Benefits
At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, we understand that you have a life beyond your commitment with us. And because we know that the work you do is not only for the good of the patients we take care of - but also for the good of you and yours - listed below are just some of the many amenities we provide to make sure you're taken care of too.
All employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the Employee Benefits Program:
... Health, Dental, Vision and More ...
During your first month of employment, you may select comprehensive individual, dual or family coverage in one of several health insurance options. The amount you pay each week for health, dental and vision premiums will be paid with pretax dollars before federal, state, and social security taxes are withheld. Through Harvard Pilgrim Health Insurance you can elect the following plans: CareGroup Value Plan, CareGroup Plus Plan or a PPO plan (plans administered by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care). You can also elect the HMO plan through Neighborhood Health. Our dental insurance is through Delta Dental and we also offer a vision plan through EyeMed Vision Care. Other available benefits include: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Spousal and Dependant Life Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts and Pre-Paid Legal Insurance. You may choose to have your benefits become effective your first day of employment.
... Retirement Account ...
BIDMC wants you to feel secure about your future. Therefore, regular employees who are at least 21 years of age and complete at least 1,000 hours of service during the first year of employment become participants in the Cash Balance Pension Plan one year from date of hire. Credits to your account are a percentage of your annual pay based on your age and years of service. You own, or become "vested" in, your account after completing three years of vesting service.
... 401(k) and 403(b) Programs ...
And we want to help. You may also participate in voluntary retirement savings programs that offer you the advantage of saving money while deferring taxes. After one year of employment, BIDMC will match 50 cents of each dollar you contribute up to 4% of your pensionable earnings into the 401(k) plan. And it is immediately vested.
... Earned Time ...
It's your time, use it as you need to. Earned Time (ET) is a program in which traditional sick, vacation and holiday hours are combined to provide you with maximum flexibility in determining the use of your paid time-off benefit. Full-time employees accrue 28 days of ET per year, and new hires may begin using ET after six months of continuous employment. You will earn additional days as your years of service increase. ET is pro-rated for regular part-time employees who work less than 40 hours per week.
... Absences for Death in the Immediate Family ...
Family should always come first. Regular employees are eligible immediately for leave up to three consecutive working days, with full pay, for a death in the immediate family. In general, immediate family is defined as a parent, sister, brother, spouse, spousal equivalent, child or grandparent.
... Dependent Care Information and Referral Service ...
We have a support system in place. You may take advantage of this information and referral service for help in choosing childcare or to obtain helpful information and resources on caring for elderly family members.
... Be Well! ...
A healthy you is a better you. You have the opportunity to participate, for a nominal charge, in BIDMC's employee health and fitness program-Be Well! The program includes a personalized health profile, classes in exercise, weight control, smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, and stress management, as well as use of our on-site fitness center.
... MBTA Pass Program ...
We'll help you get here. Benefits-eligible employees may purchase employer-subsidized passes for public transportation at the hospital cashier's office at the end of each month. BIDMC subsidizes cash sales at 40%, and passes purchased through payroll deduction are subsidized at 50%.
... Tuition Reimbursement ...
Your knowledge is one of our benefits. After you have completed six months of employment, you may receive reimbursement of tuition costs for approved work-related courses for up to $1,500 during each calendar year. After five years, the amount increases to $2,250 per year.
Other programs of interest include
... Parking ...
Off-site parking with shuttle service to the BIDMC campus is available to employees on a limited basis. On-site parking is very limited, but may be obtainable for off-shift employees. Cost for parking varies by lot/garage, and fees will be deducted from your paycheck.
... Employee Assistance Program ...
Highly trained professional counselors are available to help BIDMC employees and their families with personal problems that may affect job performance.
... Direct Deposit ...
Have your net pay electronically transmitted from our payroll department to the bank account(s) of your choice.
... Credit Unions ...
There are two credit unions available to BIDMC employees, offering checking and savings accounts, vacation and holiday clubs, and loans and mortgages.
... U.S. Savings Bonds ...
You may participate immediately in the payroll deduction plan to purchase U.S. Savings Bonds.
... Holiday Premium Pay...
Non-exempt regular employees will receive holiday premium pay based on hospital policy for hours worked on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.
... Travel Accident Insurance ...
You are covered immediately for accidents incurred while traveling on hospital business.
... Work$ Perk$ ...
Through various companies, you can save on: Movie Tickets, Amusement/Water Parks, Ski Resorts, etc. BIDMC also offers the Section 529 plan, through Fidelity Investments – to help employees save toward college education.
For More Information
This summary is intended to be a general outline of benefits available to you as an employee of BIDMC. Ultimately, eligibility for certain benefits may vary depending on job class. Though every effort has been made to see that it is accurate, BIDMC reserves the right to change, amend and/or discontinue benefits or policies at any time. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Human Resources at (617) 632-9400. In the event of inconsistencies, the plan documents will govern.
