Additional Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Our Commuter-Transit Account allows you to use pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to pay for qualifying mass-transit expenses for commuting to and from work. You can contribute up to the annual IRS limit for transit expenses. Contribution amounts can be changed as needed anytime during the year. Unused balances roll over month-to-month.
Credit Union
All employees are eligible for membership at USAlliance Financial (Credit Union). Credit unions typically charge lower fees compared to banks, and focus on helping members save, borrow and receive affordable financial services. Local branches are available, as well as regular on-site support.
529 New York State College Savings Program
New York State (NYS) offers a tax-favored flexible program that allows you to save for college expenses for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, friend, or even yourself. If you are a NYS taxpayer, you can deduct your contributions from your NYS taxable income.
You can use the funds for qualified higher education expenses at eligible schools anywhere in the country, and even at some foreign schools.
Please visit nysaves.org for more information and to enroll. Salary Reduction Agreements should be sent to WPH-EmployeeBenefits@wphospital.org.
Tuition Reimbursement
White Plains Hospital believes strongly in nurturing our employees’ professional growth and development in both their current and future roles. The Hospital offers financial support and partners with several universities and colleges to help both full- and part-time employees obtain degrees and training that add value to our organization.
White Plains Hospital (WPH) offers tuition assistance to all eligible, non-union, full-time and part-time employees interested in professional development and adding value to the organization.
For courses/programs leading to a degree, White Plains Hospital will reimburse up to 100% of the tuition costs (excluding books, fees, scholarships, grants, discounts, etc.), with limits based on employment status and degree sought. For further details, please refer to the Tuition Assistance Program Policy.
Automobile and Home Insurance Program
Travelers offers WPH employees (direct pay) discounted rates on automobile and homeowner’s/renter’s insurance coverage.
Licensed insurance representatives can review your insurance needs with you, explain coverage options, and help you find discounts, including multi-policy and safe driver discounts. Please call 1-888-695-4640 directly for information.
Accident Insurance
Accident insurance through The Hartford pays you cash benefits if you're injured in a covered accident.
You can use the benefit however you need: copays, deductibles, lost wages, or everyday bills while you recover, helping alleviate financial stress so you can focus on getting better. Covered incidents include things like broken bones, lacerations, emergency transportation needs, and more.
Critical Illness Insurance
White Plains Hospital offers Critical Illness Insurance through The Hartford. This insurance helps protect you and your family from the financial impact of an unexpected illness such as the diagnosis of a heart attack, cancer, stroke, or organ transplantation.
The cost of coverage is withheld on a post-tax basis from your paycheck, and the benefit is received tax-free. The plan also provides an annual cash benefit (per calendar year) for eligible health screenings and prevention measures. Enrollment is available to all full-time and part-time employees during the initial new-hire period or the Annual Open Enrollment period only.
Group Legal Insurance
The White Plains Hospital legal services benefit is administered by LegalEASE. This program provides a discounted fee schedule and offers convenient access to attorneys by phone, online, or in person for a wide variety of legal services.
Common legal services include estate documents (wills and trusts), real estate matters, traffic offenses, document review, adoptions, name changes, and debt collection defense.
Identity Theft Protection
Identity theft is when thieves steal your personal information in order to take over or open new accounts, file fake tax returns, rent or buy properties, or commit other crimes in your name. LegalEASE can help you avoid identity theft and, in the worst-case scenario, get your life back after a breach of your secure personal information. The LegalEASE Identity Theft plan is available for your purchase with premium paid through payroll deductions.
Benefits Information, All in One Place
Log in to HealthyMeBenefitsEnroll.com to securely access your personal benefits information, review your current coverage, find plan documents and make changes after a qualifying life event. If you need help finding information or understanding your benefits, ask Sofia, your personal benefits assistant.