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Employee Perks: Benefits Beyond the Paycheck

Protecting the health and well-being of our members starts with building a team that is well supported both on and off the job. At BCBSND, you can expect great pay and benefits, growth and volunteer opportunities, on-site perks, generous paid-time off, and flexible work arrangements to perfect your work-life balance.

The best of Blue

We offer one of North Dakota's most comprehensive benefits packages, with perks designed to keep you happy, healthy and engaged while supporting your career growth and advancement. These five benefits, in particular, are among the most popular:

  1. Flexible work schedules, including remote work options
  2. Comprehensive mental health support with 24/7 access
  3. Paid parental leave—for moms and dads—including adoption
  4. Wellness incentives, on-site gym + $500 annual spending allowance
  5. Career development programs and tuition reimbursement

Our core benefits

We know there's no such thing as a "one size fits all" benefit plan, so we offer multiple options with differing company-paid contributions. You can select the plan(s) that best meet the needs of you and your family (including domestic partners).

  • Medical—3 plans with HSA or HRA
  • Dental & vision
  • Pre-tax savings—dependent care & FSA
  • Life—company paid at 2X your annual pay
  • Short- & long-term disability

Pay, retirement & incentive programs

Beyond the competitive starting pay, we offer job-specific incentive programs, bonus opportunities and annual raises based on your position, years of service and performance. We also help you save for a comfortable retirement with automatic company contributions to your 401(k) plan that increases with your years of service.

  • Competitive wages & salaries
  • 401(k) with fully vested company contributions
  • Incentive programs

Work-life balance...beyond PTO

Whether you're a first-time worker, a new a father or nearing retirement, we know you're most productive when you're able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We are proud to offer Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA), private designated lactation rooms, parental/adoption leave (for both moms and dads) and more to ensure the important things in life never get overlooked.

  • PTO accrual starting at 10 hours/month
  • 8 Paid holiday + 3 flexible holidays
  • Flexible work schedules & locations
  • Private lactation rooms
  • On-site cafe for lunch & snacks

Mental & physical health support

We're in business to help our members find affordable health care solutions that improve their health and well-being, and we are equally committed to supporting your overall wellness, too. We provide encouragement and opportunities to work on your physical, mental and emotional health both in and out of the office setting...with perks and rewards to keep you motivated.

  • Up to $500 reimbursement for wellness-related expenses
  • Free mental health services with 24/7 online access
  • Paid leave for substance abuse programs
  • Financial & legal counseling services
  • BlueQ wellness rewards program
  • Special employee discounts & swag store

Career development & community engagement

Our employees are committed to helping our members navigate their way to affordable health care and wellness. We are just as committed to helping you group your career with BCBSND, advance your education and deepen your connection to the community through volunteering and leadership opportunities.

  • 16 hours paid volunteer time
  • Career mentorship program
  • Leadership development program
  • On-demand LinkedIn learning library

Diversity & inclusion

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to create an environment where all employees are valued regardless of their gender, ethnicity, veteran status or abilities. In fact, these perspectives are necessary to help us empathize with all our members and meet their unique needs.

Military and veterans

We recognize the immense contributions our active military and veteran families provide for our safety and security, and we're proud to support their needs as an equal opportunity employer.