Benefits
Our mission to create healthier communities extends to our own workplace. Not only do we want all employees and their families to enjoy good health, we want them to have affordable health care and adequate savings when they retire.
That’s why we offer a competitive and sustainable benefits program*, including affordable health care, wellness programs, retirement savings options and more. These programs help you care for yourself and your family physically, financially, mentally and spiritually.
A full-time employee (regularly scheduled to work at least 72 hours per two-week pay period) or a part-time employee (regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours per two-week pay period), is eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for the following benefits:
- Catholic Health Initiatives Medical Plan (4 plan options)
- Personal Health Management Program
- Catholic Health Initiatives Dental Plan (2 plan options)
- Vision Plan
- Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Employee Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Spouse and Child Life Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
All employees are eligible for the following benefits at the date of hire:
- Military Leave
- Catholic Health Initiatives Employee Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personal Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
A full-time employee or part – time employee begins to accrue paid time off immediately. An employee is eligible to take paid time off on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Extended Illness Bank
A full-time employee or a part-time employee is eligible on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment
Long term disability
A full-time employee is eligible on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment.
Retirement/Savings Plans
The Catholic Health Initiatives Retirement Plan is designed to help employees prepare for the years beyond their careers. Each year, Catholic Health Initiatives will make a contribution varying from 5 percent to 10 percent to the employee’s retirement plan account. The contribution varies based on years of vesting service earned while employed at CHI and annual eligible pay. Employees also earn interest on their account balance. Employees receive one year of vesting service for each calendar year in which the employee is paid for at least 1,000 hours of service. After five years of vesting service, the employee is vested in the CHI Retirement Plan account.
The Catholic Health Initiatives Employee Savings Plan, a 403(b) plan, enables employees to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by investing a portion of their eligible pay in the plan. The plan offers a wide array of investment options, as well as lifecycle funds.
Tuition Assistance/Scholarships
Tuition assistance is designed to encourage and assist employees to pursue educational objectives that will aid the employee in their current position or a future position. Scholarships are also available to employees through various departments within our organization.
Health & Fitness center discounts
Employees are eligible for an initial membership discount at the YMCA of Chattanooga.
Credit Union
Memorial Health Care System Credit Union is a full-service financial institution; the credit union offers a wide range of financial services tailored to meet the needs of health care professionals.
Daycare
Memorial Hospital Children’s Learning Center accepts children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years. Our child care center offers a caring, loving, and nurturing environment for children, as well as parents. The child care is a Top-rated, 3 star licensed facility through the state of Tennessee. With a staff of 26, our center is well equipped with the most competent care givers available. Our new facility will provide the most current services in the child care profession. With flexible hours sure to fit your schedule, our center is an invaluable benefit to parents employed by Memorial Hospital. Please call Jaime LeMay, Child Care Director, at 495-5656 to schedule a visit.