Other Services and Programs

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Other Services
and Programs
Honda offers a variety of
other benefits, including
Honda stock ownership
opportunities and
assistance with health,
safety and financial
For More Information
Administrative details and
procedures for appealing a
claim can be found in the
Administrative Information
section.
needs.
Other Services and Programs | HAM/EGA/HNA
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Table of Contents
Medically Inactive Transition (MIT) Program .............................................................................. 203
MIT Program Overview ................................................................................................................ 203
Program Requirements .................................................................................................................. 203
Returning to Work at Honda ......................................................................................................... 203
Program Timeline .......................................................................................................................... 204
Post-Employment MIT Benefits.................................................................................................... 204
Separation from Employment and COBRA .................................................................................. 205
Honda Retiree Medical Plan .......................................................................................................... 205
Workers’ Compensation .................................................................................................................. 206
Introduction to Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits................................................................ 206
The Paper Trail .............................................................................................................................. 206
Step 1: Report Your Situation ....................................................................................................... 207
Step 2: File a Workers’ Compensation Claim ............................................................................... 207
Step 3: Claim Review Process ....................................................................................................... 208
If Your Claim Is Certified ............................................................................................................. 208
If Your Claim Is Not Certified ...................................................................................................... 211
About the Claim Hearing Process ................................................................................................. 212
Other Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits ........................................................................ 213
Paid Time Off .................................................................................................................................... 213
Honda Educational Reimbursement ............................................................................................... 214
Safety Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 215
Honda Product Purchase ................................................................................................................. 215
Pay and Rewards .............................................................................................................................. 216
Honda Federal Credit Union (FCU) ............................................................................................... 217
Matching Gift Program .................................................................................................................... 218
Honda Hero Volunteer Program ..................................................................................................... 218
LifeCare ............................................................................................................................................. 219
Wellness Center Membership .......................................................................................................... 220
Stock Ownership ............................................................................................................................... 220
Honda Life Solutions ........................................................................................................................ 223
Adoption Assistance Program ......................................................................................................... 224
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Medically Inactive Transition (MIT) Program
The MIT program is designed to assist associates who are unable to work for an extended period of time
due to a work or non-work-related medical condition.
This section describes the MIT program and what it provides to associates who are off work due to a
long-term medical condition.
MIT Program Overview
If you are unable to work due to a medical condition, you may be eligible for a Leave of Absence of up to
104 weeks (two years). The MIT program begins after you have been on an approved Leave of Absence
for 26 weeks (six months) and, provided you remain eligible, will continue up to a maximum of 104
weeks. If you are unable to return to work after 104 weeks, your employment at Honda will end.
During this program:
 A team from Honda will coordinate and communicate with you concerning your medical treatment
 You will continue to be eligible for Honda benefits for which you would be eligible while on a leave.
See the Leave of Absence portion of the Life Events section
Program Requirements
Participation in the MIT program begins after an approved Leave of Absence for 26 weeks (six months)
due to your own medical condition. Upon entering the program, you are required to file for Long-Term
Disability (LTD) benefits.
A member of Honda’s Disability Group will contact you to explain the MIT program. Subsequent
meetings will be held with you every six months to monitor your progress and ensure that you have
access to the appropriate care and services. As a participant in MIT, you are required to sign a release to
allow a member of Honda’s Disability Group to interact with your treating physician(s) and to actively
participate in the program. Failure to do so will result in denial of your continued Leave of Absence.
If by 52 weeks on a Leave you have not filed for LTD benefits or LTD benefits have been denied and are
no longer under appeal, your employment will end at that time, and you will not qualify for postemployment MIT benefits (as described later in this section). If you qualified for LTD benefits at the 52
week mark, and LTD benefits are later denied and are no longer under appeal, your employment will end
at that time and you will not qualify for post-employment MIT benefits.
Returning to Work at Honda
Hopefully, during your participation in the MIT program, you will seek to return to work at Honda. To
ensure your safe return to work, you will be scheduled for, and must successfully complete, a medical
fitness-for-duty evaluation.
Following a return to work at Honda, you will remain in MIT for a 60-day monitoring period. Your
participation in MIT will not end until you have returned to work for 60 consecutive calendar days
without a medical Leave of Absence for the same or different medical condition.
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Program Timeline
26 Weeks
The MIT program begins after you have been on a medical Leave of Absence for 26 consecutive weeks.
 As a requirement of the program, you must apply for Long-Term Disability (LTD)
 A member of Honda’s Disability Group will contact you to schedule an initial MIT meeting. Future
meetings will occur every six months, either until you return to work for 60 consecutive calendar days
or you exhaust your time in the MIT program. As a requirement of the program, you must actively
participate in these meetings and the interactive process with Honda and your treating physician
52 Weeks
 A member of Honda’s Disability Group will conduct a second MIT meeting with you
 If you have not filed for LTD benefits, or if LTD has been denied and all appeals are exhausted, your
employment with Honda will end and you will not qualify for post-employment MIT benefits
78 Weeks
 A member of Honda’s Disability Group will conduct a third MIT meeting with you
 If, at any time after 52 weeks of leave, LTD benefits are denied and no longer under appeal, your
employment will end, and you will not qualify for post-employment MIT benefits
104 Weeks
 If you have not been able to return to work at Honda, your participation in MIT will end and your
employment with Honda will end. Your separation from employment does not impact your right to
continue to receive LTD or to appeal the denial of LTD
 Certain Honda post-employment benefits may apply for you and your family
Post-Employment MIT Benefits
If, as of your last day worked, you had 12 months or more of service with Honda but were unable to
successfully return to work before the expiration of time in the MIT program, you may be eligible to
receive post-employment benefits fully paid by Honda for 12 months. Your eligibility for postemployment benefits is also dependent upon:
 Your compliance over the entire course of the MIT program and participation in meetings and
 Timely execution of a separation agreement and general release
These post-employment benefits (under the Honda Benefits Plan) include:
 Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for associates and their dependents*
 Basic life and accident insurance coverage for associates
 Optional life insurance coverage may be continued while receiving Honda post-employment benefits,
if the associate pays the premiums
When Honda benefits end, associates may elect COBRA continuation coverage at their expense for the
period allowed under COBRA (see the COBRA section for information). Associates also may be able to
participate in Honda’s Retiree Medical Plan.
*
If you are Medicare eligible or have applied for Social Security benefits, your status may impact the general base-level
health insurance benefits that you may receive. Please review any information that Honda provides regarding your benefits.
Contact the Honda Benefits team for more information.
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Separation from Employment and COBRA
If you are unable to return to work after 104 consecutive weeks of leave, your employment with Honda
will end.
Upon separation, your Honda benefits will continue until the end of the month in which your employment
ends.
Associates who do not qualify for post-employment MIT benefits may continue benefits through COBRA
at their own expense, if they choose, for the period allowed under COBRA (see the COBRA section for
more information).
Associates who qualify for post-employment MIT benefits will be offered Honda general base-level
health insurance benefits at no cost for 12 months through a separation agreement and general release.*
Benefits include:
 Medical
 Dental
 Vision
 Prescription drug
 Basic life insurance
 Accident insurance
Thereafter, associates may continue benefits through COBRA at their own expense, if they choose, for the
period allowed under COBRA (see the COBRA section for information).
If eligible, associates may elect the Honda Retiree Medical Plan.
*
If you are Medicare eligible or have applied for Social Security benefits, your status may impact the general base-level
health insurance benefits that you may receive. Please review any information that Honda provides regarding your benefits.
Contact the Honda Benefits team for more information.
Honda Retiree Medical Plan
After Honda post-employment benefits end, eligible associates may elect coverage in the Honda Retiree
Medical Plan. To be eligible, associates must:
 Be eligible for LTD benefits and
 As of their MIT last day worked, have at least 10 years of service, and either be:
 Age 50 or older when employment ends OR
 Regardless of age, be approved for Social Security Disability Insurance
Associates who elect Honda Retiree Medical Plan coverage will receive credits for medical coverage
based on length of Honda service at the time of separation of employment.
For more information about this plan, see the Other Retirement Benefits section
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Workers’ Compensation
To help you understand the process for filing Workers’
Compensation claims, this section outlines the steps you should
take if you have a work-related accident, injury or disease.
Introduction to Your Workers’
Compensation Benefits
Note
Most of the information
contained in this section is
based on state law or Honda
policy and procedure, which is
subject to change at any time.
All associates of Honda are covered by Workers’ Compensation
laws and regulations, which provide protection in case of a workrelated injury or illness. Honda has been granted self-insured status by the Bureau of Workers’
Compensation (BWC), which allows for more efficient claims processing and direct payment of
compensation and medical benefits to and on behalf of an injured worker. This program is administered in
accordance with the laws of the state.
Workers’ Compensation benefits compensate associates for time off work necessary and related to an
allowed, work-related accident, injury or disease. Workers’ Compensation benefits may also include
reimbursement or payment for related medical and prescription expenses.
The Paper Trail
The following forms are available from the Workers’ Compensation Department, the Medical Department
or from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC).
Complete This Form…
To…
Form FROI-1 (First Report of Injury)
File a Workers’ Compensation claim
Form C-86 (Motion)
Most frequently used to:
 Reactivate a claim
 Include additional conditions in a certified claim or allowed claim
 Request a hearing on a disputed issue
Form C-84 (Request for Temporary Total
Request “temporary total disability compensation” for lost time from work
Disability)
MEDCO-14 Form (Physician’s Report of
Support the requested period of disability completed by your treating
Work Ability)
provider
Form C-23 (Notice to Change Physician
Change your recognized treating physician (also called attending
of Record)
physician) in your claim
Form IC-12 (Notice of Appeal)
Appeal an order to the next hearing level
Form IC-167-T (Objection to Tentative
File an appeal after receiving tentative order for Permanent Partial
Order Awarding Permanent Partial
Disability (PPD) award
Disability)
Form IC-88 (Request for
File an appeal after receiving District Hearing Officer order for PPD
Reconsideration)
award
Form C-9 (Physician’s Report/Treatment
Request authorization for medical treatment for industrial injury or
Plan)
occupational disease
Form C-92
Apply for percentage of permanent partial disability award
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Complete This Form…
To…
Form IC-2
Apply for permanent total disability compensation
Form IC-51 (Hearing Continuation)
Request to postpone an Industrial Commission hearing
Form C-140/C-141 (Application for Wage
Apply for wage loss compensation
Loss Compensation and Statement of
Job Search)
Note: Additional forms may be available through the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation by calling 1-800-644-6292.
Step 1: Report Your Situation
Any work-related illness or injury that occurs on Honda premises
or during an activity required by your employment must be
reported immediately to the appropriate Honda representative or
supervisor. Any injured associate must go or be taken to the
nearest In Plant Medical facility to have the injury assessed and
the proper medical treatment arranged. In a serious or lifethreatening emergency, the emergency response system should be
used. In all cases, an accident/incident investigation report must
be completed by the associate and appropriate Honda
representative.
Requesting a Leave of
Absence
If you need to take time off work
for your alleged work-related
condition, you must contact
Sedgwick at 1-888-538-2732 to
request a Leave of Absence.
Step 2: File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you choose to file a claim for Workers’ Compensation benefits, applications are available from the
Workers’ Compensation Department, In Plant Medical facility or the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
Associates in these departments can give you information and assistance when filing a claim or
completing documents related to a claim. By filling out your claim form completely and providing all
information requested, you may avoid delays in the processing of your claim.
You will also be asked to complete and sign a form authorizing your physician to release your past
medical information to Honda. This will help Honda evaluate your claim and gather all the information
needed to determine whether Workers’ Compensation benefits are available to you.
Reactivating a Claim
If you have and report subsequent health problems in accordance with state law and the problems are
determined to be related to a prior claim, you may request to reactivate a prior Workers’ Compensation
claim. To reactivate your claim, you must complete and sign a C-86 Motion Form and include any
medical evidence that supports your request for reactivation.
 If the reactivation is accepted by Honda, medical bills and compensation related to and necessary for
the allowed conditions will be paid under the prior claim
 If the reactivation is denied by Honda, you will be notified of the reasons for denial. You may then
request an Industrial Commission hearing for further consideration. See “About the Claim Hearing
Process” on page 212
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Step 3: Claim Review Process
After you submit your forms, the Workers’ Compensation Department may request past medical records
from your treating physician and any physician who provided care for your condition to begin evaluating
your claim.
The claim review process can take up to 30 days. Processing may be delayed if your forms or medical
records are incomplete. To avoid delays, you should ask your treating physician to forward copies of all
related notes, records and test results to Sedgwick - Honda at P.O. Box 14669, Lexington, KY
40512-4669, fax: 1-877-475-6170. If additional information is needed, you may be contacted by a
member of the Workers’ Compensation Department.
When all necessary information regarding your claim has been received and reviewed, Honda will notify
you by mail as to whether your claim has been certified or not certified.
Recognized Treating Physician
The BWC allows for only one treating physician for each Workers’ Compensation claim. Requests for
payment of compensation and medical bills will only be accepted from the treating physician named in
your claim.
If your physician determines that you need treatment from another doctor, such as an additional
consultation, surgery or other forms of treatment, he or she must obtain prior authorization from the
Workers’ Compensation Department.
You may change your treating physician on your claim by completing a Notice to Change Physician of
Record Form C-23 available from the Workers’ Compensation Department or the BWC.
If Your Claim Is Certified
Notification that your claim has been certified tells you that the Workers’ Compensation Department has
reviewed your claim and found your medical condition(s) to be work-related and eligible for Workers’
Compensation benefits under state law.
Upon certification, your Workers’ Compensation claim is sent to Sedgwick for processing.
Compensation begins on the eighth calendar day of absence due to your certified work-related condition.
If you are off work 14 consecutive days, Honda will pay you for the first seven days of missed work.
Regardless of the number of days missed, you are still entitled to medical benefits for expenses
reasonably related to the medical conditions allowed in the claim.
If compensation benefits are granted, you will receive payment within 21 days of Honda’s receipt of a C84 Form “Request for Temporary Total Disability (TTD)” and a MEDCO-14 “Physician’s Report of
Work Ability” verifying your inability to work.
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Sedgwick
Honda has contracted with Sedgwick to assist in the administration of the Workers’ Compensation
program. Sedgwick will file the following claims with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation:

Certified lost time claims (more than seven calendar days off work)

Any claim that is not certified

Occupational disease claim(s)

Any claim specifically requested by an associate to be filed
Claims filed with the BWC will receive a claim number. You should keep this number with your files.
In addition, Sedgwick does the following on Honda’s behalf:

Processes requests for medical treatment

Processes payment of medical bills

Processes payment of compensation benefits

Schedules Independent Medical Examinations
About Your Disability Compensation
The rate of your compensation benefits will be based on your wages applied to a formula established by
the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. The BWC also establishes minimum and maximum limits for
Workers’ Compensation payments.
The example below shows how Workers’ Compensation benefits are calculated for different lengths of
disability.
Temporary Total Disability
Length of Disability
Rate of Benefits
First 12 weeks
FWW equals the greater of:
Compensation is paid at
 Wages earned one week prior to the date of injury, excluding overtime or
72% of your Full Weekly
 The average of wages earned over the last six weeks worked prior to the date of
injury, including overtime
Wage (“FWW”)
Note: Payments may not exceed the maximum rate established by the BWC for the
year in which the injury occurred.
After 12 weeks
AWW is the average weekly wage for the past 52 weeks prior to the date of injury.
Compensation is paid at
6623% of your Average
Note: Payments may not exceed the maximum rate established by the BWC for the
year in which the injury occurred.
Weekly Wage (“AWW”)
Workers’ Compensation benefits are paid on a biweekly basis and are not taxable. If you are subject to a
child support order, the law requires Honda to deduct this payment from your Workers’ Compensation
indemnity benefits.
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About Your Medical Benefits
If your claim is certified and your condition is eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits, all medical
bills and prescriptions related to the condition(s) certified in your claim will be paid according to the
BWC’s fee schedule and the Preferred Provider Agreement with Sedgwick. You will not have to pay
copays nor will you be balance billed for services received.
You may seek care from any physician you choose who is certified by the BWC to provide treatment for
injured workers. However, the BWC allows for only one treating physician for each Workers’
Compensation claim. Requests for payment of compensation and medical bills will only be accepted from
the treating physician named in your claim.
Medical bills for your certified condition(s) should be submitted by you or your physician to the Workers’
Compensation Department. The time limitation for submitting medical bills is two years after the date of
service. Medical bills will be processed within 30 days of receipt.
Additional Conditions
If you develop additional conditions related to your claim, you may complete and sign a C-86 Form
requesting coverage under your claim. You should attach related medical documentation to the C-86
Form to support your request.
Authorization for Treatment
Certain types of treatment require prior authorization from Honda. Your treating physician needs to
request this authorization by calling the Workers’ Compensation Department or submitting a C-9 form
(Physician’s Report/Treatment Plan).
Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
Honda or the BWC may require you to undergo an Independent Medical Examination (IME) to get a
second opinion regarding your condition.
When you receive notice of an IME related to your Workers’ Compensation claim, you must
provide Human Resources with a copy of the notice three to seven days in advance of the
examination date. If the exam is planned at a time you are scheduled to work, Human Resources will
work with you to determine the appropriate amount of time (including travel to and from) for you to be
away from work.
For Honda-requested IMEs, Honda will pay for the predetermined amount of time necessary to attend the
examination. Your attendance bonus, perfect attendance award, bonus sharing, 401(k) Savings Plan and
Pension Plan will not be impacted.
Honda will provide unpaid time away from work for the predetermined amount of time necessary
to attend an exam requested by the BWC. If you use PTO time, your attendance bonus, perfect
attendance award, bonus sharing, 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan will not be impacted. If you
choose no pay (unpaid time), this will not influence the attendance bonus or perfect attendance award.
However, it will impact bonus sharing, the 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan.
In both cases, you must notify your supervisor and make proper arrangements for your absence with
Human Resources. Please refer to your Associate Handbook for more information.
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If You Need Occupational Healthcare
Onsite occupational health centers are available with case management services through HealthPartners.
The centers are available for treatment of associates who are injured while working. They are staffed with
a team of medical professionals qualified to diagnose and treat work-related conditions.
HealthPartners is located at Honda’s Support Office (HSO), as well as the In Plant Medical facilities at
the Anna Engine Plant, East Liberty Plant and Marysville Auto Plant. HealthPartners is also able to work
with your physician of record and assist with your return to work.
If Your Claim Is Not Certified
If Honda does not certify your claim for all or some conditions, the claim will be filed with the BWC.
You will be notified by mail with an explanation of why the claim or condition was not certified.
When a claim is denied certification, for all or some conditions a hearing is automatically scheduled by
the Industrial Commission to resolve any issues. Before the date of the hearing, you will have an
opportunity to provide any missing information or additional evidence for Honda to reconsider your claim
for certification. If Honda approves the requested conditions after reviewing the additional information,
you will be notified of the decision and Honda will request that your hearing be cancelled.
If your claim is still not certified after Honda considers the additional information, you may continue with
the claim hearing process.
A hearing is not necessary if you ultimately agree with Honda’s decision with respect to conditions
allowed in your claim and you may choose to request cancellation of the hearing. For assistance in
cancelling a hearing, you can call Honda’s Workers’ Compensation Department at 1-937-645-8366.
Short-Term Disability Benefits
If the Workers’ Compensation Department denies or contests your disability, you may apply for ShortTerm Disability (STD) benefits. You may apply for STD by calling Sedgwick at 1-888-538-2732.
Benefits are not payable for the waiting period required by Workers’ Compensation or if you have
reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). See “Short-Term Disability” in the Disability Plans
section for more information.
If your disability is later approved for Workers’ Compensation benefits, any payments you received while
on Short-Term Disability will be reimbursed to Sedgwick through deductions from your Workers’
Compensation payments.
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About the Claim Hearing Process
You or Honda may request a hearing before the Industrial
Commission if a dispute arises regarding your claim.
There are three levels of hearings which may be used to resolve
claim issues. The levels are:
 District Hearing Officer (DHO) level
 Staff Hearing Officer (SHO) level
 Industrial Commission level
Time Off for Hearings
If a hearing is scheduled during
your work shift and you choose
to attend, you must notify your
supervisor and Human
Resources of the hearing date
and time three to seven days in
advance. You will not be
compensated for the time off,
but there will be no penalty to
your perfect attendance award
or attendance bonus (no pay, no
penalty).You may choose to
cover your time off with PTO.
The hearing process begins at the District Hearing Officer level.
Hearings are informal and are held in the Industrial Commission
district office closest to your home. After the hearing, the hearing
officer will issue a decision. You and Honda will receive the
written decision in the mail. If you or Honda are dissatisfied with
the decision at this level, an appeal may be made to the Staff
Hearing Officer level. To file an appeal, you must fill out a Notice
of Appeal Form and return it to the Industrial Commission. Please note the specified time limit on the
Industrial Commission order in which to file an appeal.
The Industrial Commission level is the last administrative step in the hearing process and is more formal
than the other hearing levels. If you or Honda appeals from the Staff Hearing Officer level to the
Industrial Commission, the Industrial Commission may hear or refuse to hear the case at their discretion.
In certain cases, further appeal may be made after a decision is issued at the Industrial Commission level.
Compensation during the Hearing Process
Payment of Disability Compensation
If Honda receives an order to pay compensation at the District Hearing Officer level, payment of
temporary total disability compensation or wage loss compensation will begin whether or not an appeal is
made to the next level.
If Honda pays compensation benefits in a claim that is later reversed in the hearing process, Honda may
collect the overpayment from future Workers’ Compensation awards you receive from Honda for any
claim.
Payment of Medical Benefits
If there is a dispute involving medical benefits, Honda is not required to pay Workers’ Compensation
medical benefits until an order is issued at the Staff Hearing Office (SHO) or Industrial Commission
level.
If your claim for Workers’ Compensation is denied or not upheld in the appeals process, you should
review Honda’s medical plan guidelines for information about how to submit claims for your medical
treatment.
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Payment of Compensation and Medical Bills during the Hearing Process
Type of Payment
When Payments Are Made: Hearing Levels
DHO
SHO
Industrial Commission
√
√
√
Medical Bills
√
√
Permanent Partial
√
N/A
Temporary Total or Wage Loss
Compensation
Other Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
You may be eligible for other types of Workers’ Compensation benefits depending on your condition and
whether your claim has been certified. Eligibility for these benefits is determined on a case-by-case basis;
benefits may include:
 Percentage of Permanent Partial Impairment. An award to an injured worker who has a residual
disease or illness disability due to an allowed Workers’ Compensation injury/disease. The awarded
amount, if any, is determined by the Industrial Commission or BWC
 Scheduled Loss Awards. An award for the loss of, or loss of use of, specific parts of the body due to
an allowed Workers’ Compensation injury/disease
 Wage Loss. Compensation for a loss of wages as a result of an allowed Workers’ Compensation
injury/disease. (Wage loss and temporary total compensation are not payable over the same period of
time)
 Permanent Total Disability Compensation. Compensation paid to an injured worker whose
condition has become totally disabling and, as a result, cannot engage in any type of sustained
remunerative employment. The Industrial Commission will determine if an injured worker is eligible
for this type of compensation
 Death Benefits. Benefits may be paid to your beneficiaries in the event of your death due to a workrelated injury, illness or disease, including related medical and funeral expenses and weekly
compensation. All death claims are required to go to a hearing before the Industrial Commission
Paid Time Off
Honda provides you with paid time away from work to relax and celebrate special days.
You are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) days if you are a regular associate who works at least 16 hours
a week. You should reference your Associate Handbook for the PTO Schedule. Part-time associates can
contact the Payroll Department or Talent Management Department for a copy of the part-time PTO
schedule.
Holidays
On average, Honda provides 17 paid holidays, including the following:
 New Year’s Day
 Good Friday
 Memorial Day
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 Independence Day
 Labor Day
 Thanksgiving Day
 Day after Thanksgiving
 Christmas
Shutdown days generally occur during scheduled plant shutdowns in July and December. Eligibility for
pay during these holidays and shutdown days is explained in your Associate Handbook.
Honda Educational Reimbursement
Educational reimbursement is intended to encourage and support Honda’s associates in pursuing
continuing, job-related education to improve current job performance, increase job-related knowledge and
broaden potential within Honda by attending courses of study at an accredited education institution.
Honda will also cover costs for graduate exams (such as GMAT and GRE) and PE (not FE) exams, plus
the associate study materials under the $750 non-degree courses assistance level.
This policy only applies to those courses taken on an associate’s own time, outside the normal work
schedule. Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to be eligible for reimbursement.
You are eligible to request reimbursement as of the first day of the month following your first six months
with Honda. You must be a Honda associate when you submit the request and when you complete the
course(s).
Reimbursement is limited to no more than 100% of the costs of tuition, required fees and books up to:
 $750/year for non-degree courses
 $2,000/year for undergraduate courses
 $3,000/year for graduate courses
If you leave employment, voluntarily (including retirement) or involuntarily, tuition payments must be
repaid at the following levels:
You Received Reimbursement…
You Must Repay…
Within the last 12 months
100%
More than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
67%
More than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
33%
More than 3 years ago
No repayment required
All courses must be approved by the Talent Management Department at least one week (five business
days) prior to the class start date. Additional Information can be found in your Associate Handbook.
Contact the Talent Management Department at 1-937-645-8421, or your Plant or Division Human
Resources.
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Safety Equipment
Honda will ensure that you have the proper safety equipment required for your personal safety.
Purchasing certain personal protective equipment, such as safety shoes and safety glasses, will be
completed through payroll deduction or by reimbursing you for a qualified purchase. This section
includes a brief description of the programs; please refer to your handbook for more details.
Safety Shoes
If you are an active associate who has completed at least three months of Honda employment, Honda will
reimburse the cost of one pair of ASTM-approved safety shoes up to a maximum of $80 per calendar
year. To receive reimbursement, you need to provide proof of your qualifying purchase to your Plant or
Division Human Resources.
New hires must wear safety shoes in required areas and may need to purchase safety shoes before
reporting to work. New hires may submit their receipt immediately after purchase, but are not eligible for
reimbursement until after they have completed at least three months of service.
If you transfer to a department requiring special safety shoes or foot protection, that department will
reimburse you for the cost of the protective equipment according to department policy.
For additional details, refer to your Associate Handbook.
Safety Glasses
If your job requires safety glasses, Honda will provide you with ANSI-approved safety glasses.
If you wear prescription glasses, you can receive one pair of ANSI-approved prescription safety glasses
per calendar year. All prescription safety glass orders must be placed through your Plant Human
Resources Department. Special frames, tinted glass, eye exam charges and other optional features are not
eligible for reimbursement under this program.
For information about certain limitations and specifications, refer to your Associate Handbook, or check
with your Plant or Division Human Resources for details about departments with additional requirements
and reimbursements.
Honda Product Purchase
You are eligible to purchase products under the Honda Purchase Program as of the first day of the month
following your date of hire. Within one calendar year, you may purchase, for your personal use only, up
to:
 Four Honda or Acura automobiles (2 new and 2 used)
 Two motorcycle products (which includes ATV products, motor scooters and watercraft products)
and
 Two power products (which include engines, boat motors and mowers, etc.) within the calendar year
Products may be bought and titled to you or your eligible family members (spouse, same gender domestic
partner, children, stepchildren, parents, step-parents and siblings). In order to avoid competition with
Honda’s dealer network, you or your eligible family member may not sell or transfer ownership title to
another person for at least six months for a new product and three months for a used product. Other
limitations and specifications are explained in your Associate Handbook.
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For more information, please refer to your handbook or contact the Service Center at 1-937-622-5000,
extension 61265 (Marysville) or 1-937-498-4545, extension 63111 (Anna). You also can log in to
www.hondateamlink.com.
Pay and Rewards
Honda enhances your benefit program with:
 Direct payroll deposits for your convenience
 Rewards for your contributions to Honda’s success through Bonus Sharing and the Voluntary
Involvement Program (VIP) activities (award and recognition guidelines are available from your
Plant or Division Human Resources department)
Direct Deposit
Honda has made arrangements with local financial institutions for direct deposit of your pay to your
checking and savings accounts.
Direct deposit is also available through the Honda Federal Credit Union (see “Honda Federal Credit
Union (FCU)” on page 217).
Bonus Sharing
The Bonus Sharing Program rewards you for your contributions to Honda’s worldwide corporate profit.
Bonus payments are made in November to eligible associates.
Participation and Eligibility
You are eligible to receive a Bonus Sharing payment if:
 You had base earnings within the Bonus Sharing period (from the first pay day in April of the
previous year to the last pay day in March of the year in which the bonus is paid) and
 You are employed by Honda or EGA on the last day of the Bonus Sharing period (March 31)
You are not eligible to receive a Bonus Sharing payment if you are:
 An employee or agent of an organization that provides temporary associates for employment at
Honda
 A student associate or contractor as determined by Honda personnel policies or
 An associate of an international affiliate on assignment at Honda
Taxes on Your Bonus Sharing
In accordance with current federal, state and local laws, your bonus is considered to be compensation.
Therefore, appropriate taxes (federal, state, Social Security, Medicare, city and school) will be withheld at
a flat rate as determined in accordance with applicable laws.
The bonus amount and taxes withheld will be included on your W-2 form.
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Voluntary Involvement Program (VIP)
Through VIP, Honda encourages associates to be involved in daily operations with an emphasis on
continuous improvement and associate development that contributes to our continued success.
VIP is comprised of two programs: NH Circle and Suggestion. Through these programs, associates can
learn valuable problem solving and project management skills while earning VIP points throughout their
career. As VIP points accumulate, milestone awards can be earned. In addition, the VIP points have a
dollar value for which the associate will be compensated upon promotion to an exempt level, retirement
or death (minus any milestone awards achieved).
NH Circle Program
NH Circle activity is a small group of associates (three to five) working voluntarily together to solve
problems or implement improvements related to their work areas or other areas within Honda. Utilizing
the step by step NH Circle process, associates will learn valuable problem solving and project
management skills.
Suggestion Program
The Suggestion Program allows individual associates to submit ideas for improving different aspects of
Honda’s business while assisting in the planning, implementation and documentation of those ideas.
Contact your department or plant program leader for additional information.
Honda Federal Credit Union (FCU)
You and your family members are eligible to join the Honda Federal Credit Union. Honda FCU is a notfor-profit financial institution created to help meet the financial needs of Honda associates and their
family members. They currently serve approximately 60,000 associates and family members. As a fullservice financial institution, Honda FCU offers a wide variety of federally insured products and services
to assist you with your financial needs.
Products and services that are currently offered by Honda FCU include:
 Savings accounts
 Money Market Accounts
 Savings Certificates
 Checking accounts/Check card
 IRAs and IRA Savings Certificates
 All installment loans (Personal, Vehicle, Other)
 Mortgage loans (Purchase, Refinance, Equity)
 Visa credit cards
 ATMs
 Internet banking/Internet bill pay
 Direct deposit/payroll deduction
 Mobile banking
 Investment Services (OH and CA only)
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Ohio offices are located in the HTM, Marysville, East Liberty and Anna plants. They also operate a
branch in the town of Marysville. They are headquartered in Torrance, California. Credit union members
elect a board of directors, who serve without pay. For further information, you can view their website at
www.hondafcu.org or call them at 1-800-63-HONDA (1-800-634-6632).
Matching Gift Program
The Matching Gift Program is designed to supplement associate-directed funding to cultural and
educational organizations. Honda augments the associate’s contribution to eligible organizations with a
50% match, with a minimum associate donation of $25 and a maximum associate donation of $500 per
year. Organizations that may be eligible, which must be non-profit and tax-exempt, include:
 Graduate and professional schools, four-year colleges, two-year junior and community colleges and
technical/vocational institutes and
 Arts and cultural organizations that benefit the community
To be eligible for the Matching Gift Program, the donor must be a regular, full-time or part-time associate
of Honda and must have worked at Honda for a minimum of three months.
To apply for the Matching Gift Program, you must submit a Matching Gift application completed by both
you and the recipient institution no later than 90 days after the date of the donation. For more information
or to obtain an application, contact Corporate Affairs.
Honda Hero Volunteer Program
The Honda Hero Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for Honda to encourage community
involvement and demonstrate support for associates in their volunteer efforts. Through the program, fulltime and part-time associates, retirees and their spouses/Same Gender Domestic Partners (SGDP) can
earn “Dollars for Doers” grants for their eligible non-profit organizations by volunteering a minimum of
50 hours to one organization within a 12-month period. Each family may earn one grant per 12-month
period. (Grants cannot be used to fulfill personal pledge obligations.)
To apply for a $250 “Dollars for Doers” grant after a minimum of 50 hours of eligible volunteer service,
both the volunteer and the non-profit organization should complete the applicable sections of the “Dollars
for Doers” Grant Request Form and return it to Honda.
An associate and his/her spouse/SGDP may combine their hours of service to accumulate 50 hours.
However, the associate and spouse/SGDP must volunteer at the same organization. The 12-month period
begins upon enrollment in the program or upon the anniversary date of your previous “Dollars for Doers”
grant payment.
“Dollars for Doers” grants cannot be considered for political groups, labor organizations, trade or
business organizations, fraternal, social or service clubs, churches or religious groups. For more
information about both eligible and ineligible organizations or to request an application, contact
Corporate Affairs.
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LifeCare
As a regular associate, working at least 16 hours per week, you automatically receive access to LifeCare,
an information and referral service, as of the first month following your date of hire. LifeCare offers
important information about work/life issues, provides referrals to providers in your area and can help you
save time researching areas of concern.
LifeCare also features an extensive online library to help you access a wide variety of information. You
can request printed copies of online materials.
You can take advantage of LifeCare’s services 24 hours a day, seven days a week by:
 Calling toll-free 1-800-873-4636 or
 Visiting the website at http://member.lifecare.com (enter your associate number and the company
code for Honda)
This benefit is entirely paid for by Honda. All calls and information requests are strictly confidential.
Information and referrals are available in the following areas:
Daily Life
Health
Family
Education
Financial/Legal
 Automotive
services
 Children’s health
 Adoption
 College
 Credit/debt
 Diet/nutrition
 Aging loved ones
 Emotional health
 Child care
 Continuing
education
 Estate planning
 Home
 Fitness/exercise
programs
 Child development
 Funeral planning
 Elementary
education
 Legal
 Moving/relocation
 Pet care
 Men’s health
 Gifted and
 Extracurricular
 Tickets for
entertainment
 Prenatal health
improvement
functions
 Travel
 Insurance
 Medicare/
Medicaid
 Safety
 Grandparenting
 Financial aid
 Personal
finance
 Senior health
 Summer programs
 Graduate school
 Real estate and
 Women’s health
 Work and family
 Middle/high school
talented children
 Utilities/home
services
activities
loans
 Nursery school/
preschool
 Retirement
planning
 Pre-K/kindergarten
 Social Security
 Special education
 Tutoring
LifeCare offers an extensive discount program to Honda associates. Many different vendors have
collaborated with LifeCare to offer cost-savings to Honda associates. To receive these benefits and up-todate details, associates must contact LifeCare by logging in to http://member.lifecare.com.
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Wellness Center Membership
You and your family are also eligible for membership in Honda Wellness Centers. You pay a nominal
membership fee each year to use one or all of the following facilities:
 Watson Wellness Center at Marysville
 Associate Wellness Center at Anna
 East Liberty Fitness Center
The centers offer a range of competitive, recreational, instructional and fitness activities. For more
information about memberships, contact 1-888-424-9355.
Stock Ownership
Honda provides you with the opportunity to take ownership in the Company and acquire Honda Motor
Company Ltd. stock ADRs through the One-Year Service Award and Stock Purchase Plan.
ADRs
You receive ADR certificates for the One-Year Service Award and through the Stock Purchase Plan.
ADRs, or American Depository Receipts, are receipts for shares of a foreign company, which are
deposited in the foreign branch of an American bank. Honda Motor Company Ltd. ADRs are traded on
the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HMC. Computershare will be the recordkeeper
for your ADRs. You will not receive actual certificates for your Service Award or for your Stock
Purchase Plan purchases.
One-Year Service Award
In the quarter following your first anniversary of employment, Honda will purchase an ADR on your
behalf through the Honda Stock Purchase Plan. You must be employed by Honda on the date of purchase
to be eligible. When your ADR is purchased, you become a stockholder in Honda Motor Company Ltd.
Stock Purchase Plan
This plan allows you to purchase ADR certificates for Honda
Motor Company Ltd. stock through payroll deduction and without
broker’s fees. This helps you to cost-effectively invest in the
Company.
Who Is Eligible
You are eligible to join the Stock Purchase Plan on the first of the
month following your date of hire if you are:
 a regular Honda associate working at least 16 hours per week
and
Consult an Expert
Taxes may apply to your ADR
purchases, sales and dividends.
Because tax laws are complex
and subject to change, you
should seek the advice of a
financial or tax advisor. Honda
cannot advise you on
investment decisions.
 at least age 18
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You are not eligible to join the Stock Purchase Plan if you:
 are a self-employed person who provides services to Honda through an agreement between Honda
and you
 are employed by or obtain your employment through a company that provides temporary workers to
Honda
 are a student or temporary associate or
 are an associate of an international affiliate on assignment at Honda
How to Enroll or Make Changes
To enroll or change your Stock Purchase Plan elections, contact Computershare through:
 Their website at www-us.Computershare.com/Employee (available 24 hours/day, seven days/week)
 or
 Their interactive voice response (IVR): 1-800-331-9597 (available 24 hours/day, seven days/week)
 or
 A customer service representative: 1-800-331-9597 (available 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST on regular
business days)
Use company code “HMC” or company name “Honda” when you log in or call.
You can change or cancel your deductions at any time. Please allow one to two weeks for your change to
be implemented.
Purchasing ADRs
Honda will transfer your payroll deductions to Computershare. This transfer takes place once per month
after the last pay date of the month. Computershare will purchase Honda Motor Company Ltd. ADRs on
the open market at the current market value on your behalf and hold them for you in your Stock Purchase
Plan account.
For the ADRs you purchase through payroll deduction:
 Broker’s fees and service charges are paid by Honda
 Any dividends are automatically reinvested in Honda ADRs, with no fees for reinvestment
You can also make lump sum purchases of Honda ADRs. These lump sum purchases are subject to
broker’s fees and service charges. The form to make a lump sum purchase is available on the
Computershare website under “Downloadable Forms” or by calling Computershare and requesting the
form.
You can obtain information about your account by calling Computershare at 1-800-331-9597 or by going
on their website (www-us.Computershare.com/Employee). In addition, Computershare will send you a
statement of your account in the month following the end of the calendar year. The annual statement will
include the number of shares purchased, the purchase price and the value of your account at the end of the
year. You should keep these statements. They provide information you will need if you sell your
ADRs.
If you move, notify Honda Payroll of your address change. This information will be provided to
Computershare by Honda.
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Selling ADRs
You can sell your ADRs by accessing your account on the
Computershare website. Just click on the “Sell Shares” link and
follow the simple steps to complete your sales request. You may
also sell your ADRs by calling Computershare (1-800-331-9597)
and entering your sell request through the IVR or by speaking
with a customer service representative.
This order is processed at the next available sale price as soon as
market conditions allow.
You have the ability to place two types of Limit Orders:
 Day Limit Order. This order allows you to specify a price at
which you would like your sale to be processed
 Good Until Canceled Order (GTC). This order allows you
to indicate a price at which you would like your sale
transaction to be placed. Your order instructions will be
effective for a maximum of 30 days
Tracking Stock Performance
For financial information about
Honda Motor Company Ltd.,
you can contact Computershare
or refer to a number of
resources available in the
reference section of your public
library. For current ADR prices,
see the business section of The
Wall Street Journal and look for
HondaMotor/HMC under the
New York Stock Exchange
listing. Other resources include
Honda’s annual reports, Value
Line Investment Survey and
Standard & Poor’s Stock
Reports.
The check for your sale proceeds will be mailed on settlement
date, which is three business days after your ADRs are traded. Checks to be delivered within the U.S. are
typically received within 10-14 days from the day you place the order.
For current ADR prices, contact Computershare at 1-800-331-9597, Monday through Friday, between 8
a.m. and 7 p.m. EST. Price quotes are also available on the Computershare IVR virtually 24 hours a day.
Certificate Withdrawals / Transfers
You can contact Computershare to receive any of the full share ADRs in your account as an ADR
certificate. Certificate fees will be charged. For certificates you withdraw and hold on your own,
dividends will be paid directly to you instead of being automatically reinvested.
You can contact Computershare to request a transfer of full share ADRs in your account to another
broker. Broker’s transfer fees will be charged.
Transaction Fees
For each transaction executed on your account, a fee will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale.
Current fees are shown below:
Fee Schedule — Subject to Change
Sales transaction fee
Representative assisted trades
IVR or web trades
 $0.07 per share for trades up to 1,000
 $0.03 per share (minimum fee of
schedule
shares
$19.95 applies)
 $0.05 per share for trades from 1,001
to 5,000 shares
 $0.03 per share for trades of over
5,000 trades
 Minimum fee of $39.95 applies
Postage and handling
$5.35 per transaction
SEC fee
Subject to change
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Fee Schedule — Subject to Change
Foreign currency check
$10 (if applicable)
Foreign currency and US $
$25 (if applicable)
wires
Overnight check request
$20 (if applicable)
Certificate withdrawal
$30 (if applicable)
Broker transfer
$30 (if applicable)
Duplicate statements
$10 (if applicable)
(beyond the two previous
quarters)
If You Leave Honda
If your Honda employment ends, you will have the following options for your Stock Purchase Plan
account:
 Close your account and receive full ADR shares in certificate form. Whole and fractional ADR shares
will be sold to cover transaction and handling fees. The remaining proceeds, if any, will be sent
directly to you
 Close your account by authorizing the sale of your ADRs. The cost of applicable transaction and
handling fees will be deducted from the proceeds. The remaining proceeds, if any, will be sent
directly to you
 Transfer your account to another broker. Only whole ADR shares will be transferred. Whole and
partial ADR shares will be sold to cover transaction and handling fees. The remaining proceeds, if
any, will be sent directly to you
 If you retire from Honda, you may leave your ADRs at Computershare. If your employment ends
before you are eligible for retirement, you must select one of the other alternatives
Important!
Honda has policies to prevent insider trading. Under these policies, your ability to sell Honda ADRs, or to
change your elected payroll deduction level under the Stock Purchase Plan, may be restricted when you
know material non-public information about Honda or about the companies doing business with Honda.
Honda Life Solutions
Your Life Solutions* services include:
Confidential Counseling
Life can be stressful. Personal issues, planning for life events or simply managing daily life can affect
your work, health and family. Life Solutions provides support, resources and information for personal and
work-life issues. Your Life Solutions program is designed to provide short-term counseling services for
you and your dependents to help you handle concerns constructively, before they become major issues.
Call anytime about concerns such as:
 Marital, relationship or family issues
 Relationship/marital conflicts
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 Child care or parenting issues
 Grief and loss
 Substance abuse
 Elder care
 Maintaining work life balance
Life Solutions counselors are masters or PhD credentialed. Telephonic and face-to-face counseling is
available for you and your eligible dependents. Face-to-face counseling will be available in your local
community by a credentialed counselor. If your problem cannot be resolved in a short term setting (six
visits), your counselor will refer you to another qualified professional. You and your dependents are
eligible for six visits per incident per year. All calls are voluntary and strictly confidential. Honda pays
this benefit entirely.
*
Formerly known as the Associate Assistance Program
GuidanceResources® Online
Go online to access timely, expert information on thousands of topics, including relationships, work,
school, children, wellness, legal, financial and free time. You can search for qualified child and elder care,
attorneys and financial planners as well as ask questions, take self-assessments and more.
GuidanceResources is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are two ways to access your GuidanceResources benefits:
 Call 1-800-232-6357 or internal extension 62130. You will speak to a counseling professional who
will listen to your concerns and can guide you to the appropriate services you require
 Visit GuidanceResources Online at www.guidanceresources.com and enter your company ID:
HONDA
Remember, your GuidanceResources benefits are strictly confidential. To view the ComPsych HIPAA
privacy notice, please go to www.guidanceresources.com/privacy.
Adoption Assistance Program
The Adoption Assistance Program is designed to provide financial support in the event of an adoption.
Through the program, you are eligible for qualified adoption expenses* up to a maximum reimbursement
of $3,000 per adopted child. You become eligible for this program as of the first day of the month
following your date of hire. Adopted children must be under age 18 or physically or mentally incapable of
caring for themselves. Reimbursement covers expenses related to adoption as defined by the IRS. Please
contact the Benefits Department for additional information and exclusions.
*
“Qualified adoption expenses” do not include the adoption of a spouse’s child.
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