Employee Benefits
Your Salary Is Just the Beginning
Offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package is one way that Methodist Health System recognizes your contribution to the success of our organization. In addition to medical, dental, and vision benefits, Methodist offers many lifestyle benefits, retirement savings, and PTO benefits to give you peace of mind and achieve the best overall health possible.
Wellness Program
As care providers, we are dedicated to the health and wellness of our patients. But to perform at our best, we must also take care of ourselves and focus on our own well-being. The Wellness Program provides access to a wide range of fitness programs and wellness coaching. Plus, it offers special incentives for participating in health and wellness activities. Regardless of your health goals, the Wellness Program is here to support your well-being journey.
Medical Benefits
- Multiple plan options: EPO, Choice, and HDHP with HSA
- Tiered network: Methodist providers offer better rates
- Preventive care fully covered in-network
Dental Benefits
- Two plans: DeltaCare DHMO and Delta Dental DPO
- Preventive care is 100% covered in-network
- Orthodontics included for dependents
Vision Benefits
- Offered through Superior Vision
- Coverage includes exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses
- Annual eye exams at $10 copay
Retirement Savings
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employer matching contributions
- Financial counseling services available
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Medical and Dependent Care FSAs
- Tax-free contributions for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses
- Re-enrollment required annually
Virtual Visits
- Board-certified providers
- Treats nonemergency conditions like colds, UTIs, and migraines
- $20 copay per visit
Additional Benefits
Airrosti Physical Rehab
Airrosti providers are experts at diagnosing and quickly resolving the source of musculoskeletal injuries. Get an assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and exercise therapy designed to eliminate the pain associated with many common conditions. $20 copay per visit.
Behavioral Health
If you have behavioral health (including substance abuse) needs that cannot be adequately resolved using the resources of the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), you will be referred for further assistance by an EAP representative.
Maven Maternity and Newborn Care
Maven's Maternity and Newborn Care program is a preventative, proactive, and continuous approach to care that reduces risks and helps members grow healthy families.
Scholarships
The Annette Flowers and Jackie Pokuaa Memorial Healthcare Professional Scholarship, named in memory of our esteemed colleagues, awards $5,000 annually to three recipients pursuing at least a two-year healthcare-related degree or certification.
Endowments and Funds
The Helen Maurine Jacobs Estate Fund supports scholarships and provides equipment.
Associate Degree Program
At Methodist, we support our nurses by helping them achieve their career goals. Here are the many nursing career growth opportunities we offer, including scholarships, endowments and more.
Career Advancement
Nursing Career Advancement
At Methodist, we support our nurses by helping them achieve their career goals. Here are the many nursing career growth opportunities we offer, including scholarships, endowments and more.
Career Pathway Programs
Are you a frontline employee interested in nursing or other clinical professions? You’ve got our full support. Our Career Pathway programs, in partnership with Oak Cliff Works and Dallas County Community College District, allows frontline workers the ability to become registered nurses, surgical technologists, pharmacy technicians, respiratory therapists, and radiology technologists.
- The PCT Intern Program prepares participants for a career as a Patient Care Technician.
- The RCIS Intern Program offers training for a role as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.
Lifestyle Benefits Overview
Everyday Discounts
Methodist employees enjoy discounted monthly DART passes, tickets to various sports and entertainment attractions, and free parking in designated lots.
Credit Union
Employees have exclusive access to the Methodist Hospital Employees Federal Credit Union, which offers savings accounts, loans, and other financial services.
Prepaid Legal*
ARAG offers fast, affordable access to attorneys for personal legal services. Payments are easily made through payroll deductions. Services include:
- Estate planning, wills, and trusts
- Real estate matters
- Financial matters, such as debt-collection defense
- Traffic offenses
- Document review
- Family law, including adoption and name change
- Advice and consultation on personal legal matters
- Divorce
Paid Service Subscriptions
Methodist offers access to paid lifestyle service subscriptions, including Bright Horizons backup child care, Maven Clinic, LifeLock credit monitoring, ARAG legal services, and the Calm app.
Adoption Assistance
We reimburse up to $3,000 for qualified adoption expenses, including court fees, agency fees, medical expenses for the birth mother, and travel and lodging expenses.
Identity Theft Coverage*
You can help protect yourself from the ever-growing risk of identity theft with LifeLockTM. Monitoring millions of transactions every second, LifeLock alerts you to suspicious activity by text, phone, or email. Membership includes:
- High-risk transaction monitoring
- Credit and debit card monitoring
- Bank account transaction monitoring
- 401(k) and HSA account monitoring
- Student loan activity alerts
- Financial transaction monitoring
*Methodist Health System makes no warranties or representations regarding the adequacy, availability or quality of the services provided by ARAG and Lifelock and is not responsible for any issues that arise between an employee and these vendors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits are available to full and part-time employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 40 hours each pay period. Some exceptions may apply where noted.
Methodist benefits go into effect the first of the month, coinciding with (or following) the date of hire. Once hired, employees will have 31 days to enroll in their benefits. More information and instructions will be provided during the onboarding process.
Methodist Health System prioritizes employee well-being by providing wellness programs such as free health screenings, fitness challenges, discounted gym memberships, and access to wellness coaches. Employees also have access to mental health resources through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes counseling and emotional support services.
Employees can participate in the Methodist Health System 403(b) retirement plan, which includes employer matching contributions after 90 days of service. In addition, Methodist offers financial education resources to help employees manage their savings and retirement planning.
Methodist Health System offers a tuition reimbursement program to support employees seeking to further their education in healthcare-related fields. Full-time employees are eligible after six months of employment, and reimbursement amounts vary based on the course of study.
Methodist Health System provides a generous PTO policy that includes vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays (including Memorial Day). Employees accrue PTO based on their years of service and employment status (full-time or part-time), allowing them the flexibility to manage work-life balance.
