Employee Benefits

Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan understands our employees are the key to our success.  In addition to a family-like, supportive culture which values the unique qualities of each employee, our Agency offers competitive pay and benefits.  Our comprehensive benefit program is designed to help protect the health and well being of our employees and their families. 

Listed below is a summary of the different benefit programs offered to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan full time employees.  All of the Agency’s insurance benefits are effective 30 days from the date of hire. 

Health & Prescription Medications

A comprehensive PPO plan is offered to employees and their dependents.  Prescription coverage is included with a mail order option available. 

Dental

Preventative, Basic, Major and Orthodontia services are eligible for coverage.  Employee coverage is provided at no cost.

Short and Long Term Disability

Disability coverage, which provides income replacement in the event of a disability, is available at no cost to employees. 

Life Insurance

Group life insurance (which includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment) is provided at no cost for employees.  Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves if they so choose. 

Paid Time Off (PTO)

A generous PTO program is offered.  PTO can be used for vacation, sick and personal time.  In addition to PTO, employees are given time off for bereavement and jury duty. 

Holiday

Six and half (6 ½) paid holidays are observed each year. 

Retirement

Employees have the opportunity to enroll in a 403b retirement savings account.  Employees are eligible for Agency matches after one year of service (certain hour requirements apply).

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may elect to participate in one or both accounts in which pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for out of pocket medical or dependent expenses. 

Personal Staff Development

The purpose of this program is to enhance the quality of care by helping staff achieve wellness, knowledge and further develop organizational skills.  Employees may be reimbursed for programs, classes, services and materials which aid in their personal development.