Enroll in health and voluntary benefits within 20 calendar days of hire
Enroll in your health and insurance benefits.
As the pediatric teaching facility of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, this commitment drives us to be a leader in:
- Pediatric healthcare delivery
- Research into the prevention, causes and treatment of diseases that affect children
- Education for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals
- Advocacy for the general wellbeing of all children
Lurie Children’s is guided by the belief that all children should grow up in a protective and nurturing environment, where each child is given the opportunity to reach his or her potential.
Working at Lurie Children’s
All of us at Lurie Children’s are part of a bigger mission and purpose. We strive to create a healthier future for every child. We believe in education, advocacy, research and discovery. We believe in the power of all.
We strive to provide an inspiring, fulfilling work experience. We continue to strive toward open, transparent feedback, active listening, meaningful learning experiences and professional development in a safe and inclusive workplace with rewards and recognition for great work. We pledge to give you our all: all the care and compassion, all the leadership and service, all the innovation and breakthroughs.
We are guided in everything we do by our core principles: Compassionate Service, Excellence, Respectful Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity, Discovery and Innovation and Stewardship.
Let's get started!
Lurie Children’s is committed to offering you a rewarding career that gives you the opportunity to make valuable contributions toward the achievement of our business objectives. Follow the steps in your new hire checklist below to make a great start at Lurie Children’s.
View these benefit presentations to learn more: overview and next steps.
Your new hire checklist
Enroll in retirement benefits after you receive your first paycheck
Enroll in Lurie Children’s 403(b) plan to prepare for retirement.
Enroll in pre-tax commuter benefits available 30 days after hire
Enroll in pre-tax commuter benefits to save money on your way to work.
Complete and return all required paperwork to HR
Please complete and return all required paperwork to HR as soon as possible.
1. Enroll in health and voluntary benefits within 20 calendar days of hire
You have 20 days from your date of hire to enroll in your Lurie Children’s health and insurance benefits. If you do not take action, you won’t have coverage. Your next opportunity to enroll in benefits will be during our annual Open Enrollment, held each year in the fall, unless you experience a qualifying life event, such as a birth or a marriage. We encourage you to explore this wellbeing portal to learn about your benefits, while also reviewing the 2023 Benefits Guide and 2023 Legal Notices.
Who can enroll in Lurie Children’s benefits?
All active regular full-time or part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in Lurie Children’s benefits program. You may also cover your eligible dependents under Lurie Children’s medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life benefits.
Your eligible dependents include:
- Your lawful spouse
- Your own and/or spouse’s dependent child though the end of the month in which they turn 26
- A child who you or your spouse are required to provide coverage for under a legal guardianship or court order
- A child who is dependent upon you for lifetime care and supervision because of a disabling condition, regardless of age, as long as they were covered prior to reaching the limiting age
Take action!
As a new employee, you can enroll in the following health and insurance benefits. Use this site to learn about these valuable benefits.
How to enroll
After reviewing your benefit options, make your enrollment selections within 20 days of your date of hire.
You have two easy ways to enroll — online or by phone.
- Visit the Benefits' portal – Enroll online at your convenience, any time of day or night.
- Call 312.227.5500 – Representatives are available to help you 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) M – F.
Important reminders!
- Be sure to provide the necessary dependent information to enroll eligible family members.
- Make sure you’ve provided beneficiary information for your life insurance.
2. Enroll in retirement benefits after you receive your first paycheck
You can invest for retirement with easy payroll deductions through TIAA. You are immediately eligible to enroll on your date of hire. If you don’t take any enrollment action — either enrolling or opting out — within 60 days of becoming eligible, you will be automatically enrolled, and 2% of your eligible before-tax pay will be invested in the Retirement Savings Plan 403(b). You may change your contribution rate and investment elections at any time.
3. Enroll in Health Equity / WageWorks starting 30 days after hire
You can visit the Health Equity / WageWorks to register and set up your pre-tax commuter orders. Orders must be set up by the 10th of the prior month. You can set up and change orders on a monthly basis or set up a recurring order on an ongoing basis. Available throughout the year, the monthly limit for transit and parking is $300 each.