
Jackson Hospital is committed to offering a comprehensive range of benefits designed to meet the evolving needs of you and your family. Along with your core benefits, we also have some exciting voluntary benefits, such as Identity Theft Protection, Legal Coverage, and more! Review your benefit options below:
We are pleased to offer 2 medical plans options this year. There is nothing more important than your health, which is why Jackson Hospital offers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama BlueCard PPO to all employees and their dependents. Child(ren) age off the medical plan at age 26.
Although you may see any doctor you like, you will receive greater benefits and lower costs when you choose a Jackson Hospital provider. While prescription coverage is not through BCBS, your out-of-pocket prescription drug costs will be applied to your medical deductible.
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Learn how to find a doctor in the video below:
Healthcare Waiver
If you receive healthcare treatment from a non-Jackson Hospital facility because it is not available at Jackson Hospital, the Employee Heathcare Waiver offers you reimbursement for that cost. The waiver submission process is as follows:
Jackson Apothecary
Wellyfe is your new pharmacy benefit manager, helping you access affordable prescriptions and personalized pharmacy care.
Below is an example your new member ID card - Your key to savings and service.

Your Pharmacy Network:
Specialty Medications:
Must be filled through Jackson Apothecary.
Important Reminders:
Need help or want to check your plan details?
Visit wellyferx.myrxplan.com or
call Member Services at 1-844-534-5483
Because maintaining your smile is important, Jackson Hospital offers a dental plan from MetLife to help you and your covered dependents pay for the costs of dental care. Dependent coverage is from birth up to age 26.
All benefit-eligible employees will receive a dental card to their homes in the mail and have access to print cards through metlife.com.
For more information, review the dental plan summary here.
We are proud to offer vision benefits through MetLife. Although you have the option to see any provider you wish, you will receive the best benefits when you choose an in-network doctor.
Go to mymetlifevision.com to find a provider. Dependents are eligible for coverage up to age 26.
All benefit-eligible employees will receive a dental card to their homes in the mail and have access to print cards through metlife.com.
For more information, review the vision plan summary here.
Reliance Standard Life Insurance
Life Insurance through Reliance Standard helps provide financial stability and protection for your family in the case of a death. You have access to a variety of life insurance options to ensure you have the amount of coverage that best fits your needs.
Basic Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Jackson Hospital offers Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at no cost to you. The Basic Life and AD&D benefit offers one times your annual earnings (this does not include bonus pay, commission, etc.) to the next higher $1,000, subject to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D Insurance provides payment to you and your beneficiaries if you lose a limb or die in an accident. Employees' AD&D benefit automatically matches their Basic Life amount. There is a 6-month waiting period for this benefit.
Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance is available for purchase in addition to your Jackson Hospital provided basic life. You may purchase life insurance for your spouse and dependent children, from birth to age 26. The age limit does not apply to handicapped children. You must purchase additional coverage for yourself to cover dependents. There is a 6-month waiting period. Employees' AD&D benefit automatically matches their Basic Life amount. You may elect up 1 increment in coverage for yourself and spouse (if applicable), without completing medical questions. Any increase in coverage over 1 increment will require medical questions to be submitted to Reliance Standard for approval. New hires within 31 days of their date of hire may elect up to the plan Guarantee Issue amounts.
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Click here to learn more about Plan 3
| Tier | Benefit Amount |
| Employee | Up to 5 times annual salary in $10,000 increments, up to $500,000, $200,000 Guarantee Issue |
| Spouse | $50,000 Guarantee Issue |
| Child | $10,000 Guarantee Issue |
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Click here to review your 2026 Benefit Guide!
We have exciting voluntary benefits provided by Allstate, Reliance Standard, IDShield, Nationwide, and more! Review your options below and schedule an appointment with a benefit counselor if you would like to learn more.
No one saves to get sick, which is why being diagnosed with a covered condition can be especially draining, both emotionally and financially. This policy provides you with a lump sum cash benefit in the event you or a loved one is diagnosed with a covered condition such as a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. Every year that you and a covered dependent complete a qualified health screening, you are eligible for a $50 Wellness Benefit. Coverage for children ends when the child reaches age 26, unless he or she continues to meet the requirements of an eligible dependent.
Newly-hired employees have the opportunity to elect up to $30,000 of coverage without answering any health questions!
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Short Term Disability Insurance offers full-time employees up to 25 weeks of coverage if you become totally disabled due to an injury or illness. The plan can help fill this gap until you are able to return to work by paying you a weekly benefit. The policy pays a benefit of 60% of your salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly. Newly hired employees have the opportunity to elect coverage without answering medical questions!
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Click here to learn more about Plan 4
Having an unexpected accident can cause more than physical injury—it can hurt your bank account, too. Accident Insurance can help cover the out-of-pocket costs associated with off-the-job accidents by paying you a benefit depending on the injuries you suffer and the treatment you receive. Coverage for children ends when the child reaches age 26, unless he or she continues to meet the requirements of an eligible dependent.
FSAs allow you to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars, which lowers your taxable income. Unused funds in your account cannot carry forward, so plan carefully.
Flex Spending Account
A Flex Spending Account helps you pay for medical, dental, and vision expenses not covered by insurance. You can use this account to pay for things like deductible and copayments, orthodontia, glasses, and contact lenses.
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Dependent Care
A Dependent Care Account can help fund the care of children under the age of 13 or a disabled spouse or parent while you work. You can use the account to pay for things like payments to a licensed daycare provider, nursery school, before and after school care, summer day camp programs, and elder care.
Kashable offers socially responsible financing for employees as a voluntary benefit. You will have access to low-cost loans via online application with quick decision and funds deposited directly to your bank account within 3 business days from approval. Kashable loans can help cover financial stressors such as car repair, out-of-pocket medical bills, and high-interest debt while improving an employee’s credit score. Kashable is offered as a voluntary benefit to all full-time benefit eligible employees with 12 months of consecutive/ continuous employment.
Nationwide Pet Insurance provides coverage for a wide range of veterinary services, such as wellness visits, vaccinations, surgical procedures, medical care following accidents and illnesses, and more. With Pet Insurance, you can elect coverage for your dog(s), cat(s), bird(s) and/or exotic pet(s).
Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care through Allstate provides a lump-sum cash benefit to help pay final expenses, bills, and more. Take charge of creating the future you imagine by getting coverage that’s guaranteed to stay with you. Wherever you go or however your view changes along the way, you have permanent insurance protection for the important things in life – your family, your home, and your finances.
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Voluntary Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage provides income when you have been disabled for 90 days or more. All eligible employees will receive a 50% benefit at no additional cost to them (this benefit is paid by Jackson Hospital). Employees may purchase an additional 10% benefit (60% benefit max) at a discounted rate. This amount may be reduced by other deductible sources of income or disability earnings. There is a 6-month waiting period.
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Hospital Indemnity Insurance is designed to help provide financial protection for covered individuals by paying a benefit due to hospitalization as a result of a covered illness, in addition to any other medical coverage you may have. This benefit is paid directly to you and you can use it however you see fit, whether it’s to meet out-of-pocket expenses or to pay extra expenses that aren’t a result of hospitalization. This policy is available for you, your spouse, and your children and can be used regardless of pre-existing conditions, without undergoing a health exam.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ACI provides professional and confidential services to help you and your family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues. To support you through the stress of everyday life, EAP benefits include unlimited telephonic sessions of professional assessment, child care and elder care referrals, multilingual services, and resources for legal and financial services, pet care, education, personal services, and more.
These benefits are free of charge, 100% confidential, available to all family members regardless of location, and easily accessible 24/7 at 855-775-4357 or rsli.acieap.com. To log in for the first time, click “Log in to myACIonline.” Click “Get Started” (the company code, RSLI859, should already be filled in). Complete your profile and sign in to access benefits immediately.
Legal coverage from LegalShield can offer you the support you need if you or your family members are in need of legal services. Covered services include:
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Identity Theft Protection through IDShield offers you peace of mind that your personal information is secure from all forms of identity theft. IDShield Plans are available to cover you, your spouse, and up to eight dependents. This coverage includes:
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To ensure our employees understand the benefit options, we have partnered again with EOI Service Company to help facilitate enrollment. Professional benefit counselors will meet one-on-one telephonically or onsite to help you enroll.
During your appointment, the professional benefit counselor will: