WakeMed Benefits

At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, our commitment to the health and well-being of our community begins right here at home with the WakeMed family. We think it’s pretty simple — we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package and many programs and services to help our employees grow personally and professionally and provide the security they need, for today and tomorrow.

Health & Wellness

The medical plan for WakeMed employees is administered by Contigo Health and utilizes MedCost and ConfigureNet network of providers. Eligible Dependents include your spouse and any dependent children up to age 26.

WakeMed offers a number of wellness and prevention programs to help our employees manage health conditions, quit tobacco, eat healthy, lose weight and get active. WakeWell Rewards encourages and provides incentives for employees who take steps toward a healthier life.

Prescription drug coverage is provided by OptumRx and administered by RxBenefits. WakeMed retail pharmacies offer convenience and lower prices for prescription needs. Prescriptions can be picked up at one of our Outpatient Pharmacy locations or delivered via interoffice mail.

WakeMed's dental plan is administered by United Concordia Dental.

WakeMed's vision plan is an optional benefit administered by EyeMed.

Financial Well-being

Retirement Savings Plans

403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching to help you build financial security.

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

We offer health care and dependent day care FSA account options.

Disability Insurance

We provide long term disability insurance for all full-time employees. We also offer short-term disability options for all employees.

Life and AD&D Insurance

WakeMed provides basic life insurance along with options to purchase supplemental or dependent life insurance.

Voluntary Benefit Insurance

WakeMed offers employees several voluntary benefit programs to help manage the financial burden associated with unexpected health care costs, protect their identity, obtain legal support and keep pets healthy.

Work/Life Balance

To support the important balance of career and family life, we offer:

Generous time off
Numerous leave of absence options
A comprehensive employee assistance program

Educational Benefits

At WakeMed, we offer programs and services to help our employees grow personally and professionally. Some of the educational benefits we offer are:

Tuition and specialty certification reimbursement
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Public service loan forgiveness support

"WakeMed empowers nurses to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees and provides financial assistance to do so."

David S., RN

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