Need Health Insurance? Benefits for Part-time Workers
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Unless you or a family member have a full-time job with benefits, your health insurance options are probably limited. You can, of course, buy insurance independently, or (if it’s offered) through a trade or membership organization. Those options, however, can be pricy. Another option is to find a part-time job with health insurance benefits.
If you’re unable or don’t want to work full-time (maybe you’re a senior who wants to retire but are not yet 65 and eligible for Medicare) (paid Amazon link), here’s a look at 15 employers that offer health insurance for their part-time employees. In fact, some offer other valuable benefits like 401(k) plans, paid time off, stock options, and yes, even pet insurance! And depending on the employer and position, you may even be able to land remote work.
Though it’s written from an employer’s perspective, the Society for Human Resource Management has an article explaining the benefits part-time employees may be entitled to. And if you need practical advice about how to save money on health care, you might find the Insider’s Guide to Quality, Affordable Healthcare (paid Amazon link) useful.
Need Health Insurance? Benefits for Part-timers
A few things to keep in mind about this list.
✔ It’s current as of this writing. Things can rapidly change, though, so check before applying if you’re unsure of what a company offers.
✔ Health insurance and other employee benefits are usually restricted to permanent employees, versus seasonal and temporary workers.
✔ The positions listed below are examples of available jobs these companies have offered; they may or may not be available (either on a part-time or full-time basis) when you apply.
✔ For the purpose of this list, part-time consists of 20 to 25 hours per week.
1. Costco
Their site says that they offer “affordable” health care coverage for part-time employees, but it doesn’t offer specifics.
Other notable benefits: Twice-yearly bonuses for hourly employees. Paid time off. Company-sponsored retirement plans.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: At least 24 hours per week
Examples of jobs: Cashier. Pharmacist. Payroll clerk. Customer service representative. Marketing. Administration. Delivery driver.
2. Target
There are no specific details about coverage.
Other notable benefits: Dental and vision plans. Flexible hours. Wellness discount.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: At least 25 hours per week (down from 30 hours)
Examples of jobs: Team leader. Starbucks barista. Visual merchandiser.
About Target’s new expanded health care benefits
3. The Container Store
There are no specific details about coverage.
Other notable benefits: Paid time off. 401(k) plans with company match. Pet insurance. Dental and vision plans.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: Not specified
Examples of jobs: Retail employee. Retail sales specialist.
The Container Store employee benefits
4. Lowe’s
Highlights: Offers various insurance options. All include preventive care, doctor office visits, hospital care, outpatient care, emergency room, care, and prescriptions.
Other notable benefits: 401K with company match. Paid time off. Life insurance. Dental and vision plans.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: Not specified
Examples of jobs: Cashier. Sales associate. Retail sales. Merchandising.
5. Hallmark
Highlights: Offers different plan options. In-network preventive care is fully covered. Employees are eligible for benefits on the 31st day of employment.
Other notable benefits: Paid time off. Business performance contributions. Dental and vision plans.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: At least 20 hours per week
Examples of jobs: Retail sales associate
6. Starbucks
Highlights: Includes hospitalization, office visits, lab tests, x-rays, emergency care, prescription drugs, mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Alternative care coverage is included. Retail hourly employees become eligible for benefits after at least 240 hours over a three-month consecutive period.
Other notable benefits: Dental and vision plans. Life insurance. Paid time off. 401(k) plan with company match.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: Not specified
Examples of jobs: Most part-time jobs at Starbucks include in-store positions like baristas and customer service agents.
7. Staples
There are no specific details about coverage.
Other notable benefits: Dental and vision plans. 401(k) with company match. Life insurance.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: Not specified
Examples of jobs: Customer service. Delivery driver. Warehouse order picker.
8. UPS
Highlights: For in-network providers, the cost of most services (not including co-payments) is covered in full. For non-network providers, most expenses are covered at 80% after fulfilling a $250 individual or $500 family deductible.
Other notable benefits: Dental and vision plans.
Hours needed to qualify: At least 225 hours (but not more than 400 hours) in any three-month eligibility period
Examples of jobs: Package delivery driver. Sort supervisor. Warehouse worker.
9. Wegman’s
Highlights: Offers two health plans and pre-tax spending accounts.
Other notable benefits: Dental and vision plans. 401(k) with company match.
Hours needed to qualify: Doesn’t specify
Examples of jobs: Baker. Grocery associate. Pharmacy technician. Cashier.
10. Southwest Airlines
Highlights: Offers three health plans with various levels of co-pays, deductibles, and premiums.
Other notable benefits: Dental and vision plans. 401(k) with company match. Unlimited travel (with restrictions).
Hours needed to qualify: Not specified
Examples of jobs: Ramp agent. Customer service agent. Operations agent.
Southwest Airlines employee benefits
11. The Auto Club Group – AAA
Highlights: Tiered options with 20% in-network coinsurance (deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums vary between options)
Other notable benefits: Dental plan. Pet insurance. 401k with company match. Life insurance.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: At least 20 hours per week
Examples of jobs: Customer service representative. Driving instructor. General service technician.
12. Macy’s
Highlights: Their website states that “Many of our part-time employees can enjoy health benefits” but offers no additional details.
Other notable benefits: Flexible work schedules. Store discounts.
Hours needed to qualify: Not specified
Examples of jobs: Call center representative. Retail fulfillment associate. Inventory assistant.
13. JP Morgan Chase
Highlights: In-network primary care office visits are covered at 90% with no deductible. Eligible generic drugs are covered at 100% with no deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance.
Other notable benefits: 401(k) plan with company match. Employee stock purchase plan. Dental and vision plans.
Part-time hours needed to qualify: At least 20 hours per week
Examples of jobs: Associate banker. Client services.
JP Morgan Chase employee benefits (it will direct you to download a PDF)
14. Navy Federal Credit Union
Highlights: Their website states that medical benefits are comprehensive, but offers no specific details.
Other notable benefits: Dental and vision plans. Paid time off. 401(k) with company match.
Hours needed to qualify: It doesn’t specify, but the part-time jobs I found are typically 20 to 25 hours per week.
Examples of jobs: Member service representative
Navy Federal employee benefits
15. Aerotek (contract jobs for recruiting and staffing agency)
There are no specific details about coverage.
Other notable benefits: Dental and vision plans. Possible paid time off. Retail discounts.
Hours needed to qualify: At least 20 hours per week
Examples of jobs: Aircraft technician. Client services representative. Fashion stylist.
You may also want to check with government agencies, as they’re known for offering decent benefits, including to their part-time employees. If an employer you’d like to work for isn’t on this list, don’t get discouraged. Not all businesses advertise their employee benefits; and some offer health plans on a regional basis. So it’s still worth asking before you apply.
This post contains references to products from one or more of my advertising partners. When you click on a link to any of these products, I may be compensated. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please visit my Earnings Disclosure & Disclaimer page for more information. Thanks for your support!
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