What does the signed agreement mean?
HME Companies and Ebenezer have agreed to transition management of the eight Peaceful Pines communities to Ebenezer in February 2027.
When will I become an Ebenezer employee?
The planned employment transition date is February 1, 2027, following successful completion of the required hiring and onboarding process.
Will I need to apply or interview for my current job?
You will need to complete the Work History Form and successfully complete Ebenezer's hiring and onboarding process. You will not need to interview for the position you currently hold at Peaceful Pines.
Why do I need to complete the Work History Form?
Your work history helps Ebenezer determine your starting wage and prepare your official written job offer. Without the completed form, Ebenezer will not have the information needed to prepare an offer.
What happens after I submit my Work History Form?
Ebenezer's Human Resources team will review your information to prepare your written job offer. Additional hiring and onboarding steps will be communicated to you by December 4.
What happens to my pay?
No employee will take a pay decrease. Ebenezer's Human Resources team will review your information to prepare your job offer. Additional hiring and onboarding steps will be communicated to you.
When will I receive my first Ebenezer paycheck?
Ebenezer pay day is every other Friday. Your first Ebenezer pay check for hours worked from 2/1/27 through 2/14/27 will be on Friday, February 19, 2027.
You will need to submit new direct deposit forms, and your first paycheck will be mailed to you.
What happens to HME Care leadership?
HME Care leaders will move into roles within HME Companies or regional leadership positions with Ebenezer. Individual assignments will be communicated directly.
Will Ebenezer provide new employee orientation?
Yes. Ebenezer will schedule several new employee orientations in the month of February. More details to come!
When will Ebenezer representatives visit our community?
Ebenezer will be in the communities often before the transition is completed. Watch for more information.
Who can answer questions about my individual employment situation?
Please contact the dedicated transition support team at Questions@fairview.org. Individual questions can be addressed privately.
Does Ebenezer offer employee benefits?
Yes. Ebenezer offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts (DCA). Eligibility and plan information can be found in the 2027 Benefits Guide.
When will my Ebenezer benefits begin?
For eligible team members transitioning effective February 1, 2027, benefits will be effective February 1. You will need to complete benefit enrollment within your first 30 days of employment.
Will I need to enroll in Ebenezer's benefits?
Yes. Eligible team members will need to complete enrollment in Ebenezer's benefit plans within their first 30 days of employment. Enrollment instructions will be provided via email.
Can I rollover funds from my existing Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Employees who elect an Ebenezer High Deductible Plan will transition to Optum HSA and can transfer funds from another HSA by contacting the provider.
What happens to my Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Dependent Care Account funds?
Your FSA and/or Dependent Care will end with your employment and you will be able to continue to request reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to that date, if eligible. Per HME you will have 90 days after termination to request reimbursement.
If I've already met my insurance deductible, will I have to start over?
Yes. Since Ebenezer is a new employer with a new benefit plan your insurance benefits will start new with Ebenezer.
What if I have a medical appointment or treatment scheduled around February 1?
Even though there will be no gap in coverage once the new coverage is in place, there will still be an amount of time where the coverage with the new insurance is being set up. You are urged to make benefit elections quickly. If not urgent, appointments should be moved later in the month.
Who should I contact if I have questions about my health benefits?
You can call the Employee Service Center at 612-672-5050, or after the transition visit welcometomedica.com/ebenezer.
Will my unused PTO balance transfer to Ebenezer?
Yes. Your accrued, unused PTO balance will transfer from HME Care to Ebenezer provided you give HME Care authorization to do so on the Info Release Authorization form.
Will there be a period when I cannot use my transferred PTO?
Yes. There will be a temporary blackout period from February 1 through February 14, 2027, while accrued PTO balances are being finalized. During this period, transferred accrued PTO cannot be used. Any previously approved time off or unscheduled time off during the blackout period dates will be unpaid time off.
Will I have to submit new direct deposit information?
Yes. Once hired, you'll be submitting new W4 election as well as direct deposit information in our self-service HR system.
Will my previously approved vacation time be honored?
Yes. Ebenezer will honor vacations that were approved before the transition for dates after February 1, 2027. After the transition, new time-off requests and approvals will be managed through Ebenezer's timekeeping system.
How will I accrue PTO with Ebenezer?
Full-time and part-time team members with a 0.2 FTE or greater will accrue PTO based on their original Peaceful Pines service date.
Will my years of service with Peaceful Pines count toward Ebenezer benefits?
Your original Peaceful Pines service date will be used for PTO accrual purposes.
What happens to my current retirement account?
When you transition to Ebenezer, your retirement savings account will be handled like a typical change in employers. You have the option to retain your account, roll it over to another account, or seek distribution per IRS guidelines.
Are the Peaceful Pines communities closing?
No. All eight Peaceful Pines communities will remain open as management transitions to Ebenezer.
Is HME Companies closing?
No. HME Care, the current management organization, will continue as an LLC. HME Companies will continue operating.
Who is responsible for community operations before February 1?
HME Care remains fully responsible for community operations throughout the transition period. Continue following existing policies, reporting relationships and operational procedures unless notified otherwise.
Will residents or team members see immediate changes?
Our priority is a smooth transition for residents, families and employees. Residents and families will receive advance information about changes affecting their community, and team members will be informed about changes to their work.
Will I receive a new employee badge or need to access new systems?
After the February transition date you will receive a new badge which will be used to record your time on a time clock. For now, access to most systems will not change.
Who should I contact about operational questions before the transition?
Continue contacting your current HME Care supervisors and designated operational contacts. Any changes to reporting relationships or processes will be communicated before they take effect.
