UL - 2023-24 Benefits Guide (FINAL 11.1.2023) SP

12 • 2023 Gerresheimer Salary Benefits Bulletin

WELLNESS, EAP, AND RETIREMENT

2023 Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Plan Administered by LifeWorks

In an effort to achieve a lower prevalence of illness and disease, the Company is continuing the EPIC Wellness program that hopefully encourages employees to put their health needs on a front-burner in exchange for a future premium reduction. Employees may register, via smart phone or PC, for the EPIC platform. During the course of 2023, participants will earn points for participating in various health related activities – such as getting a flu shot, having biometric screenings, walk ing a particular number of steps each month and more. If a participant reaches the required number of points during the 12 month period, their 2024 healthcare premium will be reduced by $25 per month (prorated each pay date). Not only is this an easy way to ensure your premium increase, if any, remains modest in 2024, it may lead us all to bet ter health, which in turn, will lead us to medical coverage premiums that may not skyrocket regularly.

All employees, and those who reside with them, are eligible to use the services of the Employee Assistance Plan. Although most people associate an EAP with help for substance abuse issues, they are that and so much more! They can offer direction and advice on financial planning, child and elder care, depression, and grief, among a myriad of other things. The ser vice is provided free of charge by the Company and includes up to 5 direct counseling sessions with a professional when appropriate. Visit their website at: www.lifeworks.com (User ID: glass and password: eap) or call them at 1-888-267-8126 to see what they can do for you.

Always concerned that you’ll see a large medical plan premium increase with the new year? Although the Company takes steps to keep them reasonable, illness and disease happen. If they happened with less frequency, however, it’s possible those premium increases could be lower or nonexistent.

401(k) Savings Plan Saving is tough for many people. Yet it is so important to do if you want a satisfying retirement. Even if you plan to work forever, life may throw you an unexpected curve with health or employment related issues. For these reasons, whenever possible, employees should take advantage of the savings opportunities afforded them in this Plan. The Company will match your contribution at a rate of 50% of the first 8% of eligible pay you contribute (up to the IRS limits on contributions and compensation shown below). If you contribute 8%, therefore, you get an extra 4% of pay deposited to your account. Further, the Company will also make a base contribution for you of 3% of your eligible compensation. In total from you and the Company, that is a 15% of pay credit to your account each pay date which could go a long way toward ensuring your financial freedom in retirement if you save long enough. * or more if grandfathered under prior plan rules. Even if you can’t contribute at the maximum level, don’t forego the entire Company match. Contribute what you can – on either a pre-tax (deferral) or post-tax (Roth) basis. You are always free to change or stop your contributions without restriction other than payroll timing. To enroll in the plan or change your contribution levels, or get more information about the Plan itself, go to Vanguard.com, Plan #095644 . You can contact your Human Resources representative for details as well. Website: www.vanguard.com/retirementplans Phone: 1-800-523-1188

$19,500 for pre-tax contributions $6,500

for Catch Up contributions for employees at least age 50 by year end 2023 (this is in addition to the pre-tax contributions of $19,500)

* The IRS has not officially released the 2023 Contribution Limits.

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