Benefits Programs and Packages

Customize Your Benefit Package

NGHS realizes that "one size fits all" doesn't always fit everyone. That's why we provide employees with the power to shape their comprehensive benefit program to meet their specific needs. And it's flexible – what may work for you this year, may need to be changed the next. Our benefits package can be recreated year after year to fit the changes in your life. To learn more about benefits, contact us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Benefits May Include

• Medical/Prescription Insurance
  • Choice between three plans, including two PPO and one HSA, each partially subsidized by NGHS
  • Rx program sets co-pay according to choice of generic, preferred and non-preferred brand prescriptions
  • Coverage available to full-time and part-time employees
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of pay period following 30 days of continuous employment

• Dental Insurance
  • Preventive, basic, and major services included
  • Orthodontic services available for children under 19
  • No network - may visit any dentist
  • Coverage available to full-time and part-time employees
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of the pay period following 30 days of continuous employment

• Vision Insurance
  
  • Choice between two plans
  • Co-pays for exam and materials
  • Coverage available to full-time and part-time employees
  • Coverage begins on the 1st day of the pay period following 30 days of employment
• Life/Accidental Death
  • Coverage available to full-time employees only
  • Pays 1x base annual salary; premiums fully paid by NGHS for full-time employees
  • Optional Life & Accidental Death coverage
  • Optional Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Coverage available to all employees
  • Opportunity to contribute maximum of limits set each year by the IRS
  • NGHS will match a portion of employee's contribution
  • Several investment funds to choose from
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-tax money set aside in Health and/or Dependent Care accounts for future reimbursement
  • Coverage available for full-time and part-time employees
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
• Short-term Disability
  • Elect coverage up to 60% of your gross monthly income
  • Price based on the level of coverage selected, up to $3,000 in monthly benefits
  • Coverage available to full-time and part-time employees
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
• Long-term Disability
  • Elect coverage up to 60% of your gross monthly income with a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000
  • Coverage available to full-time employees
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-tax money set aside in Health and/or Dependent Care accounts for future reimbursement
  • Coverage available to full-time and part-time employees
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
• Health Savings Account
  • Linked to the High Deductible Health Plan
  • Employee can choose the amount per pay period that they want deducted from their check up to IRS limits
  • Tax-free funds
  • NGHS will contribute based on tier of coverage
  • Coverage available to full-time and part-time employees
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
• Aflac
  • Begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
  • Supplemental insurance policies including cancer, accident, specified health event protection, and hospital protection
  • Most premiums are payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis
  • Coverage available to full-time and part-time employees
• Legal
  • Begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
  • Provides access to professional legal representation
  • Coverage
  • Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
  • Automatic accrual for full-time and part-time employees upon 1st day of employment
  • Includes vacation, holiday and sick days
  • Opportunity to cash-in PDO hours, up to the employee's maximum annual accrual, paid at the employee's current base rate of pay
  • Available to full-time and part-time employees
  • Eligible to use hours after 30 days of continuous employment

Additional Benefits

• Competitive Salaries, Stand-by Pay, & Shift Differentials
• Credit Union
• Leave of Absence
• Bereavement Leave
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive for Health Insurance
• Free, Lighted Parking
• Cafeteria Discount
• Window Shop Charging
• Helping Hands - Employee Conceirge Service

Child Care

• Immediate eligibility
• On-site child care center with extended hours

Employee Recognition

• Employee Recognition Day
• Complimentary holiday meal
• Service award at 5-year intervals
• STAR of the Quarter Recognition Program

Employee Health Services

• Available immediately
• Company-paid health assessments by on-site Nurse Practitioner for minor illnesses

Continuous Learning Opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees: Maximum of $5,500 per approved degree. Reimbursement for part-time employees will be pro-rated.
• On-the-job training opportunities
• In-service educational courses offered by NGHS