Medical Benefits
Medical Insurance
HMO
Includes a large selection of in-network care providers with low co-payments and a $1250 deductible ($2500 for family). Referrals may be required from your primary care physician to see specialists and/or pre-certification processes before tests can be authorized.
PPO
Multiple flex plan options that offer both in- and out-of-network care among a broad provider selection. Plan choices offer the same levels of medical coverage with your choice of fixed deductibles ranging from $0 to $1000 (up to $2000 for family). Some co-payments may apply and limited pre-certifications may be required. Referrals not required for specialist visits.
Prescription Insurance
3-tiered formulary prescription benefit included with all medical insurance plan options that covers generics, preferred, and non-preferred prescription drugs. Low co-pay options with mail order delivery available for additional savings!
Life Tree Pharmacy
Life Tree Pharmacy, a Merakey entity, offers some specialty medications at no cost to employees.
Dental Insurance
Coverage provided by Delta Dental with a large in-network provider list to choose from. Offers high dollar maximum coverage for all your and your family’s needs.
Vision Insurance
Provided by Davis Vision with annual eye exam coverage and biennial coverage for contacts or lenses and frames. Discounts for laser vision correction services also available through participating providers.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine provides access to physicians via secure & confidential video on your smartphone or other digital device. It’s available around the clock for diagnosing medical conditions, short-term treatment plans, and obtaining necessary prescribed medications.
Advocacy Services
Receive personal assistance through Guardian Nurses to help navigate complex medical care and health insurance issues, such as: insurance claims, finding providers and second opinions, Medicare coordination questions, and more. They can also provide on-site assistance for complicated healthcare issues or have a nurse accompany you or a family member to an appointment to help evaluate and explain a complex medical situation.
Financial Benefits
Retirement Plan
Administered through Empower Retirement. Employer Matching is offered for 50% of contributions up to 4%.
Life Insurance
Administered through The Hartford at no cost to employees.
Flexible Spending Account
Set pre-tax money aside from your paycheck to pay for health care & dependent care expenses that you typically pay out of pocket, like orthodontic payments, doctor’s office, or prescription drug co-payments.
Tuition Reimbursement
We offer 100% of the tuition cost per semester at a maximum reimbursement rate of $1,000/semester and $2,000/fiscal year.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Public Loan Forgiveness Programs are available for qualified employees. Check qualifications at Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
DailyPay
Employees can access a portion of their earned pay earlier than the usual bi-weekly pay date, to pay for everyday expenses, without incurring late fees or interest charges. The DailyPay app also helps to track, transfer, and save earnings. Learn more...
Paid Time Off*
Vacation Policy
- Up to 2 years of service = 10 work days per year
- 2 - 10 years of service = 15 work days per year
- 10+ years of service = 20 work days per year
Paid Holidays (7)
New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Sick Days
10 days annually.
Personal Days
4 days annually, 1 per quarter.
*Benefits may vary based on the terms and conditions of specified bargaining unit’s collective agreements or our school programs.
Additional Perks
Educational Partnerships
Merakey is proud to partner with educational institutions, offering tuition discounts and special rates:
Employee Assistance Program
Services provided by Aetna Resources for Living include, but are not limited to: confidential counseling and referral program, dependent care search and referral service, legal consultation and referral services, financial consultation, and wellness trainings and programs.
Cell Phone Discounts
Discounted rates on phone service carrier plans through Verizon Wireless. Seamless process to register and begin receiving your discount with only a few steps!
HP Computers Discounts
Get up to 35% discount on HP computers, printers, ink, accessories, and more.
Employee Savings Program
Run by Provista/Vizient, discounts are available for almost anything — from movie, NFL, and concert tickets to groceries, hotels, cruises, and auto buying. Among participating companies, you can find: Sherwin-Williams, Best Buy, Staples, Amazon, AMC Theatres, and more.
Work Environment
With Merakey you’ll find a rewarding and personally fulfilling nature of work. We are a large, financially stable company with diverse programs, positions, and professional development opportunities.
Care
Merakey is excited to partner with Care.com to provide unlimited access to the world’s leading network for finding and managing care for kids, adults, pets, home, and much more.
On the Goga
On The Goga is a free online hub for Merakey employees, sharing wellbeing articles, videos, and resources focused on what makes you well.