At North Country HealthCare, we believe in providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Below is an overview of the benefits available to employees.
Eligibility & Enrollment
Benefits are available to all employees working 20 hours or more per week, with
coverage beginning on the date of hire. View our 2025 Benefits Guide for more
details.
Health & Wellness Benefits
We offer a variety of health benefits to ensure employees and their families
have access to quality care. Medical insurance options include PPO and HDHP
plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, with our PPO plan starting at
just $6 per paycheck. Prescription drug coverage is available through
DisclosedRx, with additional savings at North Country HealthCare Pharmacy.
Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental of Arizona, and vision
coverage is available through VSP. Employees also have access to the Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling, legal, and financial
support through Optum.
Our commitment to wellness extends beyond traditional insurance. Employees can participate in the Vitality Wellness Program, which includes fitness tracking and gift card rewards. We also offer accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance for added financial protection. Additionally, employees can contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) through HealthEquity for medical and dependent care expenses.
Retirement & Income Protection
We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and Roth IRA through
Ameritas, offering up to a 4% employer match after one year of service. Life
insurance includes $50,000 in employer-paid coverage, with voluntary options
available through New York Life. For income protection, we provide
employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage to eligible
employees.
Work-Life Balance Benefits
We recognize the importance of time off and flexibility. Employees can earn up
to seven weeks of paid time off annually, with accrual beginning on day one.
Telehealth services through Teladoc offer convenient virtual medical
appointments. Employees can also take advantage of various discount programs
and voluntary legal and identity theft protection through LegalShield.
Educational Assistance Programs
We support continued learning through student loan repayment assistance and
tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for full-time employees after
one year of service. Additionally, employees have opportunities for further
training and professional development.
Clinician-Specific Benefits
We offer tailored benefits for our clinicians, including the National Health
Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP), which provides up to $75,000
in student loan repayment for a two-year full-time service commitment at an
NHSC-approved site. Arizona State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) assistance is
also available for eligible healthcare providers in Health Professional
Shortage Areas (HPSA). Clinicians receive malpractice and tail insurance
coverage at no additional cost, as well as up to $2,000 per year and 40 hours
of time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME), plus up to $750 for
subscriptions, journals, and dues.