Benefits & Perks

Benefits for what matters most.
As an Ascension associate, you can expect to feel supported in whatever stage of life you’re in. You'll receive comprehensive benefits and perks created with you, your family and your well-being in mind. 
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Get benefits that fit your life. When you join Ascension, you join a team dedicated to caring for you so that you can care for your family and the communities we serve.
Discover a culture of lifelong learning At Ascension, we believe in investing in you. From your first day, you'll recieve career-building education options through tuition reimbursement and the Vocare Education Program. Take advantage of $5,250 in prepaid tuition for degrees, certifications, and upskilling — with no waiting period.
Learn more about tuition support

Our retirement savings program
Our retirement savings program is designed to make investing easy. You can contribute a portion of your paycheck through automatic payroll deductions. We offer both employer-paid automatic and matching contributions to help eligible associates reach their retirement goals. Check out this example to see how the savings can add up for eligible associates.
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Live healthy We'll support you with resources that protect and prioritize your well-being and help you practice self-care.

• At least 12 days of paid time off in addition to 8 paid holidays per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• No-cost Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Confidential and anonymous wellness app
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Plan for retirement
We want to make planning for retirement as easy as possible. Our retirement savings program provides you with a convenient and stress-free way to save.

• Automatic paycheck deductions
• Employer automatic and matching contributions
• Personalized retirement planning consultations
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Prepare for the unexpected
While we can’t stop unexpected events from happening, we can help you prepare. We offer benefits to help you minimize the financial impact of unforeseen events.

• Free life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Free short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
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Save money
You work to create a life for yourself and your loved ones. Ascension offers curated benefits to help you save.

• Low-cost healthcare plans
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Pet insurance
• Retail and insurance discounts
• Transportation tax breaks
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Grow your career
When you join our team, we'll provide you with the tools you need to create a career path you'll love.

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career advising
• Free and flexible continuing education options
• Leadership development programs

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Put your family first
At Ascension, you can be both career-minded and family-focused. Our benefits are designed to support your whole family.

• Healthcare plans for your spouse and children
• Dependent care FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance program

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Eligibility rules apply. Associates governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) should refer to their CBA for eligibility rules.

No employer contributions are made for voluntary benefits. Employee participation in voluntary benefits is completely voluntary. Neither Ascension nor any entity related to Ascension (collectively “Ascension Entities”) endorses any particular voluntary benefit or provider thereof. The role of the Ascension Entities is limited to permitting insurers to publicize voluntary benefit programs and collecting and remitting premiums. The Ascension Entities receive no consideration whatsoever in connection with the voluntary benefit programs.

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