Employee Benefits and Wellness
“We believe that when employees are cared for holistically, our community is strengthened and we are better able to maintain the excellent quality of care that our patients need.”
City of Hope® is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel supported, valued and empowered. As part of its dedication to holistic care, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness program designed to enhance the health, well-being and professional growth of its workforce.
This commitment directly supports City of Hope’s mission. By investing in its employees, City of Hope ensures that its team is equipped to carry forward this mission with excellence and purpose.
Comprehensive Benefits That Support Every Employee
City of Hope provides a wide range of benefits to meet the diverse needs of its employees and their families, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness and well-being programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid time off and leave programs
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
The organization believes that when employees are cared for in all aspects of life — physically, financially and professionally — they are better equipped to deliver the compassionate, high-quality care that patients deserve.
Employee Benefits at City of Hope
City of Hope offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employee’s physical, emotional and financial well-being, so they can thrive both personally and professionally.
Health Benefits
City of Hope offers a variety of competitive health maintenance organization (HMO) and preferred provider organization (PPO) medical and dental plans, giving employees the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for them and their family. Our benefits also include basic life, AD&D and disability insurance provided at no cost. Optional supplemental life and AD&D coverages are offered for added peace of mind. Additionally, vision plans are offered at competitive rates and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to help manage out-of-pocket health care costs.
Planning for the Future
At City of Hope, we’re committed to supporting our employee’s long-term financial well-being. We offer employee and employer-funded retirement plans. Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, such as a 403(b) or 401(k), with the option for pre-tax or Roth contributions and employer contributions through defined contribution plans, such as a 401(a) or a 401(k) match. Plan participants have access to financial planning tools, resources and voluntary benefits to support financial security, including legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance and more.
Specific plan details and eligibility vary by entity and position and are shared during onboarding and available through our human resources.
Professional Growth
Our employee’s development is key to our collective success. We offer tuition reimbursement for accredited continuing education programs after six months of service, an annual Learning and Professional Development Week with workshops and training, quarterly management development forums featuring expert-led sessions and specialized leadership through our Leadership Academy.
Time Away
We recognize the importance of rest, personal time and work-life balance. City of Hope offers a variety of paid time off programs tailored to different employee groups and roles. These may include vacation leave, sick leave, personal days and paid holidays.
Eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on job classification, full-time equivalency and years of service. Specific details are provided during onboarding and are available through our HR resources.
Environmental Stewardship
City of Hope is proud to support sustainability and resource stewardship by providing shuttle service to the local Metrolink train station, priority parking for hybrid vehicles and a rideshare and alternative transportation program.
Wellness That Nourishes Body, Mind and Spirit
City of Hope’s wellness initiatives are designed to promote a culture of health across every dimension of life:
- Body. Employees have access to nutritious food options, fitness opportunities health management support programs and other resources that encourage active living.
- Mind. The organization supports continuous learning and skill development to help employees grow in their careers.
- Spirit. Through mentorship opportunities and emotional support services offered via the Employee Assistance Program, employees are encouraged to build meaningful connections and find balance.
By championing the same values of health and wellness that it promotes for patients, City of Hope has cultivated a workplace culture that is resilient, compassionate and future-focused — one that supports both groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.
Coverage Transparency
In response to the federal Transparency in Coverage rule, Anthem and HPI have provided machine-readable files of City of Hope’s employee group health plan offerings, including negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and health care providers.
The files are also formatted to enable researchers, regulators and application developers to access and analyze data more efficiently.
Wellness at City of Hope
At City of Hope your health and well-being are our priority. We recognize that when you feel your best, you can deliver the exceptional care our patients rely on and deserve.
Thrive365 is our promise to care for our employees as wholeheartedly as we care for our patients, 365 days a year. Because when you thrive, we all thrive — and our mission shines even brighter.
Your Wellness
Get healthy with the Employee Wellness Program. Our program offers incentives when you take steps to understand your health status, manage your health risks and take an active role in your personal wellness. Earn spending account contributions from City of Hope and qualify for Healthy Lifestyle Discounts that lower your medical plan deductions.
- We offer benefits like two free biometric screenings per year for employees and their spouses or domestic partners. A biometric screening provides you with a snapshot of your overall health to help you understand your risks and opportunities.
- Health care management resources provide convenient, accessible solutions and guide you to quality care. From digital physical therapy programs that help you overcome musculoskeletal pain, to a nutrition-based diabetes management program, our goal is to help you get care you need and prevent chronic conditions.
- From our Employee Wellness Ambassador Network, which facilitates networking and fortifies our commitment to wellness, to City of Hope’s Basketball League, gym discounts and incentives to stay active, we make it easy for you to join our social environment of wellness and participate in activities that feel meaningful to you.
Your Well-Being
Having a healthy work-life balance is important to giving your best at work. Which is why your benefits include back-up child and adult or elder care, tuition assistance, paid time off and so much more.
Monthly Wellness webinars provide education and inspiration to help you live your healthiest life and support your physical, mental and emotional health.
Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides a wide range of services at no cost, from child-care referrals, access to legal guidance, mindfulness and self-care tools. Receive mental health therapy or life coaching sessions to learn skills on a broad range of topics including parenting, stress management, conflict resolution, grief counseling and more from a provider who is ready to listen, guide and support you.