductible and out of pocket maximum and do not offer co-pays. The lack of co-pays makes the cost of care much more volatile because the member is resposible for 100% of the cost until they hit their deductible and 20% after the deductible.
Note that preventative drugs are typically coverd at 100% and are not subject to deductible. The HDHP does grant access to the HSA account with contirbutions from Hillman to help cover costs. Generally HDHP plans can be most useful for members who have little or no ongoing care and use their insurance primarliy for preventive care.
| HDHP MEDICAL PLAN RATES | ||
| PREMIUMS PER PAY PERIOD | ||
| STANDARD RATES | HEALTHY HILLMAN RATES | |
| ANNUAL SALARY UNDER $50,000 |
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| EMPLOYEE ONLY | $112 | $52 |
| EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE | $185 | $125 |
| EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) |
$158 |
$98 |
| EMPLOYEE + FAMILY |
$238 |
$178 |
| ANNUAL SALARY OVER $50,000 |
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| EMPLOYEE ONLY | $127 | $67 |
| EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE | $228 | $168 |
| EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) |
$190 | $130 |
| EMPLOYEE ONLY + FAMILY |
$294 | $234 |
The HDHP provides access to an HSA account, which is a specialized savings account employees can contribute money to without paying taxes. The account is intended to help save up money to cover medical expenses. Hillman will contribute the amounts in the following chart for any employee enrolled in the HDHP that sets up an HSA account with Fidelity. Employer contributions are made each pay check.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
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If you enrolled in the high deductible health plan (HDHP) you are eligible for the HSA.
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Hillman will contribute funds to your account each pay period.
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You may contribute tax-free through payroll deductions, up to the annual limit set by the IRS.
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You must set up your account within 90 days of eligibility in order to receive funds.
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Your funds roll over year to year and is yours to keep, invest or spend.
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Funds can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses.
| EMPLOYER HSA CONTRIBUTIONS |
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| ANNUAL SALARY UNDER $50,000 |
ANNUAL SALARY OVER $50,000 |
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| ANNUAL | PER PAY PERIOD | ANNUAL | PER PAY PERIOD | |
| EMPLOYEE ONLY | $650 | $25 | $350 | $13.46 |
| EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE | $1,300 | $50 | $700 | $26.92 |
| EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) |
$1,300 |
$50 | $700 |
$26.92 |
| EMPLOYEE + FAMILY |
$1,300 |
$50 | $700 |
$26.92 |
VIRTUAL MEDICINE BENEFIT
Hillman provides a virtual medicine benefit through TELADOC for you and your covered dependents.
TELADOC offers on-demand access to board-certified doctors through online video, telephone, or secure email. General health issues can be addressed at home for a copay of $25 (PPO plan) or $45 (HDHP plan) per consultation.
MENTAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Hillman’s Employee Assistance Program, offered through Lyra Health, provides confidential access to counselors and mental health resources. No personal information is shared with Hillman only overall usage data.
All Hillman employees and their dependents will have access to mental health care from Lyra Health when and where you need it, at no cost to you.
Lyra’s offerings include:
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12 coaching and/or therapy sessions for you, your family and dependents (per person per year). Additional sessions and medication management support are available to those enrolled in the Hillman medical plan.
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Guided self-care with a coach who will create a plan specific to your mental health needs.
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On-demand access to Lyra Essentials, a self-care library for help with sleep, medication, stress relief and more.
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24/7 confidential support for managers who have concerns about an employee's mental well-being.
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Work-Life services - Financial, Legal, Identity Theft, and Child, elder, pet care.
To get started: Visit Hillman.Lyrahealth.com to create your account.
HINGE HEALTH
Hinge Health provides free virtual physical therapy for Hillman medical plan members, supporting both acute and chronic musculoskeletal
needs.
Whether you’re looking to reduce everyday joint or muscle aches, recover from an injury, relieve pelvic pain, or improve mobility and strength, Hinge Health also offers preventative programs to help keep your joints healthy.
To get started go to: http://hinge.health/enroll-today
HEALTHY HILLMAN WELLNESS PROGRAM
The Healthy Hillman wellness program is offered to all employees and to spouses covered on a Hillman medical plan. Complete an annual biometric screening to earn a $60 discount each pay period off Hillman's standard medical premium rates. The program overview guide will help you understand how to participate in the program.
HEALTHY HILLMAN/MARQUEE HEALTH RESOURCES
The best way to manage health care costs is to stay healthy.
Through Marquee's My Well Portal you have access to a variety of resources to stay in shape, manage stress, help for mental health, healthy nutritional habits, unlimited coaching opportunities, smocking cessation tools.
REAL APPEAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
Real Appeal is a voluntary weight loss program that is offered to eligible participants at no additional cost as part of their health plan benefits.
QUESTIONS?
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
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DENTAL & VISION
DENTAL PLAN OFFERINGS
Hillman offers national dental coverage through our partnership with Delta Dental of Ohio. You can choose from 2 options: a base or an enhanced plan. Both provide preventative services covered at 100% in network.
You don’t need an insurance card, simply provide the member’s social security number to your dentist when you arrive for treatment. (Make sure to check that your dentist is in network to maximize your savings).
VSP INSURANCE
We offer vision coverage with low copays and an annual allowance for frames, lenses, or contacts. If your plan includes VSP LightCare, you may use the allowance for non-prescription sunglasses or blue light glasses instead of prescription eyewear.
No insurance card is needed just give your provider the member’s Social Security number at your appointment. (Be sure to confirm your provider is in-network to maximize your savings.)
| EMPLOYEE RATES PER PAY PERIOD |
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| EMPLOYEE ONLY | $1.75 |
| EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE | $3.25 |
| EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) |
$3.75 |
| EMPLOYEE + FAMILY |
$5.50 |
| PPO MEDICAL PLAN RATES | ||
| PREMIUMS PER PAY PERIOD | ||
| STANDARD RATES | HEALTHY HILLMAN RATES | |
| ANNUAL SALARY UNDER $50,000 |
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| EMPLOYEE ONLY | $128.00 | $68.00 |
| EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE | $226.00 | $166.00 |
| EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) |
$189.00 |
$129.00 |
| EMPLOYEE + FAMILY |
$297.00 |
$237.00 |
| ANNUAL SALARY OVER $50,000 |
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| EMPLOYEE ONLY | $145.00 | $85.00 |
| EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE | $273.00 | $213.00 |
| EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) |
$228.00 | $168.00 |
| EMPLOYEE ONLY + FAMILY |
$366.00 | $306.00 |
QUESTIONS?
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
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VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH PLANS
Hillman offers supplemental health plans through Sun Life, including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage. Each plan includes a $50 annual Wellness Benefit for each covered individual who completes an annual wellness screening (your Healthy Hillman Biometric qualifies). To get the $50 reimbursement you can submit a claim form with Sun Life.
ACCIDENT COVERAGE
Accident Coverage provides benefits for you and your covered family members if you have expenses related to an accident that occurs outside of work. While health insurance helps with medical expenses, this coverage is an additional layer of protection that can help you pay deductibles, copays, and even typical day-to-day expenses such as mortgage or car payment. Benefits under this plan are payable to you, to use as you wish.
HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
Hospital Indemnity plans provide cash payments
when an enrolled employee or their covered dependent are hospitalized.
CRITICAL ILLNESS
Critical illness coverage provides a lump-sum payment if you're diagnosed with a covered illness or condition. This payment gives you the flexibility to use the money however you need it. Whether that's helping pay for expenses not covered by your medical plan, lost wages, childcare, travel, home healthcare costs, or any of your regular household expenses. This plan offers guaranteed issue coverage, meaning there are no medical questions required to enroll. Benefits are only payable if the diagnosis or health event happens after your coverage begins. If the condition occurs before the coverage is effective, no benefits will be paid.
QUESTIONS?
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
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LIFE & DISABILITY
LIFE AND DISABILITY PLANS
LIFE AND AD&D
Full-time employees are covered at one-times their salary up to $200,000. You must designate a beneficiary in Dayforce for this plan.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
Employees will receive disability payments for qualifying disabilities up to 26 weeks.
LONG TERM DISABILITY
After 26 weeks of short-term disability, employees will be eligible to claim long-term disability benefits, providing income replacement until they are able to return to work or reach retirement age.
LIFE AND DISABILITY BUY-UP PLANS
LTD BUY-UP
Employees can purchase long term disability up to 60% of their income.
LIFE INSURANCE BUY-UP
Employees can purchase as much as five times their annual salary up to $750,000 in life insurance.
Life and long-term disability buy-ups are subject to evidence of insurability (EOI). Employees can cover their spouse in increments on $10,000 in coverage up to 50% of the employee’s basic and Optional Life coverage amount combined with a max of $100,000. Employees can cover dependent children at either $5,000 or $10,000 levels. If the benefits are declined at the initial offering or the employee wishes to increase the coverage it will be subject to the EOI process for all amounts.
PARENTAL LEAVE BENEFIT
Hillman provides up to 6 weeks of parental leave for enable employees to care for and bond with their newborn child or a newly adopted or newly placed child.
QUESTIONS?
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
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RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL BENEFITS
401K
Hillman offers a 401K plan for its employees and will match 50% of employees' contributions up to 6% of their annual income.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
The employee stock purchase plan is a company benefit allowing qualified employees to buy company stock at a 15% discount through payroll deductions. HLMN stock purchasing period occurs once every quarter.
Participation is voluntary
Questions related to Hillman’s ESPP: stock.administration@hillmangroup.com
Fidelity Stock Plan Support: 1-800-544-9354
Fidelity International Stock Plan Support: 1-800-544-0275
DAYFORCE WALLET
With Dayforce wallet you have instant access to your pay when it is earned. Download the wallet app on your smartphone and set up an account to get a Dayforce Prepaid Mastercard you can use anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
Make any day payday.
QUESTIONS?
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
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OTHER BENEFITS
VOLUNTARY TIME PURCHASE
If you are hired before 11/1/25 you can buy up to an extra week of vacation on top of what you already receive for 2026!
This benefit is available to elect only during the open enrollment period. To elect this benefit for 2026, navigate to the benefits page found on Dayforce HUB.
Your voluntary time purchase will be deducted each pay period throughout the following year beginning January in the amount equivalent to your base pay per hour (as of 12/1/2025) times the number of hours (8 per day) you've elected.
For example, you elect 5 days of extra vacation (40 hours) and your pay equals $15/hr. multiply those two, then divide that by 26 to know your per pay period deduction amount.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Hillman has partnered with Perks at Work to help you save on everyday expenses and make the most of your budget. Sign up with your Hillman email address. If you do not have a Hillman email address use your personal email shown on your profile in Dayforce. Perks at Work gives you access to exclusive discounts and savings on big and small purchases in over 25 categories—from travel and entertainment, to electronics and appliance, childcare, meal prep, dining, and more. Bonus: You can also earn cashback rewards and you can invite 5 family members to join in on the savings.
HILLMAN’S EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND
Hillman’s Employee Assistance Fund, Hillman Cares Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization created to assist employees who experience a financial hardship due to a qualifying event beyond their control (as a result of natural disaster or significant personal emergency).
Grants from the fund are intended to cover necessities such as food, clothing or shelter, or to help meet basic living expenses such as past due rent/mortgage, past due utilities, or groceries as a result of the event. Recipients are those employees who do not have the means themselves or other resources available to pay such expenses.
This fund is available to all permanent full-time and part-time US employees who have completed one year or more of service with the Company (excluding Director level and above). Employees must be active at the time of payment.
Submit questions and applications to HillmanCares@hillmangroup.com.
PET INSURANCE
Hillman offers Pet Insurance through Nationwide, which provides two ready-made employee plans, plus the ability to customize a coverage plan for individual pets and their specific care needs.
QUESTIONS?
Email: benefits@hillmangroup.com
