BCF is supported solely by Team Member contributions and fund-raising efforts. You can help ensure the long-term availability of the BCF by contributing to it yourself. Sign up for payroll deduction or make a one time donation online. Donations and other contributions are not tax deductible.

Before applying for BCF assistance you should use available resources such as:

• the employee assistance program (CorpCare) at 1-800-728-9444 (includes legal advice, financial planning, community resources, and counseling services)
• health coverage
• vacation time and sick pay
• disability income benefits
• family or community resources
• other financial resources including a 401(k) loan

Each application will be treated with confidentiality and carefully documented and screened. To apply, complete an application form. The application is available at bluemontgroup.net/bluemontcares. You can also ask your manager or a member of your Human Resources team for a form.

Once the application is received, an HR Representative will contact you within two business days to obtain additional information required to assess your need. The HR Representative may also contact your manager to review your current work performance. We may also need to access personal information in from our records.

The BCF is intended to help you when

• catastrophic circumstance occurs outside your control and
• you have sudden and unexpected financial responsibilities as a result and
• you do not have sufficient resources to meet your responsibilities.

The list below outlines the type of financial needs that may be eligible for assistance. It is intended as a guide and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Portion of out-of-pocket medical expenses only in the case a payment plan has been established or grant would provide substantial relief.
• Loss of your income because you are ill, injured, or are unable to work and there is no other wage replacement available.
• Travel expenses to visit a seriously ill family member* or to attend the funeral of a family member*
• Basic funeral expenses of a family member* when you and your family do not have enough resources including payments from life insurance
• To establish or re-establish a habitable and safe residence when your home is damaged or lost due to natural disaster or unforeseen circumstances
• Loss of income for the primary wage earner in your household (your spouse/domestic team member or family member) when they are unable to work due to illness, injury, natural disaster or similar
• catastrophic event (e.g. fire), or when needed to care for an ill family member* and they don’t have other financial resources or any type of wage replacement

*Family member is defined as: parent, sibling, daughter, son, husband, wife, domestic partner mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepparents, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, foster child.

Other Considerations
The long-term viability of the BCF is important to team members. Therefore, when assessing your request, we will consider:

• measures you took to protect yourself against and/or to minimize your loss
• resources you have explored prior to requesting BCF assistance
• whether assistance will provide ample relief
• alternatives to your request that may be available to assist you with your immediate need

The list below is used as a guide and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Funds from the BCF will not be available for things such as:

• Routine living expenses (including car repairs or other transportation issues)
• Payment of traffic or other court related fines.
• Reduced income due to a variance in your scheduled hours.
• Other personal debts such as income tax, child support, credit card debt, tuition, etc.
• Loss of or damage to your personal property that does not impact your safety, housing, and ability to meet your monthly expenses.
• Financial assistance that you are not obligated to repay.
• Services that you are not obligated to pay for.
• Elective services (e.g. cosmetic procedures, fertility treatments)

Your application information will initially be reviewed only by your designated HR Partner, who may reach out if additional details are needed. After this preliminary step, your application will be anonymized before it is reviewed by the Bluemont Cares decision committee. Aside from the HR Partner, no individual will have access to your personal application information, ensuring confidentiality throughout the review process.

Team Members that wish to cancel their BCF payroll deductions may do so by completing this online form.