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Working at CSX: Pay & Benefits
Learn About CSX Benefits  
CSX provides competitive benefits and compensation programs.

Benefits vary by craft or union for contract or agreement positions. Refer to the benefits summaries on the National Railway Labor Conference website (www.nrlc.ws/benefits/toc.htm ) for details.

A summary of benefits for management jobs follows.

Savings and Investments
Benefits Eligibility Description
Tax Savings Thrift Plan (CSXtra) Date of Hire (Vested) 401(k) program
Employee may contribute pre-tax or after-tax dollars, up to 50% of base salary, subject to IRS limits. CSX will match 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions.
Railroad Retirement
www.rrb.gov
Date of Hire for CSXT and some Technology employees Government sponsored benefit for CSX Transportation and some Technology employees. RR taxes are required instead of Social Security (FICA) taxes for both RR employee and employer. Vesting requires 5 years of eligible service. Upon retirement, receive an annuity from the Railroad Retirement Board.
CSX Pension Plan
866-CSX-PAYS
One Year Service and Age 21 Fully funded by CSX. Vesting requires 3 years of eligible service.
Tuition Reimbursement Three Months Service Reimbursement up to $3,500 per calendar year for eligible expenses.

Health and Welfare
Benefits Eligibility Description
Medical Coverage
(aetna.com )
Includes medical, prescription drug benefits,
mental health benefits, disease management,
and discounts for eye exams and prescription eyewear through the Vision One Plan. (See discounts)
Date of Hire
  • 80% Indemnity Health Plan
  • Select Health Plan
  • Choice POS II Health Plan - available in most areas.
  • Consumer Driven Health Plan with Health Savings Account
Coverage requires a monthly pre-tax contribution. May waive coverage to receive a monthly opt-out credit of $50.
Dental Coverage (PPO)
(aetna.com )
Date of Hire Benefit levels of 100%, 75%, or 50% depending on the procedure. Requires a monthly pre-tax contribution.
Domestic Partner Coverage Date of Hire Medical/Dental coverage for same and opposite sex domestic partners.
Tax Savings Reimbursement Plan (TSRP)
Flexible Spending Account
(aetna.com )
Date of Hire
(Pro-rated)
Pre-tax contributions (up to $5,000) to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses.
Vision Plan
www.vsp.com
Date of Hire Coverage for vision care services including regular exams, glasses, contacts and laser vision correction. Monthly premium and co-pays required.
Life Insurance
www.metlife.com
Date of Hire Basic Life Insurance -- Two times annual earnings. Premium paid by CSX.
Optional Term Life Insurance -- Additional group term life insurance available to employee and dependents. Employee paid.
Employee Assistance Program
800-657-3366
Date of Hire Confidential counseling, guidance and referral service program for employees and their dependents.
Short Term Disability
www.unum.com
800-421-0344
One Month Salary Continuance -- 100% of monthly salary up to 182 days depending on length of service.
Long Term Disability
www.unum.com
800-421-0344
Six Months 60% of monthly salary from all sources up to a maximum monthly benefit of $10,000. Optional benefit buy-up available.
Personal Accident Insurance
www.metlife.com
800-357-4482
Date of Hire Accidental death and dismemberment insurance benefit of two times annual earnings (plus highest bonus) paid by CSX. Optional additional benefit available. Employee paid.
Travel Accident Insurance Date of Hire Accidental death insurance while traveling on company business, 5 times annual earnings ($1,000,000 max). CSX paid.
Vacation Date of Hire From 2-5 weeks depending on length of service and employing business unit.

Other Benefits
Benefits Eligibility Description
Management Incentive Compensation Program (MICP)
Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
Date of Hire Annual bonus opportunity based on the band of the position, the performance of the company and individual performance.
Long term bonus opportunity based on company performance. (Band 6 and above)
Holidays Date of Hire Eleven paid holidays (two flex holidays).
Pre-Paid Legal Coverage
www.legalplans.com
Date of Hire Pre-paid legal services. Requires monthly premium. No additional co-pay.
Financial Planning Date of Hire Free and fee-based financial planning services available through JPMorgan, as well as free web-based planning tools.
Military Leave Date of Hire CSX provides pay differential and leave of absence to National Guard and Reserve service members.
Reward & Recognition Program Date of Hire Cash or non-cash awards given by CSX to recognize exceptional effort by an employee or group.
Service Award Program Date of Hire Awards recognizing company service on certain anniversary dates.
CSX Employee Service Club Date of Hire Volunteer organization dedicated to service in the community and employee activities.
Diversity Councils & Affinity Groups Date of Hire Volunteer organizations to help develop and sustain a strong, diverse organization.
Associate Development Program Date of Hire A structured, personalized mentoring program linking an employee with a coach for a period of one year.
Supervisory Leadership Workshop Date of Hire Instructor-led sessions that provide management and contract supervisors with key leadership skills.
eLearning @ CSX SkillPort Date of Hire A web-based learning tool, offering more than 800 courses as well as simulations, skill briefs and job aids.
AFLAC (Optional Cafeteria Plan)
CSX Gateway > My Life > Links
904-636-9001
Date of Hire Pre-tax. Call agent to apply. Cancer, Personal Accident, Recovery, and Income Protection.

Employee Discounts
Benefits Eligibility Description
Car Discounts Date of Hire Varied discounts determined by manufacturer:
- Auto Nation
- Chrysler
- Ford
- General Motors
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Subaru
- Volkswagen
Wireless Services Date of Hire - AT&T/Cingular Programs
- Sprint/Nextel
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
GE Store Date of Hire Up to 20% discount on:
- Refrigerators
- Microwaves
- Washers and Dryers
- Ranges
- Dishwashers
... and more.
MetLife Auto and Home
www.metlife.com
Date of Hire Optional automobile and home insurance at discount when purchased in conjunction with MetLife's optional life insurance.
Barnes and Noble Date of Hire Through a partnership with Barnes & Noble, you can save up to 40% and get free standard shipping on every order you place through this special on-line bookstore.
Aetna
www.aetna.com
Date of Hire Discounts on fitness, vision, and alternative medicine. Visit the web for details and participating providers.

Please note:  
This is a general overview of CSX benefits. It is not intended to be a summary plan description. All management benefits listed above are subject to change.
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