Benefits

This program includes various options for comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision, legal plan, employee life and dependent life insurances, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. The amount you pay each pay period, if applicable, will be paid with pre-tax dollars before federal, state, and Social Security taxes are withheld. If enrolled, your coverage begins on the first of the month following date of hire.

Employees enrolled in a SolutionHeath/Elliot Health System (EHS) Medical Plan have the option of using the Elliot Retail Pharmacy to fill their prescription needs. Employees who are not enrolled in a SolutionHealth/EHS Medical Plan may have prescriptions filled for a price that is generally the same or less than commercial pharmacies. Over-the-counter medications are also available to employees at very attractive prices.

If you work for a not-for-profit SolutionHealth/Elliot Health System employer, you may enroll immediately in this tax-favored savings program which offers you the advantage of saving money while deferring the payment of federal taxes until you begin receiving benefits.

SolutionHealth/EHS may make an annual employer contribution of up to 3% of your covered compensation to your 403(b) Plan account or a 403(b) Plan account in your name if you are not an active participant, upon meeting certain eligibility requirements. You become vested in this annual employer contribution after five years of qualifying service. There is also a discretionary matching component to the plan for eligible employees.

If you work for an Elliot Health System for-profit employer, you may enroll immediately in this tax-favored savings program. This program offers you the advantage of saving money while deferring the payment of federal taxes until you begin receiving benefits.

EHS may make an annual employer contribution of up to 3% of your covered compensation to your 401(k) Plan account or a 401(k) Plan account in your name if you are not an active participant, upon meeting certain eligibility requirements. You become vested in this annual employer contribution after five years of qualifying service. There is also a discretionary matching component to the plan for eligible employees.

Earned time is a system that combines traditional vacation, holiday, sick and personal days into one account for each employee. You may use earned time to receive pay for absences from work or may cash out certain balances. All regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible to accrue earned time based on years of service.

There are six (6) major holidays observed by SolutionHealth/EHS, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

You are eligible for up to three (3) consecutive scheduled days of leave with full pay for death in your immediate family. If you are asked to serve on a jury, you will be paid the difference between the amount normally paid for your regularly scheduled hours and the pay you actually received from the court. Employees who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves will be excused for two weeks of annual training each year as well as for other mandatory training that may be periodically required. Employees may be paid for up to two weeks per calendar year while attending training.

After satisfying an introductory waiting period, you are eligible to apply for reimbursement for courses related to your employment or those required while participating in a degree program offered by an accredited college or university for Associate, Bachelor, and Master’s degrees. Certificate programs, certifications, prep courses, challenge exams for credit or credentialing purposes, GED, and LNA Programs are also considered. Once approved and having met satisfactory grade guidelines, you will be reimbursed $2,000 (part-time) or $4,000 (full-time) per calendar year to cover tuition, registration fees, and lab fees.

You may take advantage of SolutionHealth/Elliot Health System's Employee Assistance Program for yourself, dependents and household members at no cost. Whether you are looking for childcare, struggling with credit card debt, trying to quit smoking, or coping with a family problem or personal issue, you can speak with a professional counselor confidentially 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Program includes some legal advice.

You may sign up immediately for direct deposit and have your net pay electronically transmitted to the bank or other financial institution(s) of your choice.

You are eligible for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits as defined by federal law.

SolutionHealth/Elliot Health System provides workers' compensation and unemployment compensation as defined by state law.

Cafeterias at the Elliot Hospital offer full menus. Prices are discounted for employees.

Other miscellaneous voluntary benefits and employee discounts include: Welliot Health Center (located in the Elliot Hospital), childbirth classes, library resources, nutritional counseling, rehabilitation services, notary public services, wireless plans, amusement, entertainment and recreational tickets and a variety of other services and products including auto, home, and pet insurance.

The Elliot Child Care Center located on the campus of the Elliot Hospital offers children of Elliot employees the very best in childcare from newborns to kindergarteners. By respecting that each child is an individual, we encourage their individual development through engaging, age-appropriate activities. We promote a partnership with children’s families and encourage parents to visit often and participate in their child’s classroom daily activities.