Benefits

New England Baptist Hospital provides comprehensive and competitive benefits packages. In addition to medical benefits, we offer programs designed to help employees thrive in their career, save money on commuting, plan for retirement, and take care of their families.

Eligibility and Coverage Levels

Employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week will become eligible for insurance benefits on the first day of the month immediately following their date of hire. If hired on the first of the month, benefits begin immediately. Our health care coverage is available in the following four tiers:

• Employee
• Employee and spouse/same-sex domestic partner
• Employee and children
• Family

Medical Insurance (Including Prescription Drug Coverage)

NEBH offers three levels of Harvard Pilgrim coverage:

• Domestic and Community HMO
• HMO Plus Plan
• Tiered Point of Service

All three plans give employees access to Harvard Pilgrim’s quality provider network, with more than 28,000 doctors and clinicians and 135 hospitals in the region.

Dental Insurance

Employees can choose dental coverage from two Delta Dental PPO plans, providing access to more than 2,000 dentist locations in Massachusetts:

• High
• Low

Vision Care

Vision coverage is provided by Vision Service Plan and includes benefits for routine eye care services, as well as extra discounts and savings on sunglasses and laser vision correction.

Life Insurance

NEBH provides employees with life insurance equal to one times annual base salary at no cost. Employees also have the option to purchase their own additional coverage, as well as optional coverage for their dependents (spouse and/or children).

Disability

NEBH offers both short and long-term disability programs through Lincoln Financial.

• Short-term Disability: Employees may purchase plans that provide coverage after 14, 28, or 42 days of a personal medical illness. Cost will depend on salary and coverage level chosen.
• Long-term Disability: NEBH provides full-time employees with coverage at 50 percent of gross monthly base pay after an employee has been out for 90 days or more due to a disability. Employees also have the option to buy up to 60 percent coverage.

Paid Time Off

We recognize the importance of our staff maintaining a healthy lifestyle by taking time away for rest, relaxation, and personal activities. NEBH provides employees with paid time off for vacation, illness, celebration of holidays, and other personal absences. Time accrues weekly based on regularly scheduled hours and years of service.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow employees to save money on their taxes by setting aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses. The Medical FSA can be used to offset expenses such as deductibles, coinsurance, prescriptions drugs, lab tests, and dental or vision care expenses. The Dependent Care FSA allows employees to pay for dependent care services that enable them and their spouses (if applicable) to work or look for work.

Retirement

NEBH helps employees reach their financial goals for retirement through participation in our 403(b) plan, which allows them to invest and save money for retirement while reducing current taxable income. Employees may voluntarily participate in the plan immediately upon hire. After 1 year of employment, with 1,000 hours of service, NEBH matches employee contributions up to a maximum match of 3% of base weekly income. In addition, NEBH will make a core contribution equal to 2% of base wages.

Wellness Rewards

NEBH is recognized as a fit-friendly organization. We have partnered with Harvard Pilgrim to create Wellness Rewards at NEBH, a program designed to promote healthy living for employees and their spouses. By participating in this program, employees can improve their health and be eligible for a stand-alone incentive and reduced medical insurance premiums.

Tuition Reimbursement

Full time employees with 6 months of service are eligible for up to $2,500 of tuition reimbursement per calendar year.  Part-time employees with 1 year of service are eligible for up to $1,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.

Transportation

• NEBH offers a 50% subsidy on all MBTA passes for benefit-eligible employees. Employees may purchase one discounted T-pass each month. Monthly discounted MBTA passes are available through payroll deduction.
• Off-site parking is available for a low weekly cost on Terrace Street, about ½ mile from the Hospital. Free shuttle service is provided from the Jackson Square station on the MBTA Orange Line as well as the Terrace Street Employee Parking lot.
• The Bicycle Commuter Reimbursement provides up to $20 non-taxable reimbursement per month for qualified expenses for those employees who regularly bike to work and do not take advantage of the parking or MBTA program.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All employees of NEBH and their household members may access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The program provides free, professional counseling to assist employees with a wide variety of issues associated with personal and/or work-related problems.

ARAG Legal Plan

The ARAG Group legal plan gives employees access to a group of attorneys at more than 280 participating law firms and includes access to a toll-free legal hotline. For a low weekly cost—paid through the convenience of automatic paycheck deductions—the plan covers a variety of legal services, including attorney’s fees for counseling and litigation on matters such as wills, debt collection, defense, name changes, estate planning, financial problems, adoptions, defense of civil damage claims, small claims assistance, IRS audit protection, IRS collection defense, motions to modify decrees (up to eight hours per event), prenuptial agreements, and real estate transactions.

HIV Supplemental Benefit Plan

NEBH sponsors an HIV Supplemental Benefit Plan. This plan provides financial assistance and supplemental services for employees who become HIV positive as a result of a work-related exposure.

Family-Friendly Benefits

NEBH knows that family is a top priority. That’s why we offer these additional services and resources to help employees provide the best possible care for their loved ones.

• Adoption Reimbursement Benefit Program — NEBH offers reimbursement to employees who are building families through adoption.
• Newborns — Lactation dual pump available for use.
• A Place For Mom — A free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, retirement communities, home care, and other senior care options.
• SeniorAssist — Offered in conjunction with Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, this program provides a free initial consultation service for legal, financial, and healthcare management for employees dealing with elder care issues.

Additional Benefits

• Workplace Banking — Representatives from Metropolitan Credit Union, RTN, Bank of America, Citibank, and Citizens Bank are on site frequently.
• Malpractice Insurance.
• Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance with payroll deduction.
• Discounted shopping services, including BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Discounted wireless telephones and computers.
• Discounted movie, theater, and amusement park tickets.
• Avis Rent a Car discounts.
• Discounts for ADT Security Systems
• Discounted gym memberships, Weight Watchers memberships, flu shot clinics, and more!