Benefits

Columbus Community Hospital offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes insurance, vacation and time off, competitive pay, 401Ks, opportunities for continuing education, and discounts on hospital programs and services.

For more information on CCH’s benefits, see the following chart or contact our Human Resources Department whose contact information is provided below.

Benefit	Who Pays	When Eligible	Benefit Received
Group Health Insurance	CCH/Staff	First of the month, following date of hire (must be scheduled to work 24+ hrs per week)	Three options with different levels of deductibles, drug cards and co-pays. Midlands Choice PPO.
Group Basic Life Insurance	CCH	First of the month, following date of hire (must be scheduled to work 36+ hrs per week).	Base life insurance amount equal one time the annual salary. Term type insurance.
Voluntary Life Insurance	CCH/Staff	First of the month, following date of hire (must be scheduled to work 24+ hrs per week).	Term type insurance. Guaranteed amount if enrolled during first 30 days of eligibility.
Group Long-Term Disability Insurance	CCH	First of the month, following date of hire (must be scheduled to work 36+ hrs per week).	After 30-day wait, plan pays 66 2/3 percent of base salary.
Dental/Vision Insurance	Staff	First of the month, following date of hire (must be scheduled to work 24+ hrs per week).	Preventative and routine care benefit.
Flexible Spending Accounts	Staff	Within the first 30 days of employment (must be scheduled to work 24+ hrs per week).	Staff elects monies to be deducted, tax free, for payment of dependent care or unreimbursed medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO)	CCH	Accrual starts first day of employment.	Available immediately as accrued. Elevated accrual rate for employees after completion of seven or more years of service.
Funeral Time	CCH	Upon employment.	Time off with pay may be granted for bereavement. Temporary, PRN and PT employees scheduled to work less than 24 hours per week are not eligible for paid bereavement leave.
Retirement Fund	CCH/Staff	Within the first 30 days of employment or quarterly thereafter for employee contribution.	Staff contributes between 1 and 100 percent of income on a tax sheltered basis. CCH match is 200 percent up to 4 percent max, after 12 months, 1,000 worked hours, 21 years old. Employees with 15 or more years of service are eligible for 5 percent Employer Match.
Pharmacy Discounts	CCH/Staff	Upon employment	Charges based upon cost plus a small percentage adjustment.
Cafeteria Discounts	CCH/Staff	Upon employment	Meals are subsidized.
Employee Assistance Program	CCH/Staff	Upon employment	"EAP" is a short-term counseling service to help you and your family work through problems/conflicts.
Education Tuition & Certification Assistance	CCH/Staff	After 90 days of employment.	Reimbursement at the current rate for eligible job-related classes after receiving C average or better.
Staff Health Services	CCH	Upon employment	Provides for initial and continuing tests and vaccinations. Routine annual wellness check-ups.
Continuing Education	CCH/Staff	Upon employment	Per situation, CCH annually pays 100 percent for required programs, up to $200 annually or $400 bi-annually.
Worker's Compensation	CCH	Upon employment	Medical and income benefit for staff who suffers a job-related injury or illness.
Liability Insurance	CCH	Upon employment	This coverage protects you in the performance of your job duties while working for the hospital.
YMCA Discount	Staff	January 1st of every year	Discounted membership through payroll deduction.
Shift Differential	CCH	Upon employment	Incentive for working certain shifts, holidays, unscheduled weekends, call, etc.
Wellness Program	Staff	Upon employment Open enrollment December of each year	Open gym concept for employees/spouses. The gym is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. EE - $5/mo, $5 - spouse. Payroll deduction.

Contact Us

For additional information on CCH’s benefits, contact our Human Resources Department by calling 402-562-3370 or 402-562-3363.

Human Resources Department
Columbus Community Hospital
4600 38th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Third Floor
Phone: 402-562-3370 or 402-562-3363
Fax: 402-562-4672