Dietitians On Demand offers benefits to all full-time employees. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) with matching and sick pay. We’re excited to offer these benefits to our field employees, and we’re sure you have questions about it.
New for 2025
Health Savings Account (HSA)
New for 2025, we are offering a high deductible heath plan ($5,000) that includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). This plan offers flexibility and tax advantages to help you manage healthcare costs. Details about this plan can be found below in the plan summary.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We are embedding an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in our Anthem plans. EAP offers comprehensive resources designed with a deep understanding of the diverse needs within our communities. It includes three confidential free sessions for eligible employees. Find EAP details here.
The information below details eligibility requirements, pricing and some FAQs.
Here are a few highlights to get you started:
- Those who sign an employment offer of at least 30 hours per week will be eligible to immediately enroll in benefits for coverage effective the 1st day of the following month.
- For medical benefits, Dietitians On Demand will contribute to the total monthly premium. (Reference table below for specific amounts.)
- For the 401(k), employees can easily contribute through a payroll deduction after qualifying, with employer match.
- You accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
- We offer up to 40 hours per year of paid sick leave.
- If you have a gap in assignments with us, any accrued sick leave will remain available to you if you return to your next assignment within one year.
While you’re out there caring for your patients, we want to care for you. Your health and financial wellness are as important to us as your career satisfaction. View our full benefits summary information below and scroll down to download the information as PDFs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What other health benefits do you offer?
In addition to medical benefits, we offer a vision and dental plan through Anthem. All plans can be selected autonomously, but they have the same qualification criteria and rules.
Dietitians On Demand does NOT contribute to the cost of vision or dental plans. Dental and vision plans are available for spouses and dependents.
What if my assignment ends and I have benefits?
When an assignment ends, coverage remains active through the end of the month of employment. COBRA enrollment is an option and once terminated in Dominion Payroll information regarding COBRA will be made available.
If there is a signed employment offer for another full-time assignment by the end of the month of the current assignment, your coverage will continue without interruption.
Example 1:
- Assignment ends February 12
- Employment offer for another full-time assignment is signed on February 28
- Start Date of new assignment is March 17
- No interruption in coverage
Example 2:
- Assignment ends February 12
- No employment offer is signed by the end of the month.
- Benefits end on February 28
What if my assignment ends and I have another assignment but there are a few weeks before I start?
An employment offer must be signed before the end of the month of your current assignment for benefits to continue without interruption.
If there is a break between assignments and there is a signed employment offer for a subsequent full-time assignment, we will pay an employee’s benefit contribution until the payroll resumes. All funds in arrears will be collected with the first payroll following your return to work.
What if my assignment ends and I want to take a few months off?
Dietitians On Demand cannot continue to pay for your benefits while you are not generating payroll and have no assignment. Rules can be complex, and we recommend that you speak with an authorized HR representative if you are using our benefits and want to take an extended time off.
If you have not generated any hours for more than 13 weeks before returning to a full-time assignment, we must treat you as a new hire for ACA compliance and you would be subject to re-qualifying for benefits.
If you return to work within 13 weeks (and have worked for us longer than 13 weeks previously), you will be treated as a re-hire, and you can re-enroll with benefits effective the day you start your next assignment. Benefits become effective immediately.
We recommend that you speak with an authorized HR representative before making any decisions so we can review the scenario with our advisor.
What if I waive or don’t enroll in benefits and I change my mind later?
If an employee is offered coverage, and does not enroll, they cannot enroll after 14 days from their eligibility date unless there is a qualifying life event, such as the birth of a child or loss of benefits through a spouse. If you experience a qualifying life event, you must let us know within 30 days of the event or the enrollment eligibility will lapse.
If you initially waived benefits but later decide to enroll, you may do so during our annual open enrollment period during November – December, provided you have maintained eligibility.
What if I waived benefits because I was on my parent’s plan and I I have aged out of their plan?
If you are working an average of 30 hpw, and you waived benefits because of a parental plan, you will be able to enroll at any time after you reach age 26 because that is considered a qualifying life event. Please notify an authorized HR on your birthdate if you were invited to enroll but declined due to your age and having benefits under your parent.
When do deductions from my paycheck start?
Deductions start with the first paycheck following your enrollment. If your assignment ends, deductions end with your last paycheck.
Can I add a spouse or dependent(s) to my plan?
Yes, you can add your spouse or dependent(s) to the plan.
Where can I find my insurance cards?
An enrollment card will be mailed to your home address. You can also quickly access your ID card on your phone by using the Sydney Health mobile app or logging in at anthem.com. Your digital ID card works the same as a paper one. You also can download your ID card for quicker access.
My assignment ends in the middle of the month, when does my coverage end?
Coverage ends at the end of the month, no matter what day of the month your assignment ends.
How will I know if I qualify for health benefits?
You will receive an enrollment email once you start your assignment.
Where will I enroll for health benefits?
Enrollment will be completed through our new platform, Employee Navigator. Your total cost will be calculated during enrollment and deductions will start with your first paycheck after enrollment. Once notified of eligibility, you have 15 days to enroll.
How do I view my accrued sick leave?
Please contact [email protected] for questions about your sick leave balance. Employees can view balances in Dominion Payroll by navigating to Employee Self Service > Time > Time Off Balances.
Can I use my sick leave to care for family members?
Employees can use their paid sick leave to care for family members or doctor’s appointments for a spouse, child, grandparent, parent, or sibling.
401(k) contribution
Employees who work 12 continuous months and reach at least 1,000 hours will be eligible to contribute to the Company’s 401(k) plan with:
- Employer matching 100% for first 3% of contribution.
- Employer matching 50% for the next 2% contribution.
- Employees can contribute more than 5% but those contributions will not be matched by Dietitians On Demand.
- Employees can contribute to the plan only when being paid through Dietitians On Demand.
- If there is a lapse of work, the employee can again contribute to the plan after starting another assignment. There is no loss of eligibility unless the employee withdraws their funds from the plan.
Entry into the plan is January 1 and July 1 of each year once eligibility is determined. Dietitians On Demand will notify the employee when they are eligible and provide instructions and logins for our third-party administrator, Future Benefits of America. Employees choose their contribution amount and fund allocations, and these may be changed at any time through the Investi platform.
If you would like to speak with an Investment Advisor about your fund allocations and basic financial planning, we partner with an advisor and can provide you with their contact information. Please contact your HR representative to learn more.